TUBA Newsletter

Box 5045

Tenn Tech University Cookeville, Tenn. 38501

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International President H. Robert Ryker NORTH AMERICAN CHAPTER Chairman Harvey G. Phillips Secretary-Coordinator Barton Cummings Publications Coordinator R. Winston Morris Treasurer David Kuehn Tenor Tuba Coordinator

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1970's will be regarded as "the Golden Age of the Tuba." What we are involved wi . " .... ~~ respect is much more important than any individual aspirations or ambitions. We ' .. , .~Hng with nothin~

less than the "image" of our instrument and ourselves. The accomplishm n 's', of the very best of our ranks demand proper recognition and serious respect from all the music world. If we are concerned about the art of tuba playing, if we are serious about ourselves as musicians, if we can establish the image of artists of the first order comparable with performers on more established instruments, then, it will be difficult for a leading American composer to state that he would consider composing a concerto for "almost every instrument except the tuba." It will be inappropriate and prQof of i!,,:norance for music critics to refer to the tuba as the "belcher of the band," as a "non-paper trained elephant, lion or hippo," or as a "musical curiosity." It will be difficult for manufacturers not to consider our advice when desir-nin!,,: new instruments, and it will be difficult for publishers not to seek ,out and produce the best literature possible for the tuba.

When J. S. Bach died in 1750, the baroque period went with him. Hhen HilHam J. Bell died in August, 1971, a tremendous void was created in 'the tuba world. The collective, crea-tive efforts of the tuba fraternity must operate with maximum efficiency in 'order to help

fill this void. One of our most respected members recently stated that there "as less jealousy among tubists than any other group of instrumentalists and that he "never met a tuba player ·he-didn't like." This kind of spirit exemplifies the camaraderie necessary for the success

of a tuba fraternity.

T •. U·.B.A. is now in the final stage of infancy. When H. Robert Ryker, our International President, first placed a few obscure notices in several publications some five and six years ago announcing the birth of a tuba fraternity, little did he realize the monstrous project he had nurtured. Before the first year expired, some 750 - 1,000 letters filled his files from every .. ':J./1l,!ginable cO,rner!,f the world. The wheels were SlOl<, but due to the thoroughness of Bob Ryker, the stage was set. In December, 1971, at a T.U.B.A. meeting during the Chicago Mid-West Clinic, ad hoc committees were formed to consider constitutional matters and the

formation of a North American Chapter of T. U .B. A. The 1972 meeting is documented elsewhere in this newsletter. Harvey G. Phillips, Prof. of Tuba at Indiana University, was elected Chairman of the N.A. Chapter. The tremendous energy and total dedication of Harvey Phillips sets the stage for the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop, co-sponsored by the Indiana University School of Music and Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association. The im-portance and far-reachin~ effects of this historic meeting will be felt for years. The tuition fee of $75 would;ust about cover the expenses for a single master lesson with any one of the dozens of tuba artists and composers who will be present. Further information is presented elsewhere in this newsletter along with an application form. This application needs to be returned as soon as possible. A more' specific and complete brochure will be available in the very near future.

This special "organizational" issue of the T.U.B.A. Newsletter contains all the documents and information necessary for every tubistto be fully informed on all aspects of T.U.B.A. and the F.I.T.S.W. The next (and most important) business meeting of T.U.B.A. will be in Bloomington, Indiana, on the morning of May 26, 1973. At this time, formal acceptance and ratification of final documents (byla"s and constitution) and the election of officers will take place. Ideally, everyone will be a "dues-paying" member at that time.

The T.U.B.A. Newsletter should become a regular publication by next fall. Initial plans include three publications per year between September and May. The Newsletter should be con-sidered as an open and informal forum for the discussion of any and all aspects related to any member of the tuba family. 'Please forward all pertinent information (reviews of new music,

recital reviews, programs, local chapter news, etc.) to: R. Winston Morris, Publications Coordinator - T.U.B.A., Dept. of Music, Tenn Tech University, Cookeville, Tenn. 38501.

Finally, the mundane matter of dues! Simply, dues will help finance tuba commissions, special publications vital to the tuba family, a regular report of all activities of interest \ to tubists by means of a newsletter, future symposia, research projects and surveys, member-ship rosters and whatever else the membermember-ship deems appropriate. In short, dues will help . ' ..

