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International Tuba Virtuoso to Perform in Lovett Auditorium

PHOTO: GEIR MOGEN, via baadsvik.com

Oystein Baadsvik is an international tuba artist, as well as the first tuba virtuoso to have a career exclusively as a soloist. Baadsvik and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble director, Dennis Johnson, visited Sounds Good to discuss Baadsvik's upcoming performance in Lovett Auditorium. 

Oystein Baadsvik began his journey as a tuba artist at the age of fifteen, and just three years later, he received first prize in a national Norwegian tubist competition. Baadsvik has since performed with multiple orchestras around the world, and thanks to his Youtube video performances, he's even developed a cult-like following in the state of Maryland. Baadsvik is also known for his master classes and tuba performances, which he takes to universities all across the globe.

Baadsvik will be performing at Lovett Auditorium tonight, February 23rd, in honor of the 71st Annual Quad State Senior High Band Festival. The performance starts at 7 pm and will also feature the MSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra. The concert is free to the public. 

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Tracy started working for WKMS in 1994 while attending Murray State University. After receiving his Bachelors and Masters degrees from MSU he was hired as Operations/Web/Sports Director in 2000. Tracy hosted All Things Considered from 2004-2012 and has served as host/producer of several music shows including Cafe Jazz, and Jazz Horizons. In 2001, Tracy revived Beyond The Edge, a legacy alternative music program that had been on hiatus for several years. Tracy was named Program Director in 2011 and created the midday music and conversation program Sounds Good in 2012 which he hosts Monday-Thursday. Tracy lives in Murray with his wife, son and daughter.
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