Cafe Huntington

Project Description:
MU International Tuba Euphonium Association Grant

Project Importance:
I would like to present on the behalf of the Marshall University Chapter of the International Tuba Euphonium Association for which I serve as faculty advisor. This group primarily serves as a financial mechanism to promote these musical instruments and promote music education in the region.  We typically sponsor three annual events.  The first is in October, our Octubafest which consists of two concerts: A Solo Night and “Tubaween” featuring our tuba and euphonium ensemble.  In December we host an All-State Clinic to prepare local high school students for upcoming All-State auditions.  Third, we host an annual Tuba & Euphonium Day which features university tuba & euphonium ensembles from the region and guest artist(s) of international prominence.  All events that we host are free of charge to the public.  We also are involved in commissioning new works and fund student trips to musical events and regional concerts.

How Money Will Be Used:
100% of the grant will be used to fund events which are free to the pubilc, new musical compositions, and student travel.

3 Month Goal:
The grant will immediately go to fund Octubafest, our Composition Contest, and student travel.  Our Tuba & Euphonium Day occurs in early April.