Melbourne International Festival of Brass RSS Feed http://www.mifb.com.au/index.php MIFB 2006 As you may already know the dates for the 06 festival are September 25 – October 1, as far as we can tell this should be a Uni-Free week all over Australia! Full Festival pass prices are listed below.Adult - Full Festival Pass:  $500 Before July 15th '06 $600 After July 15th '06Tertiarty/Seniors: Full Festival Pass - $400 Before July 15th '06 $500 After July 15th'06Schools concession   Full Festival Pass: $300 Before July15th 06$400 After July 15th  These should go on sale in the near future so start planning your trip!We will have information soon for our Interstate and International visitors about packages including accomodation. Watch this space for more information soon!Barry Tuckwell Brass AwardThe Award this year will be for Trombone/Bass Trombone, repertoire and prize information will be here soonRemember this competition is only open to Full Festival Pass holdersIt is gearing up to be a huge week and we hope to see you all there!Michael, Geoff, John and the team at MIFB!   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=7 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:03:54 EST A feature of the MIFB 2006 will be a concert at BMW Edge, Federation Square, on Friday September 29 featuring soloist Bobby Shew. Supporting him will be a line up of Australias best jazz musicians, check it out on our artists page.An event not to be missed!  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=21 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:05:49 EST A full festival pass allows you access to every session, concert, masterclass, recital, warm-up and seminar at the 2007 MIFB.Save $100 if you purchase before July 20th.Adults $400, Tertiary students $300, Secondary students $250 - a bargain!!   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=54 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:34:41 EST MNOZIL BRASSFriday 28 September at BMW Edge - Federation Square http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=55 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:53:25 EST The prize this year will be for all CORNET players. For details go to the competitions tab above.The winner will receive a new YAMAHA Xeno Cornet - choice of YCR8335, YCR8335G, YCR8335GS or YCR8335S     http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=79 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:01:26 EST The following artists will be appearing at MIFB 2008.Jon Sass - Tuba, Wycliffe Gordon - Trombone, Wayne Bergeron - Trumpet, Gail Williams - Horn, Shannon Pittaway - Bass Trombone, Ben Jacks - Horn, Jens Lindemann - Trumpet, Michael Bertoncello - Trombone, Tristram Williams - Trumpet, Barry Tuckwell - Horn, David King - Conductor/clinician, Dave Elton - Trumpet, B# Big Band, National Australia Brass and the Australian Brass Quintet  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=80 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:36:00 EST Early Bird Full Festival Passes are now on sale until 1st August. Save $100 on student or adult passes which give you entry to every concert, event and competition. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=81 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:20:36 EST A reminder that the closing date for entries in the 2006 McComish March Award is fast approaching. There are 2 awards of $5000 AUS each, don't miss out!  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=22 Tue, 02 May 2006 20:44:56 EST The Brisbane Excelsior Band with its Musical Director Howard Taylor, made a clean sweep of the Australian National Band Championships for the second year in succession. We are very pleased to announce that The National Champions have now confirmed that they will perform at MIFB 2006!Saturday September 30 will be a night to remember! Concert will include a world premiere, and the shortlisted compositions from our composition contest.This performance will take place right in the heart of Melbourne on grand final night at St Pauls Cathedral, right opposite Federation Square and Flinders Street train station. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=23 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:25:49 EST The competition repertoire for Tuba has now been finalised, check the Competitions tab.Euphonium repertoire will follow shortly  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=52 Thu, 03 May 2007 12:00:10 EST We are pleased to announce that the Brisbane Excelsior Band have accepted our invitation to the 2007 MIFB as winners of the Australian National Band Championships.You will be able to hear them at the spectacular BMW Edge auditorium at Federation Square on Saturday 29th September. Also appearing will be some of the worlds best brass soloists.Congratulations again to Brisbane Excelsior.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=53 Thu, 03 May 2007 13:35:01 EST Please see the Competitions Page for all details http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=24 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:40:17 EST We are delighted to announce that Yamaha Music Australia will be sponsoring the Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize in 2007. The winner of this prestigious competition will now win a brand new professional model YAMAHA tuba or custom model YAMAHA Euphonium. (Exact models on the competitions page)In addition the winner will be invited to become a Yamaha Music Australia Artist joining some of the worlds top brass and wind players. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=57 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:46:33 EST An Early Bird Discount for a Full Festival Pass is a reduction of $100 off normal price – Offer closes July 15.Click here to Buy now. Full festival passes give you access to every MIFB event and eligibility to enter any competitions.Only $400 for seven days of the worlds best musicians, master classes, recitals, workshops and concerts. That's less than $60 a day! You would pay more than that for one lesson.   