Ed Owen

Dr. Ed Owen is Associate Professor of Music at Arkansas State University, within the Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication. He serves as Brass Area Coordinator and Graduate Program Supervisor, teaching applied tuba and euphonium, and directing the Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble and Brass Choir.

His educational background includes a D.M.A. and M.M. in Music Performance and Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a B.A. in Music Education from Arkansas Tech University, earned summa cum laude.

Dr. Owen's research and teaching focus on brass pedagogy, particularly the art of phrasing using Italian Bel Canto principles, breathing techniques, and the performance of chamber music by composers such as Jan Koetsier. He is passionate about the integration of solo and chamber brass music in worship services.

Although no publications are listed, his performance career and pedagogical activities reflect a strong engagement with the brass music community.

• International Tuba & Euphonium Association
• College Music Society
• National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
• Music Educators National Conference
• Arkansas Music Educators Association
• Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Directors Association

As an active performer and educator, Dr. Owen has supervised students who have achieved success in solo and ensemble competitions at various levels. He frequently serves as a clinician for master classes and workshops. His professional performance experience includes principal tuba roles with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Delta Symphony Orchestra, and other regional ensembles.

He is a member of the ASU Brass Quintet and has performed with numerous orchestras and chamber groups across the United States. He studied tuba under Andy Anders and Mark Moore, contributing to his strong foundational training.