Tampa Brass Band

Dr. Aaron K. Campbell is an award-winning brass performer and conductor serving as Director of Bands and Instructor of Music at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, where he oversees the Wind Ensemble, Athletic Bands, and Brass Ensembles while teaching applied low brass. An accomplished artist, he has performed extensively with professional groups such as the Florida Orchestra and the Brass Band of Central Florida, and currently serves as solo euphonium of the Tampa Brass Band and Music Director of the Sunshine Brass Band. Dr. Campbell is also the founder and president of Tampa Brass Works, Inc., and acts as principal euphonium and low-brass section leader of the Florida Wind Band. His international reach includes performing and adjudicating at the International Women’s Brass Conference in Japan and the Great Canadian Brass Band Festival. A passionate advocate for musical entrepreneurship, Dr. Campbell frequently presents masterclasses on career development and non-traditional pathways in music. He holds the distinction of being the first individual to earn a Doctor of Musical Arts in Euphonium Performance from the University of Florida, preceded by a Master of Music from James Madison University and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of South Florida. As a Besson, Denis Wick, and Lefreque performing artist, he remains a highly sought-after soloist and clinician at regional and international brass festivals.