Nick Collins grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia, and is an active educator and performer in the Chicagoland and Atlanta areas. Nick is a Fellow with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and Principal Tuba of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. As a tubist, Nick has performed with notable groups such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Georgia Brass Band, and more. Nick has also been a finalist in mock audition competitions, chamber music competitions, and has performed at regional and international conferences hosted by the International Tuba Euphonium Association.
As an educator, Nick is regularly invited to work with some of the premier high school/middle school band programs in the Chicagoland and Atlanta areas. Nick is also the Co-Director/Co-Founder of the Atlanta Low Brass Academy; an educational nonprofit organization providing opportunities for low brass students to grow and excel in musicianship, performance, and community building. His pedagogical philosophies are sought after due to his focus on artistic expression, a strong fundamental foundation, and the natural learning process. Much of his pedagogical ideologies have been influenced by his primary teachers including Gene Pokorny, Dr. Paul Dickinson, Matthew Gaunt, and Jason Casanova.
Nick holds a Master of Music Degree in Music Performance from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance from Kennesaw State University.
