ITEA News

Øystein Baadsvik receives Bobo Award

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:42:51 GMT

Øystein Baadsvik received the Roger Bobo - ITEA award for recording excellence in the category solo tuba.
Baadsvik received the price for his recording of the Kalevi Aho Tuba Concerto (BIS CD 1574).

The price was officially announced during ITEC (International Tuba and Euphonium Conference) in Cincinnati June 08.

From the description of the award:
"The Roger Bobo and Harvey G. Phillips Awards were established by ITEA to foster, encourage, and recognize excellence in the fields of
recording and composition. These awards recognize the very best artists and composers who have produced work of the highest distinction and
are indeed given to those whose work illustrates the highest level of artistry, regardless of popularity or other factors."

The same CD is previously awarded critics choice in the prestigous Gramaphone magazine.

Buy or listen to clips form the CD:
http://www.baadsvik.com/shop/default.asp?intProdID=544

September 2008 Baadsvik releases the 'classic' tuba concertos with Singapore Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ann Manson.
Vaughan Williams
John Williams
Alexander Arutiunian
Torbjörn Iwan Lundquist

Best wishes,
Ovation AS

homepage: www.baadsvik.com

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Øystein Baadsvik Live Video Broadcast

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:53:54 GMT

Øystein Baadsvik is the only tuba virtuoso to have carved out a career exclusively as a soloist, rather than becoming a member of an orchestra or accepting a teaching post. His multi-faceted musical career as a soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist has taken him all over the world. The unique virtuosity and musicality Mr. Baadsvik brings to the tuba has established him as the exemplar of the instrument. He will perform on October 21 live at the University of South Florida.

Logon to http://www.banddirector.com/ and the live video player window should automatically launch, and the broadcast will automatically play at the beginning of each scheduled performance. For more information please contact Dave Knox at banddirector.com (586-992-2251). For further information concerning Mr. Baadsvik go to http://www.baadsvik.com/.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Yid Vicious Klezmer CD Release Party

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:59:44 GMT

Press Release: Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble CD Release Party

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 9:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Location: Restaurant Magnus
Address: 120 E. Wilson St.
City: Madison
State: WI
Zip: 53703
Primary Contact: Kia Karlen
Primary Email: yidviciousklezmer@yahoo.com
Website: www.yidvicious.com
ReverbNation: www.reverbnation.com/yidvicious
YV on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/grou ... 211&ref=ts

Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble
CD Release Party
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9:30 pm
Restaurant Magnus
$5 cover
www.yidvicious.com

This being the official, legal, and sanctioned announcement of the Yid Vicious CD Release Blowout, the afore mentioned cd, or “compact disc” being a new collection in the “klezmer” genre featuring antiquities and contemporary offerings side by side in a rich musical broth the likes of which upon even such a figure as JOHN D ROCKEFELLER HIMSELF has never feasted, and which bears the distinctive and worthy title,

“Dollars to Doinas”,

which event, barring natural catastrophe, plague, war, labor strife, dirigible crash, gout epidemic and zombie insurgency, will commence

Saturday, November 22 at 9:30 PM

at the esteemed Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson Street, in the heart of Madison’s respectable and handsome “down” town. The acclaimed Urban Van Hoof, Chairman of the PRESTIGIOUS Foundation for Freylekh Affairs, will, below, expound at some length on this most remarkable of modern events.

“Dollars to Doinas” marks the continuance of Yid Vicious’ breakneck recording schedule, it being the band’s first release in only three and a half years. How does Yid Vicious do it? While the individual members of this remarkable organization aren’t particularly driven, they DO, collectively, share a distinct feature: moxie. In fact, studies performed at the Foundation for Freylekh Affairs (or “FFFA”) have revealed that “Dollars to Doinas” contains eighty percent, or four-fifths, moxie. This is a moxie ratio (or “MR”) unheard of in the history of recorded music.

Additionally, “Dollars to Doinas” has music from the old Eastern European/Russian Jewish traditions, played at various tempi and with creative embellishments. The “cover” of the cd features a colorful and toothsome dessert. The musicians ply their trade on fiddle, voice, soprano saxophone, clarinet, accordion, “French” horn, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, guitar, tuba, drums and theremin. The most modern recording techniques have been employed to enhance the sound of the music. The cd would be purely instrumental, save for a pair of vocal interjections by the bewitching Anna Purnell. You can dance to it, if you’ve a mind to (and feet).

Finally, the members of Yid Vicious (Matt Appleby, Geoff Brady, Kia Karlen, Melissa Reiser, Greg Smith, Dave Spies, and Daithi Wolfe) hope you will like “Dollars to Doinas”, should you have the opportunity to hear it (which you will), and would be honored to have you in attendance on November 22.

- Urban VanHoof
Chairman, Foundation for Freylekh Affairs

By David Spies

Vintage Euphoniums feature in Black Dyke Heritage Festival

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:48:18 GMT

Willson UK Euphonium Artist Charley Brighton has been invited to display his vintage euphonium collection at the Black Dyke Brass Arts Festival in Leeds, Yorkshire this coming weekend. “It was a thrill to be invited personally by Nick Childs & David Thornton who will be running an amazing low brass weekend as well as heritage themed concerts with the band”
Visitors will also be able to play the instruments on display; “When I started collecting them, I intended them to be used, and not locked away in cases or cupboards.”

Here is a brief list;
Highams of Manchester 5 valve Euphonium, 1891, brass
Highams of Manchester 5 valve Euphonium, 1902, s/p
Highams of Manchester 3 valve E flat tuba, 1895, s/p
Besson Enharmonic 3 valve Baritone, 1920’s s/p
Besson Enharmonic 3 valve Euphonium, 1920’s s/p
Besson Enharmonic 4 valve Euphonium, 1920’s s/p
Hawkes & Son Dictor 4 valve Euphonium, 1920’s, brass
Hawkes & Son Emperor 4 valve E flat Cavalry Tuba, 1912, brass
Salvation Army Bandmaster 4 valve Euphonium, 1930’s s/p
Conn 3 valve Euphonium, 1933, lacquer
DEG 2 valve marching Baritone in G, 1970’s s/p
Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 4 valve compensating Euphonium, 1980’s s/p

David Thornton writes;
“As well as Charley Brighton and his fantastic collection of Vintage euphoniums we will also have two other stands in our display room - Band Supplies Instruments and Accessories Retailers will be with us (so you can stock up on valve oil, metronomes and new euphoniums) and there will also be an exhibition of Brass Band Heritage Memorabilia.
The repertoire for the day has been chosen and will include an amazing transcription of the orchestral showpiece 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' by Paul Dukas. This will be performed by everyone (around 50 low brass performers) by the end of the day. We will have four smaller chamber groups on the day as well, rehearsing for an hour at 12.45, then peforming at 4pm. They have been topically named:
The John Clough Euphonium Ensemble (rehearsing in the Jubilee Room) with David Thornton
The Geoff Whitham Low Brass Band (rehearsing in Ghandi Hall) with Joe Cook and Danny Sinclair
The Derek Jackson Tuba Choir (rehearsing in Large Lecture Theatre) with Matt Routley and John Fench
The John Slinger Juniors (rehearsing in Small Lecture Theatre) with Gareth Daniel and Alex Kerwin
These smaller groups will work on pieces such as Beethoven's 'Egmont Overture', 'Euphoniums For You' by Japanese composer Yasuhide Ito and 'Cool Suite' by Peter Smalley.
The recital performance from Joe Cook and myself will include a piece for Marching Euphonium and Synthesized Accompaniment by Philip Wilby called 'Rock', as well as a piece called 'Dancing King' for Tuba and CD by American composer Jesse Ayes.
More details can be found at;

http://www.blackdykeband.co.uk/5/21/ <http://www.blackdykeband.co.uk/5/21/>

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Vintage Band Music Festival

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:40:35 GMT

The Vintage Band Music Festival will take place in Northfield Minnesota during August 5-8, 2010. Over fifteen bands presenting over fifty performances in four days! Brass bands, historical bands, community bands, and chamber groups included. Northfield is an historical river town- with many parks and plazas for outdoor music. This coincides with the Historical Brass Society's 26th Early Brass Festival-with its own performances, papers,and presentations. Email us to get on the VBF2010 eNewsletter list: vbf2010@gmail.com . Visit our website for more details vintagebandfestival.org.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

VINTAGE /OLD C.G. CONN TUBA- MFD IN 1920/

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:05:00 GMT

FOR SALE!!! ~VINTAGE 1920~

C.G. CONN LTD - DOUBLE Bb TUBA - THREE VALVE

The makers stamp reads:

MADE BY

C.G. CONN

ELKHART IND.

This 88 year old C.G. Conn Tuba was completely factory overhauled in 1977. It was replated with a burnished silver finish at that time.

This instrument is in good playable condtion and was used for many years in rehersals for the Hawaii County Band. There are a number of small dents throughout the surface, and the bell has a flat area at the edge as a result of travel. The serial number is 173776. The bell is 22 inches across.
This instrument is currently listed for sale on Ebay. The reserve amount is $1750.00.
INTERESTED BUYERS MAY CONTACT TIM HILLIARD AT 808-965-7138. THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN HAWAII. MORE INFORMATION MAY BE SEEN AT THE AUCTION PAGE ON EBAY.

By TIM HILLIARD

UK Willson Euphonium Artist Charley Brighton

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:50:34 GMT

UK Willson Euphonium Artist Charley Brighton has been alternating playing with conducting and arranging in what has turned out to be a busy start to 2009 so far.

He will premiere a new work by Italian composer Lorenzo Melissano May at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Berkshire, with Malcolm Stowell, Piano. ‘Centurion’ is a 3 movement work written for Charley, following on from the success of ‘Masquerade’ in 2008 by the same composer.

He will also premiere a new duet for Euphonium & Baritone with Susan Vel, ‘The Mill Pond’ by Terry Treherne, composed as an engagement gift to celebrate their wedding in September, later this year.

For his 8th. season of recitals in Slough, he has also unearthed a little known Scherzo for Bassoon by the Russian composer Miroshnikov and will feature his own arrangement of the slow movement from the Saint-Seans ‘Sonata for Oboe’.

In addition to taking on the task of re-cataloguing their music library, he has also been busy conducting the occasional rehearsals with both the BBC Winds (Andrew Morley) and the City of London Winds (John Andrews) in preparation for forthcoming concerts.

He recently took part in the charity concert for the Clarence Adoo Trust with the London Brass Symposium in the Salvation Army Regent Hall in London and will be guest soloist with Ascot Brass at their next concert in Maidenhead in April.

You can keep up to date via the webpage at;
www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk <http://www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/>

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

UK Willson Euphonium Artist Charley Brighton will join some 28 other players to form an orchestral Brass Ensemble featuring musicians from some of London’s Professional Orchestras, West-End Shows and Freelance Professional Players

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:42:18 GMT

The London Brass Symposium, Guest Musical Director Don Jenkins

For a concert of classic Salvation Army brass music, In Aid Of “The Clarence Adoo Trust” (Clarence will be attending) at The Salvation Army, Regent Hall, Oxford Street, London. Sunday 8th March 2009 at 7pm.

The concert will feature the best music by Peter Graham, Erik Silferberg, Michael Kenyon, Leslie Condon, William Broughton, William Himes, Barrie Gott & Robert Redhead.

