2012 International Women's Brass Conference
June 6, 2012
The IWBC is glad to announce that the 2012 Conference will be held at the Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 6-10, 2012. The 2012 International Women%u2019s Brass Conference will be hosted by Lin Foulk and Deanna Swoboda, faculty members of the School of Music at the Western Michigan University.
IWBC 2012 Competitions
June 6, 2012
A reminder to all regarding the International Women's Brass Conference Solo and Mock Band Orchestra Competitions - over $30,000 in prizes will be awarded to brass performers of all ages in the solo and mock audition competitions at IWBC 2012 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan (USA), June 6-10, 2012! Visit http://www.iwbc2012.org, then click on the %u201CSolo Competition%u201D and %u201CMock Auditions%u201D links for more information.
The 9th IEI Festival
www.euphonium.com/ieifestival.html
June 17, 2012
A week long program for euphonium and tuba players to learn, listen and be motivated by a world class staff of artists from around the world. The 2012 staff includes: Brian Bowman, Matthew Van Emmerik, Steve Rosse, Adam Frey, Fernando Deddos, Lauren Veronie, Chris Blaha, Martin Cochran, Tom Gibson, and Bernard Flythe. Have private lessons, play in master classes, chamber music, and a massed ensemble of more than 50 euphoniums and tubas.
ITEC 2012
June 23, 2012
"It is with great pleasure I invite you to attend the 2012 ITEC (International Tuba Euphonium Conference) to be held at the Brucknerhaus, Linz from June 23-30. History shows us that international events of this kind change the lives of the musicians who attend, enriching our enjoyment and expanding our imaginations. Cultures, musical styles and traditions will all meet in one city, Linz and I invite you to be part of this wonderful event. Come, learn and be inspired by the greatest players in the world. Tell everyone you know who you think may benefit from this, and let's make it an ITEC to remember". (Steven Mead )
2012 Blast! Japanese Tour
June 28, 2012
The Tony and Emmy Award Winning Broadway Sensation "Blast!" will be returning to Japan this summer for 100 action packed performances. Born on athletic fields across the country, Blast is a showcase of brass, percussion and pageantry that is sure to keep the audience at the edge of their seats!
2012 Calvin Smith Festival and Brass Quintet Competition
July 6, 2012
A two-day festival and brass quintet competition featuring clinics, exhibits, concerts, world-renowned brass performers and more. July 6&7 in Oak Ridge, TN. Competition Judges include Bernhard Scully, John Marchiando, Sande MacMorran, Don Hough, Tina Erickson and Robert Owen
Carol Jantsch at Summer Brass Festival!
July 7, 2012
Join the excellent brass participants and faculty at Summer Brass Institute and Festival from July 7-19, 2012. We'll be hosting a stellar roster of artists including Carol Jantsch, tuba; Peter Wahrhaftig, tuba; Joe Alessi, trombone; and many more! Play in Master classes, take lessons, study and perform brass quintet literature, rehearse and perform brass ensemble music, burnish orchestral section techniques. Visit http://brass.menloschool.org to apply online.
7TH ANNUAL COSMOPOLITAN TUBA EUPHONIUM WORKSHOP
July 8, 2012
The mission of the Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop is to enhance the skill level of individuals that play the tuba or euphonium - based on their level at the beginning of the current session - in a non-competitive, structured, fun and educational environment. Participants are comprised of high school students, college students, adults and select middle school students (entering the 9th grade). This mixture represents many different levels of performance, experience and backgrounds. All participants will get to rehearse and perform with a professional pianist, and perform as part of a chamber ensemble. Guest artists and ensembles will be added to c-tew.com as they are confirmed. The founder/director of the workshop is tubist Michael S. Milnarik.
Southeast Tuba Euphonium Workshop
July 8, 2012
The Southeast Tuba Euphonium Workshop is an opportunity for college- aged students to study in an intensive week of lessons, master classes and chamber music with three leading teachers of the euphonium and tuba: Ben Pierce, Demondrae Thurman and David Zerkel. Students enrolled in the seminar will each have a one-hour lesson with a faculty member, play in a master class setting and perform in a tuba euphonium quartet. Evening performances will consist of a solo recital by each of the faculty, two recitals by seminar participants and an evening of chamber music performances by seminar quartets. The camp enrollment will be limited to 28 participants, 14 tubists and 14 euphoniumists, so there will be plenty of opportunity for individual attention from the workshop faculty.
BLAST OF BRASS
July 8, 2012
BLAST OF BRASS is a summer chamber music program for brass students in Middle School, High School, and College, which will be held July 8 - 14, 2012. Our Featured Artist is Thomas Hooten, principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Guest Artists include John Kitzman, principal trombone of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Tuba & Euphonium Quartet of the Dallas Wind Symphony, the Dallas Horn Octet, and the BLAST OF BRASS Ensemble. Classes include a daily warm-up, large and small ensembles, individual instrument choirs, master classes, recitals, intro to jazz improvisation, and an orchestra excerpt class. We provide dormitory housing, recreational activities, and a meal plan. Visit our website at www.blastofbrass.com for more information and to register. Location: Texas A&M University %u2013 Commerce, TX Contact: Keith Meek, conference director at office@blastofbrass.com
Rafael Méndez Brass Institute
http://www.mendezbrassinstitute.com
July 15, 2012
Rafael Méndez Brass Institute, featuring the Summit Brass. This event is held at the Lamont School of Music, Denver University in Denver, Colorado.
Italian Brass Week
July 29, 2012
Italian Brass Week 2012 International Brass Festival Cesena- Italy The staff of IBW is really please to present the tuba teachers: Roger Bobo Roland Szentpali Oystein Baadsvik Info: www.italianbrass.com segreteria@italianbrass.com
1ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL INNOVATA INTENSIVE FOR BRASS (i3)
August 5, 2012
The International Innovata Intensive is a one week camp for brass players. It is open by audition to (10) trumpet players; (5) horn players; (5) trombone or euphonium players; and (5) tuba or bass trombone players - making up five brass quintets - by audition. Daily coaching sessions, clinics and performance classes with members of Innovata. Participants are housed in AC apartment style residence halls. Please visit the camp website for more information and application.
Oktubafest
www.internationalmusiccamp.com/news/oktubafest2012/
October 5, 2012
Mark your calendar now for an EXCITING NEW EVENT, our first ever OKTUBAFEST happening at the International Music Camp and International Peace Garden on October 5-7, 2012! Plans include performances and masterclasses for tuba and euphonium players of all ages, repertoire sessions for teachers (including solo and low brass ensemble), premiere of a commissioned new work by Kenyon Wilson, opportunities to perform in a massed Euphonium-Tuba ensemble, food, fellowship and fun! We'll have euphoniumist Adam Frey and tubist Jerry Young on site as our guest artists. The International Peace Garden will be the site, and there will be German food, dancing and other entertainment. Watch for more detailed information as the time gets closer.
RECENTLY EXPIRED EVENTS............
Fischoff National Competition
May 11, 2012
The Fischoff National Chamber Music Association sponsors the nation's largest chamber music competition. Committed to music education, the Fischoff also partners with competition alumni to bring free, innovative Arts-in-Education programs directly to children in their own schools and community centers.
Charley Brighton with the Henrico Concert Band
http://henricoconcertband.com/Calendar.html
April 23, 2012
UK Willson Euphonium Artist Charley Brighton performs as guest soloist with the Henrico Concert Band at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E.Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Richmond, VA The featured works are the 3 movement Willson Concertante by Joe Miserendino (1932-2010)and the Czardas by Monti.
North American Brass Band Championships
March 30, 2012
North American Brass Band Championships (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Chicago Brass Festival & Ensemble Competition
March 9, 2012
The Chicago Brass Festival will be held March 9-10, 2012 at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. This wonderful two-day event will showcase world class talent in performance and masterclasses, as well as hosting the YouTube ensemble competition, student solo competition, and exciting vendors and exhibits.
noleggio auto
http://www.autonoleggioeconomico.it/
February 23, 2012
Autonoleggio economico permette di confrontare i costi di noleggio auto per oltre 17.000 destinazioni. Tutte le informazioni necessarie per scegliere il miglior autonoleggio aeroporto.
The United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop
January 25, 2012
The U.S. Army Band is proud to announce the 2012 Annual Tuba-Euphonium Workshop. The Workshop features concerts, recitals, exhibits, master classes and lectures by leading low brass authorities from around the world. The 2012 Workshop will open on Wednesday, January 25 and close Saturday, January 28. Events on all four days are free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required for the events. There is no registration fee and any tuba or euphonium player is invited to bring his/her horn for reading sessions. Military musicians are invited to perform with the Armed Forces Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. The Workshop will take place at Brucker Hall on historic Fort Myer, Virginia. Fort Myer is located across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, and is accessible by Interstates 395 and 66 and by U.S. Route 50. For more information, please contact SGM Don Palmire.
