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Logan Wadley, a Doctoral student at the Eastman School of Music studying with Dr. Justin Benavidez, is an award-winning soloist and ensemble musician whose achievements include performances with major symphonies, guest artist recitals across the U.S., appearances at prestigious festivals, and top honors.

He has performed with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, and the Dave Rivello Ensemble, and was a full-time member of the Sioux City Municipal Band from 2019–2023, where he also appeared as soloist in Edward Gregson’s Tuba Concerto. 

Logan’s accolades include earning the Silver Medal at the 2024 Falcone Tuba Artist Competition, first place in the Tuba Artist Division at the Northeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, and winning the Eastman School of Music Concerto Competition, where he performed the Arild Plau Tuba Concerto with the Eastman Symphony Orchestra in 2025. He is also the recipient of the 2023 Celentano Award for Excellence in Chamber Music, the 2021 Jim Self Award, and the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award recipient and performed on NPR’s “From the Top” #371 in La Jolla, California. 

Logan has performed as a guest artist on recitals at the University of Rhode Island, North Carolina School of the Arts, and the National Music Museum. His festival attendance includes the Curtis Summerfest in Philadelphia (2019), National Music Festival in Chestertown, Maryland (2023), and Round Top Music Festival in Round Top, Texas (2023, 2024) as well as the Falcone Festival (2024).

Logan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Tuba Performance with High Distinction and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music in 2023, followed by a Master’s degree in Tuba Performance in 2025 with a perfect 4.0 GPA. His principal instructors include Roger Bobo, Don Harry, Chris Olka, Craig Knox, Todd Cranson, and Chuck Dibley. 

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