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TUBISTS UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATION

NORTH JL~RICAN CHAPTER

membershin application form

Return to: Mr. David Kuehn, Treasurer-T.U.B.A., School of Music, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas 76203

NAME, __________

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ADDRESS, ______________________________________________________________________ __

(zip/zone) TELEPHONE. ____________________________________________________________

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PRHIARY",INSTRUMENT: .'~. __ ~_ Tenor Tuba ______ Bass Tuba

SPONSOR/TEACHER~ ______________ ~~ __ ~~~--~~T7~---(for student membership)

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP DESIRED: (check one): Professional'--___ ($lO.OO) Student ($ 5.00) Associate ($10.00)

PAYMENT ENCLOSED: Check Money Order make checks payable to: Mr. David Kuehn-T.U.B."7

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Please include me as a Charter Member in the North American Chapter of Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association. I enclose my check/money order for the amount of $ __________ __

for membership through June 30, 1974.

Signature: Date: ______________ __

COMMENTS: I will attend the May Symposium. OTHER REMARKS:

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TUBISTS UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATION

CHICAGO REPORT 1972

On December 14, 1972, an organizational meeting took place at the Mid-West National Band and Orchestra Clinic and some fifty people were in attendance at the meeting. Resolutions adopted at this meeting were significant and include:

1. Appointment of interim officers to structure the North American Chapter of Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association and to coordinate the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop to be held at Indiana University, May 22-26, 1973. Officers appointed:

Chairman-Harvey G. Phillips, Indiana University Secretary-Coordinator-Barton Cummings, Ball State Publications Coordinator-R. Winston Morris, Tennessee

Technological University

Treasurer~David Kuehn, North Texas State University 2. Acceptance in principle of the Constitution and Bylaws as

pre-'sented by T.U.B.A. President, H. Robert Ryker. A Constitution and Byla'{s Study and . Review Committee will submit and recommend documents for discussion and ratification on May 26, 1973. As called for in the adopted constitution, election of officers will take place at this time.

3. Membership status will consist of Professional and Associate with dues being assessed ·st $10.00. Students pursuing .studies at a recognized College, University, conservatory or other school, will be accorded Full membership, non-voting status, upon submitting an application signed by their sponsor/teacher ·and will be granted a $5.00 courtesy discount.

4. Charter Memberships in the North American Chapter of Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association are available until May 26, 1973. You are encouraged to forward your check or money order to: DO NOT SEND CASH: Mr. David Kuehn - T.U.B.A.

School of Music

North Texas State University Denton, Texas 76203

5. Tubists in other areas of the world are encouraged to establish T.D.B.A. Chapters in their respective countries. The North .American Chapter of Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association

has committed itself to offer every assistance and to provide copies of it's Constitution, Bylaws and other information to be considered for the International organization. Student chapters at recognized schools are encouraged. It is hoped that an

International Constitution and Bylaws with provisions for local customs, and other state and professional considerations can be adopted.

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UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATION

NORTH AMERICAN CHAPTER BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I. 'Let us be known as the North American Chapter of Tubists Universal Brother-hood Association, to include all of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, until further fragmentation into smaller regions takes place. The development of state and local chapters is enthusiastically encouraged.

ARTICLE II. The officers of the N.A.C.T.U.B.A. will consist of a Chairman, Secretary-Coordinator, Publications Secretary-Coordinator, and Treasurer. They will hold office until May 26, 1973.

CHAIRMAN: is empowered to organize and implement the activities of the Chapter and maintain a close liaison with the International Executive of T.U.B.A.

SECRETARY-COORDINATOR: will work directly with the Chairman and will be responsible for assembling and forwarding all information.

PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR: will be the person responsible for the Newsletter and for making available all information concerning the Chapter.

TREASURER: will handle all monies and will be appointed by the Chairman. By appointment of the Chairman of the North American Chapter of T.U.B.A., Raymond Young, Louisiana Tech University, has accepted the special position of TENOR TUBA COORDINATOR.

A~l officers are responsible to the regional members of the Chapter.