The London Brass Symposium was formed by Stuart Jenkins in 2000 and is principally a Large Orchestral Brass and Percussion Ensemble formed of players from London's Professional Orchestras, West-End show players and other Freelance Professional Musicians. Although the ensemble is generally made up of 16+ Orchestral Brass players plus Percussion it has also performed regularly as a quartet, quintet and ten piece ensemble when requested.
The aim of The London Brass Symposium is to perform and extend the orchestral brass repertoire and also to raise money for worthy causes by performing charity concerts in and around London and the South East. Recent concerts have supported "St. Christopher's Hospice", "Project Burundi" and the re-building of a church in Grove Park, South East London. Musical Directors for the ensembles previous concerts have included Paul Archibald, Lesley Lake and Michael Purton.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

UK Euphonium makes the Italian Press!

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:35:48 GMT

Willson Euphonium artist Charley Brighton was featured in the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno following his premiere of Masquerade by Lorenzo Melissano. After hearing the recording from the recital at St. Mary’s Slough with Malcolm Stowell (piano), the composer published a full article in the Viva La Citta section of the publication, together with photographs.

‘The music was a joy to play and rehearse, particularly considering it was his first work for the Euphonium. We now have another new piece from the composer, ‘Centurion’ which we will premiere in February early next year’.

Doing the Double
In November, Charley will feature a double recital with two different programmes, the first at lunchtime in St. Mary’s Slough, and the second at All Saints Church Wokingham in the evening. Both recitals will have premieres in their programmes.

3 New Works
Sonata for Euphonium is a new 3 movement suite written for Charley and Malcolm by American composer, Elaine Fine, from Ohio. Another American composer, Joe Miserendino from Pennsylannia has written a short but challenging ‘Brief Interlude’ especially for the recital and Terry Treherne’s beautiful new composition, ‘Tranquillity’ will feature the organ in the accompaniment.

Garry Hedley (Euphonium) will join Charley as a guest in a duet at St. Mary’s and both recitals are free. More details can be found online at: www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Tuba/Euphonium Vacancy/Appalachian State University

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:45:38 GMT

Appalachian State University
Hayes School of Music

The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month faculty position beginning August 2009.

POSITION: Tuba/Euphonium. Outstanding teacher and performer of tuba/euphonium. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively recruit students, pursue an active performance schedule, and participate fully in the responsibilities of faculty membership (student advisement, curriculum development, service activities).

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor; salary commensurate with experience and educational preparation.

REQUIREMENTS: A distinguished record as a performer and studio teacher required. Evidence of successful recruiting at the college level desired. Doctorate required for tenure consideration. ABD with degree completion prior to September 1, 2009 required for application.

UNIVERSITY: Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University enrolls approximately 15,000 students. The Hayes School of Music consists of 480 majors, 42 full-time faculty, 23 part-time instructors, and 23 graduate assistants and offers undergraduate degrees in education, performance, therapy, theory/composition, sacred music, and music industry studies and graduate degrees in performance, composition, education, and therapy. The Hayes School of Music is generously supported by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence and fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Additional information is located at: www.music.appstate.edu.

A complete application will include a letter of interest; a current vita; graduate transcripts; the names, addresses, and contact information of at least five references; and a CD of recent, unedited performances. Send applications to:
Tuba/Euphonium Search Committee
Hayes School of Music
P.O. Box 32096
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608

No email applications please. Materials will not be returned. The review of complete applications will begin February 23, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions: call 828-262-3020. The Hayes School of Music values individuals with experience in a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

To the Edge of Space: CD recording featuring United States Air Force Band of Mid-America

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:24:23 GMT

The ITEA Journal extends great appreciation to the USAF Band of Mid-America for providing this CD for our ITEA members. The recording also features the Four Star Brass tuba-euphonium ensemble in the recording’s title track, To the Edge of Space composed by Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian.

The following are program notes provided by Patrick Sheridan.

Quote: To the Edge of Space was commissioned by Captain Donald Schofield and the USAF Band of Mid-America in May 2005. Imagine our surprise when asked to write a“concerto grosso” for the Four Star Brass tuba-euphonium ensemble and band…in thefunk style!?! A few minutes later the curtain parted and our mind movie started to unfold. The USAF is constantly pushing the envelope of human potential and technology in asearch for the edge of space. Equally adventuresome is the task given to the Four StarBrass as they are propelled to the frontier of what is possible for low clef dwellers. The Edge? The Fringe? A low brass section turned into a FUNK MONSTER! In a tempo reminiscent of the great James Brown and His Fabulous Flames.’ “In a Cold Sweat,” the Four Star Brass is catapulted into the “funkosphere” as the world’s largest five-string bass guitar. They trade riffs, breaks, and solos in a collective cadenza that represents a “funkified” sound map of the Milky Way. ~ Patrick Sheridan

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

The Breathing Gym Daily Workouts DVD wins 2009 Emmy

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:25:40 GMT

Congratulations to The Breathing Gym Daily Workouts DVD and its creators, Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian on winning a 2009 Emmy Award for Excellence in a Informational/Instructional Product. With the Breathing Gyms newest release in February 2009, Daily Workouts has received critical acclaim from around the world. For more information go to focus-on-music.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8 and for a sample go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEz0ku-oXM4.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Tchaikvosky Tuba Concerto

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:11:45 GMT

A transcription of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto written for tuba solist is available on www.dorm40music.com. The orchestration is complete and exact down to the rehearsal letters and both original cadenzas are included.

There are two versions available: the complete orchestral score and parts and a version for tuba with piano. Each individual movement can be obtained seperately if desired.

This month's free score is Marh from Cantata 207 by Bach for Brass Quintet.

Thank you.

By Michael Zavoski

TUBACHRISTMAS on ABC's Good Morning America

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:48:28 GMT

Watch a video of last weekend's Good Morning America featuring a TUBACHRISTMAS ensemble under the direction of Chris Williams.

Click:
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6501503

By Frank Triplett

TUBA VACANCY, DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:21:08 GMT

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA announces vacancy for PRINCIPAL TUBA. Auditions will be held April 13-15, 2009, Final Round held April 21, 2009. Application/résumé/deposit deadline: March 2, 2009.

Repertoire, applications, and further information may be found at www.detroitsymphony.com.

Please send all documents to:

Alice Sauro, Auditions
Max M. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201

email: auditions@dso.org
FAX: 313-576-5157

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

TUBA OPENING: BB-flat tuba, RIVER CITY BRASS BAND

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:32:14 GMT

Auditions held September 20-21 in Pittsburgh, PA (UNITED STATES). Employment to begin immediately or at the earliest convenience of the winning candidate. Highly qualified candidates send a one-page resume to Bernie Black, Personnel Manager at auditions@rcbb.com, mail to RCBB/500 Grant Street. Ste. 2720/Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or fax to (412) 434-6436.

2008-09 Per service base $113.55 + 10% AFM pension (Estimate of 105 services for 2008-09)
$50 refundable deposit required from those invited to audition.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

TUBA AUDITION-AKRON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:03:24 GMT

AKRON SYMPHONY announces auditions for Principal Tuba.

Base compensation rate (principal) was $110.73 for 2007-08 season. Upcoming rates under negotiation.

Auditions will be held in September. For exact dates, repertoire, and further details, please contact the ASO at: 17 N Broadway, Akron, Ohio 44308 Tel: (330) 535-8131 Email: MHeinzen@akronsymphony.org

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Synergy Brass announces open auditions for Tuba

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:46:10 GMT

Synergy Brass is seeking a tuba player possessing very high technical and musical abilities, strong performance skills, and an agreeable personality. This final point is very important, as the group lives an almost exclusively touring lifestyle which keeps the members of the group in very close contact with one another throughout much of the year.

On the musical front, the ideal candidate will have strong intonation and rhythm as well as impressive technical abilities on the tuba, including good multiple tonguing ability. Some programs are completely memorized, so memorization experience is a plus. This position will start in summer 2010 pending availability of the winner. The Synergy Brass Quintet performs nearly 300 engagements per year coast-to-coast and internationally. Notable past engagements have included a summer performance on Nantucket Island with the Boston Pops Orchestra and Natalie Cole, a publicly televised appearance with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and master classes at some of the nation's most respected music schools. In the past two years the group has seen their first international performances in Asia and Europe. Additionally, Synergy has also performed as part of the Tanglewood and Ravinia music festivals' community outreach programs, performing in inner-city and underprivileged school programs to bring music to disadvantaged young people. Interested applicants should send the following e-materials to synergybrass@gmail.com: -a current resume (including phone number) -3-4 audio files of your playing in MP3 format. Examples should include something technical, something lyrical, and something demonstrating intonation relative to other instruments -A completed questionnaire, which can be found at http://www.synergybrass.com/questions.pdf After receiving your materials they will be reviewed by the ensemble, and, if selected, you will be contacted for phone interviews and a possible live audition. Many thanks for your interest in SBQ! Contact: Greg Lloyd Synergy Brass (617) 838-7949 synergybrass@gmail.com

By Gregory Lloyd

SBAL 2008!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:46:45 GMT

Quedan pocas plazas libres para el festival
Spanish Brass Alzira 2008, que se celebrará del 1 al 5 de julio,
si estás interesado en venir todavía puedes hacer la preinscripción llamando a los teléfonos:
647 72 7732 – 963 312 412

Puedes encontrar más información en la web: www.sbalz.com

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Richard C. Nahatzki (1949-2010)

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:10:51 GMT

Richard C. Nahatzki passed away on June 16 in Berlin, Germany. Richard was born on January 15, 1949 and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he graduated from the Peabody Conservatory in 1970. After some graduate studies at the New England Conservatory of Music, he was a member of various German orchestras including the State Theater Orchestra in Kassel, the Saarland Radio Symphony Orchestra and until his retirement, the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. He was at various times of his life a tuba student of John Melick, Arnold Jacobs, Chester Schmitz and Robert Tucci.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

R. Winston Morris, Titan of the Tuba!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:58:40 GMT

R. Winston Morris, the Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble’s director and Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Tennessee Tech University, was recently featured in an article at Ed News.Org, the Internet’s number one source for education news and information. The article was written by Michael F. Shaughnessy who is currently Professor in Educational Studies and is a Consulting Editor for Gifted Education International and Educational Psychology Review. The article is well done and has many insightful questions into the life and career of one of the most highly regarded directors and pedagogues in the tuba and euphonium world. Mr. Shaughnessy asks such questions as “What first got you into music, and then specifically the tuba? And, I have often heard it said that, “If you put a musical instrument into a child’s hands early enough, those hands will never hold a gun or a knife to harm or injure others.” I am not sure who said it, but what are your thoughts on it?” For the complete article as well as tuba and euphonium related links, go to:
http://ednews.org/articles/19913/1/An-Interview-with-Winston-Morris-Titan-of-the-Tuba/Page1.html

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

PRINCIPAL TUBA OPENING, Greensboro Symphony

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:17:42 GMT

THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Announces the following opening:
AUDITIONS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
Please send resumé to: Wendy Rawls, Orchestra Personnel Manager Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
200 North Davie Street, Box10 Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
E-mail: wrawlsgsopm@aol.com
Resume must be received by September 5, 2008.
Audition repertoire and additional information will be mailed following receipt of resumé.
The winning candidate will be required to show proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work. The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer.

