Arturo Galvan currently serves as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is also the Principal Tuba of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and formerly held the same position with the West Texas Symphony Orchestra and Big Spring Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he has performed as a substitute tubist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra and the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra.

Alongside his orchestral experience, Arturo is an active chamber musician. He performs with the Sage Low Brass Quartet and previously with the Lone Star Brass Quintet, ensembles that have appeared throughout Texas and at major events including the Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

Galvan has earned recognition in several prestigious competitions, including the Georgia MTNA Young Artist Competition, the Southern Division MTNA Solo Competition, and the International Leonard Falcone Euphonium and Tuba Festival.

He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi a Master of Music in Tuba Performance from Columbus State University and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Georgia.