The International Euphonium Institute 2005

  Sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation of America

June 12-18, 2005
in Atlanta, GA at Emory University




Main Menu

Institute Overview | Artists and Teachers | Concerts, Recitals, and Outreach
Travel, Tuition, Housing, and Meal Information | Focus Class Topics | Participant Duties
Sponsors | Applications | Schedule | Questions, Advertisement Flyers, and Contact Information


Please note this information will be updated as it becomes available.

Overview  

The International Euphonium Institute (IEI) brings together a staff of internationally recognized euphonium performers and teachers to lead a 7-day intensive course focusing on the advancement of the euphonium through performance, understanding, outreach, and knowledge. The IEI aims to encourage conceptual learning, practical studies, fundamentals, and exploring new ways to present the euphonium in a non-competitive environment.

The IEI course caters to euphonium players and enthusiasts of ALL levels. We hope to bring together a great mix of aspiring young players, talented college students, motivated enthusiasts, and hard working amateurs!!

Participants will be immersed in recitals, chamber music, concerts, focus classes, and master classes. Participants will also have private instruction during the week and choose to perform in master classes as well as being offered solo and ensemble performance experiences at the Institute and in outreach concerts in the community. Participants can also recommend repertoire to be performed by IEI staff during the camp (Participant Duties).

NEW for 2005

  • Expanded to 7 Days of Euphonium Heaven
  • The New Works Recital invites ALL International Euphonium Institute participants to commission or compose a new work for unaccompanied euphonium or euphonium and piano less than 6 minutes. All pieces will be performed and some works may be offered to be published by The Euphonium Foundation.
  • Audition for performance slots on the Outreach Concerts
  • Military Band Audition Focus Classes
  • A Focus Class on Arias and Songs ...taught by Allen Crowell, Director of Choral studies at the University of Georgia!!
  • Two Massed Ensembles
  • Numerous scholarship opportunities and payment options

Composers currently writing works to be performed at IEI 2005!!

Derek Bourgeois, Sy Brandon, Anthony Plog, Barbara York, David Morgan, Kenneth Friedrich, Robert Pendergrass


Return to Main Menu


 

Featured Artists

Thomas Ruedi - Swiss Euphonium Virtuoso, Conductor, and Arranger

Adam Frey - International Soloist and Teacher

Guest Artists

Marcus Dickman - Professor of Trombone, University of North Florida - Jazz Emphasis

Mark Jenkins - US Marine Band - Military Band Specialist

Special Guests

Sy Brandon - Guest Lecture and Composer in Residence via the Co-op Press Commission Assistance Grant

Caryl Conger - Resident Pianist and Staff Accompanist - Appearing on recitals and master classes

Allen Crowell - Heyward Professor of Choral Music and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Georgia - Focus Class Arias and Songs

Georgia Brass Band - The Premiere Brass Band of Georgia - Special Guests for the Gala Concert

Thomas Gibson - Coordinator of Brass, Georgia State University - Appearing on the Recital of Adam Frey

Magdalena Shumanova - Assistant Pianist and Accompanist - Appearing on recitals and master classes.

Mike Moore - Principal Tuba, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Presenting a session on orchestral excepts for euphonium


Return to Main Menu


Concerts, Recitals and Outreach

One of the major aspects of the IEI will be the HUGE  variety of concerts that participants and staff will both perform and listen.

Click here to view the concert / recital programs as of May 15, 2005

    • Sunday, June 12— 7:30 PM
      Featured Artist Recital—Thomas Rüedi

    • Monday, June 13— 7:30 PM
      Featured Artist Recital—Adam Frey
      Guest Artists—Kevin Lyons, Tom Gibson, Ruthie Colegrove

    • Tuesday, June 14— 7:30 PM
      The New Works Recital featuring all World Premieres

    • Wednesday, June 15 — 6:30 PM
      Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
      Alpharetta, Georgia

    • Thursday, June 16 — 7:30 PM
      Guest Artist Recital—Mark Jenkins and Marcus Dickman

    • Friday, June 17 — 3:30 PM
      IEI Participants Solo and Chamber Recital #1

    • Friday, June 17 — 6:00 PM
      IEI Participants Solo and Chamber Recital #2

    • Saturday, June 18 — 3:00 PM
      IEI Participants Solo and Chamber Recital #3

    • Saturday, June 18 — 7:30 PM
      Gala Concert featuring The Georgia Brass Band
      Artists—Thomas Rüedi, Adam Frey, Mark Jenkins,
      The International Euphonium Institute Massed Ensemble


Return to Main Menu


Travel, Tuition, Housing and Meal Information


Travel

Travelers can utilize Atlanta Hartsfield International (ATL) for arrival by air. Shuttle service (20 minutes one-way) by IEI staff will be available to Emory. Hosted at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, IEI 2005 will be utilizing BOTH the new Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts and the Performance Arts Studio with its expanded growth, the IEI has access to plentiful rehearsal space for ensemble and individual repetition as well as performances during the course. All facilities, housing, meals, and recreation can be reached without automobile transportation. Dr. Scott Stewart will be providing his assistance to the IEI.


