Arnold Jacobs
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Arnold Maurice Jacobs, born on June 11, 1915, in Philadelphia, was an American tubist known for his contributions to classical music. Raised in California, Jacobs began playing various brass instruments before settling on the tuba. He graduated from Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music in 1936 and started his professional career with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. From 1939 to 1944, he played with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and toured with Leopold Stokowski and the All-American Youth Orchestra. In 1944, Jacobs joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where he remained until his retirement in 1988. He recorded Vaughan Williams' Concerto for Bass Tuba and Orchestra with Daniel Barenboim conducting the Chicago Symphony. Jacobs also taught at Northwestern University and gave masterclasses worldwide. He received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from DePaul University in June 1995. Jacobs passed away on October 7, 1998.
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