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Justin Benavidez is an Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. Previously, he held a faculty position at Florida State University and teaches at the Round Top Summer Music Festival. He is a prominent tubist and euphonium player, known for his virtuosic performances and solo albums Emblems and Storyteller, both honored with Global Music Awards Silver Medals. His orchestral experience includes performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic, and others. He is a Melton Meinl Weston and Denis Wick performing artist.
Research/Performance Interests: Specializes in tuba and euphonium performance, solo and orchestral repertoire, and pedagogy. His work emphasizes technical precision, expressiveness, and the expansion of the brass instrument's repertoire.
Awards:
- Silver Medal in Classical Album (Global Music Awards, Emblems)
- Silver Medal in Solo Instrumentalist (Global Music Awards, Emblems)
- Silver Medal in Classical Album (Global Music Awards, Storyteller)
- Silver Medal in Solo Instrumentalist (Global Music Awards, Storyteller)
Other Activities: Maintains active roles in performance, education, and artist endorsements. Former principal tuba of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.
