Howard Hovey Tuba Day - A 30th Anniversary Event

[Bill Troiano]

It's almost euphonium and tuba time on Long Island again. Each year the Suffolk County Music Educator's Association (SCMEA), sponsors Howard Hovey Tuba Day. As the chairman of this event for the past 29 years, I thought that our readers might be interested in knowing about the event, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary year. Primarily geared toward middle school and high school euphonium and tuba players, we do attract college students, teachers and pros. The event will take place at the Sayville Middle School on Friday, Nov. 5 from 3-9:30 pm. This year's guest artist will be Tom Holtz of "The President's Own," United States Marine Band. The afternoon consists of rehearsals and clinics. The pm concert features: the Sunnyland Quartet (trad. jazz) with Art Hovey, the All-Star Tuba Ensemble, Tom Holtz, the LI Tuba Quartet, the Faculty Tuba Ensemble, and the grand finale 300 piece (or more) SCMEA Massed Tuba Ensemble. The concert is free to the public and participation in the event is $15.00 payable to SCMEA. Looking for a horn? Dillon Music will also be on hand displaying their fine instruments and accessories. For more info, contact me or check the SCMEA web site at http://www.scmea.org" target="_blank" target="_blank. You must then click on festivals and scroll through the bar on the left. Or, go to http://longislandtubaquartet.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank and click the link at the bottom of the page for HHTD. Check out hundreds of pictures from past HHTD events too.

[Bill Troiano]

Howard Hovey Tuba Day is 1 week from today, on Nov. 5. Besides it being our 30th anniversary year, Howard would have been 100 years old this year. These are great landmarks, however this year, we will dedicate the event to the memory of Harvey Phillips for all that he has done for us.