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History of ITEC1973, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998
In the February 1973 issue of "The Instrumentalist" magazine the following brief statement was published:
The First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop--Since the tuba joined the
ranks of the world's bands and orchestras some 100 short years ago, tuba
players have demonstrated a rare camaraderie. The Tubists Universal
Brotherhood Association's file presently contains the names and addresses
of over 1,000 tubists and tuba aficionados This compilation is being
computerized by Indiana University to facilitate distribution of
information and material of special interest to tubists around the world.
The list continues to grow.
The stated goals of The First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop
include: redefining the role of the tuba, reshaping the image of the tuba
and tubist, exploring new directions in techniques and performance,
improving methods and teaching materials, generating new compositions, and
expanding performance opportunities. Whether or not these lofty goals will
be achieved is yet to be seen. Certainly today's tuba players are serious
about their instrument and impatient to move ahead It is exciting and
inspiring to contemplate the effects of such organized effort.
Article by Robert Whaley published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 5,
No. 1 (Fall 1976):
In June of 1976, approximately 600 brass players from around the world
gathered in Montreux, Switzerland for the purpose of attending the First
International Brass Congress. Included in this gathering were over 70 Tuba
and Euphonium players from over the entire globe. In this report, I would
lice to highlight some of the activities of the conference in order to
allow those not able to attend the Congress to get a sense of the scope of
the event. In this issue and future issues of the Journal, we will also be
including the papers and reviews of the sessions presented by the guest
artists in attendance at the Congress.
T.U.B.A. was uniquely represented at the Congress through the
organizational efforts of Mr. Harvey Phillips. Harvey had the inspiration
that a gathering of this kind was possible; and, through his efforts, the
support and abilities of Mr. Richard Zellner of the Institute of Advanced
Musical Studies, and the cooperation of the International Trumpet Guild,
International Horn Society, and International Trombone Association the
First International Brass Congress became a reality. Those of us who have
the privilege to work closely with Harvey know the tremendous effort he put
into the pre-planning and especially his efforts in Montreux during the
Congress. T.U.B.A. can only say a humble "Thanks Harvey". I am sure the
other brass organizations feel the same.
Montreux is a beautiful little city overlooking Lake Geneva. The Matson de
Congress where most of the events took place is situated right on the lake.
A fitting spot for the beautiful music and illuminating discussions that
were to take place during the week. The first official function occurred
on that evening with a gala reception at the Museum Club in Montreux.
Several Swiss Brass Bands provided an appropriate and enjoyable evening of
entertainment which set the mood for the following six days of brass
performance.
The official opening included greetings from Richard Zellner, Co-chairman
of the First International Brass Congress and Director General of the
Institute for Advanced Musical Studies. Introductions of the officers of
each of the brass organizations was presented by Harvey Phillips. Harvey
also introduced Jean-Pierre Mathez, Editor of the Brass Bulletin, who was
in charge of the official documentation of the proceedings.
The first guest artist, Mr. Vaclav Hoza presented a lecture. "Anatomy:
Physical Particulars in Brass Playing" based on medical research made in
Czechoslovakia. The lecture dealt with comparisons of students and
professionals in terms of physical characteristics as they relate to brass
performance.
The general format of the Congress consisted of an opening general session
of general interest to all the registrants. Following the opening session,
each of the four brass organizations had three one and a half hour
sessions; one in the morning, and two in the afternoon. Interspersed
between, most of us visited the large exhibit area, try new instruments,
renew old friendships, make new friendships, discuss various brass and
music making problems, and when possible see a wee bit of Switzerland. One
frustrating but unavoidable aspect of the Congress was the scheduling of
all the individual sessions simultaneously. As a result, a person would
have to miss one of his own sessions if he wanted to visit another
organization's session. Indeed, many of those featured some attractive
offerings. The Evenings from Tuesday through Friday featured each of the
organizations in recital for one night for the first portion of the
program, and the second half was an International Brass Recital. Saturday
night was the Gala Concert featuring a more formal first half, and the
second half of the program was devoted to the Brass in Jazz. Monday evening
was the Keynote Banquet at the Montreux Casino. A European banquet was
served and delightful entertainment was provided by the puppets of Norman
Shetler, a world-renown Puppeteer. An overview of the tuba performances that took place:
Article by Ronald Davis published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 6, No. 1 (Fall 1978): "Moving Onward" was the theme of the Third International Tuba-Euphonium
Symposium-Workshop held June 14-17 at the University of Southern
California. Some 250 musicians, exhibitors, composers and guests attended
the workshop. The Symposium was directed by Jim Self and was presented by
T.U.B.A. and the University of Southern California School of Performing
Arts, School of Music. The unofficial opener took place in downtown Los Angeles at the Triforium.
