Daniel Rowland

Daniel Rowland is an active educator and performer. He is currently Associate Professor of Low Brass and Instrumental Music Education at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville, where he is also Music Program Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Department of Performing and Visual Arts. Previously, Mr. Rowland was tuba/euphonium lecturer at Valdosta State University.

Daniel grew up in New Windsor, IL, and currently resides in Dubuque, IA. Mr. Rowland earned his DM in tuba performance from Florida State University. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Music Education from Millikin University and a Master of Music degree from the University of Northern Iowa.

Currently Acting Director of the Dubuque and La Crosse Symphony Orchestras, Mr. Rowland has performed with numerous orchestras, including as principal tubist with the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, Savannah Philharmonic, Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia Gulf Coast (Destin, FL) and Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his principal duties, Mr. Rowland has performed with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the Iowa Orchestra, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and was recently added to several new regional sub-lists, including the Madison Symphony Orchestra. As an orchestral musician, he has performed with many fine classical musicians such as Rachel Barton Pine, Elmar Oliveira and the Boston Brass, as well as a host of popular artists such as Patti LuPone, Time for Three, Kristin Chenoweth and Pink Martini.

Mr. Rowland has also gained experience in a variety of chamber ensembles, ranging widely in formation and style, including Ensemble Nouveau, UWP's unique faculty chamber group. He has played and performed with numerous brass quintets throughout his career, as well as with several other ensembles, including the Florida State Chamber Winds. Mr. Rowland has also performed in several tuba/euphonium quartets and ensembles, including New Acoustic Metal Experiment (NAME), an innovative quartet that uses technology to present “rock and roll”-style concerts at conferences, schools and more.

Mr. Rowland is an active member of the International Tuba Euphonium Association. Each year, he gives solo and chamber recitals, participates in competitions and leads ensembles at various ITEA regional and international conferences.

Mr. Rowland is a B&S/Buffet artist and performs exclusively on B&S tubas. He currently owns a PT-6PS CC and a 40th anniversary PT-15 F, which he uses regularly.