A Tuba for Chris!

On 11/14/2023, musicologist, professor, activist, and community leader, Travis Stimeling passed away. This was an incalculable loss for so many of us, but it was perhaps greatest of all for Travis’s child, Chris. Chris is an avid tuba player who studies with WVU faculty member, Carson McTeer. Just before their passing, Travis and Carson were in talks about a tuba and some creative ways to amplify the tuba to support Chris’s love of all thing “bass”. The bond between Travis and Chris was deeply rooted in music and we think this would be a great way to honor Travis and support their child during a very difficult time.

To honor the memory our departed friend and help music to live on in Travis's beloved family, we have organized a fundraiser to purchase a professional tuba along with amplification equipment for Chris.

We hope you can contribute a little during this holiday season.