Super proud of @camilo.a.ayala.50 on his final Masters at Georgia State Univeristy! Amazing recital that featured over half of his own compositions and arrangements and also a fantastic version of the Cosma Euphonium Concerto accompanied by piano and 2 percussion! Many will be published soon including 3 duets for euphonium. Lastly, it’s heart warming to see our first photo together from my first trip to Colombia almost 15 years ago! Congratulations on all you have achieved and grown and your success! Thank you for sharing your talents with us in Atlanta and look forward to your next adventures!!
We had a fantastic outdoor concert at UNG to conclude the semester! Low Brass Collective, Brass choir, guest conductors, @michaelb_trumpet and wonderful tunes like Elenor Rigby, Power, Susato, Rolling Thunder, Power, Die Bankelsangelieder, Arroz con leche, Power, Trombumba, and did I say Power!!! Thanks to all the fantastic students and wonderful to have an amazing colleague @michaelb_trumpet !! @ung_musicdepartment@ung_brass_studios@ung_nighthawks #euphonium #trombone #tuba #trumpet #mikebrocks
Working intensely with the fine students here in San Juan at the National Conservatory preparing for their final recitals in 3 weeks! Fantastic repertoire and substantial programs and super nice to have a wonderful pianist to collaborate on all the pieces. I hope the practice concepts and psychology help you achieve your best performances in the coming weeks! Thank you Nelson, Yamaha, and all the students! #euphonium #yamaha #tuba @ung_brass_studios
A special concert tonight at Emory Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Euphonium and string quartet!!! Come join myself, Sanghie Lee, and the Vega Quartet at 8 PM. 5 new works for this ensemble , its a free concert. There will also be 3 works with piano by Sandoval, Mikles, and Graham.
Please join us for this wonderful concert that will feature an incredible variety of music! From works of Haydn and Beethoven to new works for euphonium and string quartet including the world premiere of a new work by Sonya Leonore Stahl!! 7:30 at Schott Performance Hall in Dahlonega! #stringquartet #euphonium #reallyeuphoniumandstringquartet #yesindeed
Super proud of my students at UNG and GSU taking part in the competitions at SERTEC! Always a growth opportunity and even better when your hard work is rewarded by making finals! Congrats to the UNG Woofer Quartet in the Chamber Music Category, @rogerjoger13 in the Euphonium Artist Division and @cliftondyeageriv in the Euphonium Student division. The members of the Woofer Quartet are @symphxnic_@cliftondyeageriv , @_big.coop_ and @mrtubato Thanks to @michaelb_trumpet for all the great chamber coaching!
If you are still looking for graduate options for a Master’s degree, we have openings in the euphonium and tuba studio at Georgia State including assistantships! Feel free to reach out with any questions or interest!
Congrats to @bethany_bruning on a wonderful Junior Recital! You have accomplished so much and been a great leader at UNG! Thank you @sanghie.lee for the excellent collaboration and lovely duet with @cliftondyeageriv
FINAL CALL for membership in the Euphonium Foundation Consortium Project for three new works for euphonium! Euphonium Concerto by James David, for euphonium and string quartet by Sonya Stahl and a Brazilian style choro for euphonium and piano by Fernando Deddos. Enjoy exclusive rights to perform these pieces until the end of 2026. Join by February 1 and membership options start at $40. https://shorturl.at/tIjtO For more information. #euphonium #newmusic #euphoniumandstrings
Happy New Year from ITEA! 🥳✨ Here is a message from our president, Adam Frey:
Dear ITEA Members,
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my two-year term as President of this wonderful organization that I joined almost 30 years ago! I remember how it changed my life for the better and hope to carry that forward.
Thank you to all who attended ITEC in Spain—what a fantastic event filled with inspiration, learning, and community. For those who couldn’t attend, we warmly encourage you to connect at one of our upcoming regional conferences next year. These gatherings are powerful opportunities to engage, grow, and celebrate our shared passion for the euphonium and tuba. Every time I connect with our community, I leave inspired, educated, and re-energized. I hope you too feel a strong sense of belonging and purpose—as a teacher, performer, learner, colleague, volunteer, donor, or perhaps all of the above regardless of your age, skill or experience level. Your involvement is what makes ITEA thrive!
As I look ahead to the next two years, I’d like to share a vision of engagement and expansion to guide our collective journey:
• Grow our global community and build partnerships with like-minded organizations worldwide
• Update our By-laws to reflect our evolving needs and values
• Refine our Conference Handbook to better support hosts and attendee engagement
• Revitalize our Commissions Committee to promote new works and support composers
• Strengthen our Endowment to secure a sustainable future and support projects
• Expand our Borrow An Instrument Program to increase access and education
• Create more worldwide events to connect and engage our members
• Modernize the TUBA/ITEA Journals from the previous century honoring our legacy while embracing the future
I invite you to visit our website to explore new updates, opportunities, and ways to immerse yourself in the world of euphonium and tuba.
As we continue building our euphonium and tuba community, my hope is you will choose to engage, share your voice, and contribute to the future of ITEA.
Sincerely,
Adam Frey
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Super proud of the growth, perseverance, and dedication of Peter Pontes on a great Senior recital yesterday and love that he got a “Yes” at the very end! So happy for you!