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=25 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:33:59 EST If you need a document about the Melbourne International Festival of Brass and the pass prices for your school or organization then download and print out this form. (PDF 104K)  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=26 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:39:18 EST Hugh Seenan has now been confirmed for MIFB 2006! Please see the Artists page for more details http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=27 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:50:15 EST A Full-Pass Only Ensemble, Directed by Barry Tuckwell will be taking part in the MIFB Finale Concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. We will be holding mock auditions for this group on Monday 25th September at MIFB! Audition Material will be posted shortly. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=28 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:42:30 EST Excerpts for the MIFB Brass Ensemble Directed by Barry Tuckwell are now being posted. Click here for more information. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=29 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 21:22:53 EST We have decided to extend the closing date for Early Bird full festival passes to the 28th of July. This is mainly due to the fact that we are not yet able to confirm our main trombone artists after numerous setbacks. We will have some good news on that front very soon! Thanks for your patience. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=30 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:54:06 EST The Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize Prize has now closed. Candidates for the Finals at MIFB 2006 will be notified as soon as possible.   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=37 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:13:41 EST One of the worlds leading Bass Trombone players, Randall Hawes, will be featured at this years festival. Randall is a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, see the artists page for more details. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=32 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:47:31 EST September 1st is fast approaching and it is almost time for tapes to be made and sent!Recordings must be on a CD or Mini Disc and must be recorded without splices or cuts.Applicants must sign a letter stating that this is their own work, applicants must also have a Full Festival Pass secured before the September 1st deadline.Applicants who pass through the taped round and into the Finals will be notified as soon as possible. All recordings must be received at the MIFB Post Box no later than September 1st!Good Luck!MIFB Team http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=35 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:28:04 EST This year the MIFB Mock Auditions will decide who will play in the Barry Tuckwell Brass Ensemble as well as who will get to perform in Masterclasses for our visiting guest artists.Excerpts have now been posted and if you would like to participate in any of the above, start practicing!Good Luck!MIFB Team http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=36 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:31:00 EST Dont want to use internet to book tickets? Want to talk to someone about MIFB Concerts? Call 9329 1478 Now! If telephone is busy or unattended please leave a detailed message and we will get back to you as soon as possible, MIFB Team  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=39 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:35:22 EST We are delighted to announce that Michael Veitch will host our Have a Blast concert at the Melbourne Town Hall on Sunday 1st October at 2.30pm.Come and hear some incredible artists for the last time this year - Bobby Shew, Sergio Carolino and Rex Richardson with the incredible line up of the MIFB Big Band. Enjoy a drink in the surrounds of the beautiful Melbourne Town Hall while listening to some of the best brass players in the world - right here in Melbourne!! http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=40 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:39:53 EST The panel has just reviewed all entries for the Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize 2006We are pleased to announce the following results:Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize Finalists:Joshua DavisDamian PattiChris FarrandsTodd BurkeBrett PageJohn CarpenterThankyou to all who entered and we wish those going through to the finals all the very bestMIFB Team http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=41 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:13:39 EST MIFB and Phil Beswick from PricewaterhouseCoopers were named the 2006 KPMG adviceBank Award winners at the AbaF Awards in Victoria. More... "The winning organisations are not only increasing their capacity to deliver more arts experiences through their relationships, but also delivering strong business benefits to their partners, I hope that more businesses will be inspired to follow these examples, which are making a valuable contribution to the sustainability of arts in Victoria."AbaF (Australian Business Arts Foundation) Victoria Chairman, Terry Campbell http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=43 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:41:04 EST A huge thankyou to everyone who supported the 2006 MIFB including volunteers, performers, venues, music shops, sponsors and many many others.In particular we would like to acknowledge our organising team. Paul Evans, Hannah Hookey, Kathy Davis, Tim Kelly, Veronica Ryan, Sarah Nottle and Paul Williamson who put together what many people are saying was the best big band ever heard in Australia.Without