ITEA JOURNAL VOLUME 13:4 (Spring 1986)

Please send your correspondence and any newsworthy information concerning the tuba, euphonium, or brass world directly to: Mark Nelson497 Oak Hill Rd.Williston, VT 05495...

Euphonium and Tuba Solo Competition Information Eligibility: Entrants may be of any sex, race, or nationality: but have a birthday after April 1, 1956....

​​Text: Brian Holmes Illustrations: Justin NovakFor John Hildebrand The verse is based on a small bit of historical fact. Chiang Ching, former actress and wife...

THE OPTIMAL DESIGN AND FAIR COMPARISON OF VALVE SYSTEMS FOR BRASS INSTRUMENTS – Frederick J. Young, Ph.D. Editor’s Note: This is Part One of...

DR. LEONARD FALCONE Dr. Leonard Falcone was a magnet to whom all around him were drawn. His determination, drive, and uncom­promising standards set him...

Elegy (To A.) was written in 1980 at the request of Gus Denhard, then a fellow classmate at Peabody (who, interestingly enough, also plays...

T.U.B.A. FORUM (Editor’s Note: This letter was received in response to Harvey Phillips’ recent series of articles regarding the formation of an International Brass...

Editor’s Note: The following discography was com­piled by our research editor, William Bryant. In a later issue a discography of tuba recordings compiled by...

It never fails to happen. We spend weeks preparing for a concert, a tryout, or an audition and when it comes time to do...

MIRAFONE INTRODUCES CONVERTIBLE TUBA MODEL A BBb convertible tuba is now available in Mir­afone’s new Perinet Series. With the standard leadpipe in place the...

This issue of the Journal is dedicated to the memory of two very special people: Harold Brasch and Leonard Falcone. Whether we are euphoniumists...

This article suggests study materials for the euphoniumist at all levels of progress from beginner through pro­fessional. Because of the scope of the project...

In this edition of Curios and Collectables, I am happy to be able to share with you another piece from a private collection. This...

Eligibility for All Competitions 1. All entrants must have a currently valid student membership in T.U.B.A. at the time of the competi­tions. 2. Entrants...

For nearly a century, the rousing patriotic march tunes of John Philip Sousa have captured the spirit of America and evoked a sense of...