For the twenty-third year in a row, we are teaching at the Atlantic Brass Quintet Seminar, which is being held in Boston at Northeastern University. It is also a special year, because 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the Atlantic … Continue reading
This week I will be a guest artist at the Milnarik Music Initiative Tuba Euphonium Academy, which is held at Nichols College, in Dudley, MA. Celebrating their eleventh year, the MMI Tuba Euphonium Academy focuses on individual learning and accessibility … Continue reading
From January 7th through 9th, I recorded my second solo CD, which will be called “Field Notes: Tuba Music from Iowa”, at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. We recorded there since our new University of Iowa School of Music … Continue reading
In preparation for my upcoming recording this January, I have scheduled four recitals in four week in four states. On November 1st, I gave a masterclass and presented a recital at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska for their annual … Continue reading
Last night we kicked off our annual OkTUBAfest here at the University of Iowa with a fantastic recital by our first guest artist, Dr. David Earll from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Dr. Earll presented a preview of his very … Continue reading
I just returned from a trip to Muncie, Indiana where the Atlantic Brass Quintet played for an audience of 1200 screaming teenagers. It was for the Music for All summer music symposium, which took place at Ball State University’s Emens … Continue reading
As usual, ITEC 2014 was an amazing and overwhelming experience, for both me and my students. Sam Pilafian called it a “Love Fest”, and the motto, “Where it all began” refers to the fact the first International Tuba and Euphonium … Continue reading
Architzer recently announced that the Suspended Theatroacoustic System for the new University of Iowa Concert Hall has won their A+ award (celebrating architecture’s relevency) in the fabrication category. To say we are excited about our new building would be an … Continue reading
A great gallery of photos of the “biggest tuba in the world” from the Houston Chron Check out this story about a Norwegian “Ice Musician” in Turning a Glacier Into A Tuba from NPR. Everything I Need to Know I … Continue reading
Last week, the Atlantic Brass Quintet did a recording session at Enlow Hall at Kean University in New Jersey. We recorded a album of jazz and Balkan music that we are very excited about. The title and label of the … Continue reading
We received some great new today regarding the progress of our plans for our new School of Music. According to this Iowa City Press-Citizen article, “Federal officials are dropping their opposition to a decision to send million in reconstruction funds … Continue reading
Next week, I will be traveling to New York city to perform at the DUMBO Arts Festival . (The acronym stands for Down Under the Manhatten Bridge Overpass, a neighborhood in Brooklyn) I will be performing with dancers in “Tuba … Continue reading
Next week, I will be traveling to New York city to perform at the DUMBO Arts Festival . (The acronym stands for Down Under the Manhatten Bridge Overpass, a neighborhood in Brooklyn) I will be performing with dancers in “Tuba … Continue reading
Here are a bunch of random bits: Iowa Brass Online This year, the University of Iowa brass area has created four new online and social media outlets: the Iowa Brass Area Website, a Facebook page, a Google+ page and a … Continue reading
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Atlantic Brass Quintet Seminar, and we have just concluded our first of two weeks. We’ve held the seminar at many places; Boston Conservatory, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, University of Massachusetts Amherst, SUNY … Continue reading
Last week, Gene Pokorny, principal tubist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, performed the Concerto for Bass Tuba by Ralph Vaughan Williams. In fact, he performed it on four separate concerts; Tuesday, May 15th, Wednesday May 16th, Thursday May 17th, and … Continue reading
I recently returned from a very busy period of touring and performing, including trips to Wisconsin, California, Missouri and Kansas. After performing at Truman State, I had the great pleasure of hearing the Bryan Carter Quintet. It was a stellar … Continue reading
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The 2012 Isla Verde Bronces Festival was a success, and the trip was an adventure. There were over 100 students, and I was honored to be working alongside some amazing faculty. I also made a lot of new friends, learned … Continue reading
I have to hand it to the French, they are often first. In fashion, food, art, culture, and now the tuba. Thomas Leleu, a 23-year-old tubist from Lille just won the French equivalent to the Grammy’s (Victoires de la Musique … Continue reading
New York Times photojournalist Andrea Bruce feature “Portraits of Iraqi Pride“, including this shot of Isra Saadi. A rash of tuba thefts at Southland high schools from the LA Times. No record for Disney Tuba Christmas but still fun from … Continue reading
Last week, the music world learned of the loss of Himie Voxman, who passed away on November 22nd at the age of 99. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Mr. Voxman, he was a music educator, performer, editor, … Continue reading
There have been several news articles about tubas in the news recently. Here are the latest: • A wonderful feature in the L.A. Times about the popularity of tuba players in Mexican party music. Make sure to check out the … Continue reading
I have been collaborating with the Dance department here at the University of Iowa for several years, including providing improvised music for dancers, to performing live music onstage with the dancers. Last year, my colleague Charlotte Adams, choreographed a work … Continue reading
This just in from the Annual Willam Bell Memorial Tuba and Euphonium Day: To All Area Tubists and Friends: Come join us for the 33rd Annual William Bell Memorial Tuba and Euphonium Day! WHEN: 1:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2011 … Continue reading
The Atlantic Brass quintet recently spent several days working with the brass players of the 399th U.S. Army Band. We coached their two brass quintets, held a roundtable discussion, had some open rehearsals, observed their ceremonial band, and gave a … Continue reading
Last week, my family and I attended two concerts at Ravinia, the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. My recent positive concert-going experiences lead me to see what the CSO had on the schedule for this summer. To my … Continue reading
Last month, the Atlantic Brass Quintet appeared at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Minnesota. We had an excellent turnout for our recital and it got a nice review (click on May 26 and wait for the PDF to download) … Continue reading
Productivity Final Project This semester, my students and I have focussed on productivity; getting things done, doing them well, and staying organized. I have been keeping a blog on our studio site with posts related to this final project. Many … Continue reading
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