Posted by Matt Brown on March 22, 2001 at 23:43:59:
GRAND BRASS FESTIVAL at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan
WHEN: June 11 through June 16
WHERE: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan (just west of Grand Rapids)
WHO: Faculty comprised of Eastman Brass and Avatar Brass. Eastman Brass is James Thompson and Douglass Prosser, trumpets; Peter Kurau, French horn; John "Doc" Marcellus, trombone; and Don Harry, tuba. Avatar Brass is Richard Stoelzel and Stan Friedman, trumpets; Paul Austin, French horn; Tom Riccobono, trombone; and Matthew Brown, tuba.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Open to high school and college level students.
WHAT: Students will participate in daily brass quintet and brass ensemble coachings, as well as faculty master classes, lectures, and performances. Pre-formed brass quintets are welcome. Recitals by both Eastman Brass and Avatar Brass, as well as a combined ABQ/EBQ recital and faculty solo recital.
HOW MUCH: $500.00 tuition, which INCLUDES room and board.
HOW TO APPLY: For more information, or to obtain an application contact Richard Stoelzel at GVSU at (616)895-3484. (or feel free to email me privately if you have any questions)