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International Trumpet Guild Conference
May 19-22, 1999
The University of Richmond  Richmond, Virginia
Mike Davison, Conference Host

Conference Coverage - Details and Reports!
ITG 99 at a Glance
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Ensembles and Soloists | Clinicians and Lecturers | Premier Performances | Special Events
Hotel and Dorms | Air Travel Info|

Conference Information 

The University of Richmond is honored and excited to host the 1999 ITG Conference. Richmond, located 90 miles south of Washington, DC and 50 miles from button2_y.gifColonial Williamsburg, is easily reached by car, bus, or train. In addition, Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 15 minutes from campus. Come and visit one of the most beautiful campuses in the country: 350 acres, with its 50 buildings of distinctive collegiate Gothic architecture. Performing artists, housing, travel, and registration information are detailed on the next two pages of the journal. Please plan to attend, bring your spouse and experience four days of thrilling events!

    For further information write to:
    Mike Davison  ITG Conference
    Dept of Music
    University of Richmond
    Richmond, VA 23173 USA

    email: 99ITGConf@trumpetguild.org

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Mike Davison, Conference Host

Ensembles and Soloists 

  • Army Blues Jazz Ensemble with Clark Terry
  • Brazilian Itarratan Brass Quintet
  • Ed Carroll and John Wallace in a two-trumpet & percussion recital
  • Currents, the resident 20th century ensemble at the University of Richmond
  • Eastman Brass Quintet
  • Niklas Eklund, world renowned baroque trumpeter
  • The Great American Music Ensemble with Jon Faddis
  • Tim Morrison, international soloist and recording artist
  • Nicholas Payton Quintet
  • Richmond On the James Brass Band with Australian Cornet Champion, Christina Stewart
  • Rhythm and Brass
  • St. Louis Symphony trumpet section
  • Marvin Stamm/Guido Basso Quintet
  • Sonus Brass Quintet
  • Jim Thompson, John Aley, Bob Birch, Vince DiMartino, Mike Davison
  • University of Richmond Faculty Jazz Combo

Clinicians and Lecturers 

  • Trumpet in the Next Millennium - Panel discussion, moderated by Vince DiMartino, with:
    • Laurie Frink
    • Vincent Cichowicz
    • Jon Faddis
    • Marie Speziale
  • Michael Anderson: Trumpet and the Internet
  • Army Blues Trumpet Section: Rehearsal Techniques
  • David Champouillon: Life and Career of Gilbert Johnson
  • Richard Cox: Stage Fright
  • Dennis Edelbrock: Embouchure Flexibility
  • Herb Kaplan: Orthodontists' View of the Embouchure
  • John McNeil: Teaching Jazz Trumpet
  • Scott Nelson: Respiratory Physiology
  • Sonus Brass: Chamber Music Pedagogy
  • James West: Using Technology to Enhance Practice
  • Rabecca Wilt: One-Hour Rehearsal Techniques with Pianist

ITG Premier Performances 

  • The Great American Music Ensemble performing "Reflections of Ellingtonia" by Doug Richards for Jon Faddis
  • Performance of the winning selection from the 1999 ITG Composition Contest by Bob Birch
  • The University of Richmond Trumpet Ensemble premiering works by Keith Kothman and John McNeil
  • "Double Trumpet Concerto" by Greg Pascuzzi for Dennis Najoom, Marvin Stamm, and Currents
  • Ed Carroll and John Wallace performing "The Silkhouse Antiphonies" by Sir Harrison Birtwistle
  • John Aley and Mike Davison performing new work by John Stevens

Special Events 

  • Daily master classes by feature artists
  • Daily trumpet ensemble reading sessions for attendees
  • Festival of Trumpets Concert ­ Alan Hamant, Coordinator
  • ITG Mock Orchestra Audition Competition Finals ­ Dick Jorgensen, Chair
  • ITG Solo Competition Finals ­ Moffatt Williams, Chair
  • ITG Jazz Improvisation Competition Finals ­ Marshall Scott, Chair
  • Prelude Trumpet Ensemble Performances ­ David Alexander, Chair
  • Exhibits from publishers, music stores, manufacturers of trumpets and accessories ­ Rich Illman, Chair

Hotel and Dormitory Information 

Official Conference Hotel (Mention ITG for these rates)

    Richmond Hotel & Conference Centre (4 miles from UR). All rooms - $55 per night, plus 12.5% tax. Reserve prior to April 17 to guarantee availability at 800-987-8170 ext. 7296.

Other Hotels

    Hyatt Richmond (4 miles from UR). Single and double rooms - $89 per night; triple and quad rooms - $99, plus 12.5% tax. Reserve prior to April 17 to guarantee availability at 804-285-1234 or 800-233-1234. Mention ITG for these rates.

    Embassy Suites (4 miles from UR). Single room - $115; double room - $135, plus 12.5% tax. Reserve prior to April 28 to guarantee availability at 804-672-8585 or 800-362-2779; includes breakfast. Mention University of Richmond for these rates.

    Days Inn (4 miles from UR). All rooms - $55 per night, plus 12.5% tax. Reserve prior to April 17 to guarantee availability at 804-282-3300 or 800-329-7466. Mention ITG for these rates.

    Inn at Richmond (4 miles from UR). Flat room rate of $55, plus 12.5% tax. Reserve prior to April 17 to guarantee availability at 804-672-7007. Mention ITG for these rates.

Dormitory Rooms

    University of Richmond dorms (short walk). Single room - $35 per night; double occupancy rooms are $30 per night. Rooms are air conditioned & furnished with pillows, sheets, towels, and soap. No maid service or sheet exchange is available. Meals: $19.32 a day - 3 meals per day (tax included). Registration and payment will be completed upon check-in at the conference.

Air Travel Information 

Delta Airlines is the official airline for the conference. For special ITG Conference fares contact Covington Travel in Richmond, toll free, at 1-800-922-9238. Ask for a corporate agent and identify yourself with Group Code: UR13. Richmond International Airport provides shuttle buses ($19) to all the hotels listed above.


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