By BLOG EDITOR

Oystein Baadsvik Heats up West Coast

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:28:44 GMT

Spending five days in the energetic and musically inspiring company of Norwegian tuba star Oystein Baadsvik provided exciting opportunities for tuba players at the Summer Brass Institute’s Seventh annual Art of Sound Festival on the San Francisco Peninsula in July 2009. Acting as low brass faculty along with Baadsvik, Peter Wahrhaftig, principal tuba with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and John Engelkes, bass trombone with San Francisco Symphony delighted and enlightened participants and audience alike. Central to the experience was a master class given by Baadsvik in which tubists performed works by Ewazen, Rachmaninoff, Lebedev and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Baadsvik performed selections from his recorded repertoire, audible on seven CDs currently available. He discussed the composition of Fnugg, his composition for solo tuba which utilizes various innovative techniques including multiphonics. Lessons with Baadsvik and Wahrhaftig were in great demand among the tubists participating. Most exciting for Fellowship recipients was the opportunity to perform side by side with Baadsvik and Symphony professionals in the Memorial Church concert for brass and organ at Stanford University, and again with Michael Sachs, Oystein Baadsvik and Bay Brass members in a concert in Stent Hall on the Festival campus. Tubists also performed in the many large ensembles and quintets, plus a couple of low brass ensembles. Excitement is building for The Art of Sound in 2010; for more information and to apply for SBI 2010, please visit http://brass.menloschool.org

By Vicky Greenbaum

New website launched: www.TomMccaslin.com

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:51:18 GMT

Greetings,

Well, I made the leap and have my own website: www.tommccaslin.com

Please come for a visit! I have exciting projects on the horizon and am very excited about my upcoming solo CD soon to be released on 8bells Records. There will be sound clips from that soon but in the meantime I've put up other stuff that hopefully you'll enjoy.

Cheers,
Tom McCaslin

By Tom McCaslin

New Works for Tuba

Sun, 23 May 2010 12:31:05 GMT

New Works for Tuba

Two new works for tuba are available at www.dorm40music.com. The Concierto in A by Fernando Carulli is available in two settings: Tuba & String Orchestra, and Tuba & Woodwind Quintet. These orchestrations were transcribed from the original work for guitar and string orchestra and make for a unique performance opportunity for the tuba in a chamber setting.

Also new is Transfigured Night by Arnold Schoenberg for double brass quintet which has some very challenging tuba parts.

There is always a free score available which is different every month. This score can be anything from a brass quintet to a work for solo brass instrument in a variety of instrumentations. It could be popular, jazz, Rococo, or Baroque.

By Michael Zavoski

New Tuba Website

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:21:37 GMT

Tuba Soloist Alessandro Fossi has a new website, www.alessandrofossi.net. At his website you can find links to news, recordings, photo galleries, tuba, euphonium and brass links and Youtube videos. He will soon have information concerning his new recording Bel Canto. You can watch a trailer for his new recording at www.youtube.com/user/ale75fo. There will be more general information on his website coming soon.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

New Rich Matteson release: "Uniquely Rich!"

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:50:59 GMT

In conjunction with The Rich Matteson Foundation, TUBAGEAR.COM announces its latest release "Uniquely Rich!" in both CD and MP3 formats. You'll hear Rich in his prime on both euphonium and helicon on 14 tracks straight from the Foundation's archives.

Also available is a FREE download of "St.Thomas" from "Uniquely Rich!", with jazz prodigy John Allred going toe-to-toe with Rich as they soar to amazing heights of creativity.

All net proceeds go to The Rich Matteson Foundation to help fund their many excellent programs for young jazz musicians. Your support is deeply appreciated.

For more information and your FREE download, go to

http://www.tubagear.com/uniquelyrichinfo.html

David Gannett
TUBAGEAR.COM

By David Gannett

New Reunion Blues Designer Series Gig Bags

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:37:25 GMT

New Reunion Blues Designer Series Gig Bags
Natural Fabric, Leather Trim, New Designer Shades

Known as the ultimate musical instrument gig bag, Reunion Blues is expanding their prestige leather line to include a natural fabric “Designer Series”, with new price points for the discerning musician.

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By David Gannett

New Mouthpieces

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:15:28 GMT

KELLY Mouthpieces has added Stainless-Steel KELLYberg Euphonium & Trombone mouthpieces. The have scaled down their popular KELLYberg tuba mouthpiece to include nine sizes and three shank sizes for euphonium & trombone - large-shank, small-shank, & European-shank. Stainless steel has a great feel with extremely smooth surface finishes and they are also Hypo-allergenic. For more information or a complete list of available sizes: http://www.kellymouthpieces.com/stainless_kellyberg_trombone_euphonium.asp

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

New Jazz Release

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:25:23 GMT

BEN STAPP TRIO With TONY MALABY/SATOSHI TAKEISHI - Ecstasis (Uqbar 01; USA) Features Tony Malaby on tenor and soprano saxes, Satoshi Takeishi on percussion, and Benjamin Stapp on tuba; all original music by the tubist. Over the past few years there has been a number of great tuba players emerging from the local scene like Jesse Dulman, Jose Davilla, Marcus Rojas, as well as out-of-towners like Michel Godard, Tom Heasley and Oren Marshall. Ben Stapp in a new man in town and has been stopping in and letting us check out his assorted projects on CD-R. This is his first legit CD as a leader and it is a stunning debut. Ben has chosen two great musicians from much different situations: the ubiquitous Tony Malaby on saxes and diverse percussion hero, Satoski Takeishi, who has worked with Myra Melford, Shoko Nagai, Anthony Braxton and Dave Liebman. "Painted Shark" opens this disc with a memorable theme. Mr. balances between taking the role of a bassist and playing most impressive solos. While Malaby takes a coy, laid-back soprano solo, Ben buzzes around him spinning impressive tube counterpoint. "Machu Picchu" is a somber, haunting work for snake charming soprano sax and growling tuba. Satoshi's laid-back simmering hand-percussion is also consistently marvelous as he weaves a web around his two cozy comrades. In many ways this is a most perfect and finely balanced trio with no superfluous rules or roles. What I find most interesting is that Tony Malaby sounds completely different here than in any other situation since he must play with thoughtful restraint and quiet elegance throughout. Ben also does a fine job of playing melodic, crafty basslines as well as soloing with an impressive flair. Ben utilizes just the right amount of echo to give his tubs that fat, warm and lyrical quality. Nice to hear a disc that is rich in detail, warm in sound without ever having to scream for attention. - Bruce Gallanter (Downtown Music Gallery)

to purchase the cd or preview 4 of the 9 track, copy and paste this into your browser:

http://www.digstation.com/albumdetails.aspx?albumID=ALB000023434

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

NOTICE TO ALL ITEA MEMBERS

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:49:36 GMT

Mark your calendars! Starting this summer, ITEA will have one membership renewal date: September 30, 2009.

Not only will this make your renewal date easier to remember, it will be easier for us to manage. Also, if you have students, this is a great "Back to School" time to get your students involved, start chapters, and create performance opportunities for the year.

As of July 1, 2009, any new memberships and renewals will have a set renewal date of September 30. (A one-year membership would have the membership dates of October 1 through September 30). New memberships established mid-term (between September 30-October 1) will not be prorated, however, members will receive missed Journals and other mailings from the current term.

If you are already a member your membership date will stay the same until the next time you renew your membership. Your expiration date will be changed to September 30, and if your renewal date was 12/31, 3/31, or 6/30, you will be refunded the following amounts: 12/31 = 1/4th of the membership year, 3/31 = 1/2 of the membership year, 6/30 = 3/4 of the membership year. Rather than change everyone's date at the same time, this will help us to ease the transition over the next two years. After your date has been adjusted, the next time you renew, you would pay the regular amount. Both memberships purchased online and memberships that are mailed or faxed to us will receive a reimbursement for the prorated amount.

If you have questions, please contact Caitlin Smith at memberships@iteaonline.org or call 1-888-331-ITEA (4832) Ext 1.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

NEW RECORDINGS

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:52:15 GMT

Original Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble Recordings Released

The ORIGINAL six LPs that were produced of the Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble (TTTE) have now been released on CD.

These recordings were produced between 1975 and 1986. Two Golden Crest recordings, two KM Publications recordings, and two Mark Recordings LPs are represented in these three CDs. The VINTAGE CD is from the two original Golden Crest recordings and the TTTE and All That Jazz and Heavy Metal represent a compilation of “jazz/pop” pieces and “serious” pieces from the next four LPs they released. Winston Morris said, “It is amazing how well these reissues sound considering the original tapes for the Golden Crest material is over 30 years old.” Check out the “Recordings” section (http://orgs.tntech.edu/tuba/default.asp?page=recordings ) on the TTTE website for complete information and a couple of sound files for each release. With the upcoming release of LEGACY (the TTTE 40th Anniversary All Star Alumni Ensemble recording of the nine major commissions composed for the 40th birthday), the TTTE is responsible for 23 recordings in the past 40 years. By this fall the TTTE will have 12 CDs available, which will contain 90% of everything they ever recorded.

In the meantime, check out the three new CD reissues. All funds from the sales of these recordings (and their mutes, etc.) go 100% to support the continuing activities of the TTTE.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

NEW APPOINTMENTS AND COMPETITIONS

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:34:05 GMT

Congratulations to Zach Collins, newly appointed tuba professor at the University of Indiana-Pennyslvania. Zach is a DMA student of Jim Self’s at the University of Southern California, and he also frequently performs in the movie studios and is a regular sub for Self.

New Zealand-born Tuba player Thomas Allely has been permanently appointed as Principal Tuba of The Queensland Orchestra in Brisbane Australia. He won the audition after a tightly contested final round in March this year, and after outstanding performances of Bydlo and Bruckner 7, the panel voted unanimously to appoint him to a permanent position, ending his trial 2 months early. Thomas has studied with Floyd Cooley (USA), Andrew Jarvis (NZSO), and Ken Young (NZS)

Euphoniumist Bryce Edwards was recently appointed to The United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. Mr. Edwards holds degrees from Tennessee Technological University and the University of Indiana. Mr. Edwards most recently was performing as euphonium soloist with the Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band. Congratulations on this most prestigious accomplishment!

Congratulations to tubist Kent Eshelman as he was recently hired as Visiting Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium at Western Kentucky University for the 2007–2008 school year. Mr. Eshelman recently won first place in the tuba division of the 4th Jeju International Brass Competition and was a DMA student at Michigan State University.

Congratulations to New Zealand tubist and Willson performing artist Ryan Peni as he recently won the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra of New Zealand.

Congratulations to 17 year old tubist Brandon Davis as he was the first place tuba solo winner of the Washington Music Education Association’s State Solo Competition, 2007. Davis, a junior at Bellevue Christian School in Washington, was recently accepted at The Colburn School Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles. For the last five years, Brandon has studied the tuba with Ryan Schultz, Principal Tubist of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, at Music Works Northwest in Bellevue. Brandon has played with the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra organization for four years and started with Symphonette Orchestra at the age of 13.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

NAVY BAND: Euphonium opening

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:32 GMT

The US NAVY BAND has immediate openings for EUPHONIUM in our Concert/Ceremonial Band.

Auditions are to be held by appointment. To be considered for an audition, please send your resumé (current members of the U.S. Armed Forces must also send endorsements from their Bandmasters) to:

US NAVY BAND
ATTN: AUDITION SUPERVISOR
617 WARRINGTON AVE, SE
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20374-5054

For more information, please contact NavyBand.auditions@navy.mil

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Music by an Imposter?

