News Briefs, April 2002	April 5, 2002

Damrow tours Germany and Austria Frits Damrow, principal trumpet of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam and professor of trumpet at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, just completed a tour of some 15 workshops in Germany and Austria, organized and sponsored by Yamaha. Frits Damrow is currently a Yamaha endorser/clinician. During these workshops his practicebook "Fitness for Brass" was introduced and presented. Source: Frits Damrow Vincent DiMartino visits University of Denver Lamont School of Music Lamont School of Music Director F. Joseph Docksey with trumpet professor Alan Hood (4th from left), guest Vince DiMartino and trumpet students of the University of Denver. University of Denver Lamont School of Music director F. Joseph Docksey, trumpet professor Alan Hood and the students of the Lamont School were proud to host ITG president Vince DiMartino for a week of master classes and performances January 29 through February 4, 2002. DiMartino performed the Kennan Sonata with the Wind Ensemble and a host of jazz selections with the faculty jazz combo, the Climb, and Lamont's Jazz Orchestra. Vince conducted an impromptu master class for DU's trumpet students, a more formal master class for the Denver community and attended and observed rehearsals and classes during the residency. In association with his visit to Denver University, Vince also worked with the musicians of the Air Force "Band of the Rockies" in Colorado Springs. Says Al Hood, DU trumpet professor and a former student of DiMartino, "the students and the faculty alike were all thrilled and excited by Vince's boundless energy, effortless playing and positive, caring attitude towards music and the teaching profession. He represents the best of what the music profession has to offer in terms of performers and educators." Source: Alan Hood Wood to US Army Field Band James Wood recently accepted a trumpet position with The United States Army Field Band in Washington, D.C. Wood is a 1993 graduate of the New England Conservatory where he studied with Charles Schlueter. In 1994, he received his M.M. from Northwestern University with Vincent Cichowicz and is currently finishing his D.M.A. at the University of North Texas with Keith Johnson. The United States Army Field Band travels thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the nation and abroad. Tours include formal public concerts, educational outreach programs, music festivals, and radio and television appearances. Source: James Wood Cox continues performance clinics Richard H. Cox, recently retired as President of a professional school of psychology, is continuing his workshops, clinics, and individual/group consultations for musicians, particularly trumpet players. Dr. Cox holds earned doctorates in psychology, medicine, and theology, and has been awarded three honorary doctors degrees. He is a regular presenter at conferences such as the International Trumpet Guild, The National Trumpet Competition and at colleges and universities worldwide. He has helped literally thousands of students and professionals with physical, emotional and performance challenges. Dr. Cox is an Artist/Educator of United Musical Instruments and performs on Vintage One* (C.G.Conn) instruments For further information contact: r-box@ix.netcom.com Source: Richard Cox Sources: as noted

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