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Trombone, Tuba, & Euphonium Intensive
Why Take Trombone, Tuba, & Euphonium
The three instruments of the low brass section share an unparalleled camaraderie. In this one-week intensive summer program, you'll join musicians from around the world for an in-depth study of the techniques and repertoire unique to low brass instruments. Led by distinguished faculty, you'll prepare for auditions and hone your solo and ensemble skills.
What You'll Learn
In the Trombone, Tuba, & Euphonium Intensive, you'll delve deep into the unique techniques and repertoire of low brass instruments. You'll build and hone essential performance and audition skills through a rigorous schedule of master classes, lectures, and rehearsals. Topics covered in the Intensive may include:
- Audition preparation
- Breathing pedagogy
- Career options
- Jazz styles
- Overcoming performance anxiety
- Recording an audition
- Solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire
- Standard orchestral excerpts
You'll also participate in a mock audition, enjoy recitals by your faculty, and present a public performance with the Low Brass Choir. Come join us for an arts summer camp program you won't forget!
Program Specialties
- Trombone Choir
- Tuba-Euphonium Choir
- Low Brass Choir
Guest Artists
In addition to our exceptional faculty, you'll also have the opportunity to attend master classes by acclaimed visiting artists. Past guests have included:
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Roger Bobo, tuba
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Brian Bowman, euphonium
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John Fedchock, trombone
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Nitzan Haroz, trombone
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Mark Hetzler, trombone
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Shachar Israel, trombone
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Megumi Kanda, trombone
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Lance LaDuke, euphonium
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Michael Mulcahy, trombone
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Paul Pollard, bass trombone
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Matt Vaughan, trombone
Program Highlights
Low Brass Choir
Each day, you'll collaborate with your peers and explore diverse, challenging, and enjoyable repertoire through the Low Brass Choir. The ensemble will present a public performance at the end of the session.
Master Classes
In our intensive programs, master classes aren't just special events—they are daily activities. Every day, you'll enjoy a master class with a guest or one of the intensive faculty, giving you the chance to work one-on-one with acclaimed artists.
Faculty Recitals
Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to see your instructors showcase their skills in faculty recitals. On nights when your faculty aren't performing, you're welcome to attend a recital by the faculty of other intensives.
Additional Opportunities
If you'd like to continue your studies at Interlochen, enroll in our six-week summer Orchestra & Wind Symphony program, which takes place immediately following the intensive. You can also study trombone, euphonium, or tuba in one of our six music programs at Interlochen Arts Academy, our year-round, college-preparatory boarding school for passionate young artists.
Where I'm from, there aren't really many other people in the same boat that I am, where they're musicians and they want to get out and do more in the world. The three or four days I've been here, I feel like I've actually improved as a musician. I really enjoyed my time here. There are so many great people I got to know. The teachers here are amazing. I learned so much from them. I can't see my musical future without having done this.
Sean
The Trombone, Tuba, & Euphonium Intensive is based in Interlochen's state-of-the-art Music Center. Completed in 2019, the Music Center features advanced sound isolation technology, twin large ensemble rehearsal rooms, 25 teaching studios, and much more.
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