ITEC opinions

[Tom Holtz]

the Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band with soloists Marc Dickman, Howard Johnson, Joe Murphy, Jim Self, and Jun Yamaoka

There's a great example. The Jazz Ambassadors are an absolutely killin group. I would love to have one or two of them do a jazz master class. And the best part for those worried about the cost, is that the government pays for them to do these things! Listening to Major Bailey play bass trombone is a real treat. Aw, heck, listening to any one of these cats is a real treat. And that I promise you.

Nick

Yes and yes. School will be in session Friday night.

[tubajoe]

A while back I played in a brass quintet that ended up being coached by violinist Ida Kavafian - it was a remarkable experience -- it gave an entirely new perspective on how to view articulation and phrase...

Personally, I'd love to attend a tuba-related masterclass given by a master vocalist. Simply because mastering a "singing approach" is so paramount in what we do, on the most elemental level.

Or... an experienced string or woodwind player, or even conductor talking about what THEY look for in an audition winning tubist.

...things like that.

This is just brainstorming and in NO WAY is it meant to be a criticism of what already goes on, as putting these events on is such a feat. I've not played at or attended one since Greensboro (2002?), but I can say that it was a great experience.

[Oystein Baadsvik]

At the Greenboro ITEC, we actually where THAT close to having Chick Corea as featured guest artist with a tuba jazz group.
When I say we, it is beacuse I launched the idea for Dennis Askew. I had the pleasure of playing with Mr Corea in 2001.
Dennis gave green light, but Chick's management answered yes a week too late. Unfortunately.
Øystein

[jeopardymaster]

I remember Sam telling me that Sherrill Milnes had studied tuba in his youth. I think a guy of such standing as a singer and conductor might have something worthwhile to share in a master class. Especially if he knew something about the equipment. Really, though, I think any of a host of really effective vocal pedagogues would be great at ITEC.

Just checked Wikipedia and confirmed that Maestro Milnes DID study tuba and remains active, as of the most recent update in Wik, as a vocal teacher and coach at Northwestern.