Scott Tegge

Scott Tegge serves as Music Teaching Associate (Lecturer) for Euphonium/Tuba at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Theatre and Music, while maintaining concurrent teaching appointments at Northern Illinois University, DePaul University, Carthage College, and North Central College. He also coaches at Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras and Merit School of Music.

His educational credentials include:

• Bachelor of Music from Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
• Master of Music from University of Miami
• Professional Diploma from Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University

Tegge's research and performance focus centers on expanding brass repertoire through commissioning new works and advancing pedagogical approaches for tuba/euphonium. His work emphasizes technical foundation development through breathing/phrasing fundamentals while cultivating artistic individuality and performance confidence. He actively promotes contemporary brass composition with particular emphasis on quintet literature and educational accessibility.

His creative output with Gaudete Brass Quintet demonstrates a sustained commitment to contemporary repertoire development, featuring over forty commissioned premieres across four critically acclaimed albums. These recordings showcase innovative programming that bridges traditional brass quintet conventions with modern compositional techniques, often incorporating cross-disciplinary collaborations and urban cultural narratives.

His scientific recognition includes:

• CD Baby Editors’ Choice distinction for Brass Outings (2006)
• Nominee for Just Plain Folks Best Classical Chamber Album for Brass Outings (2006)

As an educator, Tegge implements a student-centered philosophy emphasizing self-directed learning and risk-taking in performance environments. He maintains private studios across multiple institutions while developing ensemble camaraderie through collaborative interpretation practices. His frequent lectures address musician entrepreneurship, career development strategies, and sustainable studio management techniques for emerging artists.

Tegge co-founded and performs with Gaudete Brass Quintet (2004-present), serving as ensemble-in-residence at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts. The quintet maintains rigorous touring schedules with performances at Carnegie Hall, Pritzker Pavilion, and major academic institutions, combining professional performance with educational outreach through masterclasses and youth programs.