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:08:47 GMT

I was pleased to get hold of a clarinet arrangement of the Adagio by Bach in a Russian publication, to include in this recital coming up.

After some research, (there was no BWV number) it turns out to be composed by Henri Casadesus (September 30, 1879 – May 31, 1947) who was a violist and music publisher.

The work is often attributed to J.C. Bach but is actually the 2nd. movement of a concerto for Viola.

Henri is credited with the "J.C. Bach Concerto," for viola. This is now used in the Suzuki method for viola, and are often referred to as "The J.C. Bach/Casadesus Concerto". Scholarly criticism has confirmed that this concerto was written by Henri Casadesus in the style of its purported composer.

Charley Brighton

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Mike O’Connor accepts new position

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:56:41 GMT

Congratulations to B] Mike O’Connor[/B] who completed his doctorate at FSU and has accepted a position at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Mr. O’Connor is a euphonium player and was previously Assistant Professor of Musicology at Palm Beach Atlantic University. [

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Michael Moore plays VW concerto at GSU 2/26

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:54:21 GMT

Georgia State University announces that senior faculty tubist, Michael Moore, will perform the Ralph Vaughan Williams Concerto for Bass Tuba with the GSU Wind Ensemble, Robert Ambrose, Conductor on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 PM at the Rialto Theatre. The concert is entitled "South of the Border and Across the Pond" and also will feature works by Ginestera, Gandolfi, Holst and Britten. The concert is free. For more info, call 404-413-5901.

Mr. Moore, a new Yamaha Artist and Principal Tuba in the Atlanta Symphony will be playing a recently acquired Yamaha Custom F tuba, model YFB 821 (Roger Bobo Model).

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Master Class in Tuba Performance

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:53:59 GMT

Rex Martin, professor of tuba and euphonium at Northwestern University, and Gene Pokorny, principal tuba of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will present a five day performance workshop for tuba players. During this intensive week, students will have the opportunity to study with both teachers in a master class setting. Various sessions will include, but are not limited to: audition preparation, recital preparation, efficient practice techniques, the psychology of performance, effectively combating stage fright, fundamental and advanced techniques, breathing and pedagogy. In addition to the master classes, both Mr. Pokorny and Mr. Martin will present solo recitals. The deadline for performer applications is May 1. Auditors are encouraged. For more information contact the School of Music Summer Session Office at (847) 491-7485 or dwyandt@northwestern.edu.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

MAINE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:51:04 GMT

The 2009 Maine International Competition announces its call for entries. Submission forms can be completed directly online at the official website. Maine International Competition is open to classical instrumentalists and vocalists between the ages 18 and 34.

The Maine International Competition is held annually during the Atlantic Music Festival with the express purpose of identifying gifted young musicians and providing a stepping stone into the professional world of music. The Grand Prize winner will appear as a soloist with the Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra and featured in a solo recital at Dumbo Space, a new world class theater and recording facility opening in Summer 2010. In addition, the winner will have an opportunity to record a full-length album within Dumbo Space’s fully equipped recording space.

Deadline to submit for the U.S. and International applicants for the 2009 Maine International Competition is March 16, 2009.

The submission form and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2009 Maine International Competition are available on the Maine International Competition website. Information is also available through the Maine International Competition by phoning 888.704.1311 x.3, by email to info@MaineInternationalCompetition.org, or by regular mail to the Little Feather Works, Attn: Maine International Competition, 5 Penn Plaza, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

For more information, please visit our website at www.MaineInternationalCompetition.org

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Low Brass Tops the Bill at Wurlitzer Concert

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:58:00 GMT

A return invitation to appear with International Theatre Organist Len Rawle puts the Euphonium & Baritone at the top of the bill for a UK Christmas concert this coming Saturday (13th.).

Willson Euphonium artist Charley Brighton will solo with Len at the 1937 American built organ and duet with Sue Vel (Baritone) alongside the Bedfordshire Police Choir, Sandie Stefanetti (soprano) and pianists Helen Collins and Richard Heyes.

The concert in Woking, Surrey, UK is hosted by the American Theatre Organ Society and plays to packed houses at both 2.30 & 7.30pm.
This is a return invitation following an appearance back in the Summer in Old Windsor with Len at a restored London Compton Theatre Organ.
More details of the Wurlitzer can be found at;

http://www.woking.gov.uk/leisure/leisurecentrepool/events/wurlitzer

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

John Williams - America's Film Composer

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:05:31 GMT

At 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, Fritz Kaenzig (Professor of Tuba at the University of Michigan) will be the featured soloist with the Macomb Symphony Orchestra in the Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra by John Williams. The orchestra, directed by Thomas Cook, will perform an All John Williams program and will include the Cowboys Overture, Summon the Heros and music from Star Wars. The concert will take place at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township, Michigan. Tickets, priced at $18, may be purchased from the box office at (586) 286-2222.
For further information, consult the web page - www.MacombSymphony.org

By Thomas Cook

Job Announcement

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:12:04 GMT

TALES & SCALES AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TALES & SCALES is holding auditions for an immediate opening (for the 09-10 season).

We are currently scheduling auditions for creative and adventuresome musicians interested in interdisciplinary performing and teaching.

Looking for: cello, string bass, viola, French horn, trombone, Mezzo Soprano.

Other Mid- and Low-range instruments and voices are welcome to apply.

Tales & Scales (www.talesandscales.org) is the nation’s only musictelling ensemble. Since 1986, our troupe of musicians has collaborated with outstanding composers, writers, directors and choreographers to create innovative interdisciplinary works in our mission to ignite, nurture, and fully engage the imaginations of young people. Using minimal sets and costumes, our uniquely-talented performers combine music, story, theatre and dance in their dynamic presentations. Based in Evansville, Indiana, the company maintains a full-time schedule giving performances, workshops, residencies, and an annual summer camp to approximately 50,000 young people each year. We tour locally, regionally, and nationally to schools, libraries, community centers, performing arts centers, and with symphony orchestras.

We are seeking skilled and talented musicians with:

- Experience in both performing for and working with children (arts education background a plus, but not necessary)

- A desire to explore unique interdisciplinary performance techniques and improvisation

- Strong convictions about the importance of arts education

- Strong communication skills & ability to work as a team member in achieving company mission & goals

- The ability to commit to rigorous training, rehearsal, and a full time touring schedule

- The ability to relocate to Evansville, Indiana and commence work immediately

Compensation:

- Starting Salary $20,000/year

- Two weeks paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays

- Health, Life and optional Dental Benefits

- Tour expenses (hotel, travel, per diem) paid by company.

Audition Information:

- LOCATION: Evansville, Indiana

- DATES: To be determined, based on candidate’s earliest availability. Auditions will be by appointment only & will continue until the position is filled.

- After receipt of application materials and pre-audition phone call, audition dates & times will be assigned, in consultation with candidate.

SEND RESUME as soon as possible to auditions@talesandscales.org

(Applications will be considered in the order received & will be accepted until position is filled.)

Please include: 3 references with current contact information; any experience working with young people, any experience/training in dance, theater, storytelling, improvisation, or additional performance skills; & any secondary instruments you play. If available, please provide video/audio samples of your work (emailed links preferred).

For more information about Tales & Scales, go to:

www.talesandscales.org

Tales & Scales

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Upon receipt of materials and after an initial phone call with Tales & Scales, an audition will be scheduled, and a packet will be emailed including selections from current Tales & Scales repertoire to prepare. The audition will include all the requirements listed below, as well as an interview and an opportunity to ask questions.

1) One solo that best represents your artistic and technical abilities – memorized

2) Two Tales & Scales excerpts – not necessary to memorize, to be played with Tales & Scales personnel

3) Prepare and tell an improvised or memorized story. You may use original material, or the text of an existing story or poem. To the best of your ability, integrate speaking, movement, music, and imaginative use of your instrument into the telling of your story. You will tell your story to a group of children at the audition.

4) Prepare and teach a simple song that incorporates creative movement. You will teach this song to a group of children at the audition.

SEND RESUME for immediate consideration to:

auditions@talesandscales.org

By Jason Gresl

JEFF HODAPP (1952-2009)

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:07:50 GMT

Tubist Jeff Hodapp passed away on 12/30/2009 in Owatonna, Minnesota, USA. Jeff was highly regarded for his performances, teaching, and research as professor of low brass at Emporia State University. He will be missed tremendously by family, students, colleagues, and also audiences who have had the opportunity to hear his creativity. For additional information, please visit www.jeffhodapp.com & Obituary at Startribune.com

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

International Tuba Competition

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:05:35 GMT

international tuba competition
12-13 march 2011 Paris-Ville d’Avray.
Below is information regarding the international tuba competition which will be held in the Paris region in march 2011.
Could you please diffuse this information where possible. Thank you and Sincerely, Marie-Blanche Colonna
program
1st round :
1/ G.F.HAENDEL : Concerto en sol mineur (Editions )
2/ PENDERECKI : Capriccio (Editions )
3/ Bruce BROUGHTON : Sonate (Editions ) OR GREGSON : Alarum (Ed.)
OR Fr.TUILLIER : Rebellion (Ed. Universal) OR : John STEVENS : Remembrance (Ed. )
OR Castérède : Sonatine (ed.) OR KOETSIER : Concertino OR MADSEN : Sonate
OR HINDEMITH : Sonate, OR W.KRAFT : Encounters 2
finale :
1/ Eugène BOZZA : Concertino (Editions )
2/ R.SZENTPALI : Conerto (Editions )
3/ Jean-Louis PETIT : Statut du temps (Editions Armiane)
Sheet music for the Ville d’Avray/Paris international tuba competition can be purchased at :
Editions FORTIN, 16 rue Ganneron, F - 75018 PARIS. tél +33 1 48 74 28 21,
FAX : + 33 1 40 23 98 67 e-mail : editions_fortin@club-internet.fr
Jury : Gérard BUQUET, Philippe FRITSCH, Hans NICKEL, Jean-Louis PETIT
competition regulations :
1/ The competition is open to all tubist’s of any nationality without age limit.
2/ The first round will be held on 12 March 2011 and the finals will be on 13 march 2011 at 5 pm. The final round is open to the
public.
3/ The competition registration fee is 50 euros.
4/ The Contestants will be notified as to what time they will compete in the first round. Contestants names will be randomely
drawn on 1 march 2011 the schedualed according to the order in which they were drawn. Deadline of sending back the
application form : 1 mars 2011.
5/ The juries decisions cannot be appealed.
Application
_. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name : Last . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
adress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City . . . . . . . . . . Country . . . . . .Postal Code . . .
téléphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fax . . . . . . . . . . e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I have applied to participate in the International Paris Tuba Competition and have understood
all the rules of this competition.
Enclosed is a check for 50 euros made out to Festival de Musique Française.
date signature
Please adress your application to :
FESTIVAL DE MUSIQUE FRANCAISE
attn : Jean-Louis PETIT
34 Avenue Bugeaud
F-75116 PARIS tel.(33.8).77 11 14 57
e-mail : jlpetit@jeanlouispetit.com
(adress of the competition : Chateau, 8 rue de Marnes, 92410 Ville d’Avray.)
prizes awarded
First Prize : 1500 euros / Second Prize : 1000 euros / Prix du Conseil Général des Hauts de Seine, Prix de la Commune de Ville
d’Avray), Prix du Public
Competition sponsered by General Council Hauts de Seine, Communauté de Communes “Grand Paris Seine Ouest”,
Commune and Concerts Association Ville d’Avray, Editions Armiane-Versailles and Fortin-Paris.
http://int.comp.paris.va.free.fr/index.html

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEC 2012 Linz, Austria

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:47:19 GMT

ITEA is delighted to announce that the 2012 International Tuba Euphonium Conference will be held in the city of Linz, Austria, from June 25 to June 30. The venue for the conference will be the famous Brucknerhaus set on the banks of the River Danube. The host for the conference is the Landesmusikdirektion of Upper Austria and the Artistic Director will be Steven Mead.

