"Flight of the Bumblebee" World Record

For many years, the world record for the fastest performance of Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" remained unchallenged. Jörg Wachsmuth, solo tubist with the Dresden Philharmonic, recently played the piece on a giant tuba in less than 54 seconds. The previous record for the fastest performance stood at 54.24 seconds, achieved by British violinist Ben Lee. Originally the piece was intended to last three minutes. Wachsmuth played the piece in 53.82 seconds. The particular challenge for Wachsmuth was that he wanted to break the record on a gigantic tuba. With a weight of 50 kilograms and a height of 2.05 meters, it's quite an epic instrument. With 20 meters of tubing, the tube length on it is twice as long as that of a normal tuba. The instrument is a custom design from makers in the Vogtland region. It was built in 2010 and is on display in the Museum of Music in Markneukirchen, Germany.

ITEA Awards and Competitions Deadline Update

ITEA Awards Chairs as well the ITEC Competitions Chair would like to notify the membership regarding deadline updates regarding their respective Awards and Competitions.

Please check ITEAonline.org for additional information and contact information for the appropriate chair if you have questions.

-Clifford Bevan Award for Excellence in Research Deadline: January 31, 2014

-Harvey Phillips Awards For Excellence In Composition Deadline (no change): February 2, 2014

-Roger Bobo Awards For Excellence In Recording Deadline: January 31, 2014

-Jim and Jamie Self Creative Award Deadline: January 31, 2014

-ITEC 2014 Competitions Deadline: January 31, 2014

Thank You!

ITEC 2014 Competitions DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline for applications/recording submissions for ITEC 2014 Competitions has been extended to January 31st, 2014.

This change has been made in consideration of end of semester activities, travels, and the holiday season. If you have questions, please contact the Competitions Coordinator, Ben Pierce, at pierce@iteaonline.org.

Thank you. See you in Bloomington!

A Guinness Record for R. Winston Morris!

Many have seen and many others have undoubtedly heard about the enormous collection of tuba figurines and other tuba-related nostalgia gathered by the eminent R. Winston Morris. Now his collection is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Read more at:
http://www.tntech.edu/pressreleases/ttu-professor-wins-guinness-record-for-tuba-collection/

Andreas Hofmeier wins prestigious award!

B & S" Perantucci Artist Andreas Hofmeier was awarded the ECHO Klassik Prize as "Instrumentalist of the Year. View performances and comments below.

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Bob Stewart Tuba Competition

About
The Annual Bob Stewart Tuba Competition provides exposure to the many dynamic tuba players working in improvisational music ensembles. The Competition accepts tuba-led groups that explore genres including the Blues and traditional and contemporary Jazz.

Description
The Annual Bob Stewart Tuba Competition was created by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts and Bob Stewart to help bring to the forefront many of the talented tubists on the creative music scene today.

“I was very fortunate to have had wonderful opportunities as a young tuba player, and this competition provides me with a unique opportunity to show my appreciation for those who helped me launch my career by now sharing my knowledge and experience with some of the young musical lions of today,” Stewart says. “It is my sincere hope that this forum will help to shine a spotlight on some very deserving musicians and spread the appreciation of the tuba’s unique voice in today’s textured and rich music scene.”

The competition is a free public event that takes place during the annual 52nd Street Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in New York City in late October.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/bobstewartcompetition for more information.

Previous winners: 2012: Chanell Crichlow & Pitchblak Brass Band

Ross Morgan (The United States Army Band (“Pershings Own”)

Dear Friends,

I am so very sad to inform you of the passing on September 1, 2013 of Ross Morgan, long time member of The United States Army Band (“Pershings Own”) in Washington, D.C. In addition to achieving the highest enlisted rank of Sergeant Major and being the enlisted leader of the Band prior to his retirement, Ross was one of the driving forces behind the annual U.S. Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference from its inception along with Jeff Arwood and Jack Tilbury. Ross was a fine tubist, always had a ready smile and an amazing (and quick) sense of humor. The deepest sympathy of our entire ITEA family goes out to Ross’s wife, Jane and his daughters, as well as to the entire “Pershing’s Own” family.

Jerry Young, President
The International Tuba – Euphonium Association

Ross Morgan