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The IET Festival brings together top euphonium and tuba players and teachers from around the world to share their insights and passion about music with festival participants.
Spend time with our incredible staff in private lessons, master classes, talking at meals, chamber coaching sessions, listening at concerts, warm-up classes, ensemble rehearsals, or at an evening hang. You will be inspired! Please take the time to read about our expert staff and their history. Our amazing artists for the 2022 IET Festival! Our Presenting |
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Øystein Baadsvik is the only tuba virtuoso to have carved out a career exclusively as a soloist, rather than becoming a member of an orchestra or accepting a teaching post. His multi-faceted musical career as a soloist, chamber musician, lecturer and recording artist has taken him all over the world. The unique virtuosity and musicality Mr. Baadsvik’s brings to the tuba has established him as the exemplar of the instrument.
He studied under the celebrated tuba player Harvey Phillips, Distinguished Professor meritus, Department of Music, Indiana University and with the legendary Arnold Jacobs, who had a forty-year career and position of Principal Tuba with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Øystein Baadsvik’s international career began in 1991 when he was awarded two prizes at the prestigious Concours International d’Exécution Musicale in Geneva. His international engagements include performances with orchestras such as the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, the Taipei National Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Philharmonic, and the Orchestra Victoria of Melbourne. Baadsvik has performed in some of the most famous venues in the world and 2006 made his New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Baadsvik is a Miraphone Performing Artist. |
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Born in 1988, Bastien Baumet began his musical learning at six years old in south of France and got all his diplomas at Nîmes conservatory (2003) and at Villeurbanne conservatory (2005).
In 2007, Bastien won the competition to be solo euphonium of the National French Police Orchestra since 2008. In 2008, he won the first prize during the international championship in Jeju (South Korea), one of the most famous euphonium-based events. In July 2011, Bastien became a teacher in Paris’ 13th district Conservatory. He teachs also in the National Superior Conservatory of Music in Lyon since 2017. Since 2008, Bastien has performed regularly as a soloist in France and abroad where he also, delivers recital, soloist concerts with brass-band, wind band or orchestra combining with exciting master-classes. Bastien Baumet is a Besson Performing Artist |
Dr. Brian L. Bowman enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, clinician, recording artist, educator and administrator. Dr. Bowman has held the principal euphonium position, in addition to being a featured soloist, in each of the bands he has been associated with: The University of Michigan Symphony Band, The United States Navy Band, The United States Bicentennial Band, The United States Air Force Band and The River City Brass Band in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He is in demand as a guest soloist with high school, university, municipal and professional ensembles. He has performed as a soloist in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, The Virgin Islands, Norway, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Hungary, Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Tonga Taiwan, Thailand and the People’s Republic of China. He has appeared as tenor tubist with the National Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Symphonica of Xlapa, Mexico. He has performed concertos with the Lexington Kentucky Symphony, the Sapporo Japan, Symphony Orchestra the North Carolina Symphony and the Madison Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Bowman is a Willson Performing Artist.
He is in demand as a guest soloist with high school, university, municipal and professional ensembles. He has performed as a soloist in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, The Virgin Islands, Norway, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Hungary, Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Tonga Taiwan, Thailand and the People’s Republic of China. He has appeared as tenor tubist with the National Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Symphonica of Xlapa, Mexico. He has performed concertos with the Lexington Kentucky Symphony, the Sapporo Japan, Symphony Orchestra the North Carolina Symphony and the Madison Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Bowman is a Willson Performing Artist.
Dr. David William Brubeck serves as Professor of Music at the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College where he coordinates the chamber music program and teaches trombone as well as courses in Music Theory and Jazz. Brubeck performs regularly with the Miami City Ballet Orchestra-Opus One, Orchestra Miami, an innovative jazz duet- DUO BRUBECK, and The Brubeck Brass. Brubeck’s occasional performances have included the likes of Stevie Wonder, Barry Gibb, The Bolshoi Ballet, Ray Charles, the American Ballet Theatre and as a solo artist for the International Trombone Festival, The International Euphonium Tuba Festival, The International Trumpet Guild Festival and the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference.
