International Trumpet Guild Conference

May 29 - June 2, 2007

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Host Eric Berlin and the faculty and staff of the University of Massachusetts are delighted to invite you to attend the 2007 ITG Conference! Located in Hampshire County, The University of Massachusetts is in the heart of the picturesque Pioneer Valley of the Connecticut River basin. Rolling farmland, dense woodland and the foothills of the eastern Berkshires combine to make this one of the most beautiful areas in New England. In addition to the beauty of the physical environment, the Pioneer Valley represents social and cultural diversity at its best. The New York Times called Amherst one of the nation's "Ten Best College Towns."

Also in Hampshire County is the city of Northampton, home of the Academy of Music (the oldest continuously operated theatre in America), the Smith College Museum and botanical gardens, an array of fine restaurants and galleries, festivals, and fairs. Surrounding Hampshire County and offering a wealth of sightseeing are the Berkshires, with Tanglewood, Williamstown, Lenox, and Stockbridge; the museums and homes of historic Old Deerfield; Springfield and the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Old Sturbridge Village.

The UMASS campus is within 50 miles of Bradley International Airport between Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT and less than 100 miles from Logan International Airport and the cultural Mecca of Boston, MA. Merely 175 miles from New York City, Amherst is an easy commute from all of New England and the Northeast. Lodging can be found in national hotel chains as well as numerous charming B and Bs within only a few miles of the campus

Click here to register online!

ITG Member $255.00
Non-ITG Member $295.00 (includes ITG membership)
Senior Citizen (65+) ITG Member $235.00
Senior Citizen (65+) Non-ITG Member $260.00 (includes ITG membership)
Student ITG Member $210.00
Student Non-ITG Member $235.00 (includes ITG membership)
Attending Spouse $125.00
Banquet $40.00 per person

Daily rate

General $85
Seniors $75
Students $65
Spouse $35

Two day package

General $160
Seniors $140
Students $120
Spouse $60

Evening Concerts (Opening night concert free!)

Jeff Holmes Big Band, Washington Symphonic Brass, New England Brass Band
General public $20
Seniors $15
Youth (under 18) and Students (with ID) $15
UMASS Music Dept Students (with ID) free

Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band
General public $30
Seniors $25
Youth (under 18) and Students (with ID) $20
UMASS Music Dept Students (with ID) free
Contact Fine Arts Center Box Office at: 413-545-2511

Hotel Information

A number of hotels close to the University are offering discounted conference rates:

University Lodge: 345 N. Pleasant St., Amherst • (413) 256-8111• $89/night (1 block)

Holiday Inn Express: 400 Russell St, Hadley • (413) 582-0002 • $120/night (2 miles)

Howard Johnson: 401 Russell St, Hadley • (413) 586-0114 • $89/night (2 miles)

Econo Lodge: 329 Russell St., Hadley • (413) 582-7077 • $95/night (3 miles)

Quality Inn: 237Russell St, Hadley • (413) 584-9816 • $76.50/night (4.5 miles)

Hampton Inn: 24 Bay Road, Hadley(413) 586-4851 • $89/night(7 miles)

Clarion Hotel: 1 Atwood Dr, Northampton • (413) 586-1211 • $99/night (10 miles)

Travel Information

Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel. Please contact the hotel of your choice by April 27, 2007 to receive the ITG discount rate. Be sure to mention your affiliation with the International Trumpet Guild when making reservations.

Travel Assistance:

Conference designated travel agency, Travel Time Travel Agency, Inc., has negotiated group discounts with various airlines for conference artists and attendees. Please register your name with them on line. They will contact you with flight options. Or you can call or email Rachel Bender at (800) 343-9594 ext. 508 or Rachel@trvltime.com to discuss your travel options.

Click here for detailed driving directions.

Campus Map: http://www.umass.edu/umhome/visit_campus/map_detail_05.pdf

Parking:

Free parking is available at satellites around the campus.Garage parking at the conference site is available for $5/day.