Eastman Summer Tuba & Euphonium Institute
General Information
Description
The Eastman Summer Tuba & Euphonium Institute is a weeklong experience where you will hone your musicianship, strengthen your career-building skills, and expand your network of colleagues and mentors. Every participant will have the opportunity to perform in a masterclass, play in small and large tuba/euphonium ensembles, and take a private lesson with a faculty member. We will have daily fundamentals classes, a panel discussion on career-building, a participant recital, and a participant chamber music concert.
After a Sunday evening Faculty Concert and welcome session, each day will include a variety of classes and seminars, including:
- Faculty-led group fundamentals classes
- Masterclasses
- Chamber ensembles (small groups and large tuba/euphonium ensembles)
- Private lessons with faculty
- Individual practice time
- Special topics discussions: Career Building, Auditions, University Teaching, etc.
This Institute is designed for high school and undergraduate students, graduate-level students, and early career professionals.
Additional Info
No audition is required, but please provide a copy of your music résumé and a short performance recording (about 5 minutes of contrasting material; can be solos, etudes, or excerpts) to help with ensemble placement. Use this template if you need help putting a résumé together).
Template for sending video/sound file links
The institute opens with a Faculty Concert on Sunday, July 12, at 7:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall, followed by Orientation in the hall
Participant Solo and Ensemble Concert: Friday, July 24t, at 4:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall
[The] teachers were very knowledgeable, and I learned so much throughout preparations. I learned how to listen to music with a better ear, practice efficiently & warm up.
– 2022
participant
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