More details will follow in the coming months! We will look forward to seeing you in Europe for what promises to be a musically dynamic conference.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEC 2010 Competition Semi-finalists Announced!

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:23:53 GMT

Visit the ITEC 2010 site (www.iteaonline.org/ITEC2010/) to view all competition semi-finalists.

Congratulations to all contestants and also many thanks to those who submitted recordings!

See you in Tucson!

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEC 2008: appunti by Alessandro Fossi

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:49:28 GMT

Incredibile!
Questa è stata la prima parola che ho pronunciato non appena sono arrivato all’università di Cincinnati. Si dice sempre che in America è tutto grande... Beh!! E’ proprio cosi.
La Cincinnati University (www.uc.edu), con tutte le sue facoltà, ha l’estensione (...e la popolazione) di una cittadina.
La conferenza si è tenuta presso la facoltà di musica (College Conservatory of Music, CCM, www.ccm.uc.edu), composta da tre edifici distinti, ognuno attrezzato con classi, sale studio per gli studenti, uffici per gli insegnanti, sale di ricevimento e ben quattro sale da concerto, senza tener conto dei supermarket, caffetterie, ristoranti e quant’altro. Un vero paradiso per studenti ...ed insegnanti.

Legga più a http://www.tubaforum.it/

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEAonline.org WEB EDITOR POSITION

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:58:48 GMT

ITEA seeks a highly energetic and self-motivated individual with noted skills in web content management, writing and copy editing for the web, graphic design, and web programming languages to serve as WEB EDITOR for ITEAonline.org.

The WEB EDITOR will be responsible for developing ITEA’s online presence and serving to reflect the motto of the organization as well the needs of the organization’s members and the tuba/euphonium community as a whole.

The WEB EDITOR will be required to author, edit, and proofread all site content as well work closely with the ITEA Board of Directors and the ITEA Journal Editor in insuring that content is up-to-date, informative, and resourceful. In addition, the ideal applicant must have strong, reliable communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a scheduled environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Create, develop, gather, and manage tuba-euphonium content and resources relevant to the organization and the international tuba-euphonium community
• Maintain a consistent identity throughout the site with the ability to design web-optimum graphics and imaging
• Copyedit and proofread all web content
• Keep current with emerging web technologies and trends
• Understand principles of ideal architecture (navigation) for maximizing user usage/statistics
• Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and reference
• Track and report on all site statistics
• Work cooperatively with ITEA Journal Editor, Board of Directors, and other key administrative positions within the organization (e.g. conference hosts, competitions chair, nomination committee, advisory board, etc.)

Basic Required Web-oriented Skills (not inclusive):
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, Java Script, PHP, CSS, and/or FLASH
• Advanced knowledge with MYSQL-PHP database protocol
• Familiarity with relevant web managing, programming, and editing software (e.g. Photoshop, ImageReady, Dreamweaver, phpmyAdmin, TextWranger, Flash, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) Also, please note, ITEA is unable to purchase/provide any commercial software to the applicant.
• Ability to author original programs/scripts or implement open source applications to serve specific needs or tasks

Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Jennifer Jester, ITEA Executive Director
International Tuba-Euphonium Association
PO Box 326, Baltimore, MD 21203-0326

Questions regarding the above position description can be directed to Jason Smith [url=mailto:editor@iteaonline.org(editor@iteaonline.org[/url].

Review of application materials will begin June 1, 2009.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEA's Clifford Bevan Award for Research

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:45:05 GMT

We are pleased to announce that ITEA has established the Clifford Bevan Award for Research. This biennial award seeks to foster excellence and to encourage the highest level of research in the area of low-brass scholarship. A $500 stipend will be awarded to an individual whose original scholarship is significant, innovative, thoughtful, and useful. Low-brass scholarship genres include research on contemporary and historical topics, acoustics, composition, theory, scoring, organology, and pedagogy and may include methodologies of oral history, biographical and ethnographic, historical, quantitative, statistical, and survey research. Application information for this award will appear online with the Roger Bobo and Harvey G. Phillips Awards. For more information, send inquiries to craigkridel@mindspring.com.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEA Lifetime Achievement Awards

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:07:21 GMT

The ITEA Board of Directors invites your nominations for the ITEA Lifetime Achievement Awards, which will be presented at the 2010 ITEC in Tucson. Historically, awardees have come from the fields of performance, pedagogy, industry, and composition, but if there is a deserving person who does not fit any one of the these categories neatly, we would still welcome the nomination. All nominees will be considered and discussed.

If you would like to nominate a person or persons for this prestigious award, please send your nominations to ITEA President David Zerkel at dzerkel@uga.edu .

If you would like to see a list of past Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, please visit iteaonline.org and look for the link under the Committees tab.

By David Zerkel

ITEA Discount

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:56:25 GMT

dorm40music.comhttp://www.dorm40music.com is offering a 15% discount to all members of ITEA through the end of September 2009. We specialize in brass quintet music but also have a variety of other instrumentations available including some interesting works for solo tuba in chamber works.

Use the secret word: Mahler at check-out and your order will be recalculated to reflect the discount.

Additionally, we always have a free score and parts availble just for visiting the site.

Thank you.
mzavoski
http://www.dorm40music.com

By Michael Zavoski

ITEA COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:15:38 GMT

COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT!!

As many of you know, I am the Competition Coordinator for the ITEA, and am currently working on the 2010 ITEC Competitions. A number of people have asked about electronic submissions. Yes, I am willing to accept electronic (emailed) submissions of the RECORDINGS and APPLICATIONS. However, we are not currently able to take payment electronically. As a number of people (especially overseas) are concerned with submitting on time, I will accept RECORDINGS AND APPLICATIONS received in either mail or email by no later than February 1, 2010. For those submitting electronically, I will accept payments (must be mailed) if received by February 7, 2010 to allow for any mail delays. If payment is not received by February 7, the electronic files will be erased and removed from consideration. We are striving to make the competitions accessible to as many people around the world as possible. To those who have already mailed the packets, thanks, and my apologies for not posting this sooner. In the future we hope to be able to do the complete submission electronically. Also, a number of competitors have contacted me regarding the awards. We are working to increase the awards, and I am holding off posting amounts until we have a better idea of the final tally. Best of luck to all who enter!! ~Tim Olt (Questions: TubaMan246@aol.com)

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

ITEA 2009 ELECTION RESULTS

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:57:35 GMT

Results from the 2009 ITEA Elections:

President-Elect: Deanna Swoboda
International Vice-President: James Gourlay
Secretary: Joseph Skillen

Thanks to all who voted!!

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Gene Pokorny at Summer Brass Festival

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:52:29 GMT

A Musical Feast for Tuba Players at Summer Brass Institute and Festival 2008—featuring Gene Pokorny and Peter Wahrhaftig

Playing for hours in quintets and large ensembles provided exciting opportunities for tuba players at the Summer Brass Institute’s Sixth annual Art of Sound Festival on the San Francisco Peninsula in July 2008. Low brass faculty were Gene Pokorny, principal tuba with the Chicago Symphony, Peter Wahrhaftig, principal tuba with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and John Engelkes, bass trombone with San Francisco Symphony. Central to the experience was a master class given by Gene Pokorny in which tubists from all over the USA, Puerto Rico and Canada performed works by Hindemith, Koetsier and Ralph Vaughan Williams in addition to an array of challenging passages from standard orchestra literature. A low brass class entitled “Cover Your Basses”, given by Peter Wahrhaftig and John Engelkes, emphasizing teamwork between the bass trombone and tuba in the orchestral section, enhanced the experience as well. Lessons with Pokorny and Wahrhaftig were in great demand among the nine tubists participating. Most exciting for Fellowship recipients was the opportunity to perform side by side with Symphony professionals in the Memorial Church concert for brass and organ at Stanford University, and again with Chris Martin, Gene Pokorny and Bay Brass members in a concert in Stent Hall on the Festival campus. Tubists could be heard at every event: playing in the “Winning the Chair” audition class with Jonathan Ring of the SF Symphony, performing in Mark Lawrence’s master class and in the many large ensembles and quintets, plus a couple of low brass ensembles. Participants also benefited from chances to hear the San Francisco Symphony perform Pictures at An Exhibition in Davies Symphony Hall and to hear a concert of the Symphony in Dolores Park, featuring guest trumpet soloist Alison Balsam. Excitement is building for The Art of Sound in 2009; for more information and to apply for SBI 2009, please visit http://brass.menloschool.org

By Vicky Greenbaum

Free Score from dorm40music.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:39:28 GMT

The free score for November 2009 is Albrectsberger's Concertino in Eb for Tuba and Piano Trio (Violin, Piano, and Cello). This Rococo work in four movements has been transcribed from the original piece for trumpet and chamber orchestra. Two original cadenzas are included.

To download a copy go to www.dorm40music.com and select the Free Score link on the main page.

Enjoy.

www.dorm40music.com

By Michael Zavoski

Fedderly rejoins faculty at Peabody

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:59:35 GMT

Principal tuba with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra since 1983, David T. Fedderly has rejoined the faculty at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Fedderly last held the position of lecturer at the Peabody Institute in 2000 and is concurrently a faculty member at the Juilliard School in New York City. His teaching duties at Peabody include both instruction of tuba/euphonium as well as work with all wind players in a course titled Respiratory Function in Wind Instruments. Fedderly received his B.M.E. and musical training at Northwestern University and studied with Arnold Jacobs of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for over ten years. He has also held teaching positions at DePaul University, University of Maryland, and the Catholic University of America. Mr. Fedderly has appeared as an extra or substitute principal tuba with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

The tuba studio at Peabody will have several openings for the 2010-2011 school year, so get practicing!

http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/dfedderly

By Jim Olin

Euphonium Artists Visit The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:03:00 GMT

The UW-Eau Claire euphonium and tuba studio with Dr. Kenneth Kroesche (right) and UWEC euphonium/tuba professor, Dr. Jerry Young (left).

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts hosted two “doubling” guest artists in the fall of 2007. In October, Mark Fisher, trombonist with the Chicago Lyric Opera and well known to the euphonium world for his compact disc recording, Eufish, gave a recital and master classes, which included coaching for euphonium students. In November, Dr. Kenneth Kroesche of Oakland University was in residence for four days. He also worked with both euphonium and trombone students, gave a solo recital using both instruments, performed with the UW-Eau Claire Wind Symphony, and conducted the UW-Eau Claire Symphony Band. With “being a successful doubler” as a theme for the year, April 3 will find University of Arkansas euphonium/tuba professor and premier euphonium/tuba performer, Dr. Benjamin Pierce, on campus for a recital and masterclass. For details on Dr. Pierce’s appearance in Eau Claire, contact Dr. Jerry Young at jyoung@uwec.edu.

