International Tuba Euphonium Association
About
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 a performance at the 1978 and 2012 PMEA Conferences, the 1995, 1999, 2007, and 2009 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conferences in Washington, D.C., the 2013 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, 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.
The IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble is comprised of students whose focus of study is music and/or music education with a major emphasis on the tuba and euphonium as well as qualified non-majors. It is an accredited ensemble and is featured on the IUP Department of Music CDs "Spectrum" and "COLLAGE." The ensemble is used as an extension of private instruction, allowing for master classes, ensemble rehearsal and performance, and the study of low brass literature and pedagogy.
Over the years, the ensemble has commissioned many composers to compose works especially for them, including: Jack Stamp, 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.
The IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble is comprised of students whose focus of study is music and/or music education with a major emphasis on the tuba and euphonium as well as qualified non-majors. It is an accredited ensemble and is featured on the IUP Department of Music CDs "Spectrum" and "COLLAGE." The ensemble is used as an extension of private instruction, allowing for master classes, ensemble rehearsal and performance, and the study of low brass literature and pedagogy.
The objectives of the organization include:
- To expand performance opportunities
- To enhance the image and roles of our instruments and performers
- To generate new compositions for tuba and euphonium
- To encourage tuba and euphonium workshops
- To connect local tuba and euphonium players to the national chapter
- To promote continuing study of tuba and euphonium among developing musicians at the secondary level
Membership in this organization is open to all members of the IUP community, including residents of the surrounding area.
Contact Information
Address
422 South Eleventh Street
Indiana, PA 15705
United States of America
Contact Email E: zcollins@iup.edu
Phone Number P: 724-357-2899
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