SCMEA's, 2012 Day of Tuba and Euphonium

[Bill Troiano]

It's almost euphonium and tuba time on Long Island again. Each year the Suffolk County Music Educator's Association (SCMEA), sponsors Day of Tuba and Euphonium, formerly known as Howard Hovey Tuba Day, in Howard's memory. As the chairman of this event for the past 31 years, I thought that our readers might be interested in knowing about the event, which is in its 32nd 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 Connetquot High School in Bohemia on Friday, Nov. 2 from 3-9:30 pm. This year's guest artist will be internationally renowned euphonium artist and teacher, Dr. Brian Bowman. The afternoon consists of rehearsals and clinics. The pm concert features: the Sunnyland Quartet (trad. jazz with Howard's sons, Art Hovey and Bob Hovey), the All-Star H.S. Tuba Ensemble, Brian Bowman in recital, the LI Tuba Quartet, the Faculty Tuba Ensemble, and the grand finale 300 piece (or more) SCMEA Massed Tuba/Euphonium 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" target="_blank. You must then click on festivals and scroll through the bar on the left. Check out hundreds of pictures from past HHTD events too. It should be a great day for all involved, and as chairman of this event for the past 32 years, it will be my last, as my wife and I will be moving to Texas soon to be around our kids and grand kids. Don Sherman will assume the chairman responsibilities of the event after this year. Long live SCMEA's DTE !!!

[Bill Troiano]

It's a great event to attend for those of you in the LI/NYC area. The evening concert is free if you would just like to attend that. Hope to see some of you there!

[Bill Troiano]

It's 1 week from tomorrow!!

[Bill Troiano]

Due to Hurricane Sandy SCMEA Day of Tuba and Euphonium has been cancelled for Friday, November 2nd. We will post further information as it becomes avalaible regarding rescheduling this event. Thank you!