By Jim Olin

Denis Wick Sale !

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:04:57 GMT

DF Music Enterprise, Inc. has all Denis Wick items on sale !
All Tuba and Euphonium mouthpieces and mutes are all available and in
stock ready to ship !
The DW5886/DW4886 series tuba mouthpieces and the very popular Steven Mead
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Check out the straight and practice mutes too - and the all NEW wooden straight mutes
for Tenor (alto) Horn, Bariton, Euphonium and Tuba
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or email at dfisher530@comcast.net
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By Daniel Fisher

Congratulations to Frank Gazda

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:57:41 GMT

Frank Gazda has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Low Brass at Delaware State University in Dover. He is a former faculty member at Wayne State College (NE), Shepherd University (WV), and Frederick Community College (MD). Dr. Gazda has performed on bass trombone, trombone, and euphonium with, among others, the Sioux City (IA) Symphony Orchestra and Brass Quintet, the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, the Maryland Symphony, the Richmond (VA) Symphony, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Supremes, and the Maryland Symphony Brass Quintet. He has been a guest artist at the International Trombone Festival, the Hawkeye Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference, the State University of New York at Potsdam, and at Shenandoah Conservatory. He was a finalist in the Eastern Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition and the International Women’s Brass Conference National Solo Competition.

By Daniel Fisher

Circular Breathing, Massive Lungs and Invitation

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:28:45 GMT

TUBAGEAR.COM is proud to announce our completely redesigned and expanded website!

We have new music, new CD's, free downloads scattered throughout the site, special offers and new features like "Today's Tuba Talk"(http://www.tubagear.com/todaystubatalk.html)

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You can find these and more at:
http://www.tubagear.com/ebooks.html

We will be adding new products on a regular basis, so stop by for a visit, bookmark us and get in on the action!

Regards,
David Gannett
http://www.tubagear.com

By David Gannett

Carol Jantsch at the University of Illinois Oct. 24 - 25

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:13:03 GMT

Carol Jantsch, Principal Tuba of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is giving a Masterclass and Recital at the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL on October 24th and 25th.

The Masterclass will be held at 3PM on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Smith Memorial Hall, 805 S. Matthews, Urbana, IL. Custom Music Co. from Detroit, MI will display instruments immediately following the masterclass in Smith Music Building.

The Recital will be at 3PM on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in the Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL. The program will include PDQ Bach “Dutch Suite”, Armand Russell “Suite Concertante”, Camille Saint-Saens “Cello Concerto No. 1”, John Stevens “Suite for Two” and Stevens “The Liberation of Sisyphus”. Carol will be assisted by members of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony and the U of I Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.

These events are part of Women in American Music Month and are organized by the Sousa Archives Center for American Music at the University of Illinois.

For further information call 217-244-9309 or e-mail sousa@illinois.edu.

For more information on Carol please visit http://www.CarolJantsch.com

By Chris Combest

Calling All News Items!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:25:29 GMT

It’s that time of year: a new school year, new concert season, etc. All of us are busy and up to great things. However, the great things many of you are doing go unknown and that is a crying shame! We want to hear from as many of you as possible as the tuba and euphonium world is highly vast and diverse. So, please send your information regarding masterclasses, workshops, clinics, guest artist appearances, new music, new recordings, concert tours, new appointments, competition winners, new tuba and euphonium related materials, etc. Send them to Lloyd Bone at Lloyd.Bone@glenville.edu. Thanks for your time and consideration.

By Chris Combest

Burgos Chamber Music Festival

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:00:53 GMT

The UIUC School of Music will again sponsor the Burgos Chamber Music Festival in Spain July 20 - August 3, 2008. The two-week program focuses on intensive training of brass and woodwind players for solo, small ensemble and large ensemble performance, small jazz groups and combos, plus concert jazz band. Master classes, private lessons, coachings, rehearsals, etc., will take place in the Antonio Cabezon Conservatory in Burgos, the capital city of Castilla y Leon in north-central Spain, about 90 minutes south of Bilbao. Performances will center on venues in and around Burgos.

Cost for the program will be $2260US including housing in air-conditioned hotels. Fee reductions will be given for early enrollment and/or scholarship awards given by faculty on the basis of audition. Room, breakfast buffet, and all instructional fees, plus some sightseeing included. Additional sightseeing tours and University of Illinois credit available for additional fees. Air fare is not included.

For more information, please e-mail Dr. Edward Rath, Administrative Coordinator of the Festival.

By Chris Combest

Brass Chamber Music Composition Contest with Cash Prizes

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:18:53 GMT

PRESS RELEASE: September 9, 2008

CONTACT: Tony Clements, 1-408-377-3493; ttuba@comcast.net

FOR RELEASE: Immediate

Brass Chamber Music Workshop Announces
2009 Composition Contest
For Brass Chamber Music

First Prize - US$2,000; Second Prize - US$1,000; Third Prize - US$500

All works submitted will be PLAYED and judged by the BCMW coaching staff.

CAMPBELL, CA: The Brass Chamber Music Workshop at Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, announces its sixth annual brass chamber music composition contest. Three cash prizes will be awarded. First prize is US$2,000, second prize is US$1,000, and third prize is US$500. All submitted works will be played and judged by the Brass Chamber Music Workshop coaching staff. Previous first prizewinners include John Palmer (2008, 2007, 2006) and Raymond David Burkhart (2005, 2004).

Composition should be an original, previously unpublished, work for brass octet (3131) – 3 trumpets (cornets, flugelhorns), horn (in F), 3 trombones (bass clef), & tuba. Euphonium (bass clef) may be substituted for one trombone part (312.11). The composition should be a multi-movement work, from 13-15 minutes long. Composer’s original material written for another formation and adapted for brass octet is acceptable. Difficulty level: should be playable by the average college ensemble. Parts can be written write for trumpets in other keys (C, E-flat, picc), but please include Bb parts; trombone parts in bass clef.

Winners’ works will be performed during the July 2009 Brass Chamber Music Workshop in Arcata, California. Amateur musicians will perform the music in a workshop format.

Submission deadline is February 1, 2009. Winners will be notified by May 15, 2009.

Send submissions to:
BCMW, c/o Tony Clements
321 Dallas Drive, Campbell, CA 95008

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMISSION: Please include a complete score and a complete set of parts. In order to ensure anonymity, please DO NOT put the composer’s name on the score or on any of the parts. Put all contact information (name, address, phone, email) in a SEALED envelope with only the TITLE of the composition on the outside of the envelope.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS: Please print all scores & parts double sided, taking page turns into consideration. Please bind &/or tape scores & parts. Please do not submit loose pages. A synthesized midi or live recording is desirable.

One copy of all submissions becomes the property of the BCMW, for use at the workshop and may be performed at a later date. Composer retains copyrights of all works submitted.

By John Monroe

Brass Bands to get 'Concertante for Euphonium' now too....

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:48:21 GMT

UK composer Terry Treherne has just completed the long awaited brass band score for his ‘Concertante for Euphonium’.

Originally written for Euphonium & String Orchestra, the beautiful work has been premiered by its dedicatee Charley Brighton in two previous versions. The first with Malcolm Stowell (piano) in a recital at St. Mary’s Slough and the second (in its new key) with the City of London Winds (John Andrews) at a concert in St. Paul’s, Covent Garden, London, where Terry was able to hear the music live in rehearsal and in the concert.

Terry Treherne was conducting Alder Valley Brass when he first worked with soloist Charley Brighton in 1990. After a gap of some 15 years, Charley premiered Terry’s first work for Euphonium and winds, ‘Recollections’ with the BBC Elstree Concert Band , recorded live at the Maida Vale Studios in London.

Written in a single movement, the wind band version of ‘Concertante’ opens with meandering lines of accompaniment, mainly in the lower half of the band, before the soloist enters with a sustained melodic line. A lilting 6/8 “Allegro con spirito” sets the lively euphonium part against side drum figures and interjections from various sections of the ensemble. The flutes are used only sparingly, most of the emphasis being on the middle and bass sections.
The main theme appears in full for the first time, initially accompanied by the clarinet choir and tuba, later replaced by a brass chorale, followed by an effective few bars for trombones and tuba. Much of the solo line is in the upper register, with long, expressive phrases.
The return of the “Allegro” is marked by an oboe solo answered by the soloist, before the full sound of the ensemble leads into the finale, in which the majestic solo line soares over the accompaniment.

With the main theme of the work being so endearing, Terry has also reworked it into a slow solo for Baritone and brass band titled ‘Sincerity’ for Sue Vel as a birthday gift.

Terry’s website can be viewed here;

http://www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/terry.htm

and the live wind band premiere recording can be heard here;

http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1081629&t=1370

Charley is currently working with Ascot Brass in Berkshire with a view to the premier of the new brass band version, and will premiere yet another new Euphonium solo by Terry ‘Tranquillity’ (with organ accompaniment) in his next recital at St. Mary’s on November 22nd.

Terry’s continuous output of Euphonium works provides some very nice additions to the repertoire for both soloist and audience. Long may they continue.

Charley Brighton.

By John Monroe

Bone Therapy Trombone Ensemble Composition Contest

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:57:18 GMT

Trombone Ensemble Composition Contest for the 40th Anniversary International Trombone Festival

Prizes: First - $2500, Second - $1250, Third - $750

Purpose: To encourage composition of new works for trombone ensemble showcasing the unique and diverse capabilities of the trombone playable by skilled amateur trombonists and above.

The pieces should be accessible and help to popularize the trombone when played for general audiences.

Who may enter: Anyone

Requirements: A work for trombone ensemble (4-8 parts) of intermediate to advanced grade. Three to nine minutes in length. Unpublished original works written after Jan 1, 2008.

Entry Materials: Full score (one with composers name and one without) and parts in PDF format. CD containing mp3 recording of midi or performance of piece).

Performance: The prize winning pieces will be performed at the 40th Anniversary International Trombone Festival 2011 in Nashville, TN by Bone Therapy (a Nashville Community Trombone Ensemble)

Publication: The International Trombone Association will have right of first refusal regarding publication until December 31, 2012.
All submissions remain part of the Bone Therapy library.

Submission Info: Materials should be submitted to: Bone Therapy, 2158 Key Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027 or electronically to habebe@me.com

www.bonetherapy.org

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Blues Band in North Georgia

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:41:42 GMT

New Depression Orchestra is looking for a replacement tubist. An
eclectic acoustic blues band
out of Dahlonega GA (an hour north of Atlanta), we intend to play
concerts, regional festivals,
private events, and occasional raucous pubs. The lineup is acoustic
guitar, fiddle, harmonica and tuba. We all have day gigs, so this is
a parttime endeavor. The developing repertoire includes blues, jazz,
rock, country, bluegrass, broadway, even classical; a song list can be
found below.

We've had two tubists to date, both having joined the band with great
enthusiasm only to find
that they hadn't the time to learn several sets of songs. We're ready
to roll, but need that blustery
brass bottom.

Email Rees Chapman: winwinsit at Gmail dot com

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Be A Tuba Hero

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:25:22 GMT

Tuba Players unite! Why should guitar players have all of the fun? They have guitar hero now we have Tuba Hero! Well at least we have the t-shirt if not the video game. Plus 50 other instruments! Show your Euphonial Pride

www.BandGeekHero.com

or

I got mine today and it looks great!