2012 RMPBB Winter Outer Banks Tuba Retreat
http://www.rmpbb.com/artist.php?view=reper&rid=901
January 7, 2012
The 2011 Outer Banks Winter Tuba Retreat (January 7-January 14, 2012) is a unique opportunity for tuba players from around the world to come together to share their love of playing the tuba. Participants come from all walks of life: students, teachers, professionals, enthusiasts, part-time players, comeback players, etc. All are welcome in a noncompetitive, friendly, supporting atmosphere where learning and sharing knowledge is the key element to the week. The beautiful setting of the Outer Banks of North Carolina is the perfect backdrop for the tuba retreat. Participants are housed in a luxury mansion steps away from the beach fully equipped with a swimming pool, hot tub, game rooms, two gourmet kitchens and spectacular views of the Atlantic ocean. Leaders of the retreat are Matthew K. Brown, tubaist with the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass, and Alan Baer, principal tubaist of the New York Philharmonic. For more information, please visit http://www.rmpbb.com/artist.php?view=reper&rid=901 .
Tuba New Year Kalamazoo!
Facebook: New Years Fest of Kalamazoo
December 31, 2011
The Kalamazoo, MI New Years Fest continues kicks off this fun filled family event with the Tuba New Year Ensemble. Bring a horn and play! Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 at First Presbyterian Church, 321 West South Street, Kalamazoo. We will play 5:30-6:00 on the Bronson Park stage - The performance is outdoors. Music stands needed for the rehearsal, some stands will be on the Bronson Park stage.
Gettysburg Tuba Carol Fest
December 9, 2011
16th Annual Gettysburg Tuba Carol Fest Tuba and Euphonium players from everywhere are invited to perform Christmas Carols on beautiful and historic Lincoln Square near where President Lincoln spent the night before delivering the "Gettysburg Address." Music is "Tuba Carols" published by Ludwig. Rehearsal at 6pm at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church with performance at 7pm. Contact Ben Jones for more info, jonesbl@embarqmail.com, players need to bring their own "Tuba Carol" books.
TubaChristmas Concert
December 3, 2011
Come join us in Austin, Minnesota for the second TubaChristmas Concert. Registration begins at 9:30 am at the Oak Park Mall. Rehearsal starts at 10 am followed by a free concert at 1 pm. For more information contact the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau at 507-437-4563. Cost is $5 to participate. You can purchase music on the TubaChristmas website or check it out from us when you arrive.
Holiday Tubas at Bell's Eccentric Cafe
December 3, 2011
Bring your tuba or euphonium (or related instrument!) and play in the holiday tuba euphonium ensemble at Bell's Brew Pub (Eccentric Cafe) in Kalamazoo, MI. Rehearse at Bell's at 2pm and play a concert 3:30-4:30pm. See you there, with Bell's on!
Eastern Illinois University 3rd Annual Low Brass Day
http://eiu.edu/music/news_events_low_brass_day.php
November 6, 2011
EIU Low Brass Day November 6, 2011 EIU Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall The Third Annual EIU Low Brass Day will take place on Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2011 in the Doudna Recital Hall at EIU. Faculty includes Todd French, Tuba; Dr. Jemmie Robertson, Trombone and Euphonium and Guest Artist: Dr. James D. Robertson, Professor of Low Brass at Montana State University in Billings, MT, Founding Member of the Yellowstone Brass Quintet, and Principal Trombone of the Billings Symphony. All events are free and open to the public. High School Low Brass Players are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please contact Dr. Jemmie Robertson at jrobertson@eiu.edu for further details. We will send in advance choir repertoire to all guest participants for the day. Here is the schedule: 11 AM - 11:30 AM Arrival and Meet and Greet 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Warmup Session and Participant Choir Rehearsal 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EIU Low Brass Chamber Ensembles Concert 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Masterclasses: EIU Students with Dr. James D. Robertson, Guests with Jemmie Robertson and Todd French 1:30 PM - 2 PM Red Room Break 1 2 - 3:30 PM Solo Masterclass with Dr. James D. Robertson and Kent Conrad, Piano 3:30 - 4 PM Red Room Break 2 4-5 PM Concert Faculty: EIU Student and Guest Participant Grand Finale Todd French, Jemmie Robertson, Dr. James D. Robertson, Trombone and Kent Conrad Grand Finale with ALL Participants Contact Jemmie Robertson at jrobertson@eiu.edu if you would like to participate so that music can be sent to you for the participant choir rehearsal and finale. Phone:630.853.1978 Web: http://eiu.edu/music/news_events_low_brass_day.php Email: jrobertson@eiu.edu
SCMEA Day of Tuba and Euphonium
November 4, 2011
It's almost euphonium and tuba time on Long Island again. Each year the Suffolk County Music Educator's Association (SCMEA), sponsors Day of Tuba and Euphonium, formerly known as Howard Hovey Tuba Day, in Howard's memory. As the chairman of this event for the past 30 years, I thought that our readers might be interested in knowing about the event, which is in its 31st year. Primarily geared toward middle school and high school euphonium and tuba players, we do attract college students, teachers and pros. The event will take place at the Sayville Middle School on Friday, Nov. 4 from 3-9:30 pm. This year's guest artist will be internationally renowned tuba virtuoso, Oystein Baadsvik. The afternoon consists of rehearsals and clinics. The pm concert features: the Sunnyland Quartet (trad. jazz with Howard's sons, Art Hovey and Bob Hovey), the All-Star H.S. Tuba Ensemble, Oystein Baadsvik, the LI Tuba Quartet, the Faculty Tuba Ensemble, and the grand finale 300 piece (or more) SCMEA Massed Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble. The concert is free to the public and participation in the event is $15.00 payable to SCMEA. Looking for a horn? Dillon Music will also be on hand displaying their fine instruments and accessories. Bryan Doughty of Cimarron Music will also be there as well. For more info, contact me or check the SCMEA web site at http://www.scmea.org" target="_blank. You must then click on festivals and scroll through the bar on the left. Or, go to http://longislandtubaquartet.com" target="_blank and click the link at the bottom of the page for Day of Tuba and Euphonium. Check out hundreds of pictures from past HHTD events too.
Oystein Baadsvik 2011 November tour!
November 1, 2011
November 1 - short recital and masterclass Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland, OH) - Mixon Hall 1:30-3:00pm Contact: Ron Bishop - tubaviol@sbcglobal.net November 2 - interactive recital/talk/etc. Dixon Place (New York, NY) 7:30pm https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9289825 November 4 - short recital, clinic and conduct Day of Tuba and Euphonium 2011 (Sayville, NY) 3-9:00pm http://www.scmea.org/festivals.cfm?subpage=109314 Contact: Bill Troiano - tubaday@scmea.org November 5 - masterclass Eastern CT University (Willimantic, CT) - Shafer Hall 3pm Contact: David Yutzey - dayutzey@snet.net November 6 - performance with Classic Brass Eastern CT University (Willimantic, CT) - Shafer Hall 2pm concert Contact: David Yutzey - dayutzey@snet.net November 7 - piece and masterclass Emory University (Atlanta, GA) 5-7pm Contact: Adam Frey - adam@euphonium.com November 8 - piece and masterclass Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) 11-12:30pm Contact: Adam Frey - adam@euphonium.com
Harvey Phillips Celebration
October 15, 2011
Please plan to be on the Indiana University Campus in Bloomington, Indiana in time for the 3:00 pm celebration which will take place in the MAC (Musical Art Center) at the Jacobs School of Music on the IU campus. There will be a reception hosted by the Jacobs School of Music in the lobby of MAC at the conclusion of the Celebration. A 3:00 pm performance featuring tributes to Harvey utilizing the talents of various individuals will recognize Harvey Innovations like OCTUBAFEST, TUBA SANTAS, TUBAJAZZ CONSORT, BRASS QUINTET,TUBA QUARTET, and a MASS TUBA ENSEMBLE in addition to commentary from some of Harvey's special colleagues. All former students of Harvey's, IU grads and friends are cordially invited to perform in the mass tuba ensemble conducted by Winston Morris at the end of the program. We would love as many tubas and euphoniums as possible to perform. We do expect a lot of publicity for this special OCTUBAFEST event remembering the life of Harvey Phillips.
Sotto Voce Quartet Tour
www.tubaquartet.com or www.facebook.com/demondraethurman
October 12, 2011
Sotto Voce North Carolina and Virginia Tour Please email demondraethurman@gmail.com for additional information! Wednesday- Oct 12- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Masterclass- 3:30pm Concert- 7:30pm Thursday- Oct 13- TBA Friday- Oct 14- Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina Public School Performance- 10:00am ECSU Masterclass- 12:30pm Saturday- Oct 15- Starmount Presbyterian Church 3501 West Market Street Greensboro NC 27403 CONCERT- 7:30pm Tickets- $15 $10 with a student ID Sunday- Oct 16- Chapel Hill, North Carolina Concert- 3:00pm Masterclass- TBA Sotto Voce will offer lessons during available times. Please email demondraethurman@gmail.com for lesson information
Illinois State Octubafest
October 7, 2011
Guest artists: Andrew Rummel, Ben Pierce & David Zerkel Masterclasses and recitals.
2nd Lieksa International Euphonium Competition
July 21, 2011
Lieksa Brass Week (Finland) will organise the 2nd Lieksa International Euphonium Competition during July 21.-27., 2011. Rules and programme available soon at www.lieksabrass.com
New York University, Steinhardt School
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/programs/summer
July 11, 2011
NYU Steinhardt's Intensive Classical Brass Summer Workshop offers high school and college students and young professionals who play trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba an intensive week of instruction at NYU. July 11-17, 2010. For additional information, visit www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/brass/programs/summer or contact Professor Sean Scott Reed (ssr7@nyu.edu).