Brubeck’s compositions, entitled Stereograms, have been performed and recorded throughout the globe and three were recently recorded by Boston Symphony bass trombonist James Markey on his latest CD, “Psychedelia”. These self-accompanied rhythmic etudes inspired by the Cello Suites of Bach and the unaccompanied works of Bobby McFerrin have been transcribed for saxophone and tuba. As a soloist, Brubeck has been featured with the Miami Wind Symphony, The Florida Atlantic University Orchestra, Greater Miami Symphonic Band and with pianist Bronwen Rutter. Brubeck has commissioned, premiered and performed countless works for bass trombone.
Brubeck’s compositions, entitled Stereograms, have been performed and recorded throughout the globe and three were recently recorded by Boston Symphony bass trombonist James Markey on his latest CD, “Psychedelia”. These self-accompanied rhythmic etudes inspired by the Cello Suites of Bach and the unaccompanied works of Bobby McFerrin have been transcribed for saxophone and tuba. As a soloist, Brubeck has been featured with the Miami Wind Symphony, The Florida Atlantic University Orchestra, Greater Miami Symphonic Band and with pianist Bronwen Rutter. Brubeck has commissioned, premiered and performed countless works for bass trombone.
The grandson and son of well-respected euphonium players from the Welsh Valleys, and himself described by The Observer as ‘a great ambassador for the euphonium, possessing an astonishing technique and an engaging stage presence’, David Childs is regarded as one of the finest brass musicians of his generation, touring extensively throughout Asia, continental Europe, and North America, and recording actively for radio, television, and CD.
He has appeared as soloist with the BBC, Manchester and RTÉ Concert orchestras, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonie Baden-Baden, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and many of the finest brass bands and military bands in both the UK and USA. He has made solo appearances at the Singapore International Festival, Harrogate International Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Melbourne International Festival, BBC Proms and New York Festival, given solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Bridgewater Hall, and performed concertos at the Concertgebouw, Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Symphony Hall, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall New York.
David Childs is a Besson Performing Artist
He has appeared as soloist with the BBC, Manchester and RTÉ Concert orchestras, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonie Baden-Baden, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and many of the finest brass bands and military bands in both the UK and USA. He has made solo appearances at the Singapore International Festival, Harrogate International Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Melbourne International Festival, BBC Proms and New York Festival, given solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Bridgewater Hall, and performed concertos at the Concertgebouw, Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Symphony Hall, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall New York.
David Childs is a Besson Performing Artist
Zach Collins is professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. At IUP, Zach teaches applied lessons to all tuba and euphonium majors, leads the IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble, and teaches classes in music technology. In 2019, he released his first solo album, Chronicle. Chronicle was recognized with the 2021 International Tuba and Euphonium Association Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording for the best Solo Tuba Album. Recent solo and chamber engagements have taken him to Ohio, West Virginia, Washington, DC, New York, Texas, and Moscow, Russia. His interpretation of William Kraft's Encounters II for Solo Tuba was released on Cambria Master Recordings in August 2009.
Zach performs with Eastern Standard, a horn, tuba, piano trio he formed with Heidi Lucas and Jacob Ertl. Eastern Standard aims to commission and record new works for this unique instrumentation. To date, the ensemble has released two commercial albums, Eastern Standard and Wanderlust. Wanderlust was named a finalist in the Chamber Music Category of the 2021 ITEA Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording. In addition to Eastern Standard, he regularly performs with the Keystone Wind Ensemble, Keystone Chamber Winds, Altoona Symphony Orchestra, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras.
Zach Collins is a Miraphone Performing Artist.
Zach performs with Eastern Standard, a horn, tuba, piano trio he formed with Heidi Lucas and Jacob Ertl. Eastern Standard aims to commission and record new works for this unique instrumentation. To date, the ensemble has released two commercial albums, Eastern Standard and Wanderlust. Wanderlust was named a finalist in the Chamber Music Category of the 2021 ITEA Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording. In addition to Eastern Standard, he regularly performs with the Keystone Wind Ensemble, Keystone Chamber Winds, Altoona Symphony Orchestra, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras.