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Baadsvik Releases New Solo CD

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:02 GMT

Released on the BIS label, CD 1625, this new recording is with the Swedish Wind Orchestra conducted by Christian Lindberg. Featured are tuba concerti by Fredrik Högberg, Boris Diew, Daniel Nelson, and Fnugg Blue by Baadsvik/Giske. The CD contains other great repertoire including Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs for solo clarinet and jazz ensemble and Anthony Turnage’s A Quick Blast for wind, brass and percussion

This is carefully picked music with a message. Högbergs Troll Tuba is based upon a Norwegian fairytale about the Troll and the three Goats. Øystein alternates between actually telling the story and playing the tuba. The orchestra follows up with playing and spoken comments. It all leads to a chocking twist at the end.... Diew’s tuba concerto was written for Baadsvik in 1996. Diew is a professor in composition at the Moscow Conservatory. He claimed that this concerto for tuba and wind band is the most complicated solo piece he has ever written. Daniel Nelson’s tuba concerto Metallephonic was written for the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Baadsvik. According to composer Nelson, who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, the idea for the music was born when he was listening to Beethoven on headphones. Through Beethoven’s music some strange interference emerged. It was simply Daniels neighbor playing Back in Black by ACDC loudly on his stereo. It was this peculiar mix of styles and sounds that gave Mr. Nelson the inspiration to write the tuba concerto Metallephonic. Anders Högstedt has made an excellent instrumentation approved by the composer. The CD is available in fine music shops in more than 45 countries, as well as in online shops including Baadsvik’s shop at http://baadsvik.com/.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

BLUE LAKE EUPHONIUM OPENING

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:19:49 GMT

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is searching to immediately fill a very specific position on our counseling staff!

We are looking for a male euphonium player who is interested in working with youth, has completed his undergraduate studies in music (or is near graduation), and has a desire to gain significant resume-building experience this summer. Responsibilities include serving as a cabin counselor, teaching euphonium sectionals to students grades 5 - 8, and performing in staff/faculty ensembles (placement based upon audition).

If you know or have a student that you think might be interested, please have them contact me as soon as possible. They can email me at acook@bluelake.org or call me at 231-894-1966 ext. 239. Please feel free to forward this email to any possible candidates.

For more information about Blue Lake and our summer opportunities for college students please visit our website at www.bluelake.org/employment .

Thanks for your help!

Adrian Cook
Assistant Camp Director
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Antique Saxhorn for Sale

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:14:11 GMT

Rare antique tuba saxhorn by Adolphe SAX in very good condition to play for sale. Write if you know anyone musicians, collectors interested to examin, play or buy cash in Paris, or by virment from bank to bank (more secure to everybody) to send by french post or fedex anywhere in the world. More photos visibles on facebook. regards, Edwige.

Edwige Nathan <nathan.edwige@orange.fr>

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

Adult Band Camp Aug. 4-9

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:50:47 GMT

Experience the joy of ensemble performance in a challenging, supportive and friendly environment. Repertoire will be tailored to the ensemble and led by Adult Band Camp Artistic Director Tom Riccobono, Interlochen Arts Academy faculty and community band and orchestra conductor.

Faculty will teach master classes, coach daily chamber music sessions and play in the full ensemble. The experience will culminate with a public performance in Corson Auditorium.

Learn more and register today http://college.interlochen.org/program/adult-band-camp

Interlochen Center for the Arts is an authorized provider of continuing education units (SB-CEUs) as approved by the Michigan State Board of Education. Michigan educators participating in the Interlochen Adult Band Camp may be able to receive SB-CEUs.”

Adult Band Camp dates: August 4-9, 2009

Thomas Riccobono Instructor of Low Brass, Interlochen Arts Academy http://college.interlochen.org/person/tom-riccobono
http://college.interlochen.org/program/adult-band-camp
http://camp.interlochen.org/content/trombone-institute
3308 Lamp Post Lane Traverse City, MI 49684
231-935-4335 - home
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By Kristen Talaga

Aaron Dodd (1948-2010) Chicago Tubist

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:34:42 GMT

It has been said that there were two tuba players at Chicago’s Symphony Center, the one who plays inside the hall with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the one who plays outside the hall on the sidewalks for tips. For years, Aaron Dodd played his tuba on the streets of Chicago for those going to Chicago Symphony concerts. He passed away on June 17.

He grew up in Chicago and became a respected jazz player starting in 1970 once named in DownBeat's critics poll for "talent deserving wider recognition." As a street musician, he gained respect of Chicago Symphony members. Arnold Jacobs would bring him to his studio for lessons. In 1999, Gene Pokorny and others bought him a new tuba. Both Chicago newspapers had stories about this – one was on the front page! Among Chicago area tuba players, Aaron was a colleague and friend.

Funeral arrangements are tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 25 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Zion, IL. Please call me for more information.

For more about Aaron look at:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/obituaries/ct-met-0619-dodd-obit-20100619,0,4323022.story <http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/obituaries/ct-met-0619-dodd-obit-20100619,0,4323022.story>
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2008-08-07/features/0808060744_1_tuba-pail-wheelchair <http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2008-08-07/features/0808060744_1_tuba-pail-wheelchair>
http://www.aarondoddmusic.com/ <http://www.aarondoddmusic.com/>

Aaron brought a smile to everyone’s face but he did not get rich in the process. The family does not have the funds for funeral expenses and ask for donations. Gene Pokorny is on tour and asked me to help. To make things easier, I have set up a web page on my shopping cart http://windsongpress.x-shops.com/store/product.php?productid=16527&cat=250&page=1 <http://windsongpress.x-shops.com/store/product.php?productid=16527&cat=250&page=1> where you can donate using a credit card or Paypal. If you prefer cash or check, please send it to the address below.

Today, I played a job and donated all funds to Aaron – I hope the music community can help.

Thank you

Brian Frederiksen
WindSong Press
PO Box 146
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
Phone 847 223-4586 Fax 847 223-4580
www.windsongpress.com <file:///C:UsersDeskAppDataRoamingMicrosoftSignatureswww.windsongpress.com>

brianf@windsongpress.com

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

2nd Review from All About Jazz

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:58:45 GMT

It's a prime example of the new globalism. California-born tubist Ben Stapp graduated from UCLA, studied with
English tuba master Roger Bobo overseas, then spent additional time studying in Portugal before returning
home to record his debut album, Ecstasis. Demonstrating nimble dexterity and a keen melodic
sense, the youthful Stapp holds his own in the heavyweight company of saxophonist Tony Malaby and
percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.

Tuba driven small combos were a favored line-up of saxophonists Arthur Blythe and Sam Rivers during the
seventies loft era; the tuba helped reestablish a historical connection between free jazz and the rich polyphony
of early jazz styles such as Dixieland and ragtime. Stapp mostly avoids such pre-swing forms however, tending
towards a slightly modal pan Asian aesthetic. Malaby's serpentine soprano and muscular tenor musings,
Takeishi's scintillating Taiko influenced percussion and the leader's euphonious bass lines congeal into an
exotic mosaic of plangent themes and soaring motifs. Modal structures notwithstanding, Stapp also works
conventional chord changes, thorny counterpoint, and elastic rhythms into his tunefully accessible, yet
harmonically intricate writing.

The trio vacillates between the written and improvised with poised authority and an empathetic rapport
that blurs the line between freedom and form. Stapp's melodious variations complement Takeishi's ceremonial
fanfares and kaleidoscopic accents, providing the trio with a harmonically solid, yet rhythmically fluid
foundation that veers from buoyant to introspective. Malaby reigns in his extroverted tendencies, splitting his
time evenly between soprano and tenor, while embellishing Stapp's memorable themes with lyrical restraint.
Despite the limited instrumental palette, Stapp utilizes an array of inventive arrangements to provide the
trio with ample space for individual expression. Unaccompanied cadenzas, intimate duets and collective
improvisation are all featured alongside more conventional devices, like hypnotic bass ostinatos and concise
call and response, keeping the structures malleable and joyously unpredictable.

A credit to both the trio's conversational interplay and Stapp's resilient writing, the session flows with the
graceful logic of a suite rather than a collection of disparate tunes. Ecstasis marks the solid debut
of a fresh, new voice.

<a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=31200">All About Jazz</a>

Check out the <a href="http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumID=ALB000023434">CD</a> on the net

By ben stapp

2nd Annual Millersville University Tuba Euphonium Symposium - Featuring Carol Jantsch

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:50:21 GMT

Carol Jantsch, principal tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will be performing at the Second Annual Tuba Euphonium Symposium at Millersville University near Lancaster, PA.

Host: Matthew K. Brown

Where: Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University

Registration/vendor tables open/ student performances – 11:00am to 12:00pm
Performances, Master Class and other events – 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Guest Artist Recital – 7:00pm

Carol will have her new solo CD - "Cascades" - available for purchase throughout the day, and she'll be autographing them as well. For more information, please visit her website at http://www.caroljantsch.com .

Also performing are MU tuba-euphonium professor Matthew K. Brown, pianist Susan Nowicki, and pianist Maria Corley.

Two new works for solo tuba will be premiered at the symposium: "How Beautiful" for tuba and piano by composer Barbara York, and the other entitled "2ba4" for tuba and electronic media, by MU faculty member Rusty Banks.

THERE ARE STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE ON CAROL'S AFTERNOON MASTERCLASS - IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PERFORMING, PLEASE DROP ME AN EMAIL AT MATTHEW.BROWN@MILLERSVILLE.EDU .

More details to come!

Cost - $20.00

See flyer for additional details, directions, etc.

By Jennifer Jester

2010 Ralph Taylor Award in Composition

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:09:13 GMT

Andy Francis Wins 2010 Ralph Taylor Award in Composition

The Marshall University Chapter of ITEA and SCI sponsored a composition contest named after Dr. Ralph Taylor, an emeritus faculty member at Marshall University who is an avid amateur low brass musician and supporter of the arts in Huntington, West Virginia. The judging panel consisted of Oystein Baadsvik, international tuba soloist, Velvet Brown, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Penn State University, and Jason Smith, Professor of Tuba, Euphonium, and Theory at Ohio University and Editor of the Journal for the International Tuba Euphonium Association.

We are proud to announce that Andy Francis, a Graduate Student in Music Composition at Central Michigan University, has been named this year’s winner. His composition Soaring for Tuba Euphonium Quartet will be performed at the feature concert during Tuba and Euphonium Day at Marshall which will be held on April 10, 2010.

Dr. George Palton
Instructor of Tuba, Marshall University

By George A Palton

2009 Fredericton International TubaFest

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:32:27 GMT

Fredericton International TubaFest 2009 will be held on May 29 and 30. The event, organized by Richard Riding, is run through the UNB Centre for Musical Arts in the College of Extended Learning. Richard Hornsby, director of Music at UNB, assists with conducting the large ensembles. This year the clinicians will be Dennis Miller on tuba and Mark Carlson on euphonium. Dennis Miller is the principal tuba for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Mark Carlson performs with the Sotto Voce Quartet. Both musicians have international success as soloists and clinicians and have been featured at International Tuba-Euphonium Conferences.

TubaFest features workshops and clinics on playing techniques, opportunities to play music in large and small ensembles, and classes with the masters. Topics will include proper warm ups, effective practice techniques, phrasing, articulation, dynamics, ensemble playing, and relaxation.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy playing music written or arranged for low brass. The event is designed for players of all ages and playing abilities. For more information contact Richard Riding, co-ordinator Fredericton International TubaFest, at http://extend.unb.ca/music/tubafest.php or by e-mail at rriding@unb.ca.