The University of Miami Tuba Ensemble and Brass Tacks Tuba Factory directed
by Constance Weldon made their third major Symposium appearance. They
treated the L.A. public to a marathon "Name That Tune." The exhibits and
displays at this year's symposium were very impressive, showing most of the
different types of instruments, mutes and accessories that are available.
Also on display was a Sanders Subcontrabass Tuba in Triple C. The first day of the Symposium began with a clinic given by noted brass
repairman and instrument builder, Larry Minick. Larry spoke on tuba
mechanics and ways to keep your horn out of the shop. The Keynote Luncheon
was the first assembly of all participants, guests and exhibitors. Jim
Self welcomed everyone and introduced special guests. Roger Bobo took time
to unveil his newest horn, a contrabass CC French horn built by Larry
Minick. Harvey Phillips spoke briefly on the accomplishments of tuba
symposia. The First International Symposium was for "Getting it Together,"
the First National Symposium was for "Spreading the Word," and this year's
symposium was for "Moving Onward."
Two recitals were played in the afternoon by tubist Dan Perantoni and
euphoniumist Larry Campbell. The evening's special program was played by
internationally acclaimed tubist Michael Lind of Stockholm Philharmonic
Orchestra. Mr. Lind is an outstanding artist with solid technique and is a
founding force of the tuba movement in Scandinavia On June 15 a T.U.B.A. meeting was called. Many subjects were discussed.
Brian Bowman outlined the position of euphonium within T.U.B.A. Rich
Matteson stressed the importance of getting new literature written for tuba
and euphonium. He stressed that it is our responsibility to educate
composers to the possibilities possessed by our instruments. Thursday's
first solo recital was performed by Dennis Miller of the Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra. His program was followed by a joint recital by euphoniumist
Brian Bowman, Loren Marstellar, Wilfrid Mountain, and tubist Robert Whaley.
The special evening event was a recital by Polish tubist Zdzislaw Piernik.
Mr. Piernik developed his technique and style independently of any other
tubist. He is musician and actor, his style relaxed and confident. After
the program everyone gathered at Turner's Hofbrau for fun and food.
Entertainment was provided by the Brass Tacks Tuba Factory and the
Tubadours from Disneyland. Friday was Jazz Day. The first event was a clinic by Ashley Alexander,
teacher, jazz player and euphoniumist with the Matteson-Phillips TubaJazz
Consort. He outlined the basic skills needed for jazz playing. His main
point was having technique down. "You should know the F# scale as easily
as the F scale. If you stay stupid on your instrument you'll hold yourself
back." There were two very fine afternoon recitals. The United States
Coast Guard Tuba Quartet played an excellent program. Following the
quartet was tubist Don Harry of the Buffalo Philharmonic. Friday evening
was Jazz Night. The program started with the Bottomline, a group featuring
Jim Self with what calls the "Tu-Bass" concept in which amplified tuba
replaces electric bass. Jim claims that the tuba is more versatile and
expressive than bass. Endurance is no problem because range is low and the
amplifier adds volume. The group played works written especially for them
The Bottomline was followed by Roger Bobo and a performance of "Yellow
Bird" by Fred Tackett. The evening was completed by the TubaJazz Consort.
During their performance President Les Varner presented Harvey Phillips
with the T.U. B.A. Award of Honor. Four clinics were scheduled to wind up the final day of the Symposium, L.A.