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ARTICLE III. Area Coordinators will be' appointed by the Chairman and function in a non-votfng advisory capacity to the officers. The acceptance of the appointment will indicate the willingness to organize the activities of T.U.B.A. in their respective areas. The Area Coordinators will be responsible for, t,he appointment' of Regional Coordinators such as Campus and Industry Coordinators.

ARTICLE'1:V. 'Dues for membership in N.A.c.T.U.B.A. will consist of a $10.00 fee for Professional MemberShip with students being given a $5.00 courtesy discount upon request and presentation of their teacher/sponsor signature. An Associate Member-ship shall be given to those who are not active tubists but are interested in the tuba. They will be non-voting and dues IOi11 be $10.00 minimum •

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.... ---GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHME'IT OF LOCAL CHAPTERS OF T.U.B.A:-. - - - . , Until a final Constitution and By-Laws are adopted on May 26, 1973 at Indiana UniverSity, local (student) chapters need only a minimum of reauirements for recognition:

1. Secure the services of an Advisor (Sponsor) IOho is a member of T.U.B.A. 2. All members of a local chapter are understood to be members of the parent

organization (T.U.B.A.).

3. Official recop,nition and the issuance of a Charter (Certificate) by the parent organization IOill require the payment of $3.00 per chapter annually to T.U.B.A. The "pace setter" for the establishment of local organizations devoted to the tuba family 'is to be found at the University of Miami. Under the direction of Constance Weldon, this local organization actually precedes the establishment of international and national structures. The Hilliam J. Bell Memorial Chapter IOith Harvey Phillips as advisor is now active at Indiana University and a chapter has been formed at Ball State University,

J. Lesley Varner, advisor. Many other "locals" are in various stages of forming. Any stu-dent chapters wishing suggestions and sample by-laws should consider writing to any of the above.

SUGGESTIONS: local chapters can (and should) establish their OlOn dues (above and beyond the National dues). By-laws or governing rules for local chapters should ,suit the situation within the general concept of T.U.B.A. (It is anticipated that the final national by-laws will be so general that local chapters can easily function IOithout conflict.) Some suggested

activities: playing sessions, "rap" sessions, parties, master classes, exchange programs with

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TUBISTS UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATION

An Open Letter From The William Bell Memorial Chapter

As President of the Indiana University Chapter of T.U.B.A., I have been asked by T.U.B.A. Chairman, Mr. Harvey Phillips, to offer a copy of our bylaws for consideration to any other college, university, or local chapter for guidelines in establishing other chapters. These bylaws are, I believe, in accord with the constitution and bylaws which are being considered for the parent organization of T.U.B.A. They suit our immediate purposes here at Indiana University, and each chapter will, of course, want to formulate its own set of bylaws. 0

T.U.B.A., although actually six years old, is in the process of its first major organ-izational campaign. Our first international business meeting will take place on Saturday, May 26, 1973, in conjunction with the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop at Indiana University, May 22-26. At that time international officers will be elected, and a constitu-tion will be discussed and ratified. Until the constituconstitu-tion is ratified, and we have a set of permanent rules governing the establishment of local chapters, we are encouraging the form-ation of such chapters wherever tubists can be found in sufficient numbers.

The first step in establishing a local chapter is for someone to take the initiative and organize the tubists in his or her area. Membership in the parent organization of T.U.B.A. may be subscribed to by filling out the attached application form and sending it along with a check in the appropriate amount to David Kuehn, School of Music, North Texas State University,

ryen~on, Texas 76203. All that is actually necessary to fill the interim period before the May meeting will be a general set of bylaws to govern your chapter. Local bylaws may be as detailed or superficial as necessary to meet the requirements of your own area.'

Although no local charters will be issued until after the ratification of the interna-tional constitution, please notify the North American office of T.U.B.A. (@ Harvey G. Phillips, School of Music, Indiana University., Bloomington, Indiana 47401) of the formation of your chapter so that we may keep you fully informed of all T.U.B.A. activities. •

T~e pri~ary goals of local 'chapters, in addition to espousing those of the parent organ'l.ziit'l.on, 'will bOe to -stimulate on

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local level the professional, and social activities furthering the cause of the tuba and the tubist. Those who have joined the ranks of T.U.B.A. and seek contact with other members in their area will be provided a list of names on re-quest.