Zach Collins is a Miraphone Performing Artist.
Warren Deck was the Principal Tubist of the New York Philharmonic from 1979-2001. Before his appointment to the Philharmonic, Warren held the positions of Principal Tubist with the Houston Symphony and Teacher of Tuba at Rice University for two seasons.
Warren made his solo debut with the Philharmonic in 1989, performing the world premier of Roger Kellaway's Songs of Ascent for Tuba and Orchestra, commissioned by the Philharmonic.
As a member The Juilliard School faculty from 1989-2002, he has been active with students and has given master classes in many regions of the world including the former Soviet Union, the Far East and South America. Apart from the orchestral records Warren has made with the Philharmonic, he has made four recordings with The Canadian Brass for Sony Classical and Philips labels and Tuba, a recording of leading tuba and euphonium players from Germany and the US, on EMI Angel Records.
In 2001, Warren was diagnosed with focal dystonia in his upper lip which has ended his playing career. He now lives in Denver, CO where he teaches at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver and the Aspen Music Festival and School in the summers.
Warren made his solo debut with the Philharmonic in 1989, performing the world premier of Roger Kellaway's Songs of Ascent for Tuba and Orchestra, commissioned by the Philharmonic.
As a member The Juilliard School faculty from 1989-2002, he has been active with students and has given master classes in many regions of the world including the former Soviet Union, the Far East and South America. Apart from the orchestral records Warren has made with the Philharmonic, he has made four recordings with The Canadian Brass for Sony Classical and Philips labels and Tuba, a recording of leading tuba and euphonium players from Germany and the US, on EMI Angel Records.
In 2001, Warren was diagnosed with focal dystonia in his upper lip which has ended his playing career. He now lives in Denver, CO where he teaches at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver and the Aspen Music Festival and School in the summers.
Fernando Deddos acts globally as a composer, euphoniumist and professor. He is currently an associate professor of the UFRN – Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte State in Natal, Brazil, since 2016.
Besides his participation in interdisciplinary, chamber music and Brazilian popular music projects as euphoniumist, pianist, conductor and composer, Deddos recorded the very first euphonium album in Brazil (EuFonium Brasileiro (2009), which received the International Tuba & Euphonium Association’s Roger Bobo Awards for excellence in recording (Arizona, 2010).
Deddos’s original compositions have been part of contemporary and interdisciplinary projects, and his works have been performed and recorded by premiere artists around the globe, mentioning tubist/euphoniumists Sergio Carolino, Shoichiro Hokazono, Brass Hexagon, James Gourlay, Steven Mead, Albert Khattar, Adam Frey, Lance LaDuke, Andrew Hitz, Brian Meixner, Modular Ensemble, River City Brass, Royal Concertgebouw Trombone Trio, and musicians of important groups suchs as the Berlin Phil., Berlin Opera, New York Phil., Philadelphia Orch., to name a few.
Fernando Deddos is an Adams Performing Artist
Besides his participation in interdisciplinary, chamber music and Brazilian popular music projects as euphoniumist, pianist, conductor and composer, Deddos recorded the very first euphonium album in Brazil (EuFonium Brasileiro (2009), which received the International Tuba & Euphonium Association’s Roger Bobo Awards for excellence in recording (Arizona, 2010).
Deddos’s original compositions have been part of contemporary and interdisciplinary projects, and his works have been performed and recorded by premiere artists around the globe, mentioning tubist/euphoniumists Sergio Carolino, Shoichiro Hokazono, Brass Hexagon, James Gourlay, Steven Mead, Albert Khattar, Adam Frey, Lance LaDuke, Andrew Hitz, Brian Meixner, Modular Ensemble, River City Brass, Royal Concertgebouw Trombone Trio, and musicians of important groups suchs as the Berlin Phil., Berlin Opera, New York Phil., Philadelphia Orch., to name a few.