The 6th Annual COSMOPOLITAN TUBA EUPHONIUM WORKSHOP
July 10, 2011
The 2011 Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop will be held at Kutztown University, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania - in the beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch Country! The mission of the Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop is to enhance the skill level of individuals that play the tuba or euphonium - based on their level at the beginning of the current session - in a non-competitive, structured, fun and educational environment. Participants are comprised of high school students, college students, adults and select middle school students (entering the 9th grade). This mixture represents many different levels of performance, experience and backgrounds. Faculty, Staff & Guest Artists (so far...) include Matthew K. Brown (tuba), Marty Erickson (tuba), Adam Frey (euphonium), Roland Froescher (euphonium), John Metcalf (euphonium), Michael S. Milnarik (tuba), Patrick Nyren (euphonium), Demondrae Thurman (euphonium), and Lauren Veronie (euphonium) Artists subject to change without notice. Please visit our website http://www.c-tew.com for specific information, application, testimonials from ALL past participants, video testimonials, photos, videos and more!
BLAST OF BRASS
July 10, 2011
BLAST OF BRASS is an opportunity for students to study and perform with International Artists in Large choirs, Small & Medium ensembles, and Indiviudal instrument choirs, including daily Recitals and Masterclasses. This years featured artist is Elizabeth Freimuth, prinicipal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras. Guest artists include Wiff Rudd, trumpet soloist and Baylor University Professor, Jimmy Clark and Eric Swanson, trombones with the Dallas Opera Orchestra, John Wasson's CoolBrass Jazztet, and the BLAST OF BRASS Ensemble, consisting of several of the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera Orchestra, and Dallas Wind Symphony musicians. Please visit our website for complete details and artists. Come and have a BLAST OF BRASS!
Southeast Low Brass Workshop
July 8, 2011
The Charlotte Tuba Euphonium Ensemble presents a Low Brass Workshop with guest artist Demondrae Thurman on Friday evening July 8 from 6:30 pm through 9 pm, and Saturday morning, July 9 from 9 am through 12:30 pm. This event is open to all brass instrumentalists but will be of special significance to tubas, euphoniums and trombones. It will be held at Calvary Church Charlotte, 5801 Pineville Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226. There is no charge for the workshop but advance registration is required. For further information and registration please contact David Silden at dave@dsbe.org
Summer Brass Institute and Festival
July 7, 2011
Work with inspiring artists and burnish your sound at the ninth annual Summer Brass Institute and Festival! Jeffrey Anderson, tuba artist with the San Francisco Symphony, and Peter Wahrhaftig, tuba artist with the Bay Brass and the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, will be teaching and performing, giving a master class. Also rehearse and perform with brass quintet and large brass ensembles, with plenty of coaching. Visit the website to apply online, or email Director Vicky Greenbaum with questions.
8th International Interpretative Brass Instruments Competition Brno 2011
June 23, 2011
International Interpretative Brasswind Instruments Competition Brno is one of few competitions for brass instruments in Czech Republic. Its history dates back to 1973 and it is opened to young brass players from the V4 countries (the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland). Organizer: Asociace Interpreta%u010Dní sout%u011B%u017Ee %u017Ees%u0165ových nástroj%u016F Brno
June 23, 2011
2011 International Euphonium Institute
www.euphonium.com/ieifestival.html
June 19, 2011
The IEI Festival for Euphonium and Tubas - June 19-25, 2011 at Emory University. More information available at: http://www.euphonium.com/ieifestival.html Spend a week learning about and playing the euphonium and tuba. Our participants have private lessons and master classes with world class faculty members. Play in chamber ensembles and even a large ensemble of more than 50 euphonium and tubas!! Lastly, you get to meet students from around the world interested in brass music and hang out with our teachers: Sergio Carolino, Tormod Flaten, Adam Frey, Gail Robertson, Don Palmire, Stacy Baker, Brian Meixner, Tom Gibson, Bernard Flythe, and many more. NEW for 2011: There will be a solo competition for tuba and euphonium as well as a duet competition, the SymbiosisDuo Duet Competition.
All-American Brass Picnic
June 18, 2011
Celebrate American arts, culture and cuisine throughout charming, historic Gettysburg. This extraordinary 10-day festival features more than 75 events throughout downtown historic Gettysburg. 2011 Brass events include the free All-American Brass Picnic on June 18, featuring The U.S. Marine Corps Band and Dixieland Ensemble of Quantico, Virginia, The Benfield Brass Band, No BS! Brass Band, The Spires Brass Band and many other excellent brass ensembles. For more information: www.gettysburgfestival.org, 717-334-0853.
2011 Pokorny Low Brass Seminar
www.redlands.edu/academics/school-of-music/pokorny-seminar.aspx
June 7, 2011
The University of Redlands School of Music is pleased to announce the 2011 Pokorny Low Brass Seminar June 712, 2011. This year%u2019s faculty includes Gene Pokorny, tuba Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Randall Hawes, bass trombone Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michael Mulcahy, trombone Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Andrew Glendening, Redlands School of Music/Redlands Symphony Orchestra. This is an intense workshop for low brass players to really engage a wide range of musical, stylistic, technical and professional issues indepth with unprecedented access to some of the most respected low brass players. In past years the performers have included professional symphony musicians, freelancers, college teachers, graduate and undergraduate music majors, advanced high school students and dedicated amateurs. These broad perspectives have created wonderfully rich discussions that inspired and energized all of the participants. The curriculum consists of: Faculty solo and ensemble recitals Daily Group warmup classes Daily Individual Masterclasses Daily Joint Clinics Daily Orchestral section work All student performers will play daily in masterclasses, an orchestral section, participate in a mock audition, and have the opportunity to perform a solo or chamber work on the final concert. Only a limited number of performers will be accepted by audition or professional recommendation. Auditors may join in the group warmup sessions, but will not perform in the masterclasses, clinics or concerts. To apply as a performer, complete the application and submit a onepage resume and a recording of 2 contrasting solo passages and 5 standard orchestral excerpts by March 1, 2011. To apply by professional reference contact Dr. Andrew Glendening directly at Andrew_Glendening@redlands.edu. Performers will be notified by March 15, 2011. Tuition for performers is $650. To audit the Seminar, complete the application and return with the appropriate fee. Auditors may choose to attend daily for $75 per day or for the entire workshop for $250. On campus housing is available at reasonable rates. More information and application forms are available at http://www.redlands.edu/academics/schoolofmusic/pokornyseminar.aspx
Fredericton International TubaFest - 2011
www.unb.ca/cel/programs/creative/music/tubafest/index.html
May 6, 2011
The Eighth Annual Fredericton International TubaFest will take place on 6 & 7 May 2011 in Memorial Hall on the University of New Brunswick Campus in Fredericton NB, Canada. Clinicians this year are Don Harry, Eastman School of Music and Buffalo Philharmonic; Lance Nagels, Laval University and Orchestre symphonique de Québec on tuba; GySgt Mark Jenkins, %u201CThe President%u2019s Own%u201D United States Marine Band on euphonium; and Jean Sutherland, Conservatoire de Musique de Quebec in Montreal on piano. Join us for two days of ensemble playing and workshops. The weekend will finish with a public concert featuring the clinicians and all participants. For more information contact Richard Riding at 506 472-9016, e-mail rriding@unb.ca.
Sotto Voce in Concert - Livermore, CA
April 16, 2011
Sotto Voce, the renowned Tuba Quartet, presents a concert at 8:00 PM on Saturday, 16 April 2011 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, CA. Tickets available at the Bankhead Theater box office (www.livermoreperformingarts.org).
Southeast Regional Tuba/Euphonium Conference
March 10, 2011
The 2011 Southeast Regional Tuba/Euphonium Conference will be hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on March 10-12, 2011. The conference will feature teachers, performers, clinicians, and ensembles from throughout the region as well as solo, ensemble, and mock audition competitions. For more information, contact conference coordinator Kenyon Wilson.
Luis Maldonado Tribute
February 25, 2011
The University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg TX will honor one of its most prominent music alumni by hosting a Tribute to Luis Maldonado on February 25-26, 2011 at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the UT-Pan American campus. The two day event will highlight the career and achievements of this great euphonium soloist and will include recitals, master classes, and a mass ensemble performance (bring your horns!). The event will conclude with a gala concert on the evening of February 26 that will feature our guest artists performing with the UTPA Symphony Band. Guest Artists for the event will include Matt Tropman, Fritz Kaenzig, and Jerry Young. Admission to the event is free. For information about the event please contact the email address below. There is a special hotel rate for attendees traveling from out of town. Scott Roeder, DMA Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonim University of Texas-Pan American roedersd@utpa.edu
WMU TubaFEST featuring guest Robert Whaley and a Reunion of Whaley's Whalers
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190789014281492
February 19, 2011
Saturday, Feb 19, 2-8pm. WMU Dalton Center, Kalamazoo MI. The is a fun filled day of tuba and euphonium festivities at Western Michigan University. Professor Emeritus Bob Whaley will present a master class. Please bring your tuba or euphonium and play in the reunion of the Whaley's Whalers Mass Ensemble which will perform at the 6pm concert. For more information please see the event on Facebook or email Deanna Swoboda at deanna.swoboda@wmich.edu
Christmas Extravaganza
December 11, 2010
The Ohlone Tuba Ensemble will be performing in a holiday special with the Community Band, Wind Orchestra, and Brass Band. Smith Center, Ohlone Community College in Fremont California, Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at www.smithcenter.com; $15; Students/Seniors $10.
