PAUL EBBERS, Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, joined the faculty of Florida State University in 1979. Mr. Ebbers studied with Arnold Jacobs, world renowned wind pedagogue. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa, a Master of Music Degree from Northwestern University, and pursued doctoral study at Indiana University.

Mr. Ebbers is an active performer, instructor, and ensemble director. He has performed with the St. Louis Symphony, Pensacola Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Chicago Civic Orchestra, and Florida Philharmonic. He has toured the U.S., Italy, and Germany with the Florida State Brass Quintet, performing in such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

Ebbers is currently principal tubist with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. He is an active member of Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association (T.U.B.A.), and has served as a guest artist and adjudicator at numerous conferences for T.U.B.A. and as Secretary/Treasurer of the Association.