Mark Nelson

Tuba

Mark Nelson is Principal Tubist of SASO. He was appointed in 2018 but is no stranger to the orchestra as he had subbed on and off in prior years and has soloed twice with the orchestra. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State where he studied with noted tuba pedagogue Daniel Perantoni. Dr. Nelson has two solo tuba CD recordings, premiered over 30 new works for the instrument, and has performed and lectured in many countries around the world.