In closing, let me wish you every success in organizing T.U.B.A. in your area. Please keep us informed of any activities you might undertake, and if there is any way the Indiana University Chapter of T.U.B.A., or I personally, may be of service, please do not hesitate to contact us.

With kind personal regards.

Robert M. Williams

President, William Bell Memorial Chapter for the N.A. office of T.U.B.A.

Present plans are to structure the N.A. Chapter of T.U.B.A. in the same geographic manner as M.E.N.C. in the U.S.A., and in a like manner for Canada and Mexico. The parent organization will recognize area, state, and local chapters. Coordinators for the organi-zation of these chapters will be selected from T. U.B.A. membership. Individuals ;onterested in expediting the organization of their areas are encouraged to notify the N.A. office of T.U.B.A. at Indiana University of any action taken or assistance needed. This structuring needs to be accomplished as much as possible prior to the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop.

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T.U.B.A. CONSTITUTION -- TENTATIVE DRAFT

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Your comments and reconnnendations relative to these two documents are most welcome. Please be assured that all suggestions will be considered by the committee and will influence

the preparation of the draft submitted for ratification at the business meeting of T.U.B.A. on May. 26, 1973 at I~diana University.

To hopefully limit the amount of discussion time necessary for ratification at this meeting, it is urgent that you respond promptly so that due consideration can be given all correspondence to the chairman of this connnittee:

Mr. J. Lesley Varner School of Music

Ball State University Muncie, Indiana 47306

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The categories of membership include:

(1) professional membership, for musicians who are, or were,.actively enga~ed as professional tubists in orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles, and in schools;

(2) student membership, for tubists who are studying and who are recommended as having the potential for achieving a significant standard;

(3) associate membership, for those who are indirectly associated with the tubist's world as amateurs, teachers, manufacturers, publishers, and friends;

(4) honorary membership, in recognition of those outstanding musicians who have made particularly distinguished contributions to the tubists profession;

(5) institutional (sustaining) membership, in recognition of those music industries who wish to support, encourage, and maintain a professional liaison with the membership of T.U.B.A.

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The executive of T.U.B.A. shall consist of a President, Secretary-Treasurer, Publications Coordinator, and several Regional and Research Coordinators, who will collectively administer the international functions of this fraternity.

The President will be the chief executive responsible for coordination of all activities of T.U.B.A.

He will supervise the activities of the Secretary-Treasurer, Publications Coordinator, and Regional and Research Coordinators.

He will serve as a focus to organize and stimulate activities of interest to the membership at large.

He will enjoy the consultation and ~uidance of an International Advisory Council reflecting and ratified by the voice of the membership at large.

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The Secretary-Treasurer will be responsible for coordination of all membership records and accounts of T.U.B.A.

He will supervise the annual revision of the membership roster and its distribution to the membership at large.

He will also be responsible for the collection of membership dues sanctioned by the fraternity. He will be responsible for transfer of all monies to and from the accounts of the fraternity. He will enjoy the consultation and guidance of the President and the international executive. The Publications Coordinator will be the editor-in-chief responsible for coordination of all publications of T.U.B.A.

He will supervise the production of all international newsletters and their distribution to the membership at large.

He will also supervise the production of topical research projects and/or surveys and report on their findings for distribution through the medium of 'the international newsletter to the membership at large.

He will enjoy the consultation and contributions of Research Coordinators in fields of in-terest designated by the fraternity.

He will enjoy the consultation and guidance of the President and the international executive. The Regional Coordinators will be responsible for coordination of all activities of T. U. B.A. within the geopraphic regions designated by the international executive in consultation with

the advis6ry council.

They will serve as a focus to organize and stimulate activities of interest to the membership within each geographic region.

They will enjoy the consultation and guidance of the President and the international executive •

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The Research Coordinators will be responsible for coordination of all activities and develop-ments of interest to T.U.B.A. within the fields of research designated by the international executive in consultation with the advisory council.

They will serve as a focus to investigate and stimulate developments of interest to the fraternity within each field of research.

They will enjoy the consultation and guidance of the Publications Coordinator and the international executive.