ARRIVAL - Plan to arrive before 4 PM on Sunday, June 12.

DEPARTURE - Plan to depart in the morning of Sunday, June 19.

Tuition Costs and Options

Please see details of the numerous scholarship opportunities below.

  • Full Course Tuition $450
    • Tickets for All Concerts
    • Attend all daily events
    • Perform in Massed Ensemble and Chamber Ensembles
    • One 45-minute private lesson with staff
    • Perform in Master Class or Focus Class
    • T-Shirt
    • Opportunity to perform on internal or outreach concert
    • See Participant Duties below.
  • Course Auditor $250
    • Tickets for All Concerts
    • Attend all daily events
    • Perform in Massed Ensemble and Chamber Ensembles
  • One-Day Tuition $100
    • Ticket for that day's concerts
    • Attend all events on that day
    • Rehearse with Massed Ensemble and Chamber Ensembles
    • Performing in Master Class (only if space available)

Scholarship Opportunities and Payment Options

There are MANY scholarship opportunities and ways to reduce your overall tuition costs. Many involve the IEI 2005 participants taking the initiative by getting your application in early, inviting friends to also take part in the IEI experience, or making a recording.

  • Pre-Registration - Applications and Tuition Payments postmarked between October 1, 2004 and January 1, 2005 will receive a $25 discount. NOTE: This will also help secure your desired master class and private lesson instructor.
  • Bring a High School Student - Any Participant bringing a High School aged student (14-18) to IEI 2005 will receive a $25 scholarship AND the High School student will also receive a $25 scholarship. Applications must be sent together and you can receive multiple scholarships by bringing more than one student.
  • Talent Based Scholarships - Submit a recording of 2 brief works (between 5 and 10 minutes each). These scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of performance on the recording. No edits may be made within a selection. Awards are competitive and will vary between $25 and $50. Talent scholarship monies are limited.
  • IEI 2004 Participants Share the Euphonium Experience - Returning IEI 2004 participants should bring a Friend to IEI 2005!! By doing so, you will receive a $25 Scholarship. Applications must be sent together and you can receive multiple scholarships by bringing more than one student.
  • Payment Plans - To assist with players desiring to spread tuition and housing payments over a longer time period, applicants can begin making monthly payments starting with Pre-Registration. Depending on Tuition options, scholarships, and housing selections, 5 payments of around $150 will cover Full Tuition, and Housing and Meals for the IEI 2005.


Please note that all the scholarships can be added together. Meaning if someone returning from IEI 2004 Pre-Registers, brings 2 high school students, and one friend, they would receive a $100 discount off Full Tuition!! Someone else could Pre-Register, bring a high school student, 2 friends, AND receive a talent scholarship for a total savings of $150.



Housing and Meal Options

All Participants and Staff will reside at Harris Hall with options for single and double rooms (IEI can help you find a roommate). All linens and towels will be provided. Participants may also practice in their rooms at Harris Hall. Emory food service offers an excellent all-you-can-eat buffet style meal plan with vegetarian options. Three meals will be provided each of the full days, Monday through Saturday, as well as dinner on the first night and breakfast on the check-out day. Please note that Full Week Participants that choose to stay Off-Campus are required be on the Lunch and Dinner Meal Plan.

Check-In / First Meal: Sunday, June 12 2:00 PM - Dinner

Check-Out/Last Meal: Sunday, June 19 11:00 AM - Breakfast

  • Single Room Housing for 7 Nights and 20 Meals - $415.00
  • Double Room Housing for 7 Nights and 20 Meals - $350.00
  • Lunch and Dinner Meal Plan (required for Off-Campus Full Tuition Participants) - $105.00
    IEI Participants will also have access to Woodruff Physical Education Center at no charge for both fitness and swimming duties.


Return to Main Menu

       

Focus Class Topics

Getting into the Composer's Mind:A Guide to Interpreting Music - Instructed by Sy Brandon

Military Band Auditions

Arias and Songs - Instructed by Allen Crowell.