Fernando Deddos is an Adams Performing Artist
A native of Darlington, South Carolina, Paul Dickinson works across the Southeast as both a performer and teacher. He recently joined the faculty at Kennesaw State University teaching tuba and euphonium. His pleasing blend of technique and musicianship has earned him praises from some of the most respected brass musicians in the U.S.A. and numerous placements in major regional, national, and international competitions. He has also been a semi-finalist for prestigious military band auditions. Paul currently serves as principal euphonium for the Gwinnett Symphony Wind Orchestra, principal baritone for the Georgia Brass Band, and principal euphonium for the Poinsett Wind Symphony based in Greenville, SC. He is a founding member of DIVERGENCE, a professional tuba quartet based in Atlanta, GA.
In addition to his pursuit of performance excellence, Paul has a passion for music education. He regularly works with middle school, high school, and collegiate students across the Southeast. For over a decade, he has been presenting master classes on a variety of issues facing developing brass musicians of all ages. In addition to his work with brass-specific pedagogy, Paul regularly works as a consultant and clinician for both concert and marching ensembles. In the past few years, his students have received high ratings at Solo and Ensemble festivals, won contracts with championship DCI corps, gained acceptance to highly competitive college studios, and have rapidly advanced to take top seats in university-level ensembles at strong music schools in the region. Several of his students now lead successful band programs in the Southeast.
In addition to his pursuit of performance excellence, Paul has a passion for music education. He regularly works with middle school, high school, and collegiate students across the Southeast. For over a decade, he has been presenting master classes on a variety of issues facing developing brass musicians of all ages. In addition to his work with brass-specific pedagogy, Paul regularly works as a consultant and clinician for both concert and marching ensembles. In the past few years, his students have received high ratings at Solo and Ensemble festivals, won contracts with championship DCI corps, gained acceptance to highly competitive college studios, and have rapidly advanced to take top seats in university-level ensembles at strong music schools in the region. Several of his students now lead successful band programs in the Southeast.
Adam Frey is the Artistic Director of the IET for the past 18 years and travels the world sharing his music with audiences and students spanning 5 continents. He has commissioned more than 90 new works and arrangements as well as bringing the euphonium to orchestral audiences with his landmark recordings with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Adam has soloed with orchestras the world over, including the world famous Boston Pops, Cheju Symphony Orchestra (South Korea), US Army Orchestra (Washington DC), Harvard Pops (MA), Fort Collins (CO), Indian Hill (MA), the Vaasa Symphony Orchestra (Finland), Cascade (WA), Greensboro (NC), Clemson (SC), LaGrange (GA), Minot (ND), and Northeastern (MA) Symphony Orchestras. He also has been invited to perform major euphonium and tenor tuba features from the standard orchestral repertoire with the Atlanta, Seattle, Oregon, and Charleston Symphony Orchestras. He also performs regularly with wind bands and brass bands that have included Soli Brass in Holland, Point of Ayr in Wales, the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland, and wind bands from Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong, and the United States. He has over 10 solo recordings and teaches at Georgia State, Reinhardt, and Emory Universities. His arrangements can be found at Euphonium.com and Pinnacle Brass. Please visit www.euphonium.com for more information.
Adam Frey is a Yamaha Performing Artist.
Adam Frey is a Yamaha Performing Artist.
Prof. James Gourlay DMA, MMus, FRNCM, FLCM is a leading performer, teacher, and academic. As well as his work as a soloist, conductor, and member of some of Europe's finest orchestras, James has held high level Academic and administrative posts such as Head of School, Wind, Brass, and Percussion at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) as well as Deputy Principal and Director of the School of Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), now known as the Royal Conservatoire for Scotland. Under James Gourlay's leadership, the Royal Northern College of Music became one the top schools in the world for brass and wind studies, winning two awards presented at Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty the Queen of England, and in May 2008, the School of Music of the RSAMD was voted best UK Music school by the Guardian newspaper's Education & Universities Guide, moving up from the its previous best of fourth place. James has been a member of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, English Brass, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of Zürich Opera House and has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. He has been Musical Director of a number of the greatest brass bands in the World, such as the Grimethorpe Colliery Band (stars of the movie ‘Brassed Off') and is in demand as a clinician, giving classes and lectures in Paris, Lausanne, and at the Juilliard as well as an orchestral conductor working internationally. He is currently Music Director and CEO of the River City Brass, the world's only full-time professional brass band, adjunct professor of tuba at Duquesne University, and is International Chair of Low Brass Studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, England.
