Dr. Louder was a euphonium soloist with the New Columbian Brass Band as well as the assistant conductor and soloist with Leonard B. Smith's Detroit Concert Band. In addition to these roles he played principal euphonium and was the featured soloist with Keith Brion's New Sousa Band and The Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Festival Band. He completed his undergraduate work at
Michigan State University, where he studied with the renowned euphonium artist,
Leonard Falcone. He earned his doctoral degree at
Florida State University, and achieved the distinction of being the first person to complete the
Doctor of Music degree in Euphonium Performance. His career soared during his tenure with the
United States Navy Band in
Washington, D.C. For twelve years he played principal euphonium and was Head of the
Brass Department. After his time with the Navy Band, Dr. Louder served as Professor of
Tuba and
Euphonium at
Morehead State University (MSU) in Kentucky. He held the title of Professor Emeritus at MSU. Louder performed with the Bluegrass Wind Ensemble and for over 4 years was in charge of the
baritone section for the All
Ohio State Fair Band. He devoted many summers to instruction at the
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in
Twin Lake Michigan working with high school and younger players. Louder died in hospice care on May 26, 2021, at the age of 88. ==Recordings==