Murray Greig and the brass department at the Royal Northern College of Music are delighted to host the 2002 International Trumpet Guild Conference.

The R.N.C.M. is one of Britain’s leading conservatoires and events will be held in its excellent modern facilities. There will also be a spectacular concert of Baroque music in Manchester’s splendid Cathedral.

The Conference will encompass five days of concerts, recitals and master classes by world-renowned classical and jazz artists and ensembles. In addition there will be panel discussions featuring some of the most highly regarded performers, teachers, historians and instrument technologists of our time.

With family and youth I.T.G. events too, there really will be something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you and sharing this five-day cornet and trumpet feast.

Murray Greig, John Miller and the RNCM Trumpet Studio

• ITG Solo Competition – Robert Birch, chair
• ITG Mock Orchestral Audition Competition – Dennis Najoom, chair
• ITG Jazz Improvisation Competition – Ramon Vasquez, chair
• Youth Competitions for under 14’s and 14 – 18 year olds – John Miller, chair
• Student Scholarships – Wade Weast, chair
• 'Look to the Future’ focus day with special events for young players and teachers alike – John Miller, co-ordinator
• Festival of Trumpets Concert – Bryan Goff. Coordinator (click to email)
• Trumpet Preludes – Murray Greig, Coordinator (click for more information)
• International Student’s Trumpet Ensemble featuring student delegates from around the world
• Daily ensemble reading sessions for all to participate in, taken by leading players and teachers.
• I.T.G. Banquet
• Recitals / Master-classes / Lectures / Presentations / Seminars / Panel Discussions
• Practice Rooms available throughout the conference
• '4th July Celebration’ concert with special guests and surprises!
• 'Baroque by Candlelight’ concert in Manchester Cathedral
• Reception and opportunity to visit the historic Chethams School of Music and its historic Library
  

Ticket Prices

• Full five-day conference ticket - £125 (ITG members) - £155 (non- ITG members)

• Full five-day conference ticket (concessions) - £90 (ITG members) - £115 (non-members)

• One-day Conference ticket - £30 (adults) - £20 (concessions)

• Sir Charles Groves Halls which is single room (en suite) = £35 per night
  

• Look to the Future’ Focus Day - Wednesday 3rd July (Under 19’s) - £10
  

The Trade Village
The trade village will feature the world’s leading instrument manufacturers, sheet and recorded music retailers. There will also be ample facilities provided to test these instruments.

Nightlife at the College bar!

For those looking for excellent hotel class accommodation on the college site, the newly opened Charles Groves Hall of Residence is available. Details of this stunning new building are available at www.thestudentvillage.com

Alternatively a wide range of city centre hotels are available close by.

Sir Charles Groves Halls which is single room (en suite) = £35 per night

Alternative hotel accommodation can be found and booked at www.sellers4travel.com.

Travel
Manchester International Airport has regular direct flights to all major destinations in the U.S.A. as well as Europe. Frequent shuttles from London (Heathrow and Gatwick) are also readily available.

The Brown Shipley Concert Hall Royal Northern College of Music

Extending your trip
For those wishing to extend their trip and see more of the United Kingdom, Manchester is ideally suited as a base, being well served by road, train and air to all of the UK's favourite attractions. The Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Lake District are all near neighbours. Both London and Edinburgh are easily reached by all forms of transport.

For further information please contact:
Philip Biggs - Administrator
ITG 2002 Conference Administrator
2, The Coppice,
Impington,
Cambridge.
CB4 9PP
Tel / Fax - +44 (0)1223 - 234090
itg2002@trumpetguild.org

Murray Greig, Royal Northern College of Music