15th Annual Gettysburg Tuba Carol Fest
December 2, 2010
Tuba players from everywhere will gather on Lincoln Square in "historic" Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at 7pm, Friday, Dec. 10 to perform Christmas Carols. Music used is "Tuba Carols" published by Ludwig. Registration begins at 5:30pm at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church with rehearsal at 6. Call 717 334 7719 for more information. Players need to purchase their own book at a music retailer.
Howard Hovey Tuba Day - A 30th Anniversary Event
www.scmea.org/festivals.cfm?subpage=107390
November 5, 2010
It's almost euphonium and tuba time on Long Island again. Each year the Suffolk County Music Educator's Association (SCMEA), sponsors Howard Hovey Tuba Day. As the chairman of this event for the past 29 years, I thought that our readers might be interested in knowing about the event, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary year. Primarily geared toward middle school and high school euphonium and tuba players, we do attract college students, teachers and pros. The event will take place at the Sayville Middle School on Friday, Nov. 5 from 3-9:30 pm. This year's guest artist will be Tom Holtz of "The President's Own," United States Marine Band. The afternoon consists of rehearsals and clinics. The pm concert features: the Sunnyland Quartet (trad. jazz) with Art Hovey, the All-Star Tuba Ensemble, Tom Holtz, the LI Tuba Quartet, the Faculty Tuba Ensemble, and the grand finale 300 piece (or more) SCMEA Massed Tuba Ensemble. The concert is free to the public and participation in the event is $15.00 payable to SCMEA. For more info, contact me or check the SCMEA web site at http://www.scmea.org. You must then click on festivals and scroll through the bar on the left. Check out hundreds of pictures from past HHTD events too.
15th International Performers' Competition in TUBA, Brno, Czech Republic
September 27, 2010
15th International Performers' Competition in TUBA will be held between September 27-October 2, 2010 in Brno, Czech Republic. The competition conditions, repertoire, and application form can be found on our website. Deadline for sending application forms is April 30, 2010. (Please note the number of candidates in the competition is restricted.)
Southeastern Tuba Euphonium Reading Session
August 28, 2010
Bring your instrument, music stand and your reading shops to the Charlotte Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Reading Session #8. We will be in Park Road Baptist Church, 3900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209. We will begin at 10:30 am (doors open at 10:00 am) and finish by 12:30 pm. All (high school and above) are welcome and there is no fee for participation. We do ask that you let us know in advance(dave@dsbe.org)that you are coming so we can have adequate music available for all.
25th Annual International Leonard Falcone Euphonium Tuba Festival
August 13, 2010
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lakes, Michigan, United States
VINTAGE BAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 5, 2010
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.
Trombonanza 2010
August 2, 2010
Workshop for Euphonium, Trombone and Tuba. The workshop will be held from August 2-7, 2010 in Santa Fe, Argentina. Instructors from all over the wolrd It is open to everyone!!! For more information, details, and an application visit www.trombonanza.com.ar
Brass Chamber Music Workshop
July 18, 2010
The Brass Chamber Music Workshop at Humboldt State University (BCMW) welcomes musicians of all ability levels to a one-of-a-kind opportunity to play chamber music for brass instruments. BCMW%u2019s unique workshop setting and extensive music library provide participants with the opportunity to play in a variety of ensembles, ranging from trios to dectets, with coaching by some of the finest brass players on the West Coast. Each evening the participants perform for each other in a casual and supportive environment. In addition, there are special-interest sessions on brass-related topics, and ample time for participants to put together groups of their own making for further ensemble playing. BCMW is known for its relaxed atmosphere and the camaraderie amongst its participants, and for its support for promoting the creation of new music.
Purtle Brass Camp
www.purtle.com/brass-camp.html
July 16, 2010
Featured clinicians include Susan Slaughter, Monarch Brass Quintet (including Velvet Brown!), Harry Kim, and many others! All information is available at the website.
BLAST OF BRASS
July 11, 2010
BLAST OF BRASS is a summer music conference for middle school, high school, and early college aged brass students. Perform and study with International brass artists including...Ryan Anthony, principal trumpet Dallas Symphony Orchestra and formerly with the Canadian Brass, Dr. Brian Bowman, euphonium soloist, David Heyde, associate principal horn of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, SLIDESHOW Trombone Ensemble, Imperial Brass Quintet, and the BLAST OF BRASS Ensemble. Students perform in a Large Brass Ensemble, Small/Medium Chamber Ensemble, and an Individual Instrument Choir. Along with receiving a daily Warm Up, Eurhythmics Class, Master Class and solo or ensemble Recital. Students may also qualify for the Choice Ensemble Competition.
5th Annual Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop
July 10, 2010
The 2010 Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop will be held at East Stroudsburg University, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania - in the beautiful Pocono Mountains! The mission of the Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop is to enhance the skill level of individuals that play the tuba or euphonium - based on their level at the beginning of the current session - in a non-competitive, structured, fun and educational environment. Participants are comprised of high school students, college students, adults and select middle school students (entering the 9th grade). This mixture represents many different levels of performance, experience and backgrounds. Faculty & Guest artists (so far...) include Brian Bowman (euphonium), Matthew K. Brown (tuba), Adam Frey (euphonium), Don Harry (tuba), Michael S. Milnarik (tuba) and Jim Self (tuba) Artists subject to change without notice. Please visit our website http://www.c-tew.com for specific information, application, testimonials from ALL past participants, video testimonials, photos, videos and more!
Art of Sound Summer Brass Institute and Festival
July 8, 2010
Intensive, supportive learning experience for advanced brass players seeking master classes, quintet, large ensemble and solo experience. Work with top brass professionals. Resident artists are the Bay Brass, members of important San Francisco orchestras. This year's tuba artists are Sergio Carolino (fresh, edgy, virtuosic soloist from Europe who works as principal tuba in Portugal's National Orchestra, plays in a jazz trio, and has solo engagements), and Peter Wahrhaftig (principal tuba of SF Ballet Orchestra and participant in SF Contemporary Music scene, along with numerous recordings)
Charlotte Tuba Euphonium Ensemble
June 26, 2010
The Charlotte Tuba Euphonium Ensemble is hosting a reading session of tuba euphonium ensemble music on June 26, 2010 at Park Road Baptist Church, 3900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. 28209. We will begin at 11:00 am. We will finish by 12:30 pm. All are welcome, there is no further committment. Just come and meet some new and old friends and enjoy playing through some tuba/euph ensemble litature. Please send your confirmation of attendance to dave@dsbe.org
International Women's Brass Conference TORONTO!
June 16, 2010
Come and join us in Toronto for an amazing event. Open to EVERYONE! Please visit our website for the many guest artist and events. Also check out our SOLO COMPETITION!!! GREAT PRIZES and THREE age groups!!! Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, and Tenor horn!!!! http://www.iwbctoronto2010.com/Competition/tabid/63/Default.aspx
IWBC Solo Brass Competition
June 14, 2010
The International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) is pleased to announce the 2010 Susan Slaughter International Solo Brass Competition for trumpet, horn, tenor horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba to be held during the 6th International Women's Brass Conference in Toronto, Canada in June. The competition is open to all brass players: women and men, students, amateurs and professionals of all ages. The deadline to register for the competition is March 31, 2010. Two rounds of competition will take place beginning June 14. For information on the required repertoire, prizes, age categories, contest rules, and registration, please visit iwbctoronto2010.com The IWBC conference begins on June 16 and will include international guest artists, concerts and workshops. An early bird discount applies to conference registration prior to March 31, 2010. Please spread the word to your brass colleagues and students!
