Harri presenting the
Playable Tuba Sauna Stove
in downtown Helsinki, May 22nd

Photos by Pekka Saarinen (©2001)
Play the song right and you'll get more heat!!!

What does the concert hall look like

Here's a photo! Click the photo below for a wider panorama image. Photos by Pekka Saarinen (©2001).

It's time for the Brass & Jazz Club!

The home for ITEC late night shows is now 'Brass & Jazz Club'. We have booked trios, sextets, tentets and a big band to play for us, also with euphonium and tuba soloists!

The program will come out in a week. Now we can tell you that it's just 45 meters from the Sibelius Hall, should be near enough for all regardless of condition. The capacity of the club is up to 1000 people if needed, kitchen has Rotisseur class staff and a wonderful menu and it's open to 2 am. Entry to the Club is free with the ITEC pass!

Thanks, Skip!

Our next TUBA President (all votes counted?) Skip Gray just visited Lahti earlier this week. We were working hard for three days with the conference. It was interesting to show him all the things we had already done and to talk about the things we still have to do. His experience as ex-host was really a big help for our team.

Skip is touring a lot as you know and many of you will meet him in Chicago or Washington. I am sure he has time to tell you shortly about the conference when asked.

The evening concerts are almost fine with the orchestras and ensembles, we will start the ticket selling for "normal" people in January. Actually we have already now almost 2000 reservations for the concerts. No worry for your tickets Brother, the whole concert capacity is more than 25 000.

Your Host,
Harri

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Expensive Accommodation in Finland?

Steven Mead visited Finland just some days ago. When we were planning the Conference we noticed that many people think accommodation in Finland is expensive.

The ITEC prices are reasonable, with the rate on 28.11.2000 we have following prices:

Conference hotel, Hotelli Salpaus ****
Single room USD 49/ £ 34,5/ DM112 per night
Double room USD 55/ £ 38,5/ DM 125 per night

Summer Hostel
Single room USD 21,60/ £ 15,2/DM 50 per night
Double room USD 29/ £ 20,3/DM 66 per night

The price for accommodation during the ITEC 4.-12.8. (8 nights, person)

Lowest price in Summer Hostel USD 115/ £ 81/ DM 263/ FIM 800

Your own room in the Conference Hotel USD 392/£ 276/ DM 895/ FIM 2720

For more information about accommodation read the online registration form, page 2 and Infobooth page 8.

Click the current FIM rate from here