Ryoichi Tamaki of the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra
Ryoichi Tamaki was born in Sapporo, Japan. He started playing the tuba when he was ten years old in the elementary school brass band. He…
Author: Benjamin Pierce
THE RECREATIONAL MUSICIAN – Justice Tuba, Celebrating the Career of an Arkansas Original
If there is such a thing as an ordinary tuba player, David Newbern is not him. Newbern has been a U.S. Army JAGC lawyer, law…
The Middle Tennessee State University ITEA Chapter
The Middle Tennessee State University Chapter of ITEA currently consists of thirteen members, both music majors and minors. Our chapter was established in February of…
EDITOR’S DESK
Reconsidering the Tuning Note We bohemian tubaeuphers are not exempt from the rituals of classical music. We have all sat through the ubiquitous tuning note…
EDITOR’S DESK
On the heels of ITEC 2014, we are publishing our traditional conference review. I hope that the article meets several purposes. One, it serves as…
DISCUSSING JAPAN’S EUPHONIUM CULTURE: Dr. Mitsuru Saito Shares his Thoughts
 Japanese euphonium players are admirable not only for their discipline and dedication to the craft but for a respectful sincerity towards the instrument and music…
PROFILE: Mark Nelson on Teaching, Commissioning, and ITEA Involvement
Dr. Mark A. Nelson has been on the faculty of Pima Community College since the fall of 2000. He is the Chair of Performing…
THE RECREATIONAL MUSICIAN: A Talk with Attorney and Musician Chris Carbone
Chris Carbone has a diverse national litigation practice with an emphasis on complex commercial matters. A seasoned trial attorney, he has prosecuted and defended…
EDITOR’S DESK
Happy spring! For this issue of the ITEA Journal, our authors, editors, and I have put together a diverse collection of material for you. In Japan, euphonium…
EDITOR’S DESK
This, Friends, is a unique issue of the ITEA Journal. More than a year in the making, this redesign should help bring to life the…
