2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD® CONFERENCE

GRAND HOTEL BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, JUNE 21 – 24, 2005

Joseph Bowman, Conference Host
The 2005 International Trumpet Guild Conference is going to Asia! Joseph Bowman and the Mahidol University College of Music, in association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, are pleased to host the 30th annual ITG Conference Tuesday through Friday, June 21 – 24, 2005. This conference promises to be a truly international event, and will bring special attention to the trumpeters in and around the Pacific Rim.

This exciting event offers a unique and affordable travel opportunity to ITG members and future members alike. The conference is set in the heart of Bangkok at The Grand Hotel, and offers easy access to the wonders and delights of one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan and exotic cities. Special tours and activities for family members make the 2005 conference the perfect vacation opportunity.

Special Travel Assistance for Students
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has donated a limited amount of funds to assist students in traveling to the conference. If you have a student who might benefit from this, email your recommendation to the conference host at 2005travelscholarships@trumpetguild.org

Hotel and Travel Information
The Grand Hotel Bangkok—Home of the 2005 ITG Conference (www.thegrandhotelgroup.com) 238 Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok. Flat room rate 1,300 baht (approx. US$33) for one person per room, or 1,500 baht total (approx. US$38) for two people. This price includes International breakfast buffet each morning. This rate is available before and after the conference on a limited basis. To guarantee availability, book by May 5, 2005, at reservation@grandhotelbkk.com or call (+662) 274-1515 (from the US dial 011 first, then the rest of the number).

The Emerald Hotel (www.emeraldhotel.com) 99/1 Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok. This hotel also features convenient access to the conference venues. Flat room rate 1,500 baht (approx. US$38)for one person per room, or 1,600 baht (approx. US$40) total for two people. This price includes breakfast buffet each morning. This rate is available before and after the conference on a limited basis. To guarantee availability, book by May 20, 2005, at em@emeraldhotel.com or call (+662) 276-4567 (from the US dial 011 first, then the rest of the number .

You must make your own hotel reservations. Please specify ITG Conference to qualify for these rates. Travel Information Don Mueng International Airport (BKK) is located about 20 minutes from The Grand Hotel. Access to the conference hotel is easily available via taxicab and airport limo service. Renting your own vehicle is not recommended, as taxis are plentiful and inexpensive. For assistance in making travel reservations, please consult your local Radius Travel Agent. Radius Travel is the official travel agency for the 2005 ITG Conference. To contact a Radius travel agent in your country, please visit: http://www.radiustravel.com/ProductsAndServices/Conferences/trumpet.htm

Exhibits – Rich Illman, Exhibits Coordinator

On-Site Exhibits Coordinator - Sean Scot Reed

Festival of Trumpets Concert – James Sherry, Coordinator

Trumpet Preludes – Doug Wilson
Special Events and Attractions

ITG Solo Competition –John Kennedy, chair

Orchestral Excerpts Competition – Brian Evans, chair

ITG Jazz Improvisation Competition – Brad Goode ,chair

Student Scholarships – Wade Weast, chair

ITG Youth Competition – John Irish, chair

  • Scholarship Winners

Solo Artists Scheduled to Appear
(subject to change without notice)

  • Luis Araya
  • Eric Berlin
  • Joseph Bowman
  • Dave Douglas
  • Luis Engelke
  • Laurie Gargan
  • Patrick Harbison
  • Douglas Hedwig
  • David Hickman
  • Jens Lindemann
  • Paul Merkelo
  • Tiger Okoshi
  • Rustem Galiullin
  • Edward Tarr
  • Naohiro Tsuken and more!

Ensembles Scheduled to Appear
(subject to change without notice)

  • His Majesty King Bhumibol’s Royal Trumpet Players
  • Bala Brass
  • Brandt Brass
  • BrassArts Bangkok
  • Hexagone Brass
  • Mahidol Universit Wind Symphony
  • Orenunn Trio
  • Rhythm & Brass
  • Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Thailand Festival Trumpet Ensemble
  • Trombamania
  • University of Arizona Brass Ensemble
  • Western Brass Quintet and more!

Presenters & Clinicians Scheduled to Appear
(subject to change without notice)

  • Michael Anderson
  • Michael Arndt
  • John Bourque
  • Vince DiMartino
  • Pierre Dutot
  • Brian Evans
  • Eric Ewazen
  • Douglas Hedwig
  • Larry Knopp
  • Fredeline Parin
  • Samuel Pilafian
  • Vanich Potavanich
  • Isaac Pulford
  • Kelly Rossum
  • Imtraud Tarr
  • John Thomas
  • Ramon Vasquez
  • James West
  • Zhonghui Dai and more!
ITG Events
  • Festival of Trumpets Concert - Dr. James Sherry, coordinator
    • Professionals interested in participating in the Festival of
      Trumpets Concert at the 2004 ITG Conference should contact:
    • Dr. Jim Sherry
      College of Music, Mahidol University
      25/25 Phuttamonthon Sai 4, Salaya
      Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand
      (x662) 800 2525 ext. 414 (office) • (x662) 800 2530 (fax)
For further information please contact:

Dr. Joseph Bowman
2005 ITG Conference
College of Music
Mahidol University
25/25 Phuttamonthon Sai 4, Salaya
Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand
For additional information call: +662-800-2525 ext. 414 (from the US dial 011 first, then the rest of the number)
itg2005@trumpetguild.org
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