2010 Pokorny Low Brass Seminar
June 11, 2010
The University of Redlands School of Music is pleased to announce the 2010 Pokorny Low Brass Seminar June 11-16, 2010. This year%u2019s faculty includes Gene Pokorny, tuba (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, bass trombone (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Michael Mulcahy, trombone (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and Dean of the School of Music Dr. Andrew Glendening. This is an intense workshop for low brass players to really engage a wide range of musical, stylistic, technical and professional issues in-depth with unprecedented access to some of the most respected low brass players. In past years the performers have included professional symphony musicians, free-lancers, college teachers, graduate and undergraduate music majors, advanced high school students and dedicated amateurs. These broad perspectives have created wonderfully rich discussions that inspired and energized all of the participants. The curriculum consists of: Faculty solo and ensemble recitals Daily Group warm-up classes Daily Individual Masterclasses Daily Joint Clinics Daily Orchestral section work All student performers will play daily in masterclasses, an orchestral section and have the opportunity to perform a solo or chamber work on the final concert. Only a limited number of performers will be accepted by audition or professional recommendation. Auditors may join in the group warm-up sessions, but will not perform in the masterclasses, clinics or concerts. To apply as a performer, complete the application and submit a one-page resume and a recording of 2 contrasting solo passages and 5 standard orchestral excerpts by April 1, 2010. To apply by professional reference contact Dr. Andrew Glendening directly at Andrew_Glendening@redlands.edu. Performers will be notified by April 15, 2010. Tuition for performers is $650. To audit the Seminar, complete the application and return with the appropriate fee. Auditors may choose to attend daily for $75 per day or for the entire workshop for $250. On campus housing is available at reasonable rates. More information and application forms are available at www.redlands.edu/music
Bill Muter, "Finding the Freedom in the Groove"
May 30, 2010
Interactive clinic and performance featuring Tuba Soloist Bill Muter and Percussionist Drew Tucker. The event will be held at the Steinway Piano Gallery Theater in Boca Raton, FL. Discounted tickets are available online. Visit our website or email us at education@billmuter.net for more information. Presented by Innovative Percussion, Dream Cymbals, The Tucker Academy for the Arts and Pageantry Arts Concepts.
Fredericton International TubaFest 2010
extend.unb.ca/music/tubafest.php
May 7, 2010
The Fredericton International TubaFest 2010 is going to be on 7 & 8 May at UNB in Fredericton, New Brunswick, CANADA. This is our seventh year celebrating music written or arranged for low brass. This year our clinicians are Øystein Baadsvik, tuba, from Norway; Adam Frey, euphonium, from Atlanta Georgia; and Lance Nagels, tuba, from Quebec. They will be joined by Jean Sutherland, piano, in a final concert on Saturday night. The festival features clinics/workshops with the clinicians, master classes and a lot of playing in both large and small ensembles. There will be a final concert featuring the clinicians and all the participants. Contact: Richard Riding rriding@unb.ca.
26th Annual Sapporo Music Camp
May 2, 2010
Organized by the Hokkaido (JAPAN) Tuba Euphonium Association. May 2-4, 2010
Gareth Wood Euphonium Concerto Premiere
April 28, 2010
Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen gave the premiere of the full four movement version of the Gareth Wood Euphonium Concerto with the Rutgers Symphonic Band under the direction of Prof. Darryl Bott.
Alec Wilder Tribute Concert in New York City
April 11, 2010
The annual Alec Wilder Concert in New York City will be held on Sunday, April 11th, 3PM at Christ and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 120 West 69th Street. NOTE THE NEW LOCATION!
Marshall University Tuba & Euphonium Day
April 10, 2010
Featured Guests Include: %u2022 Lloyd Bone, euphonium, (Professor of Music at Glenville State University) %u2022 Zach Collins, tuba, (Professor of Music at Indiana University of PA) %u2022 Sean Greene, tuba (Professor of Music at Lincoln Memorial University) %u2022 The Ohio University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble, Directed by Jason Smith %u2022 The Winner of the 2010 Ralph Taylor Award in Composition: Soaring by Andy Francis ADMISSION IS FREE! Schedule of Events 9:00 Registration Coffee & Doughnuts Provided by MU ITEA 10:00 University Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles Featuring Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles from Ohio University and Marshall University 10:45 Guest Clinics Presentations by Lloyd Bone, Zach Collins, Sean Grene, and Jason Rolland Smith 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Feature Performance Marshall University Tuba & Euphonium Day Quartet Lloyd Bone & George Palton, euphonium Zach Collins & Sean Greene, tuba 2:30 Mass Ensemble Everyone is welcome to play, bring your horns! 3:30 Clinic and Masterclass with NSO Trombonist *In conjunction with the NSO West Virginia Residency Location All events will occur in Smith Music Hall at Marshall University Registration Information Email George Palton (george@georgepalton.com) to let him know you plan to attend. If you are unable to RSVP in advance simply join us at Smith Music Hall at 9:00 AM. Admission is free!
Jenkins Euphonium Concerto New York
March 23, 2010
Having given the US premiere of Karl Jenkins' Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra earlier this month, British Euphonium Soloist David Childs will be back in New York to perform the work once again in Carnegie Hall, this time with wind orchestra as part of the New York Wind Band Festival. Book tickets from the Carnegie Hall website. For further information visit the news section of www.davechilds.com
Combined Brass Quintets Concert
March 21, 2010
Family of Christ Lutheran, Andover 16345 Polk Street Northeast Andover, MN Sunday afternoon March 21, 2010 3:00 p.m. Program Pieces: Combined Opener: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Spring Lake Brass: Spring Returns, 3 Penny Opera, Bethena Celebration Brass: Festive Overture, Colchester Fantasy, Concerto, Russian Sailors Dance Combined: Canzon Septimi Toni a 8, O Magnum Mysterium, Sonata Pian'e Forte, Jupiter Hymm, Radetzky March
PLOWMAND CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION
www.motheatre.org/missouri_symphony/plowman/
March 13, 2010
Greetings! Fourth Plowman National Chamber Music Competition is fast approaching. This year, the application for the 2010 Plowman Chamber Music Competition is due on Friday, February 12, 2010, with late deadline on Monday, February 15, 2010. Submit your ensemble to compete for over $10,000 in prizes! The 2010 judges include Atar Arad (Indiana), Boris Berman (Yale) and Mark Kellogg (Eastman). Qualified semi-finalist ensembles will be invited to the public competition to take place in Columbia, Missouri, March 13-14, 2010, with Finals & Awards Ceremony to take place at the newly renovated Missouri Theatre. If you have any questions, please contact me at (573) 875-0600 or plowman@motheatre.org.
David Childs Carnegie Hall Debut
March 6, 2010
On March 6th British Euphonium Soloist David Childs will be in New York to give the US premiere of Karl Jenkins' Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra with the DCINY Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Book tickets from the Carnegie Hall website. For further information visit the news section of www.davechilds.com
Festival internacional de música
February 12, 2010
5 days masterclass with Jens Larsen and Hakan bjorkman in Tenerife - spain
A Tribute Concert for Alec Wilder
February 5, 2010
John Dirac - Guitar. Douglas Yates - Alto Sax and Clarinetm and John Carlson - Trumpet Friday, February 5, 2010 4:00 - 5:30 pm 468 Main Street, Medfield, MA (508) 359-4544 Free and Open to the Public
University of Connecticut Brass Festival
csa.uconn.edu/brassfest/index.html
January 31, 2010
Designed for high school, college, and professional musicians, the UConn Brass Day Festival and Competition includes master classes, workshops, a large brass ensemble reading session, an opening and mid-day concert, and an Evening Concert. Festival events begin at 9 a.m. and culminate in a 7 p.m. concert features the West Point Academy Brass Quintet, guest trombonist Don Lucas, the UConn Brass Faculty, and winners of the High School and College Brass Quintet Competitions. INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL BRASS QUINTET COMPETITION!!! Participants can perform in Festival Brass Ensemble, attend workshops, master classes, and Concerts, participate in quintet, workshop/competition,visit vendor exhibition room Festival registration is $40. Faculty: James E. Jackson III - Euphonium George Sanders - Trombone Gary Sienkiewicz - Tuba Robert Hoyle - French Horn Louis Hanzlik - Trumpet For more information contact: Topher Logan 860-486-1073 Topher.Logan@UConn.edu
Isla Verde Bronces
January 30, 2010
Workshop for all brass instruments, with teachers all around the world.
Army Band Tuba Euphonium Conference
www.usarmyband.com/tuba/tubaeuphonium_conference.html
January 27, 2010
January 27-30, 2010
2009 TubaMania International Festival
December 14, 2009
The 2009 TubaMania International Festival will take place in Bangkok Thailand, December 14-17, 2009.
Christmas Extravaganza
December 12, 2009
Holiday Concert with Ohlone Tuba Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, and Community Band; special guests Silicon Valley Brass Band
Silicon Valley Brass Band Concert
www.siliconvalleybrassband.org/
November 1, 2009
The Silicon Valley Brass Band, Tony Clements, Director, presents their Fall Concert Sunday, November 1, 2009 2:30 pm $10 Suggested Donation West Valley College Theatre (near Parking Lot 1 & 2) West Valley College 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga The first concert of the 2009 - 2010 season will feature a virtuoso version of the William Tell Overture (featured in the hit movie Brassed Off), a new setting of Eric Whitacre%u2019s classic choral work Sleep, Wagner%u2019s Elsa%u2019s Procession to the Cathedral, masterworks by Philip Sparke, as well as Somewhere and Penny Lane by the Beatles. The group will feature Tuba soloist James Manganaro performing Capriccio by Rodney Newton. Don%u2019t miss the opportunity to hear this amazing ensemble!
Horn & Tuba Workshop
October 20, 2009
Kyle Turner will be in residence at Malone University in Canton OH. The workshop begins with a concert on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 pm in the Johnson Center, 2600 Cleveland Avenue NW. Masterclasses, Private lessons available on Wednesday and Thursday. Info: jobridges@malone.edu
The Inaugural Concert of the Charlotte Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
October 11, 2009
The Charlotte Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble is comprised of twenty local professional, semi-professional, college students, and adult amateur musicians who perform on the tuba and euphonium. The inaugural concert, to be held on October 11, 2009, will feature the first performance of the Charlotte Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble with guest soloist Kenyon Wilson of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Also on the concert is the premiere performance of Wilson%u2019s Dance No. 2, commissioned for the Charlotte Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble by the group%u2019s founder, David Silden. The concert will be held at Park Road Baptist Church, 3900 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 11, 2009. For more information, visit www.dsbe.org.
