#GraduateSpotlight: Daniel Dyer 🎓 From Silverton, Oregon, Daniel Dyer is a first-generation university student and will graduate with his BM in Tuba Performance in June!   “During his four years at UO, Daniel’s artistry has developed splendidly,” Professor Mike Grose said. “He plays with a tremendous sense of phrasing and beautiful tone. He has been complete joy to work with.”    Daniel has earned several professional credits while a student at SOMD. He has worked with orchestranext since 2021 & won the principal tuba position for the 22/23 season, performing the Nutcracker and Stravinsky’s Petrushka with the eugeneballetcompany. He has also subbed with the eugene.symphony, newportsymphonyorchestra, and salempops.   At uoregon, he has played in the UO Wind Ensemble, UO Orchestra, the UO Teuph (Tuba Euphonium) Ensemble, and various chamber ensembles. He is also very involved in “Salt Company,” a campus ministry.     “Back when I was a senior in high school, I decided to only apply...