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Pat Stuckemeyer is a fresh young talent that loves to tell his story through music. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Pat began his study on euphonium with K. Kim Fillingim. He began his formal training with Dr. Thomas Zugger and Dr. Paul Droste at the Conservatory of Music at Capital University, where he earned degrees with honors in both education and performance. Stuckemeyer continued his study with Scott Watson at the University of Kansas, where he will earn a Master of Music in Performance. Further study has been done with Patrick Sheridan, Samuel Pilafian, and Steven Mead.Aside from scholastic opportunities and requirements, Pat performs in a wide variety of ensembles encompassing almost every imaginable genre for the instrument. A founding member of the Forzato Tuba Quartet, Pat performs with this fine group of musicians on a regular basis. Pat performs regularly with the Fountain City Brass Band and has performed with Symphonia - “A Supersonic Ensemble in the Alternate Clef.”Pat has been the winner of numerous competitions as both a soloist and conductor. His travels have taken him all over the U.S., as well as performances in France, Switzerland, Holland, Amsterdam, and China. An avid arranger, Pat has numerous arrangements that have been met with acclaim on both a local and national level. His works have been performed at both the high school and university level, as well as regional and national conventions.A champion of new music, Pat commissions new works whenever possible, trying to complement our repertoire with new and inventive pieces. His record label and publishing company, Potenza Music, is always looking for new and fresh talents. Just For Fun Music | List Price | $23.97 (You save $5.08) | | Label | Potenza | | CD Universe Part number | 7169173 | | Catalog number | 40992 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 20, 2005 | | Recording Time | 1 2 |
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