Michael Salzman, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Hofstra University, earned Tuba Performance degrees at Indiana University and the Mannes College of Music. His principal teachers were Harvey Phillips, Sam Pilafian, Warren Deck and Bill Barber. He studied music education at Queens College and recently earned his doctorate in tuba performance at Stony Brook University. He is well known and regarded in the New York City area as a tuba player.

He is a former Principal Tubist of the Long Island Philharmonic and a founding member of the Cosmopolitan Brass Quintet. He has performed with many regional ensembles including the Goldman Memorial Band, the Concert Pops of Long Island, and the 92 Street Y Ragtime Orchestra. He has performed as a tuba soloist and as a guest conductor throughout New York State and has presented Master Classes and Lectures at the Eastman School of Music, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, and Ithaca College, as well as at many state and regional conferences.

Passionate about the role that music can play in the life of a child, Salzman has had a long and influential career in music education. He is a past president of the New York State School Music Association, the theme of his presidency was “Making the Magic of Music Education Accessible to All.” He is the Regional Coordinator of the TubaChristmas concerts held every year at Rockefeller Center. His first solo album, Salztuba was released in 2020 to critical acclaim.  For more information, visit www.salztuba.com.