- About Austin -
As a Teacher
As a Performer
As a teacher, Austin has found many ways to share his passion for music with others. Austin currently serves on faculty at Catawba College, in Salisbury, NC, as the Assistant Director of Bands and Instructor of Tuba. Austin also serves as the Brass and Woodwind Instructor for the Athletic Bands at Gardner-Webb University, in Bolings Sprin
As a teacher, Austin has found many ways to share his passion for music with others. Austin currently serves on faculty at Catawba College, in Salisbury, NC, as the Assistant Director of Bands and Instructor of Tuba. Austin also serves as the Brass and Woodwind Instructor for the Athletic Bands at Gardner-Webb University, in Bolings Springs, NC.
In addition to his collegiate teaching, Austin has the pleasure of working as a Low Brass Lessons Instructor and Marching Brass Instructor as various high schools, including West Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School, and Davie County High School. He formerly served as the Low Brass Lessons Instructor for the West Hartford School District in West Hartford, CT for two years.
Austin began his teaching journey in 2016 through private lessons for low brass musicians of all ages. Including tuba, euphonium, and trombone students. Austin's private studio has seen great success. Many students have gone on to compete and perform in district and state level honor bands and orchestras, collegiate symposiums, and summer music festivals.
As a Performer
As a Performer
Austin is part of a new and upcoming generation of musicians and is known for his characteristic sound and intimate musicality.
As a performer, Austin has had the pleasure of performing in various wind bands, orchestras, and chamber groups along the east coast. Austin has performed as a guest tubist with the U.S. Army Band's "Pershing's Ow
Austin is part of a new and upcoming generation of musicians and is known for his characteristic sound and intimate musicality.
As a performer, Austin has had the pleasure of performing in various wind bands, orchestras, and chamber groups along the east coast. Austin has performed as a guest tubist with the U.S. Army Band's "Pershing's Own", Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, NC Western Region Honors Orchestra, and at the NC Governors Ball. Most recently, Austin served as the principal tubist for the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra from 2022 to 2024, during which he was featured as a soloist performing "Concerto for Bass Tuba" by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Austin also frequently performs as a guest musician for colleges and universitites.
As a Person
As a Person
Austin received his Master of Music in Tuba Performance degree from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford in 2024, with additional studies in Music Pedagogy. He received his Bachelor of Music in Tuba Performance from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University in 2021. His primary teachers have included Scott Mendok
Austin received his Master of Music in Tuba Performance degree from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford in 2024, with additional studies in Music Pedagogy. He received his Bachelor of Music in Tuba Performance from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University in 2021. His primary teachers have included Scott Mendoker, Beth Wiese, and James Jackson III.
Austin is married to his wonderful wife, Emily, and resides in Shelby, NC, located in the Hickory/Lincolnton/Charlotte area. He often enjoys trips to the mountains, the beach, and Florida (most likely for Disney World and Universal Studios).