Bill Troiano is an American tuba player from Long Island, New York. He was a member of the Guy Lombardo Orchestra from 1976-78. In 1975, Howard organized the first SCMEA OcTubafest. He also organized an event the following year. In 1980, he was asked to lead the continuation of the OcTubafest tradition in Suffolk County. Known as Mr. Tuba, Troiano has been the chairman of the annual Howard Hovey Tuba Day since 1980. Troiano has played in ensembles such as The Atlantic Wind Symphony, The Guy Lombardo Orchestra, The Sunnyland Jazz Trio, and the Huntington Community Band.