Senior Recital: Andrew Director, Tuba

Andrew Director is a senior at Case Western Reserve University, graduating this semester with dual degrees in Music (BA) and Finance (BS). He began playing the tuba in 2013 and, since arriving at CWRU in fall 2022, has served as principal tubist of Symphonic Winds. He has also performed regularly with the Case/University Circle Symphony Orchestra and the CWRU Chamber Collective Brass Ensemble, contributing to a wide range of ensemble performances across campus.

Andrew has studied tuba performance with Dr. Ryan Scherber throughout his time at CWRU, developing both his technical and musical artistry. His academic experience reflects a strong commitment to combining musical excellence with broader interdisciplinary interests.

Following graduation, Andrew will pursue a graduate degree in music education at Hofstra University, where he plans to continue his training as an educator and future band director. Outside of his academic and musical pursuits, he enjoys lifting weights, watching movies, and hiking.

Program

Concerto for Tuba or Bass Trombone — Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)
I. Andante con moto – Allegro vivace
Andrew Director, tuba; Irwin Shung, piano

Six Studies in English Folk Song — Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), arr. Michael Wagner
I. Adagio
II. Andante sostenuto
III. Larghetto
IV. Lento
V. Andante tranquillo
VI. Allegro vivace
Andrew Director, tuba; Irwin Shung, piano

Sonata in E-flat Major, BWV 1031 — Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), arr. Floyd Cooley
I. Allegro moderato
II. Siciliano
III. Allegro
Andrew Director, tuba; Irwin Shung, piano

Finlandia — Jean Sibelius (1865–1957), arr. Will Roesch
Tuba Sextet

Prelude in C-sharp Minor — Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943), arr. Joseph Caldarise
Tuba Sextet

Mars, Bringer of War — Gustav Holst (1874–1934), arr. David Butler
Tuba Sextet

The Parting Glass — Traditional
Tuba Sextet

CWRU Music 2025–26 Concert Season

The Case Western Reserve University Department of Music presents a dynamic season of concerts, recitals, and special events featuring students, faculty, and guest artists. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the series highlights the creativity and excellence of CWRU’s vibrant music community. All events are open to the public.

During the 2025–26 season, CWRU celebrates its Bicentennial—200 years of academic excellence, innovation, and impact—honoring the generations who have shaped the performing arts at CWRU while looking ahead to the future.

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Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant setting on the Mather Quad. This neo-Gothic landmark commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance and reflects Cleveland’s rich cultural and philanthropic history. Designed by architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, the chapel is renowned for its soaring arches, exquisite woodwork, and luminous Tiffany stained-glass windows.

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