Welcome! Please join us on Saturday, October 31st for a virtual event of masterclasses, conversations and performances celebrating all things tuba and euphonium. This FREE event is open to all students, amateurs, alumni and supporters. Please register in advance (preferably no later than Thursday, October 29th) and we will send out further information regarding a complete schedule, Zoom links, program information and more one week before the event.
Events include:
- Group Warmup Session led by Dr. Bethany Wiese (Assistant Professor of Tuba & Euphonium) -- Approaching Fundamentals Musically. Have your instrument along and participate with us all as we explore meaningful and engaging ways to approach daily fundamental practice. This session is open to all and is suitable for all levels of performers.
- Masterclasses with International Guest Artists Rex Martin (Tuba) and Jannicke Ellingsen (Euphonium) featuring performers from the ASU Tuba & Euphonium studio. After each class, please join us for a Q&A session with each Guest Artist -- participation is open and encouraged to all! This is a great way to gain a global perspective on our field from some of the top performers in the world.
- Presentation by Dr. Jerome Stover (Sam Houston State University) -- Choosing the Right Mouthpieces and Other Equipment Questions Answered. Find your answers to all your equipment questions here from Dr. Stover, who has a wide a varied career as a performer and educator.
- ASU Tuba & Euphonium Studio Showcase -- performances (pre-recorded) by students from the ASU Tuba & Euphonium Studio and APPTEC (Appalachian Tuba-Euphonium Collective)
- Future, Current and Former Mountaineer "Hang" -- inviting all prospective, current and former ASU students to join us for a social hour to visit, reminisce and enjoy discussing all things tuba and euphonium.
Schedule of Events:
- 9:00 -- Welcome from the Hayes School of Music | Professor Wiese
- 9:10-9:50 -- Group Warmup | Topic: Incorporating Great Music Into Our Daily Routines
- 10:00-11:15 -- Tuba Masterclass with Rex Martin | Featuring students from the ASU Tuba & Euphonium Studio
- 11:15-11:45 -- Q & A with Rex Martin | Questions encouraged from all participants!
- 12:00-1:00 -- Lunch Break
- 1:00-2:00 -- Euphonium Masterclass with Jannicke Ellingsen | Featuring students from the ASU Tuba & Euphonium Studio
- 2:00-2:20 -- Q & A with Jannicke Ellingsen | Questions encouraged from all participants!
- 2:30-3:15 -- Presentation with Dr. Jerome Stover | Choosing Mouthpieces & Equipment
- 3:15-4:00 -- Future, Former and Current Mountaineer “Hang”
- 4:00-4:45 -- ASU Tuba & Euphonium Studio Showcase -- Premiered on the ASU Tuba & Euphonium Studio Youtube Channel