The JSU Tuba and Euphonium Studio is highly active during the year. This webpage is designed to introduce you to what you can expect at JSU as a tuba or euphonium major. We have a student chapter of I.T.E.A. (International Tuba / Euphonium Association) and offer many opportunities to perform, learn challenging music, make new friends and have a lot of fun doing it.

The Study of Tuba and Euphonium at JSU:

Individual Euphonium. A comprehensive study of material dealing with breath support and control, embouchure formation and development, tone production, articulation, and intonation. Methods and studies for the development of musicianship and technique, facility in reading treble, bass, tenor and alto clefs. Solo repertoire, both original and transcription, of all periods. Study of excerpts from the standard band literature.

Individual Tuba. A comprehensive study of material dealing with breath support and control, embouchure formation and development, tone production, articulation, and intonation. Methods and studies for the development of musicianship and technique. Solo repertoire, both original and in transcription, of all periods. Study of excerpts from the standard orchestral and band literature.

Undergraduate Degrees (Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music):

The David L. Walters Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a concentration in Music Education, which fulfills the requirements for the professional certificate to teach music in Alabama public schools on both the elementary and secondary levels, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Music which offers a program designed for the study of music within a liberal arts curriculum and requires a non-music minor.

Admission Requirements: The regular University entrance requirements apply to the candidate for any degree offered by the Department of Music. In addition placement examinations in applied music in the candidate's primary performance medium (instrumental or vocal), music theory and keyboard skills will be given at the time of matriculation. A program assessment review will be accomplished at the end of the sophomore year to determine eligibility to advance to upper division level music studies (see Department Handbook for specific requirements).

Graduate Degrees (Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music):

The David L. Walters Department of Music offers courses leading to the Master of Arts with a major in music and supporting courses for the Master of Arts with a major in liberal studies. Within the Master of Arts with a major in music, students may elect one of two concentrations: general music or music education. Students who elect music education must choose between instrumental or vocal/choral emphases.

Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting general admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, applicants must complete a qualifying examination given by the Music Department. The examination requires students to demonstrate competence in the theory of music and practical keyboard skills, knowledge of the history and literature of music and an applied music audition. In addition to meeting general admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, applicants for the concentration in Music Education must hold a teaching certificate in the appropriate field. Applicants who do not currently possess a teaching certificate who wish to attain teacher licensure may elect to pursue the Alternative Fifth-Year Program, leading to the Master of Arts with a concentration in either instrumental or vocal/choral music. Completion of this program leads to eligibility for fifth-year (master's) teacher certification in the appropriate concentration. Students must meet admission requirements for the Alternative Fifth-Year Certification Program, which is administered by the College of Education.

For additional information about the Southerners and other ensembles and organizations, visit the websites listed below.