Day. The first was given by Tommy Johnson, probably the world's most heard
tubist. He packed a great amount of information into one hour as he
explained basic techniques for studio playing and the different types of
studio calls. He also demonstrated his amplifier and electronic tools of
the trade, as well as relating the frightful experience of recording the
BankAmericard Commercial. This clinic allowed many an opportunity to give
Tommy the recognition that he so well deserves. The next clinic was by Jim
Self. Jim demonstrated in detail the amplified tuba used in the Bottomline
and created some incredible bass line effects. The moral that he stressed
to students interested in amplified tuba was that electronics will not hide
or improve faulty technique, so get your chops together before you plug in.
For the third clinic Roger Bobo held an informal talk session where he gave
his views on the future of the tuba. He feels that the final goal of the
tuba movement should be for our newly acquired techniques to be taken back
to the music world at large. The final clinic of the day was a panel
discussion on instrument doubling with Tommy Johnson, Roger Bobo, Red
Callender, Jim Self, Don Waldrop and Loren Marstellar. The daily concerts
on Friday began with a joint recital with Floyd Cooley, Melvin Culbertson,
Barton Cummings, Loren Marstellar, and Ray Nautitus. The afternoon program
featured euphonium in the brass band tradition. The Hollywood Tabernacle
Brass Ensemble of the Salvation Army presented a concert featuring
euphoniumists William Himes and Wilfrid Mountain. A valuable part of each recital during the symposium was the "Meet the
Performer Session" where artists talked informally with the audience. The
subjects most often covered were instruments and mouthpieces. Occasionally
other notable subjects came up. Mr. Piernik informed his audience of music
in Poland and the love of avant garde there. Wilfred Mountain talked about
the British Brass Band tradition and Loren Marstellar explained why he
still plays an old bell front baritone. Mr. Marstellar stressed that it is
wise to practice what you have until you become familiar with it, like a
comfortable pair of shoes. The finale for the Symposium was Saturday night with the Los Angeles Tuba
Quartet featuring prize winners in the Mirafone/Los Angeles Tuba Quartet
Composition Contest. Second prize went to David Snow for "Elephants
Exotiques." First prize was awarded to Gunter Kochan for "Seven Miniatures
for Four Tubas." After the competition awards were all presented and the
LA Tuba Quartet's concert came to a close the Bobo's hosted a final
celebration at their home on Tuba Canyon Road. As an added treat Sunday the 18th was declared "Tuba Day" at Disneyland.
The unofficial Symposium send-off was a mass tuba ensemble in Fantasyland.
However, no sooner had the group assembled than Disneyland security
received an urgent alarm that 103 incorrigibles had taken over "It's A
Small World." Security quickly staked out the area and determined that the
mass ensemble was not bothering any guests, so the concert came off without
any interruptions. After the program everyone was free to enjoy Disneyland
with friends and family. The Third International Symposium is behind us now. It is the duty of all
who attended to share what they have learned with those who could not
attend so that all of us may move onward. Special thanks go to Symposium
Director, Jim Self, his assistant, Scott Lycan, the USC School of Music and
all team members for making this great Symposium possible. Competition Winners
1983 International Tuba/Euphonium WorkshopJune 21-25, 1983University of Maryland Brian Bowman, Conference Host Complete coverage of this conference is published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 11, No. 2 (Fall 1983), No. 3 (Winter 1984) and No. 4 (Spring 1984)
Featured Artists: Tokyo Bari-Tuba Ensemble; Earle Louder; Lecture--The
