Earle Louder is retired Distinguished Professor of Euphonium and Tuba from Morehead State University in Kentucky where he was Resident Artist for twenty seven years. Dr. Louder was, for twelve seasons, the Principal and Featured Euphonium Soloist of The United States Navy Band in Washington , D.C. Currently, he is the principal and featured euphonium soloist with Keith Brion's New Sousa Band, the Blossom Center Festival Band, the New Columbian Brass Band, and the Danville (KY) Advocate Brass Band. Dr. Louder is in great demand, nationally and internationally, as guest soloist, clinician, adjudicator, and conductor. He is acclaimed as one of the world's finest euphonium virtuosos. His performances have taken him throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South America.