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The University of Akron welcomes faculty tubist Tucker Jolly. He joins Deborah Yasutake for an evening of classical music for the tuba. For more information, call 330-972-8301 or visit www.uakron.edu/music.
Free and open to the public. Accompanied by Deborah Yasutake.
Biography
Tucker Jolly is professor of tuba and euphonium at The University of Akron He has a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Jolly has been principal tubist with the Fort Worth Symphony, the United States Coast Guard Band, the New Haven Symphony, and the Ohio Chamber Orchestra. He has performed with the Blossom Festival Concert Band , the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Canton Symphony Orchestra. From 1970-1980 he performed with the Eastern Brass Quintet and was the tubist on that ensembles three recordings. He has also recorded with the Detroit Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Leonard B. Smith. Mr. Jolly was principal tubist with the Akron Symphony from 1986-2008. Mr. Jolly is also known in the Akron area for coordinating and conducting the annual Akron TUBACHRISTMAS.
ADMISSION INFO
Free Admission
VIDEOS
LOCATION
157 University Ave., Akron, OH 44325
PARKING INFO
Parking for audience members attending evening and weekend performances is free in the E.J. Thomas Hall deck when there is not an event in that venue. Handicap-accessible parking for audience members is available in all lots, including the residential surface lot across from Guzzetta Hall.