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James Jenkins serves as the Principal Tubist of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (a position he has held since 1995), Assistant Professor of Music at Bethune Cookman University, and the Founder/Executive Director of Body & Soul - The Art of Healing, an award winning non-profit organization. A 1983 graduate of the University of Miami, Mr. Jenkins served as the Principal Tubist with the Alabama Symphony for 10 years, along with holding faculty positions at the University of Florida (Gainesville). University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), the University of North Florida, and the University of Miami. Mr. Jenkins completed 17 seasons as performer, teacher, Personnel Manager and Director of Artistic Personnel with the Eastern Music Festival, 5 seasons as Principal Tuba with the Santa Fe Opera, and 2 seasons as performer and Personnel Manager with the Naples Philharmonic. A frequent soloist and chamber music performer, Mr. Jenkins can be heard as a featured artist on the CBS, EMI, and Crystal record labels.
In addition to being known as a musician and administrator, Mr. Jenkins has gained recognition for his work as a photographer, and entertains friends through his interest in cooking. Mr. Jenkins enjoys sharing his life in Jacksonville with his daughter Mahlia. |
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TSgt Alison Mahovsky is a euphoniumist with the Ceremonial Brass, The United States Air Force Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. A native of Burke, Virginia, her Air Force Career began in 2020.
Alison completed her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2013 at The University of North Texas. She then went on to earn dual Masters Degrees in Music Education and Euphonium Performance at The University of North Texas. Her most influential teachers are Jennifer Cox, Roger Behrend, and Dr. Brian Bowman.
An accomplished soloist, Alison has received several international accolades. In 2010, she was the winner of The United States Air Force Band’s own George S. Howard Young Artist Competition. She was runner up in the International Women’s Brass Conference’s Mock Audition competition in 2014, and in 2016 Mahovsky was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Artist Division of the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Competition.
Alison completed her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2013 at The University of North Texas. She then went on to earn dual Masters Degrees in Music Education and Euphonium Performance at The University of North Texas. Her most influential teachers are Jennifer Cox, Roger Behrend, and Dr. Brian Bowman.
An accomplished soloist, Alison has received several international accolades. In 2010, she was the winner of The United States Air Force Band’s own George S. Howard Young Artist Competition. She was runner up in the International Women’s Brass Conference’s Mock Audition competition in 2014, and in 2016 Mahovsky was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Artist Division of the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Competition.
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Principal Tuba of the Cincinnati Symphony since 2016 and former Principal Tuba of the Seattle Symphony and Opera from 1999-2016, Christopher Olka has had a wide and varied career in music before coming to Cincinnati. His orchestral experience includes Principal Tuba of Gerard Schwarz’s All-Star orchestra, Seiji Ozawa’s Saito Kinen Festival Orchestra, Guest Principal Tuba with the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and New Jersey Symphony.