Neglected Brass Ensemble Literature; Robert Sheldon and the Washington
Saxhorn Ensemble; The Canadian Brass; The New York Brass Quintet; The
United States Air Force Band and the Armed Forces Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble;
The United States Army Brass Quintet Competition Winners
1984 International Brass CongressIndiana UniversityHarvey Phillips, Conference Host Complete coverage of this Congress is published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 12, No. 1 (August 1984) Featured Tuba and Euphonium Artists: Chester Roberts, Lecture Recital "Orchestral Performance"; Scandinavian Brass Ensemble; Larry Campbell; John Fletcher; Allen Kofsky; Ronald Bishop; The Arban Quintet, Paris; Mel Culbertson; Michael Lind; Cleveland Orchestra Brass Section; Los Angeles Brass (Don Waldrop, tuba); Jim Self; Modern Brass Quintet (Budapest); Norwegian Brass Quintet; Chicago Chamber Brass; Stockholm Philharmonic Brass; Arnold Jacobs; Dietrich Unkrodt; Brian Bowman; Daniel Perantoni 1984 International Brass Congress Competition Winners
1986 International Tuba/Euphonium ConferenceJune 8-12, 1986University of Texas at Austin Steven Bryant, Conference Host
Complete coverage of this conference is published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 14, No. 1 (August 1986)
1986 I.T.E.C. Competition Winners
1990 International Tuba/Euphonium ConferenceAugust 7-12, 1990Sapporo, Japan Chitate Kagawa, Conference Host
Complete coverage of this conference is published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 18, No. 1 (Fall 1990) Featured Artists: The Tuba Euphonium Quartet Shishiza; Arizona State
University Tuba Quartet; Brian Bowman; Walter Hilgers; John Mueller; Koichi
Matsushita; Mel Culbertson; The Osaka Euphonic Sound; The Sakuyo College of
Music Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble; The Tokyo College of Music Euphonium-Tuba
Ensemble; Mark Evans, Lecture Recital "Opera Orchestras in Germany"; Roger
Bobo, Lecture Recital "Special Clinic and Performance on Contemporary
Music"; The Tokyo Bari-Tuba Ensemble; The United States Navy Band
Tuba-Euphonium Quartet; Jörgen Arnsted; Don Little; Hiroyuki Yasumoto;
Ikumitsu Tado; Roger Behrend; Mogens Andresen; Kenichi Osano; The Colonial
Tuba Quartet; The Danish Tuba Trio; The Japanese Trio "Plainhearts" (Miho
Ofusa, Kana Aoshima, Tomoko Minagawa); The Childs Brothers; The Summit Tuba
Quartet; Isao Watanabe; Takashi Abo; Gábor Adamik; Jerry Young; Jeffrey
Funderburk; Gregorio Mazzarese; Kiyoshi Sato; Norihisa Yamamoto; Phil
Sinder; Sotaro Fukaishi; Matteson-Phillips TubaJazz Consort
1990 I.T.E.C. Competition Winners
1992 International Tuba/Euphonium ConferenceMay 12-16, 1992University of Kentucky Skip Gray, Conference Host
Complete coverage of this conference is published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 20, No. 1 (Fall 1992) Featured Artists: University of Kentucky Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; Sonus
Brass; Toru Miura; Scott Watson; Gene Pokorny; Lecture Recital
"Interpretation and Performance of Orchestral Literature"; Craig Kridel;
Lecture Recital "A Serpent Workshop"; Penn State University Tuba-Euphonium
Ensemble and Tuba Jazz Ensemble; Brian Bowman; James Gourlay; Steve Mead;
Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble; John Stevens; Lecture Recital "Arranging and
Composing for Tuba-Euphonium Ensembles"; Hiroyuki Yasumoto; Earle Louder;
Richard Nahatzki; Roger Behrend; Gary Buttery; David Miles; Luis Maldonado;
The Tubafours; Rich Matteson; University of Texas Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble;
Robert and Nicholas Childs; The Dallas Brass; University of Northern Iowa
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; Walter Hilgers; University of Wisconsin, Eau
Claire BASSically BRASS; Denis Winter; Lecture Recital "MIDI Applications
to the Tuba and Euphonium in Performance and Teaching"; John Olah; Marc