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The executive of T.U.B.A. shall en,joy the privilege of consultation and guidance of an International Advisory Council, ,.hich shall hold itself to represent the principles and ideals of'T.U.B.A.

The Advisory Council shall consist of the President (who shall serve as chairman) and all other members of the international executive, all Regional and Research Coordinators, all Honorary members, and other distinguished members of T.U.B.A. who may be designated by the President in consultation with the Council.

Communication within the Advisory Council shall be by means of appropriate Questionnaires prepared by the President and circulated to the members of the Council by air mail, accom-panied by air mail postpaid return envelopes.

Matters considered and decided by the Advisory Council shall be submitted for ratification through the medium of the interna,tional newsletters to the membership at large.

The term of office Coordinators shall

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(1) A nominatinl; committee will be named, when required, by the President in consultation Idth the Advisory Council, to receive, consider, and initiate nominations to office.

(2) The invitation of nominations shall be announced in No. 1 of the current volume of the intern.ational newsletter; the nominating committee's slate of candidates shall be presented in No. 2 of the newsletter, together with the membership ballots accompanied by return envelopes: and the newly-elected executive shall be announced in No.3 of the newsletter.

(3) The elected officers will assume the duties of their office on the first of September. (4) An officer may be reelected to any post without restriction.

(5) Any vacancy during an uncompleted term of office may be filled by appointment made by the President in consultation with the Advisory Council.

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Membership dues may be assessed by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council and ratified by the membership at large.

(1) Membership fees will become due upon announcement in No. 1 of the current volume of the international newsletter, and are payable to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to revision and distribution of the membership roster.

(2) Membership fees shall be assessed annually: profeSSional membership

associate membership student membership

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(3) Individual (sustaining) life memberships may be arranged with the Secretary-Treasurer for ~Qo~e_so inclinep.

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Several services shall be provided from the funds of the international treasury for the benefit of the membership at large.

(1) The international membership roster will be revised annually by the Secretary-Treasurer as of the first of October, and distributed to the membership at large through the Regional Coordinators.

Funds designated for this purpose will be made available by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council.

(2) The international newsletters will be edited thrice annually by the Publications Coordin-ator as of the first of Septemb·er, January, and May, and distributed to the membership at large through the Regional Coordinators.

Funds designated for this purpose will be made available by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council.

(3) Special research projects and/or surveys designated by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council will be produced periodically by the Research

Coordin-ators.

Questionnaires will be prepared and circulated to the membership, accompanied by return enve-lopes: results of these research projects and/or surveys will be compiled by the Coordinators and distributed through the medium of the international newsletters to the membership at large. Funds for this purpose will be designated as available by the international executive in con-sultation with the Advisory Council.

(4) Regional Coordinators' discretionary funds will be available for activities of interest to the membership within each region. Funds designated for this purpose will be made avail-able to each Coordinator by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council.

(5) A President's discretionary fund will be available for activities of interest to the fraternity.

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Funds desi~nated for this purpose will be made available by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council.

(6) A ma.ior commission or competition will be an annual pro.iect of T.U.B.A. in order to

si~nificantly enrich the literature available for our instrument.

Administration of these annual projects will be the responsibility of the international executive and special coordinators designated for this purpos~, in consultation with the Advisory Council.

Funds designated for this purpose will be made available by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council. .'

(7) An international symposium will be a project of T.U.B.A. whenever approved by the internat,ional executive in consultation with the Advisory Council and ratified by the membership at large, in order to, significantly enrich our knowledge of the development, literature, and pedagogy of the tuba, and to raise our standards of performance.

Administration of these international symposia will be the responsibility of the international executive and special coordinators desi~nated for this purpose, in consultation with the

Advisory Council.

Funds for thi~ purpose will be designated as available by the international executive in consultation with the Advisory Council.