Remembering Alec Wilder: The Numbered Suites for Tuba and Piano
October 4, 2009
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire October 4, 2010 Jerry Young, tuba Barbara Young, piano jyoung@uwec.edu
Frederick Mills Memorial Service
September 20, 2009
Dear Friends, There will be a service celebrating the life of Fred Mills at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2009. The service will take place in Hodgson Hall of the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. The event will feature music and stories, the two things that defined Fred's life. It was Fred's stated desire that his memorial service remain upbeat and festive. I hope that you will be able to join us to help celebrate the very full and rich life of our friend and colleague. If you have a desire to share your memories of or reflections on Fred's life, I would welcome a note that would be shared in some type of display at the event. Please feel free to shoot me a note if you have any questions. Thank you for your kind notes and words of support during this tough time in the School of Music community. Best regards, David Zerkel Brass Area Chair University of Georgia dzerkel@uga.edu
24th Annual Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival
August 14, 2009
24th Annual Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp from August 14-17, 2009. For additional information, please contact Tom Broka, Vice President, Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Festival, 5200 Parkway Court, Bay City, Michigan USA 48706, or visit the Festival's web site: www.falconefestival.org.
4th Annual 2009 Cosmopolitan Tuba Euphonium Workshop
July 18, 2009
Formerly the Northeast Tuba Euphonium Workshop, the workshop will be held from July 18-26, 2009 at ENDICOTT COLLEGE in Beverly, Massachusetts. Michael S. Milnarik, tuba, is one of the instructors and is the director of the workshop. Roland Fröscher, euphonium, from Berne, Switzerland, will be one of the instructors. It is open to high school, college, and adult participants. For more information, details, and an application visit http:// www.c-tew.com.
"Art of Sound" Summer Brass Institute and Festival
July 9, 2009
Learn and perform with guest artist Oystein Baadsvik, faculty artist Peter Wahrhaftig, and the Bay Brass at this intensive, supportive ten-day institute focusing on brass quintet, brass ensemble, and solo playing. Master classes, lessons, performance opportunities on the scenic campus in California's Bay Area. Visit http://brass.menloschool.org for information and to apply online, or contact director Vicky Greenbaum at vicky.greenbaum@menloschool.org
Pokorny Low Brass Seminar
June 29, 2009
The Gene Pokorny Low Brass Seminar at the University of Redlands will expand this year to include the entire low brass section!! Randall Hawes, bass trombonist with the Detroit Symphony will join Gene Pokorny, tubist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a week long seminar at the University of Redlands. This year the seminar will be held June 29 through July 3rd. We are accepting applications for performers and auditors on tuba, tenor and bass trombone and entire low brass sections. The number of performers is limited. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with excellent musicians and find new inspiration.
New England Tuba Quartet
June 20, 2009
At 7:00 P.M. on June 20th the New England Tuba Quartet will make it's world debut at the Byfield Parish Church in Georgetown, MA. The New England Tuba Quartet is a newly founded ensemble composed of members from the New England Brass Band. Members include Travis Anderson, euphonium, Lief Reslow, euphonium, Bill Gray, tuba, and Steve Noel, tuba. Our program on June 20th is a mix of Jazz, Rock, and Classical. Please join us for our first concert.
NYU Steinhardt
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/summer-brass2009
June 12, 2009
NYU's Summer Institute for Brass Quintet & Brass Chamber Music offers high school and college students and young professionals who play trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba an intensive week of instruction at NYU. June 12-18, 2009. For additional information, visit our Web site or contact Professor Sean Scott Reed, ssr7@nyu.edu.
Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Reading Session
June 6, 2009
A group of tuba and euphonium enthusiasts will be gathering at Park Road Baptist Church, 3900 Park Road, Charlotte NC. We will begin at 12:30 pm. We will be reading music for quartets and more. If you are interested you can contact us (David Silden, Sarita Maxwell, or David Mills)at dave@dsbe.org. We would like you to let us know if you are coming so that we will enough music for all participants.
Fredericton International TubaFest 2009
extend.unb.ca/music/tubafest.php
May 29, 2009
Fredericton International TubaFest 2009 will take place on 29 & 30 May 2009 in Memorial Hall on the University of New Brunswick campus in Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada. This is the sixth year for our workshop/festival. Dennis Miller (Montreal Symphony Orchestra) on tuba and Mark Carlson (Sotto Voce Quartet) on euphonium will be our clinicians. Richard Hornsby (UNB Centre for Musical Arts) will conduct the large ensemble and Jean Sutherland (Conservatoire de Musique, Quebec City) will join us on piano for the final concert. The festival is open to players of all ages and abilities and will include master-classes and clinics on sound production, phrasing, breath control and ensemble playing. Small ensembles will be formed, based on ability, to work on appropriate music and all participants will play with the clinicians in the large ensemble. The weekend will end with a concert Saturday night featuring the clinicians and the TubaFest Ensembles. For more information visit our website http://extend.unb.ca/music/tubafest.php or contact Richard Riding at rriding@unb.ca (tel. 506-472-9016).
SouthWest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
www.bethmitchelltubastudio.com/bethmitchelltubastudio.com/SWRTEC.html
May 28, 2009
PATRICK SHERIDAN, JIM SELF, NORM PEARSON, LOREN MARSTELLER, DAVID CHILDS, BILL REICHENBACH, DOUG TORNQUIST, STEVE CALL, FRED GREENE, DAVID HOLBEN, JOE JACKSON, CHUCK KOONTZ, JEFF MALECKI, ANGELO MANZO, BETH MITCHELL, JOHN VAN HOUTEN, RICHARD WHITE, THE L.A. PHILHARMONIC TROMBONE SECTION, THE PRESIDIO BRASS QUINTET, CHARLIE WARREN AND HIS DIXIELAND BAND, THE GOLDEN STATE BRITISH BRASS BAND, L.A. METRO BRASS BAND, TOP UNIVERSITY TUBA-EUPHONIUM QUARTETS FROM AROUND THE WEST, AND MORE...
Silicon Valley Brass Band
www.siliconvalleybrassband.org
May 19, 2009
The Silicon Valley Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Clements, will present a concert on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30 p.m. at the S.E.S. Hall, 1375 Lafayette St. (at Lewis), Santa Clara. Suggested donation is $10.
Ohlone Tuba Ensemble Concert
May 9, 2009
Free Pops Concert by Ohlone Tuba Ensemble and Community Band. Performance Pavilion, Central Park, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA. Begins 1 p.m. Saturday May 9; open seating on grass, bring chair or blanket.
36th Annual Fischoff Competition
May 8, 2009
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana, USA Begun in 1973, the Fischoff Competition is now the largest chamber music competition in the nation, and the only with separate Junior and Senior Divisions. More than 4,000 musicians have participated. In addition, the Fischoff proudly brings talented Competition ensembles back to our community to present free Arts-in-Education residency and outreach programs. Since 1995, programs in schools, libraries and community centers have reached more than 43,700 children and youth.
2nd Annual Millersville University Tuba Euphonium Symposium
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April 5, 2009
Event: 2nd Annual Millersville University Tuba Euphonium Symposium With guest artist Carol Jantsch, principal tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra What: Recital Host: Matthew K. Brown Start Time: Sunday, April 5 at 11:00am End Time: Sunday, April 5 at 9:00pm Where: Lyte Auditorium, Millersville University
Oxford Street Brass Concert - "Bach and (Definitely) Beyond"
www.fccpa.org/FCCPA_Site/Concerts.html
April 5, 2009
The Oxford Street Brass will provide a fun-filled and entertaining afternoon of music. J.S. Bach fans will delight in a first half dedicated exclusively to his music, including such favorites as "Passacaglia and Fugue" and "Little Fugue in G Minor". After intermission, it's ragtime: Scott Joplin, James P. Johnson and some other surprises. Come join us! The concert will take place at 4pm, April 5th, at the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Rd, Palo Alto.
2009 ALEC WILDER TRIBUTE CONCERT
April 4, 2009
The annual Alec Wilder Concert in New York City will be held on Saturday, April 4th at 3PM, St. Peter's Church, Lexington Ave. at 54th Street, New York City, NY (USA).
Tubonium7 - ITEA Regional Workshop
April 2, 2009
Tubonium7 will feature Demondrae Thurman (euphonium), David Zerkel (tuba), and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire under the direction of Jerry Young. As an ITEA Regional event, we will have a theme of Building Bridges, and as such this workshop will include much collaboration and camaraderie. Please visit our website at www.houseoflowaire.com for all the details. I hope you can join us!
Ohlone Community Band Concert
March 25, 2009
Spring concert features Jacob Guilbeau, euphonium, performing "From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific." Includes various band works including Holst's Second Suite in F" and Persichetti's "Psalm for Band." 8:00 p.m. at Smith Center, Ohlone College, Fremont, California - $5 admission; open seating.
