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Artist Snapshot

Embarking on a career as a jazz and commercial tuba player is often viewed as an almost insurmountable challenge, given the instrument's association primarily with classical music and academia. However, Bill Muter has consistently rejected the status quo surrounding the musical possibilities of his chosen instrument.

Early in his career, Bill recognized that to effect change for tuba players, he needed to carve out his own opportunities and pave the way for new conversations and possibilities. This determination has fueled Bill's work over the years, earning him the moniker "Tuba Visionary" for his outstanding contributions, lauded by The New Times as "The most innovative tuba player we've seen."

Bill has forged a career by defying those who claimed certain music couldn't be played on the tuba, setting the tuba community ablaze and proving them wrong. Notable highlights include his role as the tuba soloist in the Tony and Emmy Award-winning Broadway show “Blast” as well as sharing the stage as a bassist for some of the top musicians in the jazz field.

Beyond performing, Bill's greatest passion lies in giving back to the art form. Holding the prestigious title of "Jazz Ambassador" with the U.S. State Department, he collaborates globally to inspire and enrich young and underserved audiences. Bill is also an award-winning sound designer and music arranger. His recent contribution to an Academy Award Qualifying film earned a nomination for an NAACP Image Award, reaching audiences worldwide on streaming services.

Educational Engagements (Partial List)

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Cultural Ambassador

University of Pristina - Clinician

Prenk Jakova School - Clinician

Bonevet - Clinician

Honeyland College, Lagos, Nigeria - Curriculum Advisory Board, Philanthropist

Conservatorio de Música y Artes de Celya - Clinician

Formento Musical - Clinician

Guanacaste Concert Band - Clinician

Santa Cruz University - Clinician

Nicoya Municipal Music Program - Clinician

Liberia National Music Education System - Clinician

Sistema de Agrupaciones Musicales Comunitarias - Clinician

Centro Cultural y Ecológico Imagina - Clinician 

International Tuba Euphonium Association Conference - Clinician

University of North Alabama - Clinician

University of South Alabama - Clinician

Bowling Green State University DMA Program - Clinician

Ottawa University - Brass Department Curriculum Consultant

Youth Orchestra Los Angeles - Clinician

New York City Department of Education - Clinician

Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps - Brass Staff

Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps - Pedagogy Coordinator, Brass Staff

Colts Drum and Bugle Corps - Brass Staff

Stryke Wynds - Music Caption Head

Florida Public Schools - Artist in Residence/Clinician/Contractor (Level 2 Certified)

Cobb County Schools - Clinician

Books and Publications

Topless in Tokyo (Paperback) - Author

A Practical Approach Brass Pedagogy Book (Paperback) - Author

実践的アプローチ (Japanese Wind Technique Book) - Author

A Modern Musician (Paperback) - Editor

International Tuba Euphonium Association - Contributing Author of Pedagogy Materials

ブラストライブ (BRASStribe Magazine) - Featured Author

Music Ed Brass Methods Curriculum at Ottawa University - Author

Instrumental Methods Curriculum at Honeyland College (Lagos, Nigeria) - Author