Beginning and Advanced Improvisation

Orchestral Excerpts from the Perspective of the Symphony Tuba

Overcoming Performance and Audition Anxiety


Return to Main Menu

Participant Duties

  • To maximize the experience for attendees, participants are asked to prepare at least one lyrical and one technical solo as well as any interesting chamber music scores and parts.
  • Participants will take part in both internal IEI recitals as well as have the possibility of performing on an outreach concert.
  • Participants will receive one 45-minute private lesson during the week from one member of the staff.
    NOTE: Applicants can request three preferred teachers and will be filled based on receipt of the application and payment of tuition.
  • Participants will also be offered to perform in specific Focus and Master Classes.
    NOTE: Applicants can request three preferred teachers or topics listed in order of preference, but slots are limited and will be filled based on receipt of the application and payment of tuition.
  • Participants can also nominate specific works to be performed by IEI Staff during the week. There is no guarantee for programming, but the IEI staff would like the week to be educational and focused on the participants and their desires for learning and performing.
  • Participants are strongly encouraged to have a new work written for the IEI 2005 New Works Recital. These works maybe be composed by student composers, friends, or themselves. The works can be for euphonium solo, euphonium and piano, two euphoniums, or two euphoniums and piano. It should last between 2-6 minutes. Outstanding compositions may be published by the Euphonium Foundation, Inc.


Return to Main Menu

Sponsors

 


Return to Main Menu

Applications

Applciations are available as both a Word Document and Adobe PDF.

IEI Application Form PDF | IEI Application Form WORD


IEI Liability Waiver PDF | IEI Liability Waiver WORD



Return to Main Menu

Institute Schedule

Download a PDF Version of th program here

Sunday, June 12

12 - 4 Day of Arrival and Registration

5:00 Social Dinner at the Courtyard (Performing Arts Studio)

7:30 Opening Concert and Recital - International Guest Artist Thomas Rüedi (PAS)

Monday, June 13

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:45 AM Breathing and Buzzing Class - Adam Frey

9:00 AM Warm-up and Fundamentals - Thomas Rüedi

9:30 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal

11:00 AM Master Class - Thomas Rüedi

12:30 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Chamber Music Rehearsal

3:30 PM Focus Class - Adam Frey

"How to Practice"

5:00 PM  Incorporation Time

6:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Recital—Adam Frey and Friends

Tuesday, June 14

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:45 AM Breathing and Buzzing Class - Adam Frey

9:00 AM Warm-up and Fundamentals - Adam Frey

9:30 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal

11:00 AM Master Class - Mark Jenkins

12:30 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Chamber Music Rehearsal

3:30 PM Focus Class - Adam Frey

"Articulation Enhancement”

5:00 PM  Incorporation Time

6:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Recital—New Works Recital

Wednesday, June 15

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:45 AM Breathing and Buzzing Class - Adam Frey

9:00 AM Warm-up and Fundamentals - Mark Jenkins

9:30 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal

10:30 AM Master Class - Alan Crowell - Arias and Songs

12:00 PM Lunch

1:30 PM Departure for Alpharetta

3:00 PM Master Class - Marc Dickman

4:30 PM Staging and Walk-through

5:00 PM Dinner at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church

6:45 PM Outreach and External Concert

8:00 PM Ice Cream Social at Casa del Frey

Thursday, June 16

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:45 AM Breathing and Buzzing Class - Adam Frey

9:00 AM Warm-up and Fundamentals - Thomas Rüedi

9:30 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal

11:00 AM Master Class - Mark Jenkins

12:30 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Chamber Music Rehearsal

3:30 PM Focus Class - Adam Frey

"Phrasing and Musicality Defined”

5:00 PM  Incorporation Time

6:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Recital - Mark Jenkins and Marc Dickman


Friday, June 17

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:45 AM Breathing and Buzzing Class - Adam Frey

9:00 AM Warm-up and Fundamentals - Marc Dickman

9:30 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal

11:00 AM Master Class - Mike Moore - Orchestral Perspectives

12:30 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Chamber Music Rehearsal

3:30 PM Participant Recital 1

5:00 PM Master Class - Marc Dickman

6:00 PM Participant Recital 2

7:30 PM Dinner - Cookout - Games - Challenges


Saturday, June 18

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:30 AM Breathing and Buzzing Class - Adam Frey

8:45 AM Warm-up and Fundamentals – Thomas Rüedi

9:00 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal

10:00 AM Master Class - Thomas Rüedi

11:00 AM Career Roundtable Discussion

12:00 PM Lunch

1:15 PM Chamber Music Rehearsal

2:30 PM Getting Inside the Composer's Mind - Sy Brandon

3:00 PM Participant Recital 3

5:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Gala Concert with the IEI Massed Ensemble and the Georgia Brass Band


Sunday, June 19

7:30 AM Breakfast

Depart for Airport and Home


Return to Main Menu

Questions, Advertisement Flyers, and Contact Information

Download the Flyer that will be featured in the Mid-West Program here!!

For any questions, please email: Adam Frey

Return to Main Menu