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an effort to justify "tubists" (an admitted prejudicial position) the orthographical section of He,q,s,t,er's Seventh. New Collegiate Dictionary (based on Hebster's Third New International Dictionary, an accepted authority for American usage) was consulted. ' On page'l188, rule number 1.13.2 states: "Nouns endin!>; in a vowel when adding one of the suffixes -esQue, -ism, -ist usually remain unchanged especially if the base word is short and the final vowel is essential to its recognition." "Tuba" is a noun: it ends with a vowel; therefore,

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Orthography is not an exact science; in fact there are usually as many exceptions to be considered as there are rules. It is interesting that a specific exception noted to the above rule concerns a musical instrument: "cello -- cellist." An etymologist's (notice the "y" was drooped from etymology) approach to this problem would be to seek out sufficient precedent of similar terms to establish a consistency of usage. Therefore, the following specific esamples from'Webster's are offered as precedents: "oboe -- oboist", "flute flutist", "trombone trombonist", "cello cellist" and, more directly, "VIOL!

--VIOLIST." Therefore, •

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NOTICE TO STUDENTS - - - , Students who wish to have their playing evaluated by master teachers and professional players may do so at no extra cost as participants at the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop. Evaluation sheets with comments will be offered and special recognition will be given to those students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and potential.

Time for evaluation sessions is limited. Students are urged to return the attached 'First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop Registration Form promptly indicating their

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TENOR TUBA -- EUPHONIUM -- BARITONE HORN - - - . Communication is a key toward success!

The greatest asset of any teacher or performer is consistent and impeccable communica-tion. In evaluating problems, large or small, we find that the maior cause of a misunderstand-ing is a lack of communication; therefore, the problem is solved through the imorovement of communication.

T.U.B.A. has incorporated the Tenor Tuba (Euphonium) into their association, and there-fore, awarded the opportunity for communication to the performers and teachers of this in-strument. I am certain that throu~h interest and dedication, we performers of the euphonium will be more knowledgeable and proficient through our association with T.U.B.A.

Another key to success is involvement! I urge all who are dedicated to the euphonium to display interest and become involved with T.U.B.A. Please forward recital programs, listings of literature, and items of interest to:

Mr. Ray Young, Head Department of Music

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana 71270

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,_ "y~U1: help will.be &!eatly appreciated in up-dating the "Who's lfuo" list of tubists as

found in the February issue of The Instrumentalist. Every effort is being made to include all tuba artists. If your name and current address is not on file with T.U.B.A., please forward all information to Harvey Phillips at Indiana University.

"TUBA" bumper stickers -- $1.00 (for T.U.B.A.) from: Mr. Barton Cummings School of Music

Ball State University Huncie, Indiana 47306

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Although a few extra copies of this newsletter will be available at the First Inter-national Tuba Symposium-Workshop, please remember to bring your copy so that everyone can have a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws in their possession for the business meeting.

In an effort to present all of the documents contained in this newsletter in a comolete and precise form, a certain amount of redundancy and some inconsistencies was inevitable. This problem, hopefully, can be reduced to a minimum in the future as T.U.B.A. establishes a more formal structure.

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One very important aspect of the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop will be centered around ideas related to the improvement of tuba design. Robert J. Pallansch, highly respected performer and "tuba advocate" (Ralph Nader of the Tuba Horld), will chair sessions in this most important area of concern. Please submit your ideas, criticism and innovations for consideration to Mr. Pallansch at 2808 Hoodlawn Ave., Falls Church, Va. 22042

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FIRST INTERNATIONAL TUBA SYMPOSIUM-WORKSHOP

MAY 22-26, 1973 at the INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOIOOL OF MUSIC

Sponsored by the Indiana University School of Music and Tubists Universal· Brotherhood Association (T.U.B.A.)

Harvey G. Phillips, Chairman

The First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop is open to all tuba players, instru-mental music teachers, and all others interested in the goals of the conference:

1. To re-define the role of the tuba

2. To reshape the image of the tuba and the tubist

3. To improve methods, teaching materials, and instrument design 4. To explore new directions in techniques and in performance 5. To generate new compositions

6. To expand performance opportunities

The goals q.f the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop will be achieved through a free exchan~e of the ideas and concepts of leading performers, teachers, and composers, all of whom have responded with great enthusiasm to this opportunity to communicate in a true series of symposia-workshop sessions.

The basie, format for -all "¥mposia-workshop sessions will be a panel presentation by the principal participants. Open participation by the audience will be welcomed and co-ordinated by the chairman of each panel. All sessions will be recorded. An eminent author-critic will observe all sessions and prepare the offical.report for subsequent publication.