2008 Tubafest

Fredericton International TubaFest 2008 saw Sotto Voce Quartet interacting with players from throughout the Maritime Provinces, New England States, Ontario, and Quebec in Memorial Hall on the University of New Brunswick campus for a memorable two days. The Quartet, after numerous travel delays, managed to get to Fredericton Thursday morning just in time to put on a workshop for students at George Street Middle School. The students were enthralled with the show. In the afternoon the quartet moved to Fredericton High School where they worked with the bass section of the band.

Friday morning Mike Forbes started off the festival with a workout – get the body working and air flowing so you can play. Next Mark Carlson took all participants through the first reading of The Fredericton Suite – a piece composed for our fifth anniversary by Bart Cummings. We then started working on pieces that the quartet had brought from their files. Following a brief break we divided into two groups for master classes. Richard Riding performed in a master class lead by Mike and Demondrae Thurmon. They worked on developing full tone in the low register and use of rubato. Nat MacIntosh and Mark lead another master class with Bill McIver and Jon Hall.

After lunch Demondrae lead a clinic on developing musical thought “Quiche a la musicality”. He suggested that we should listen to recordings of the pieces we were going to play and analyze what we like or dislike about how they are played and then develop our own interpretation of the music. The large ensemble then ran through a few more numbers with Nat and Demondrae. This was followed by Nat’s clinic on enjoying your instrument. He encouraged us to go beyond the written page: play by ear, improvise, invent different sounds. Following this Mark and Demondrae had a master class with Elliot Woodbury.

Following dinner there was a brief concert featuring the Antique Brass, the hosting Quartet, playing the Largo from The New World (Dvorak/Halferty) and English Country Gardens (Traditional/Werden). Richard Riding and Katherine Moller then played Scot Joplin’s The Nonpareil arranged for tuba and violin by Art Frackenphol. The concert finished with Sotto Voce playing numbers from Refractions, their most recent CD, and ending with Billy Tell Overture (Rossini/Forbes). We then divided into two small ensembles to work on different pieces with Demondrae and Nat taking one group and Mike and Mark the other.

Saturday Mike got us all on our feet and warmed up for another day of playing and lead to rehearsals of the large ensemble and small ensembles for the evening concert. After lunch, Mark had a clinic on “the practicing workbench.” He suggested analyzing the music to identify specific problems and then find ways to solve them. Is the music too fast, hard, high or low? Make is easier: slow it down, strip out ornamentation, play it down or up an octave. Once it is mastered, make it harder: change rhythms, add different ornaments, play in different keys. The small ensembles then had a final rehearsal. Mike followed with an open ended clinic on anything you wanted to know about performing: stage presence, performance anxiety, how to make money with music. This was followed by a rehearsal of the large ensemble.

The evening concert was dedicated to John Griffiths. John was a clinician at three Fredericton International TubaFests and had been inspirational in getting Tubafest started. Lange Nagels and Jean Sutherland, the first clinicians at TubaFest and personal friends with John, joined us for the evening concert. They performed two numbers written in memory of John Griffiths: Tribute by Elizabeth Raum and Shamanic Journey by Barbara York. Sotto Voce Quartet then finished the first half of the program with Consequences (Forbes), Moondance (Stevens), Loch Lomond (Vaughan Williams/Forbes), The Harmonious Blacksmith (Handel/Forbes) and Zomby Woof (Zappa/McIntosh).

The second half of the program featured the ensembles formed at TubaFest. The first ensemble played Pie Jesu from the “Requiem” (Faure/Forbes) conducted by Demondrae and Shades of Grey (Wilson) conducted by Nat. The second ensemble followed with For Children (Bartok/Forbes) conducted by Mark and Sing, Sing, Sing (Prima/Forbes) conducted by Mike. Mark then lead all the participants and Sotto Voce in the World Primier of Barton Cummings’ Fredericton Suite written for this occasion. Demondrae then lead the group in the Lord’s Prayer (Malotte/Turmon), Nat lead us in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Waller/Forbes) and Mike lead a rendition of Ave Maria with solos by Mark, Demondrae and Nat. This was dedicated to John Griffiths and was a fitting way to end a great weekend and tribute to a great Canadian tuba player.

Sunday morning half of the participants showed up at 8:00 to play through a few hymns arranged for low brass. The Quartet then showed up for the beginning of another busy day. They played at Christ Church Cathedral in the morning and then did a special Mother’s Day concert in Saint Andrews NB.

Monday morning Sotto Voce was invited to an Instrumental Music Class at Leo Hayes High School. They captivated the students with their playing and stories of how they got involved in music. They were still a hot topic the next day with the students in the String ensemble.

This great weekend was sponsored by grants from the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick/Quebec Cooperative Agreement, Music Stop, Stereo Systems Ltd., Assante Financial Group, Antique Brass, Bill’s Horn Shop, Yamaha Canada, Tony’s Music Box, and two private donations. Roger Smith was the official photographer.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

2007 Vestby Tuba and Euphonium Workshop

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:14:44 GMT

The Vestby Tuba and Euphonium Workshop was held September 21–23 in Vestby, Norway. Forty-five participants took part in this event hosted by the Society of Low Brass in Vestby in partnership with the Norwegian Band Association. Guest artists were Øystein Baadsvik (tuba), Tormod Flaten (euphonium), and Lars Andreas Haug (jazz tuba).

Øysten Baadsvik in solo performance accompanied by Ieva Struzaite

Tormod Flaten lecturing about daily exercises for euphonium

The workshop’s objective was to create a place for all that are interested in tuba and euphonium, in a friendly and musical atmosphere intended to create motivation and interest for our instruments and the music. The days of the workshop were filled with music.

Saturday night Tuba Jam with Lars Andreas Haug and Kristoffer Lo

Master Class with Øystein Baadsvik, student: Finn Brynestad

The opening concert included impressive performances by Øystein Baadsvik and Tormod Flaten, accompanied by pianist Ieva Struzaite. The German instrument manufacturer Miraphone was present with a large display of their newest instruments. In addition York also had an exhibition of their new instruments based on the old Besson models. All participants took the opportunity to try and explore the instruments available, and rumors have it that several ordered new horns.

Participants in the youth ensemble

The second day included presentations and warm ups by Øystein and Tormod, in addition to ensemble playing and a tuba jazz lecture by Kristoffer Lo. Øystein and Tormod presented a shared recital of standard literature and new exciting pieces. Their exceptional musical presentations, exquisite technique and warm natural presence made the performance unforgettable for the audience.

Massed Ensemble performing under the directorship of Øystein Baadsvik at the final concert in the Vestby Church

The day ended with tuba jam session at the local train station, which is now a restaurant/bar with an intimate stage. Lars Andreas Haug was the main attraction together with local hero Kristoffer Lo. Lars Andreas has participated in 16 CD recordings and is a major figure in the Scandinavian jazz scene (music files can be accessed at www.larsandreas.no). Several workshop participants brought their instruments and joined in. Accompaniment was provided by a trio from the Jazz Conservatory in Trondheim.

All workshop participants after final concert (Standing front left): Ieva Struzaite, Øystein Baadvik, (front right) Tormod Flaten and Morten Bøe (host/organizer)

The third and last day of the event opened with a musical presentation by host and organizer Morten Bøe and some of his students, titled “Tuba quartet—an ensemble with many possibilities.” Focus was on repertoire of various difficulties and how to motivate and recruit young students by forming quartets. The rest of the day was spent playing in ensembles preparing the final concert, in addition to master classes for both tuba and euphonium. The closing concert was held in the old Vestby church and included all the ensembles formed during the workshop and the guest artists.

Øystein Baadsvik instructing breathing exercises with participant Alf Kjetil Thorsbakken

A great thank you goes to the fantastic guest artists, exhibitors, sponsors, and participants. Our hope and goal is to host a new workshop in 2009 and contribute to a strong and inspiring environment for tuba and euphonium in Norway.

Tormod Flaten directing the high school ensemble]
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Kristoffer Lo in jazz workshop

All photos by Bjorn Halvorsen.

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

12th International Academy Workshop for Tuba and Euphonium

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:40:14 GMT

12th International Academy Workshop for Tuba and Euphonium

May 18.22,2009 in the monastry Altstadt/Hammelburg, Bavaria, Germany
with Øystein Baadsvik (Oslo) Jens Bjørn-Larsen (University Hannover), Andreas Hofmeir (University Munich) Stefan Heimann (Opera Stuttgart), Marty Ericson (Jazz Tuba) Thomas Ruedi (Euph Soloist , conductor Bern, Switzerland) Ueli Kipfer (Euph Solo, conductor Emmental, Switzerland) Has Reiner Schmidt (Radio Sympphony Orchestra Frankfurt , Euphonium) Wolfram Krumme, President of Deutches Tuba Forum and piano Prof Siefried Schick, Hannover

Courses for amateur, general lectures, masterclasses + Jazz and Pop
see www.tubaforum.de
( taught in English)

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

1000th. free concert!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:03:25 GMT

On Saturday last (5th.) St. Mary's Slough, UK, hosted its 1000th. free Saturday Lunchtime Concert.

An audience of over 200 filled the Church to hear performances by the originator of the series, Malcolm Stowell, at the impressive Norman & Beard 1912 organ, Andrew Adams (cello), Henry Macey & David Darby (piano duet) and the Reading Minster Midweek Choir, conducted by David Butler.

The finale was a combination of choir, organ and the 8 piece Celebration Brass Ensemble in the premiere of 'In Tuneful Accord'. A special arrangement based on the hymn tune Laudate Dominum by Terry Treherne.

The free lunchtime concert series was started by organist and choirmaster Malcolm Stowell in January 1990, and bookings are now being taken for 2010! Concerts feature artists ranging from the youngest performers making their debut, to international concert performers, which in 2005 included the Rutgers University Chorus from Newark, New Jersey.

With it's natural acoustic, St. Mary's has also hosted many fine brass concerts, including over 30 recitals by euphonium soloist Charley Brighton, and visits by Capriccioso Brass, Freedom Brass & Windsor Festival Brass.

The future of these free concerts seems very secure, and they remain a very important part of keeping music 'live' in an age of easy access to CD/DVD and online concerts.

If you are visiting the UK, you can check the listings of the weekly performers at;

http://www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/Stmarys.htm

By ITEAonline.org NEWS EDITOR

"inside Out" released by Crystal Records

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:28:32 GMT

Tom McCaslin, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at East Carolina University, has released his first solo album “Inside Out” on Crystal Records. Included on this CD are pieces by an international mix of composers such as: Frank Zappa, Jorge Salgueiro, Elizabeth Raum, Juraj Filas, Francois Thullier, and Sam Pilafian. Of particular interest is the world premiere recording of Frank Zappa’s “Outside Now Again” for solo tuba.

The legendary tuba virtuoso Roger Bobo called Tom McCaslin “a great tubist” and wrote that “the repertoire on this CD is the most interesting that there’s been in a very long time. The CD is a winner. I predict it will be a big seller.”

“Inside Out” is available from Crystal Records www.crystalrecords.com, 360-834-7022 and www.amazon.com

McCaslin has performed with the Auckland Philharmonia, Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, and Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has presented recitals worldwide, and is currently Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Please visit www.tommccaslin.com!

By Tom McCaslin