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ITEAs VISION
The vision of the International Tuba Euphonium Association is to encourage and promote music-making among all who take an interest in the tuba or euphonium.
ITEAs MISSION
ITEA shall:
Foster Bonds Amongst All Tuba and Euphonium Players
- Encourage local groups of all types, chapters, and other relevant activities
- Provide opportunities for networking locally, nationally, and internationally
- Maintain an interactive website, and a social media presence
- Partner with peer organizations worldwide
Celebrate Diversity
- Welcome members of any nationality, race, gender, creed, or sexual orientation
- Welcome members of all playing levels, from beginners to professionals
- Celebrate and actively promote the diverse musical styles of euphonium and tuba players worldwide
- Actively include members from all financial backgrounds
Support Professional Development
- By providing performance, teaching, presentation, and publishing opportunities.
- Provide opportunities for professional training and development
- Acknowledge individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the art and the profession.
Promote Sharing of Resources
- Manage an online searchable database of Archives/Research materials as well as articles, pedagogical, inspirational, and learning materials
- Provide and promote an online resource for band directors and conductors about recruiting to and improving their tuba / euphonium sections
- Publish a journal
- Send out a periodical email newsletter
- Provide useful services to members, that are not provided successfully by commercial entities
Encourage Teaching and Learning
- Help facilitate meetings between students and teachers
- Help organize diverse international and regional conferences and gatherings that allow for the sharing of music, pedagogy, inspiration, fellowship, scholarship, and innovation
- Maintain a “borrow an instrument” program to support talented and deserving students
- Promote scholarships and awards through competitions and by application
