Had exciting teaching and performing experiences this summer at the International Euphonium and Tuba Festival. I performed on four recitals and showcased the works of John Williams, Eric Alexander, Robert Schumann, and Herbert L. Clarke. This festival featured some of the top international artist-teachers in the world and attracted some of the top euphonium and tuba students across the country. It was an honor to share the stage with Fritz Kaenzig, who teaches at the University of Michigan and is one of my mentors.