Before becoming a full-time orchestral musician in 1999, Chris was an active freelance musician in New York where he performed with many brass quintets, Dixieland bands, and most of the major orchestras in the area while completing his Masters degree at The Juilliard School. From 1989 to 1996 he was a staff musician for the Walt Disney World Company in Orlando, Florida, where he was a member of many of the bands there including the TUBAFOURS tuba quartet, the world’s only full-time professional tuba quartet. In 2006 Chris premiered and recorded the Samuel Jones Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra with the Seattle Symphony for the NAXOS Record Label. The concerto, which was written for him and commissioned by Sandra Crowder, received critical acclaim internationally for the premiere as well as recording. His education includes a B.M. from the University of Central Florida, and a M.M. from the Juilliard School. Chris’ teachers include Warren Deck (New York Phil. Retired), Joe Alessi (New York Phil.), and Abe Torchinsky (Philadelphia Orch. Retired). Chris Olka is an Eastman Performing Artist |
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Danielle VanTuinen is a performer, educator, and entrepreneur based in Gainesville, Florida. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Florida. As a co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Moreau | VanTuinen Duo she has been invited to perform at the Spanish Association of Tubas and Euphoniums, Northern Arizona University, Ithaca College, the Miraphone Academy of the Southwest, the United States Pershing’s Own Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, and the International Women’s Brass Conference. Her commitment to expanding low brass repertoire has resulted in over 15 compositions by composers such as Steven Snowden, James Grant, Shaun Tilburg, and Etienne Crausaz. Danielle earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Performance and Master of Music degree in Music Performance from Arizona State University, and a Bachelors of Music degree in Music Performance from Central Michigan University.
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Comprised of Dr. Danielle VanTuinen’s students, the UF Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble is a conducting, arranging and performance opportunity for minors through graduate low brass students. This ensemble explores works from varying genres and diasporas, while focusing on highlighting both younger and muted voices. The UF Tuba/Euphonium ensemble meets twice a week and will give 1-3 performances a semester both at the University and throughout the community.
The UF Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble has been invited to perform throughout the Southeastern United States and parts of the Northeast. This ensemble has taken part in the Southeast Tuba Euphonium Conference, University of Florida International Brass Festival and the United States Pershing’s Own Tuba and Euphonium Workshop.
The UF Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble has been invited to perform throughout the Southeastern United States and parts of the Northeast. This ensemble has taken part in the Southeast Tuba Euphonium Conference, University of Florida International Brass Festival and the United States Pershing’s Own Tuba and Euphonium Workshop.
The Duquesne University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble is comprised of mostly graduate-level students under the direction of Dr. James Gourlay. The group meets once a week, and performs frequently around campus and the Pittsburgh region. This ensemble plays music arranged specifically for the current members, including works by underrepresented composers.
Recent events include ThanksTubaGiving featuring guest artists Adam Frey, Craig Knox, and Lance LaDuke. Members of the ensemble actively participate in Pittsburgh’s annual TubaChristmas.
The Duquesne University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble is comprised of mostly graduate-level students under the direction of Dr. James Gourlay. The group meets once a week, and performs frequently around campus and the Pittsburgh region. This ensemble plays music arranged specifically for the current members, including works by underrepresented composers.
Recent events include ThanksTubaGiving featuring guest artists Adam Frey, Craig Knox, and Lance LaDuke. Members of the ensemble actively participate in Pittsburgh’s annual TubaChristmas.
The IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble was formed under the direction of Dr. Gary Bird and presented its first concert in the Fall of 1971. Since that time it has performed numerous concerts, including performances at the 2018 IET Festival, 2014 International Tuba Euphonium Conference, 1978 and 2012 PMEA Conferences, the 1995, 1999, 2007, and 2009 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conferences in Washington, D.C., the 2013 and 2015 Northeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, and the 1996 and 1998 Colonial Euphonium and Tuba Institute in Albany, NY and Indiana, PA respectively. The IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble has appeared extensively throughout Pennsylvania, primarily within the format of school assemble programs. This group has also been involved in sponsoring TubaChristmas in Indiana, PA for more than 30 years.
Over the years, the ensemble has commissioned many composers to compose works especially for them, including: Jack Stamp, Barbara York, Anthony O'Toole, Gregory Fritze, Al Agatucci, Charles Davis, and W. Roy Mitchell. The ensemble performs in a variety of styles from classical to pop, contemporary to jazz.
Over the years, the ensemble has commissioned many composers to compose works especially for them, including: Jack Stamp, Barbara York, Anthony O'Toole, Gregory Fritze, Al Agatucci, Charles Davis, and W. Roy Mitchell. The ensemble performs in a variety of styles from classical to pop, contemporary to jazz.