Dickman; Richard Armandi; The Colonial Tuba Quartet; Saxton's Original
Cornet Band; University of Michigan Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; The Euphonium
Company; Toru Miura, Director; The United States Navy Band Tuba-Euphonium
Quartet; James Madison University Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; Mark Nelson;
Michael Colburn; Patrick Sheridan; Morehead State University Tuba-Euphonium
Ensemble; Neal Corwell; Lecture Recital "Composing and Performing Works for
Euphonium with Tape Accompaniment"; The Brass Band of Columbus; Jan Duga;
Laura Lineburger; Jamey Aebersold ; Jim Self; Red Lehr and the Jazz
Incredibles; Kansas University Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; Dan Neesley;
Lecture Recital "Computers and Their Applications"; Phil Sinder; Barry
Green; Lecture Recital "The Inner Game of Music"; Charles McAdams; Lecture
Recital "Forming and Maintaining a T. U. B. A. Regional Chapter";
Advocate-Messenger Brass Band; Fritz Kaenzig; John Mueller
Forum: "Controlling Performance Anxiety" with Tucker Jolly, Barry Green,
Dan Perantoni,; James Campbell and Lance LaDuke; E. A. S. T. Bari-Tuba
Ensemble; United States Air Force Band with Ann Baldwin, Brian Bowman,
Robert Daniel and Dan Perantoni
1992 I.T.E.C. Competition Winners
1995 International Tuba/Euphonium ConferenceJune 20-25, 1995Northwestern University; Evanston, Illinois Rex Martin, Conference Host
Complete coverage of this conference is published in the "T. U. B. A. Journal"; Vol. 22, No. 4 (Summer 1995) Featured Artists: Mel Culbertson; The George Mason University
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
Illinois Brass Band; Jukka Myllys; Simon Styles; Jens Bjoern-Larsen; Steven
Mead; Dan Anderson; Dennis AsKew; Heiko Triebener; Angie Hunter; University
of Wisconsin--Madison Tuba-Euphonium Club; The Chicago Brass Ensemble; Tim
Myers; Roger Bobo; Kiyoshi Sato; Michael Colburn; Symphonia; The Tubafours
(Walt Disney World MGM Studios-Florida); Fritz Kaenzig; The Central
Missouri State University Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; Sam Pilafian and
Travlin' Light; Roger Behrend; The Northwestern University Tuba-Euphonium
Quartet; The University of Georgia Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble; Alexi
Levanchkine (Russian State Academic Orchestra); Hans Nickel; Sverre
Stakston Olsrud; Dennis Miller; Gene Pokorny; Ensemble Kunitachi (Toru
Miura, director); Jun Yamaoko; Tom Holtz; Marty Erickson; Dan Perantoni; R.
Winston Morris; Pat Sheridan; Arnold Jacobs; Eran Levy; Joseph Baszinka;
Anne-Jelle Visser; Stephen Labeyrie; Harri Miettunen; Markus Hötzel; Roland
Szentpáli
1995 I.T.E.C. Competition Winners
1998 International Tuba/Euphonium ConferenceUniversity of MinnesotaTom Ashworth, Conference Host
Complete coverage of this conference is to be published in the "T. U. B. A. Featured Artists: Stacy Baker; Tony Baker; Roger Behrend; Roger Bobo;
Brian Bowman; Velvet Brown; Gary Buttery; Larry Campbell; Andrew Carlson;
Neal Corwell; John Cradler; Ronald Davis; Jennifer Dayton; Jan Duga; Hank
Feldman; Philip Franke; Jeffrey Funderburk; Donna Gill; Skip Gray; John
Griffiths; Ralph Hepola; Joanna Hersey; Sharon Huff; Fritz Kaenzig; Jay
Krush; Harri Lidsle; Laura Lineberger; Earle Louder; Steven Mead; Toru
Miura; Winston Morris; John Mueller; Mark Nelson; Kelly O'Bryant; Dan
Perantoni; Sam Pilafian; Steve Rossé; Michael Sanders; Jon Sass; Kiyoshi
Sato; James Shearer; Patrick Sheridan; John Stevens; M. Dee Stewart; David
Thornton; Michael Thornton; Ross Tolbert; Scott Watson; David Werden;
Dennis Winter; R. Douglas Wright; Jun Yamoka; Larry Zalkind; Symphonia; The
Inter-Service Tuba/Euphonium Quartet; 5th Bass; The Minnesota Army National
Guard Band; The United States Navy Tuba/Euphonium Quartet; Conversation
1998 I.T.E.C. Competition Winners
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