MOST IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS UNPRECEDENTED TUBA SYMPOSIUM-HORKSHOP IS YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fees and Advance Registration

Tuition fee for the First International Tuba Symposium-Workshop $75.00.

He recommend that participants in the Symposium-l~orkshop register in advance. This may be done by returning the attached registration form. The form must be accompanied by a check or money order for $75.00, payable to "Indiana University - 11133-73".

Deadline for advance registration - May 1, 1973

Tuition is refundable only if notification of withdrawal of registration is received before May 14, 1973.

To accon~odate those whose schedule makes it impossible for them to attend the entire

Symposium-Workshop, a special tuition of $25.00 per day is offered. This fee is not payable in advance, but only at the Symposium-Workshop Registration.

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Registration

Monday, May 21, 1 to 5 p.m., Forest Quad Residence Hall (evening free)

Tuesday', May 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Forest Quad'

The first Symposium-Workshop session begins May 22 at 1 p.m. A final daily schedule

will be sent to all advance registrants by May 1, 1973, and 1<ill be available on

re-quest.

University Credit

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One hour of either undergraduate or graduate credit is available to, Symposium-Workshop

participants. In-state tuition (for Indiana residents) is $27; out-of-state tuition

is $62. This fee is in addition to the basic Symposium-Workshop tuition fee, and is payable only at Registration. Not in advance.

Housing

Housinp, rates oer person for a twin-bedded room in the Indiana Universitv Residence

Halls are $4.50 for the first night and $3.50 for each succeeding night. Single

occupancv of a room is $5.00 per person oer night. Payment for housing is made at

Registration. Not in advance.

If

acc6~odations

are desired in a local motel or hotel, please indicate this on the

registration form; detailed information will be sent.

Families of participants are welcome. Special dormitory provisions will be made

for those bringing their families. Please fill in the appropriate blanks on the

registration form.

Heals

The total cost for all meals, from the Keynote Luncheon on May 22

on May 26, is $35.00 per person. Tickets for the T.U.B.A. Picnic

will be an additional $3.50. Meals are paid for at Registration.

Total Cost of the Symposium-Workshop Tuition

Housing Meals

$75.00

'15.00 (Double occupancy, 4 nights)

35.00 (T.U.B.A. Picnic, additional $3.50)

Total - $125.00

Only the tuition fee is oayable in advance

For Additional Registration Forms, write to:

through breakfast

at 1 p.m., May 26,

Not in advance.

Summer Music Conferences School of Music

Phone: 812-337-9846

Indiana University

REGISTRATION FORM

FIRST INTERNATIONAL TUBA SYMPOSIUM-WORKSHOP MAY 22-26, 1973

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA

NMffi, __ ~ ____ ~~ __ ~~ __________________ ~~-.-________________ ~~-.. ____ ___

(please print) Last First Initial

STREET __________________________ ,CITY STATE, _ _ _ _ ---"ZIP _ _ _ __

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOHING

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REGISTRATION CATEGORIES: ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR THE ENTIRE TUBA SYMPOSIUM-l~ORKSHOP

Encl"osed is my check/money· order (payable to "Indiana University-11133-73") for $75.00 _ _ _ _ _

PARTIAL ATTENDANC'.E AT THE TUBA SYMPOSIUM-WORKSHOP

I wish to attend the Symposium-Workshop on the following day/days on1y ___________________ _ at the special rate of $25.00 per day, payable only at Registration •

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~,.-HOUSING

Please reserve housing for me in the Halls of Residence for the total period of the Conference (May 22-26) - Single Doub1e~ __ __

Please reserve housing for me in the Halls of Residence for the following day/days

only Single Double:..-__ __

Hill your family attend? Hill you reQuire university housing for them? ___ ---If so, list number of adults ______ children:..-__ _

I would like to share a double room with:

NAME _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Please send me detailed information about local hotels and motels STUDENT EVALUATION: I do I do not

M.AIL TO: Conference Bureau No. 133-73 Indiana Memorial Union

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

wish to be considered for evaluation.

TUITION FEE OF $75 MUST ACCOMPANY THIS ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM