News Archive
Dr. Bowman featured on new CD, "Euphoniums Unlimited"
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.UNT Takes Top Three Again
Congratulations to 2005 Falcone finalists Jeremy McBride for taking first place and Jamie Lipton and Chris Buckley for taking second and third! 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!UNT Does Well at the Potomac!
Jamie Lipton 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.UNT Euphoniums well-represented at Texas Regional ITEC
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, and Jeremy McBride) and the Vortex Tuba Quartet (includes doctoral candidate Brian Meixner) for their fine performances.Jeremy McBride wins UNT Concerto Competition
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!Falcone Semi-Finalists announced
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.Vortex Tuba Quartet plays at Ranger Stadium
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!Jamie Lipton wins Potomac Euphonium Competition
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.)Luis Saldana accepts job at Hebron High School
Congratulations to Luis Saldana '05 on his first job as a band director at Hebron High School. We know he will be terrific!Previous News
UNT Takes Top Three at Falcone
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 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.Jazz Euphonium Student wins ITEC Jazz Competition
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!Inaugural Potomac Festival Showcases UNT Talent
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.Derek Pirruccello Delivers Commencement Speech
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!Dr. Bowman Wins UNT Faculty's Highest Honor
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!UNT Euphoniums Sweep USAF Heartland of America Band Euphonium Audition
On Wednesday, April 14, three UNT euphonium students, masters candidate Chris Buckley, Meredith Healy '04, and masters candidate Jamie Lipton travelled 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!Ryan McGeorge wins Marine Band Audition
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.Matthew Murchison wins Carnegie Mellon University Concerto Competition
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.Mitsuru Saito wins International Phillip Jones Brass Competition
Congratulations are extended to Mitsuru Saito, Fukushima, Japan, Doctoral Student. This past September Mitsuru travelled to Narbonne, France, where he captured first place in the "PRESTIGE DES CUIVRES" International Phillip Jones Euphonium Competition.This site designed and maintained by David DeSoto