presents
Octubafest - Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble Recitals
Students of Matt Hightower
Warmachine
Negative Space
Saturday, October 25, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Westcott Building, Room 060
PROGRAM
Anthony Gonzalez, Cayden Miller, Connor Stross, Adam Zierden, euphonium
Anthony O’Toole (b. 1988)
Scott Ninmer
1. Allegro (b. 1989)
2. Adagio cantabile
Runnin’ With Bydlo
Chiapas
Graduate Tuba-Euphonium Quartet
Anthony Gonzalez and Cayden Miller, euphonium
Colin Teague and Yoni Zegeye, tuba
Greg Danner (b. 1958)
Hank Levy (1927–2001)
arr. McGeorge
Renegade 8 Octet
Matt Hightower, Director
Anthony Gonzalez, Cayden Miller, Connor Stross, Adam Zierden, euphonium
Sebastian Bravo, Charlie Nelson, Colin Teague, Yoni Zegeye, tuba
Gordon Cortney drumset
To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All…
Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers.
Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.
Hungarian March Hector Berlioz (1803–1869)
arr. Werden
Colin Teague, Director
Unfallen Fortress
JaRod Hall
1. Citadel (b. 1991)
2. Sanctum
3. Siege
Fujin and Raijin
Cayden Miller, Director
Hiroki Takahashi
1. Fujin (Wind) (b. 1979)
2. Raijin (Thunder)
Basso Cantante
Anthony Gonzalez, Director
Matt Hightower, Director
FSU Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble
Euphonium
Lee Anderson
Karina Benton
Brendan Dominique
Darius Drullard
Anthony Gonzalez
Sebastian Bravo
Sophia Farfante
Xavier Gauthier
Allegra Hreschak
Connor Kelley
Grant Markiewicz
Marcelo Guerra
Rosemary Hoitt
Cayden Miller
Ryan Ngyuen
Elizabeth Reese
Tuba
Teddy Marvel
Seth Massey
Collier McBride
Braden Meyer
Charlie Nelson
Noah Robertson
Kris Stottlemire
Connor Stross
Kyle Yakinchuck
Adam Zierden
Allie Nutting
Colin Teague
Paul Van Damme
Devin Walmsley
Yoni Zegeye
Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)