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Congratulations to Lauren Veronie (DMA) who has just won a job in the US Army Field Band!
This year's Falcone competition was a great success for the UNT Euphonium studio. Seven UNT euphonium players were invited to attend the festival in Michigan, and the three winners were from UNT. Congratulations to Phil Eberly, (MM), Chris Buckley, (DMA '09) and Jessica Powell, (BM '09), who placed first, second and third, respectively! For a complete list of results, click here.
Dan Ord (MM '06) has joined the 56th Army Band stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington. He is now sweating his way through boot camp. We all know finding a job in the professional euphonium world is a big deal, so congrats to Dan!
A huge congratulations to Adam Lessard (MM '07) for winning a spot in the "Pershing's Own" United States Army Band. That's a great news; Adam's hard work paid off big time! Congratulations also to Jeremy McBride (MM '07) who made the finals in the audition.
The past summer was a great one for the studio. Congratulations to everyone who performed and competed this summer and especially those who won! A summary of the summer's events:
Normal, Illinois - June 14-17, 2006
Michael Idzior (MM '06) - First place, Category 2 Euphonium Division
Fairfax, Virginia - June 20-23, 2006
Also competed: Elisa Harvey(MM '07) and Scott Stone(MM '07)
Denver, CO - June 26-30, 2006
Everyone in the studio that attended the conference also participated in a special combined concert with the euphonium studio of Steven Mead from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. It was highly successful and brought great credit to the University.
Twin Lake, Michigan - August 9-12, 2006
That's a pretty impressive list. Another congratulations to everyone! (And thanks to Jamie Lipton for compiling this list.)
Graduate students Chris Buckley, Elisa Harvey, Adam Lessard, Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) (MM '05, DMA) , Dan Ord, Scott Stone, and Lauren Veronie have all earned spots in this year's semi-finals competition. UNT is well represented this year, with only three non-UNT students in the competition. Incoming graduate student Philip Eberly also was selected. Congratulations to all of you for this honor!
Dr. Bowman's beautiful playing can now be heard on a new CD, "Euphoniums Unlimited." The brainchild of R. Winston Morris, this album is unique in its exclusive use of the Tennessee Tech Alumni Euphonium Choir as accompaniment. Dr. Bowman plays several solos on the CD; the other soloists involved in the project are Jukka Myllys and Adam Frey. Buy it here!
Congratulations to 2005 Falcone finalists Jeremy McBride for taking first place and Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) (MM '05, DMA) and Chris Buckley for taking second and third, respectively! Masters candidate Michael Idzior and 2004 alumni Meredith Healy and Derek Pirruccello were semi-finalists. Congratulations to freshman Dan Geldert for taking first place in the student division!
Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) and Chris Buckley took first and second in the Potomac Euphonium Competition! Roger Behrend hosts this competition at George Mason University. Aside from fame, Jamie also won a chance to perform with the prestigious President's Own Marine Band.
Congratulations to doctoral candidates Brian Meixner and Mitsuru Saito, who both played exemplary recitals at the Texas Regional ITEC in Lubbock. Congratulations also to the High Tension Euphonium Quartet (comprised of Lauren Veronie '05 and masters candidates Chris Buckley, Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) (MM '05, DMA) , and Jeremy McBride) and the Vortex Tuba Quartet (includes doctoral candidate Brian Meixner) for their fine performances.
Congratulations to masters candidate Jeremy McBride, one of the winners of the UNT concerto competition. Accompanied by doctoral candidate Mitsuru Saito, Jeremy performed the third movement Vladimir Cosma's Euphonium Concerto from memory. His performance with the UNT orchestra has been sadly delayed, but look for it in 2006!
Congratulations to 2005 Falcone semi-finalists: masters candidates Chris Buckley, Michael Idzior, Jamie Lipton, and Jeremy McBride, and 2004 alumni Meredith Healy and Derek Pirruccello. They have promised to drive safely. Congratulations also to incoming freshman Daniel Geldert on advancing to the semi-final of the Student division.
