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Tuba student places at international competition

Andrew Rink of Puyallup, Wash., a sophomore at Washington State University in music and computer science, recently placed third in live competition at the 2016 International Tuba-Euphonium Conference in Knoxville, Tenn.

Andrew-Rink-webHe was selected as one of 10 semifinalists from an international pool of applicants before advancing to the finals in the tuba competition.

“This event marks the first time a WSU tuba student has participated in and placed in such a prestigious competition,” said Chris Dickey, clinical assistant professor of music at WSU. “As Andrew’s private teacher, I am incredibly proud of him and his hard work.”

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