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TROY Trumpet/Brass Symposium
          The Troy  University Trumpet Symposium is an annual event which is designed to promote trumpet performance on the high
school and college levels and to also bring world-class performers and teachers to the Wiregrass. Events at the Symposium include
clinician masterclasses, several High School Honors Ensembles and a mass concert finale. This year’s event is scheduled for FEBRUARY
21st, 2009. Please scroll down for entry form, Honors Ensemble itinerary and directions to Smith Hall. Updates will appear on this webpage as they become available.

Past clinicians include:

•       MSgt Peter Aiello, Principal Cornet, USAF Heritage of America Band
•       Dr. Stacy Baker, Professor of Tuba, Morehead State University (KY)
•       Dr. James Bovinette, Professor of Trumpet, Iowa State University
• Dr. Doug Bristol, Professor of Trombone, Alabama State University
•       Dr. Eric Brummitt, Freelance Hornist, New Haven CT
•       Dr. Jon Burgess, Professor of Trumpet, Texas Christian University
•       Dr. Bryan DePoy, Professor of Trumpet, Southeastern State University (LA)
•       Dr. Marcus Dickman, Professor of Euphonium, University of North Florida
•       Dr. Michael Ewald, Professor of Trumpet, University of Illinois
•       Dr. Paul Hankins, Professor of Trumpet, Delta State University (MS)
•       Mr. Greg Harper, Bass Trombone, Colorado Symphony
•       Mr. Joe Hughes. Principal Trombone, Greenville Symphony Orchestra
•       MSgt Anthony Kirkland, United States Air Force Band
•       Mr. James Langenberg, Freelance Tubist, Chicago IL
•       Dr. Cathy Leach, Professor of Trumpet, University of Tennessee
•       Dr. Jeanie Lee, Professor of Trombone, Morehead State University
• Mr. Jeff Leenhouts, Principal Horn, Pensacola and Mobile Symphonies
•       Major Art McGettrick, USAF
•       Mr. Bert Truax, Second Trumpet, Dallas Symphony
•       Mr. Charles Saenz, Professor of Trumpet, Bowling Green University
•       Dr. Carolyn Sanders, Professor of Trumpet, University of Alabama-Huntsville
•       Dr. Michael Tunnell, Professor of Trumpet, University of Louisville
•       Mr. Robert W. Smith, Composer
•       The Blue Lake Brass Quintet
•       The United States Air Force Band of the Reserve Brass Quintet

The Honors Ensembles were formed in order to provide area students with more time with the Symposium clinicians in both rehearsal
and performance settings. The goal is to give these participants a better sense of the musical process in a like-instrument environment.
Selection of students is determined by recommendation from a band director or private teacher. All participants will receive medals.
Recommendation letters and applications are due in February; please consult this web-page for any additional details or updates.

2007 Symposium with Dr. Marc Dickman, JZ, Dr. Cathy Leach

Troy University Trumpet Symposium 2010
Due to financial and logistical considerations, he Brass Symposium has once again become the Troy University Trumpet Symposium and will be open only to trumpet players. We wish to thank all the other brass players that have attended our event and will hope to offer activities for all brass instruments at some point in the future. Please refer to this page for updates.

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Please cut along dotted line and return to: Dr. James Zingara, 109D Smith Hall, Troy University, TroyAL36082
REGISTRATION FORM (Please print.)
Name ___________________________________________________Instrument__________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________State _____________ Zip _____________
School _______________________________________  Phone _____________________________
E-mail_____________________________________  Year in School___________________________
_____ $25.00 registration fee enclosed (Note: Meals will be on your own.)
_____YES, I would like to participate in the 2009 HS Honors Ensemble. All Honors Ensemble participants will receive medals. Please
            enclose a letter of recommendation from your band director or private instructor.
_____YES, I would like to purchase the 2009 Symposium T-Shirt. $10.00 is enclosed. Size_________.

Directions
From 231 S from Montgomery:

Proceed into Troy. Turn Left onGeorge Wallace Boulevard (a Sonic will be on your left and the GIANT TSU sign will be catty-corner on
your left). Proceed through the traffic light. Turn Left on Collegedale. Go past Trojan Arena and Dill Hall. Smith Hall will be the next
large building on your right. Go past Smith, the parking lot is on your right.  Enter the back of Smith Hall and follow signs to the Choral
Room.

From 231 N from Dothan:

Proceed into Troy. Turn Right onGeorge Wallace Boulevard (a Movie Gallery on your left and the GIANT TSU sign will be on your right).
Proceed through the traffic light. Turn Left on Collegedale. Go past Trojan Arena and Dill Hall. Smith Hall will be the next large building
on your right. Go past Smith, the parking lot is on your right.  Enter the back of Smith Hall and follow signs to the Choral Room.