The International Euphonium Tuba (IET) Festival 2023
We are very excited for the 20th Anniversary edition of the IET Festival!! This event immerses participants in an exceptional week of study with world…
Tag: Euphonium
EXPERTS’ EXCERPTS FOR EUPHONIUM: Colonial Song by Percy Grainger
Dr. Brian Bowman once told me that all it takes to audition successfully is great tone, time, and style. That concept, though it sounds overly…
A Performer’s Take on Improving Ergonomics of Euphonium Performance
I’ve been asked many times about the playing support I am always using in my performances. There are several reasons for using a playing support.…
MOVING ON: Career Spotlight on University of Texas-Austin’s Steven Bryant
In April 2013 I received an invitation from Kate and Shannon (Steve Bryant’s daughters) announcing his retirement and birthday party in May. I wouldn’t…
ITEA 2015 ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT/VICE-PRESIDENT: Kelly Thomas & Kevin Wass
Dr. Kelly Thomas: Biography Dr. Thomas was appointed tuba/euphonium instructor at the University of Tennessee in 2014. Prior to his appointment at UT, Dr. Thomas…
EXPERTS’ EXCERPTS FOR EUPHONIUM: Aegean Festival Overture
The euphonium excerpt from Andreas Makris’ Aegean Festival Overture, specifically measures 149-167, is frequently found on a military band’s audition list. It is an…
HISTORICAL INSTRUMENT COLUMN: Looking at the Past: Why Play Historical Brass?
Of course you would expect the Historical Instruments column to look at the past, but the past stretches from the moment that you’ve read the…
FROM THE BACK ROW: A Visit with Steve Campbell of the Minnesota Orchestra
Steven Campbell, principal tubist of the Minnesota Orchestra, assumed his current post in fall of 2005 after having performed with the orchestra on its…
MILITARY CORNER: The U.S. Marine Band’s Mark Jenkins
Steven Maxwell: Can you tell us about your early musical influences, even before you began playing the euphonium? Mark Jenkins: I was fortunate in that…
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHT: The Arizona State University ITEA Chapter
The Arizona State University ITEA chapter was formed in 2012 and comprises 16-18 student members under the mentorship of Dr. Deanna Swoboda. As an official…