The Vortex Tuba Quartet, which includes doctoral candidate Brian Meixner, auditioned and won the opportunity to perform the National Anthem at a Texas Rangers game. Their performance was flawless and so inspiring that they have been invited back!
Congratulations to doctoral candidate Jamie Lipton on taking first place at the Potomac Euphonium Competition. She performed David Gillingham's "Vintage" with the President's Own Marine Band. Congratulations also to doctoral candidate Chris Buckley (2nd place), incoming graduate student Adam Lessard (4th place), and incoming freshman Daniel Geldert (2nd place, Young Artist division.)
Congratulations to Luis Saldana '05 on his first job as a band director at Hebron High School. We know he will be terrific!
UNT captured all three finalist spots in the 2004 Leonard Falcone Euphonium Artist Competition. Doctoral candidate, Mitsuru Saito won the competition, alongside fellow North Texans Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) (MM '05, DMA) and Jeremy McBride. Congratulations also to the other UNT finalists: doctoral candidate Elena Hansen and Luis Saldana '05, as well to alternate Pete Folliard '06.
Congratulations to master's candidate, Toshi Terukina, on winning first place at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Budapest, Hungary. Toshi also placed third in the Street Competition. He reports, "I did 'kung-fu euphonium' with a good friend of mine, Nick from UNF, to demonstrate how to use a euphonium as a weaponary." Kudos to Toshi for presenting yet another venue for the euphonium!
UNT senior, Lauren Veronie, performed with the US Navy Band following her capture of first prize at the Potomac Festivals International Tuba and Euphonium Competition. Lauren performed the Gordon Jacob Fantasia with the US Navy Band at the culmination of the three day festival in June.
On Saturday, May 8, UNT Outstanding Undergraduate Brass Student Derek Pirruccello '04 spoke at the College of Music Commencement. During his speech, Derek urged his fellow graduates to thank those people who supported them throughout their college careers. Derek also took a moment to thank Dr. and Mrs. Bowman for their unwavering faith and encouragement towards him and the rest of the UNT Euphonium Studio. Great job, Derek!
On Friday, April 23, Dr. Bowman was awarded the 'Fessor Graham award, the only faculty award for which professors are nominated by their students. Named for Professor Floyd Graham, the award recognizes one faculty member each year for outstanding and unselfish service beyond the call of duty to students. Many people in the studio contributed essays and photos to the nomination package. Congratulations to Dr. Bowman for this well-deserved award!
On Wednesday, April 14, three UNT euphonium students, masters candidate Chris Buckley, Meredith Healy '04, and masters candidate Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) (MM '05, DMA) traveled to Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska to audition for the Heartland of America Band. The job was offered to Jamie Lipton, but she has decided to continue her studies here at UNT. The position has been accepted by runner-up Meredith Healy. Congratulations to all three for a great showing and for making it back to Texas safely, even if they did take a detour to Missouri!
Congratulations to Ryan McGeorge '04, winner of the euphonium position in the President's Own! Ryan will join fellow UNT alumnus, Mark Jenkins '03, in the euphonium section. Recognition is also extended to finalists Derek Pirruccello '04 and masters candidate Jamie Lipton (MM '05, DMA) (MM '05, DMA) .
Active soloist and member of the River City Brass Band, alumnus Matthew Murchison '02 recently won the CMU Concerto Competition. Previous accomplishments for Matt include include winning both the Artist and Student Divisions of the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Competition, as well as the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference Young Artist competition. While at UNT, Matt was a member of the Wind Symphony as well as the Tuba/Euphonium ensemble.
Congratulations are extended to Mitsuru Saito, doctoral candidate. This past September Mitsuru travelled to Narbonne, France, where he captured first place in the "PRESTIGE DES CUIVRES" International Phillip Jones Euphonium Competition.
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