William Bell, American tuba player and educator (died 1971)

William Bell (tubist)

American tuba player (1902–1971)

William John Bell was the premier player and teacher of the tuba in America during the first half of the 20th century. In 1921, he joined the band of John Philip Sousa, and from 1924 to 1937 he served as Principal Tuba with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. In 1937 General…