Tom McCaslin

Tom McCaslin is the Principal Tuba of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the instructor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Calgary and the Conservatory at Mount Royal University.

Tom McCaslin, has been described by Fanfare Magazine as "one of the contemporary tuba virtuosos." Tom's playing and teaching have taken him around the globe; he has performed and taught in Canada, United States, Switzerland, Portugal, Finland, New Zealand and Australia. In 2022 he was nominated for “Classical Performer of the Year” by the Western Canadian Music Awards.

As a soloist Tom has appeared with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the US Army Band and the National Youth Band of Canada. His solo recordings appear on Centrediscs, Crystal Records and Potenza Music labels. All three have been met with critical praise. Critics have said: “Hopefully this CD will serve to inspire the “next generation” of young tubists who will hear and accept this as regular playing, and strive to push the limits even further.”  Gramaphone magazine wrote: “lf this recital doesn't convert you to the lyricism of the tuba, nothing will.”  “McCaslin's technical abilities are brilliant and his musicianship is inspiring.”  Tom has also recorded for the Canadian Broadcast Company, National Public Radio (USA) and performed on Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. 

Mr. McCaslin received degrees from McGill University and Arizona State University, with extensive study with legendary tubists John Griffiths, Fritz Kaenzig, Roger Bobo, Dennis Miller, and Samuel Pilafian. .

Tom McCaslin is a Yamaha and Denis Wick performing artist.