Spring Events at Southeastern Louisiana University
March 24, 2009
We have several tuba and euphonium events at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA this spring semester. March 24th - Scott Inman - Senior Recital, Tuba April 6th - 6PM - SELU Tuba/Euph Studio Recital April 6th - 7:30 Martin Cochran - Guest Artist Recital, Euphonium April 22 - 7:30 Andy Larson- Faculty Recital, Tuba May 5 - 7:30 Stoycho Hristov - Graduate Recital, Tuba Please email Andy Larson, Instructor of Tuba/Euphonium at Southeastern Louisiana University at thetubamonster@gmail.com for information!!!
South Central ITEA Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference
March 19, 2009
Plan to attend the ITEA South Central at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (the Island University) for Spring Break 2009. All concerts and ensemble performances will take place at the Performing Arts Center http://pac.tamucc.edu/index.html located on Corpus Christi Bay. The conference is open to College, High School and Adult participants. The theme for the conference will be low brass careers in the 21st century. Featured artists will be listed soon. For more information, please email dan.sipes@tamucc.edu.
Silicon Valley Brass Band Spring Concert
www.siliconvalleybrassband.com
March 8, 2009
The Silicon Valley Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Clements, will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, March 8th at 3:00 p.m. at Mission Center for the Performing Arts, Wilcox High School, 3250 Monroe St., Santa Clara. Suggested donation is $10. SVBB is a 30-piece brass and percussion ensemble formed in the tradition of a brass band, which has a very unique, rich sound. The group is made up of talented volunteer musicians from all over the Bay Area and is associated with Mission College in Santa Clara. The concert will display the wide musical range of a brass band, from marches and classical selections to big band style jazz and even rock music. Selections include Pines of Rome, Gaelforce, H.M.S. Pinafore, Hymn for Diana, Fundador, Sugar Blues, and Blenheim Flourishes. For more information go to www.siliconvalleybrassband.com or call (408) 439-6143.
2009 Spanish Brassurround
February 20, 2009
La edición de este año contará con los profesores: Trompetas %u02C6 José Mª Ortí, catedrático del Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valencia. Rubén Marqués, trompeta solista de la Orquesta de la Comunitat Valenciana y profesor del Conservatorio Superior de Música de las Islas Baleares. Juanjo Serna, miembro de Spanish Brass Luur Metalls. Carlos Benetó, miembro de Spanish Brass Luur Metalls. Trompas %u02C6 María Rubio, solista de la Orquesta de Valencia y miembro del Quinteto Cuesta. Manuel Pérez, miembro de Spanish Brass Luur Metalls Trombones - Gilles Millière, trombón solista de la Orquesta de París de 1972 a 1992 y actualmente profesor del Conservatorio Superior de Música de París. Carlos Gil, profesor del Conservatorio Municipal de Música José Iturbi de Valencia. Inda Bonet, miembro de Spanish Brass Luur Metalls. Tuba - Markus Theinert, director musical y profesor de dirección de la Asociación Bávara de Música. Director de la Mannhermer Bläserphilarmonie y profesor de Dirección de la Universidad de Música y Arte de Mannheim. Sergio Finca, miembro de Spanish Brass Luur Metalls. Bombardinos - Pep Burguera, solista de la Banda Municipal de Palma de Mallorca y profesor asociado del conservatorio Superior de Música de las Islas Baleares. Juanjo Munera, solista de la Banda Municipal de Bilbao. En cuanto a los conciertos -todos ellos en el Auditori de Torrent- contaremos con Spanish Brass Luur Metalls y Lluís Vidal Trio para el concierto de apertura con el espectáculo Brassiana el día 20 de febrero a las 20.15 horas. El concierto de profesores será el día 21 a las 19.30 horas y el concierto de clausura, a cargo de London Brass, será el 22 de febrero a las 19.30 horas. Además, habrá actividades paralelas, como yoga, presentaciones de libros o el análisis del Concierto en Mi Bemol Mayor de Haydn, a cargo de José Mª Ortí. Os adjuntamos el boletín de inscripción y os recordamos que las plazas son limitadas. Para más información podéis contactar con nosotros telefónicamente: 963 312 412 - 647 72 77 32 o enviar un mail a info@brassurround.com ¡Os esperamos! Spanish Brass Luur Metalls Apdo. Correos 167 46117 Bétera (Valencia) Teléfonos: 34 963 312 412 - 647 72 77 32 www.spanishbrass.com - www.sbalz.com -
Øystein Baadsvik Masterclass & Recital
February 7, 2009
Øystein Baadsvik will be presenting a masterclass (3:00 pm) and a recital (8:30 pm) with pianist Narmina Aliyeva at Captial University in Columbus, Ohio (USA). Each event is $10, or $15 for attending both. For additional information contact Tony Zilincik at tzilinci@capital.edu.
U. S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conference
www.usarmyband.com/tuba/tubaeuphonium_conference.html
January 28, 2009
The U.S. Army Band is proud to announce the 2009 Annual Tuba-Euphonium Conference. The Conference features concerts, recitals, exhibits, master classes and lectures by leading low brass authorities from around the world. The 2009 Conference will open on Wednesday, January 28 and close Saturday, January 31. Events on all four days are free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required for the events. There is no registration fee and any tuba or euphonium player is invited to bring his/her horn for reading sessions. Military musicians are invited to perform with the Armed Forces Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.
Newark Brass Festival, patron Denis Wick
January 24, 2009
Newark Brass Festival is a national solo competition and gala concert. The competition is for players aged 11 to 30, minimum standard grade 5, any syllabus. Judges are Paul Archibald, Nigel Black, John Kenny and Stephen Wick. Prizes are to the value of £1,500. Closing date is November 5 2008.
Borealis Brass Pacific Northwest Tour
January 14, 2009
Borealis Brass will perform concert of music composed for them to perform in Rome by women composers from around the world. They will perform January - 14 7:00 PM Church of the Assumption Bellingham Washington January 16 - 7:00 PM Historic Trinity Church Port Townsend Washington January 18 - 2:00 PM St Andrew Cathedral Victoria BC There may be a free will donation for the church music programs. Contact the church for more information.
Christmas Extravaganza
December 13, 2008
Spectacular Christmas Concert featuring the Ohlone College Wind Orchestra, Community Band, and Tuba Ensemble with guest the Silicon Valley Brass Band. Held at Smith Center, Ohlone, open seating $10 - 3 p.m. on Dec. 13.
South Bay Brass Holiday Benefit Concert
December 7, 2008
The South Bay Brass invites you to an evening of holiday music Sunday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Pl., Saratoga. SBB will be joined by the SFC Ringers, Mary Norton, Organ, and the audience in a sing-a-long. Admission is free, but we are asking audience members to bring canned goods (or a check) to be donated to CityTeam, which provides food, quality used clothing and household items to families in need throughout the year. The concert includes Vivaldi%u2019s Winter from The Four Seasons, Bach%u2019s Mighty Lord and King All Glorious from Christmas Oratorio and jazzy arrangements of popular Christmas tunes. Two soloists will be featured for this concert. Steve Anderson will play Christmas Song on flugelhorn, and Greg Tyler, tuba, will play Swingle Bells by Raymond Burkhart.
Ohlone Community Band Fall Concert
November 12, 2008
Fremont Ohlone Community College Concert features Frank Bencriscutto's Concertino for Tuba and Band. Under the direction of Tony Clements, the band will also perform 1812 Overture, Porgy & Bess selections, Chester Overture, and more At the Smith Center, Ohlone, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA. Admission $5; parking $2.
Howard Hovey Tuba Day
www.scmea.org/festivals.cfm?subpage=107390
November 7, 2008
For the 28th consecutive year, we've held this event in Suffolk County on Long Island. Largely geared toward public school euphonium and tuba players, the event attracts players of all ages. Dr. Charles Guy, of the Crane School of Music of SUNY Potsdam will be this year's featured guest artist, along with The Long Island Tuba Quartet. For more information, please visit the SCMEA web site and/or contact the event chairman, Bill Troiano at tubaday@scmea.org
Silicon Valley Brass Band Debut Concert
www.siliconvalleybrassband.com
November 2, 2008
There is a new band in town, and we invite you to be a part of our exciting first concert. The Silicon Valley Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Clements, will present its inaugural concert on Sunday, November 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, in the Hospitality-Management Building, near Parking Lot C. Suggested donation is $10. Selections include Montagues & Capulets, Ritual Fire Dance, Laudate Dominum, Bohemian Rhapsody, Miller Magic, & more!
Euphonium Recital Featuring Travis Anderson
October 31, 2008
Travis Anderson, euphonium, will be performing at Pigeon Cove Chapel in Rockport, MA at 7:00PM. He will be playing music from Curnow, Frackenpohl, Pryor and others. Please join Travis and his tuba quartet for an evening of low brass.
