Dr. Scott Roeder Visits ENMU

Dr. Scott Roeder Visits ENMU

 

roederHe is excited to hear the tuba in Buchanan Hall, “The tuba is certainly one of the most versatile solo instruments in the wind family.”

Dr. Roeder performed a mix of original pieces written for tuba and pieces that were written for other instruments but arranged for the tuba.

“The main feature piece of the concert is a new composition called Five Muses that was written by John Stevens,” said Dr. Roeder. “The world premiere was completed about two weeks ago and I will be the 3rd person to ever perform the piece in public.”

He loves the challenge of working with advanced musicians and working with them to increase their skill-level.

“With college students you can really dig into high level music making and complex ideas about performance,” explained Dr. Roeder.

He became interested in doing music for a career in high school because of going to summer music camp at the University of Illinois.

“I started playing tuba in fifth grade when the band director was helping us choose instruments. He suggested I should start on tuba because I was the only kid big enough in the class to hold the instrument,” said Dr. Roeder.

His current mentor is Dr. Jerry Young from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

“While I was never a formal student of his, I continue to this day to stay in constant contact,” said Dr. Roeder.

His favorite piece to perform is Ave Maria by Franz Schubert.

He has recently been watching a lot YouTube videos of the Lucky Chops Brass Band and Too Many Zooz.

“They are subway musicians in New York that are very inventive. The bari sax player is actually quite amazing,” said Dr. Roeder.

One of his goals in life is to visit all 50 states; currently, he has been to 43.

“I was excited to be able to come out to ENMU to perform and teach. I am very honored for the invitation that was extended by Dustin Seifert,” said Dr. Roeder.