Auburn University Low Brass Studio - Octubafest
October 30, 2008
Recital entry is free.* (*Donations for the start-up of Auburn's ITEA Student Chapter are being taken.) Contact: Low Brass Professor: Dr. Matt Wood E-mail: mpw0002@auburn.edu
Octubafest in November
October 28, 2008
Southeastern Louisiana University presents its first annual Octubafest in November! October 28: Andy Larson, SELU Faculty Tuba Recital; November 4: LSU Professor of Tuba and Euphonium Joe Skillen, Guest Artists Recital; November 5: Darell Haynes, Graduate Euphonium Recital; November 12: SELU Tuba Studio Recital. All recitals are at 7:30 in Pottle Audtorium on campus at SELU in Hammond, LA. For more information email Andy Larson @ thetubamonster@gmail.com
University of South Florida Tuba-Euphonium Celebration
October 14, 2008
Join us for our annual celebration of All-Things Tuba/Euph featuring Jay Hunsberger, Principal Tuba of the Sarasota Orchestra and Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at the University of South Florida, Dennis Askew, Professor of Tuba at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and Brandon Jones, Besson Euphonium Performing Artist/Soloist. Concert Schedule (all events are at 8pm in the Recital Hall of the University of South Florida) Tuesday, October 14: Jay Hunsberger, Tuba and Jonathan Spivey, Piano. Works by Plog, Strauss, Hyman, Schwartz, and Sparke. Thursday, October 16: Members of the USF Tuba-Euphonium Studio in Recital. Sunday, October 19: Brandon Jones, Euphonium and Michelle Rego, Piano. Special appearance by the USF Faculty Brass Quintet. Monday, October 20, 9:40am: Brandon Jones Master Class Tuesday, October 21: Dennis Askew, Tuba and Michelle Rego, Piano. (Master class with Mr. Askew TBD) Thursday, October 23: The USF Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
Euphonium Recital no.31
August 2, 2008
St. Mary's Parish Church, Church Street, Slough, Berkshire, UK. 12 noon, admission free. Charley Brighton (sponsored by Willson Band Instruments of Switzerland)with guest Robin Langdon (Southampton University)with Malcolm Stowell, Piano & Organ. Programme of Music; Premiere; Intrada, Sicilienne & Minuet David Thorne (with organ accompaniment) Adagio, J.S. Bach arranged by V. Gensler Softly, As I Leave You, Alfred De Vita arranged by Alan Catherall, duet with guest Robin Langdon The Queen of The Night's Aria (Der Holle Rache)W.A. Mozart arranged by John Golland, played on a 1912 Hawkes 4v Cavalry Tuba Premiere; Masquerade, Lorenzo Melissano (Italy) Free parking courtesy of KEYWEST Ltd. Windsor Road, opposite Slough Police Station.
Art of Sound Summer Brass Institute and Festival
July 9, 2008
July 9-20, 2008 Art of Sound Summer Brass Institute and Festival on the San Francisco Peninsula; featured faculty are the Bay Brass, with special guests to be announced. We invite avid brass players to this intensive institute for study, coached quintet work, solo and ensemble performances, master classes. Visit http://brass.menloschool.org to apply online. Contact Music Director Vicky Greenbaum for information at vgreenbaum@menloschool.org.
3RD ANNUAL NORTHEAST TUBA EUPHONIUM WORKSHOP
July 5, 2008
July 5-13 3RD ANNUAL NORTHEAST TUBA EUPHONIUM WORKSHOP ENDICOTT COLLEGE - Beverly, MA (USA) (The ocean is literally right across the road!) Open to High School, College and Adult participants. Mike Milnarik, Director and TUBA (Boston, UNITED STATES), and Roland Froescher, EUPHONIUM (Berne, SWITZERLAND) Visit www.netew.com for application, more information, 2007 photos, sound clips, videos and testimonials. DISCOUNT for early application. Two payment options available. Come join us!
Master Class in Tuba Performance
June 29, 2008
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.
ITEC 2008 Celebrating 35 Years
June 22, 2008
ITEC 2008 Celebrating 35 Years June 22-24 Competitions June 24-28 Conference College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio USA Timothy Northcut, Host and Artistic Director
International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen
May 15, 2008
5/15/2008 International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen (Horn/Tuba) http://www.instrumental-competition.de/ The International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen is held in a world famous centre of the making of musical instruments. Musical instruments have been built in high quality in the "Musikwinkel" for 350 years. The competition has its roots in this long and living condition. The competition started with the modest beginning of a violin contest from 1950 to 1956. The competition has developed to a performance of international meaning and in 1993 it was admitted to the "WORLD FEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITIONS."
Fredericton International TubaFest - 2008 (www.cel.unb.ca/music/tubafest)
May 9, 2008
May 9 & 10 Fredericton International TubaFest - 2008 (www.cel.unb.ca/music/tubafest) The UNB Centre for Musical Arts is hosting its 5th Annual Tuba-Euphonium workshop. Quest clinicians this year are Sotto Voce-- an internationally recognized tuba/euphonium quartet from the United States. Join players from the Maritime Provinces, Quebec and New England states for a weekend of clinics and performances of music written for low brass ensembles. The workshop is open to players of all ages and levels of ability. There will be a public concert Saturday night featuring all players and clinicians. The event will be on the University of New Brunswick Campus in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Visit our website www.cel.unb.ca/music/tubafest for more information and a registration form or contact rriding@unb.ca.
The Alec Wilder Centennial Concert
April 12, 2008
April 12 The Alec Wilder Centennial Concert, presented by the Friends of Alec Wilder, will be held on Sunday Evening at 3PM, April 12, 2008 at t. Peter's Church, Lexington Avenue and 54th Street in New York City.
Tubonium6 (www.houseoflowaire.com)
March 13, 2008
March 13-15 Tubonium6 (www.houseoflowaire.com) Tubonium6 will take place on March 13-15, 2008 at Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN. Our featured artists will be Dan Perantoni on tuba, Brian Bowman on euphonium, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble under the direction of John Stevens. Tickets are available at the door or via the website: www.houseoflowaire.com. Hope to see you there! ~Paul Budde
2009 TubaMania International Festival
November 30, 1999
The 2009 TubaMania International Festival will take place in Bangkok Thailand, December 14-17, 2009.
Oystein Baadsvik Octuba Tour
November 30, 1999
Thursday October 22, 2009 (all-day event) - Indiana University of Pennsyvania (IUP - Indiana, PA) Zach Collins - zcollins@iup.edu Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium 724-357-2899 www.tubaphonium.com Friday October 23, 2009 at 8PM (Recital) - University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) Robert Stibler - rstibler@cisunix.unh.edu http://www.unh.edu/music/ Saturday October 24, 2009 10AM-12PM (Masterclass) - University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) Robert Stibler - rstibler@cisunix.unh.edu http://www.unh.edu/music/ Saturday October 24, 2009 5PM-7PM (Masterclass) - Keene State Collee, NH (Keene, NH) Jim Cheesborough - jchesebrough@keene.edu (603) 358-2193 http://music.keene.edu/about_welcome.html Sunday October 25, 2009 2PM performance with Connecticut River Valley Orchestra - (Claremont, NH) (603) 542-4433 Email: info@claremontoperahouse.com http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/ Tuesday October 27, 2009 (all-day event) - Tyler Junior College (Tyler, TX) Heather Mensch Office: 903-510-3195 Email: hmen2@tjc.edu http://www.tjc.edu/music/ Wednesday October 28, 2009 10PM-1PM (Masterclass) - Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas) Richard Murrow r.murrow@tcu.edu 817.257.6618 http://www.music.tcu.edu/ Thursday October 29, 2009: Sponsored by Lincoln University (Harrogate, TN) 10am Masterclass at Union County High School in Maynardville, TN PM recital at Lincoln University Sean Greene (423) 869-7075 sean.greene@lmunet.edu www.lmunet.edu Friday October 30, 2009: Boston, Massachusetts 3PM-5PM (Masterclass) - Boston Conservastory -Larry Isaacson (617) 536-6340 mail@lawrenceisaacson.com http://www.bostonconservatory.edu/s/940/start.aspx 7:30PM (short lecture and recital) New England Conservatory (NEC) Mike Roylance datubaguy@gmail.com http://newenglandconservatory.edu/ Saturday October 31, 2009 8:30AM-10AM (Masterclass) - Boston University (Boston, MA) Mike Roylance datubaguy@gmail.com http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
November 30, 1999
The Fischoff National Chamber Music Association sponsors the nation's largest chamber music competition. Committed to music education, the Fischoff also partners with competition alumni to bring free, innovative Arts-in-Education programs directly to children in their own schools and community centers.
Wynajem samochodów
November 30, 1999
Porównaj stawki wynajmu samochodów w ponad 17 000 miejscach w ponad 130 krajach. Wszystkie stawki zawieraja niezbedna ochrone ubezpieczeniowa i brak ograniczenia kilometrów
Bill Muter's "A Practical Approach" Book Launch Party
November 30, 1999
Bill Muter, tuba player for the international touring production of %u201CBlast!%u201D has just released the first edition of his brass pedagogy book entitled %u201CA Practical Approach.%u201D To celebrate his release, Muter will be holding a virtual book launch party during the month of May. The launch will include sweepstakes to win free prizes and a live interactive radio show. A Practical Approach is a brass technique book for beginning to intermediate music students. The book includes numerous exercises and outlines an efficient warm up brass routine from start to finish. The book will be available in late May on Apple%u2019s iBook store as well as Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, billmuter.net and selected retail music stores.