this group of people the 2006 MIFB would not have been possible.This year we again gathered together some of the most extraordinary brass players in the world. Bobby Shew, Sergio Carolino, Rex Richardson, Hugh Seenan, Randall Hawes as well as the many amazing Australian performers.We now look forward to planning the 2007 MIFB. Your input is encouraged as we want this festival to continue to grow and inspire more and more people. You can find our contact emails on the Contact tab on the home page, we look forward to hearing from you.Geoff, Michael and John   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=45 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:24:33 EST We had two fantastic competitions running at MIFB 2006The Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize for trombone was sponsored by Melbourne Brass and Woodwind was won byJoshua Davis The other competition for this year was for composition. The McComish March Prize of $5000 was awarded to the winners of the quick march and slow march sections.Finalists for this year wereDarrol BarryBrenton BroadstockDavid Keeffe Philip W Lawrence  The winners were:Quick March SectionDarrol Barry Slow March SectionDavid Keeffe Congratulations to all our entrants and we look forward to running a composition competition next year at MIFB 2007. Keep your eyes on the website in the coming months.   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=46 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:57:51 EST Tuba player or Contra Bassoonist required for professional touring show.  National and International bookings for 2007 and Television work.   Male or Female applicants welcome. Must be available to tour as early as Feb 07. Please send resume and photo to babs9@optusnet.com.au.  Phone 0419597763 or 0438792090 http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=48 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:25:50 EST If you came to MIFB 2006 and would like to have your say please visit our guest book. We would love to hear your views on what and who you loved at this years event and also any ideas of changes you may wish for the future.   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=47 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:58:41 EST We have some exciting news - Mnozil Brass have accepted our invitation to the MIFB 2007 in September!! Check out some of their antics at www.mnozilbrass.atWe will announce some other incredible solo artists in the next few weeks. If you want to hear the best brass players in the world plan to be in Melbourne in September 2007, should be a blast!!   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=49 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:04:56 EST We are confirming more artists by the week for the 2007 MIFB.The American jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon will be joining us along with virtuoso tuba soloist Jens Bjorn-Larsen whom some of you will remember from our first MIFB in 2003 performing with the Stockholm Chamber Brass.We are honoured to be featuring renowned trumpeter James Thompson. Formerly principal trumpet with the Atlanta & Montreal Symphonies and currently Professor of Trumpet at the Eastman School of Music. Also Ian Bousfield will be joining us, he is currently principal trombone with the Vienna Philharmonic and a regular performer with many of the worlds best brass bands.We hope to confirm another incredible horn soloist soon as well as some of Australia's finest performers.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=50 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:09:46 EST The full program of events for MIFB 07 is now available on our program page.Over 70 sessions to choose from in an action packed week.Remember a full festival pass gives you access to all of these.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=58 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:31:42 EST All full festival pass holders are invited to submit a CD recording of two contrasting works to perform in one of the many masterclasses at MIFB 2007. Brass Ensembles of 3 or more are invited to submit a recording for acceptance into the MIFB Ensemble course. All members of the ensemble must be Full Festival Pass Holders and will work closely with MIFB 2007 Artists including Barry Tuckwell, Fabian Russell and members of Mnozil Brass.If accepted, all ensembles will bring their repertoire to MIFB 2007 to perform in workshops and will participate in a concert featuring all MIFB Ensemble Course groups. Recordings must feature two contrasting works.There are no age or professional requirements, closing date is 7 September.Send all recordings to the MIFB office. 6/5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051. Application Form http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=59 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:02:12 EST We are delighted to announce that Stefan Dohr will now be a guest at this year's festival.Stefan is the principal horn of the Berlin Philharmonic and teacher at the Herbert Von Karajan Academy.A number of events have now changed at this years festival due to the recent change of artists. Please check the program carefully and contact us if you have program and ticketing questions.If you are a horn player and wish to play in one of Stefan's master classes you will need to hold a full festival pass.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=64 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:02:43 EST We are pleased to announce that Mnozil Brass will be performing in our Finale concert on Sunday 30 September in BMW Edge. This concert will also feature some of our international soloists.Mnozil have informed us they will do a completely different program from Friday night, an opportunity to hear these amazing musicians again.Stay after and join in our MIFB 2007 party.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=60 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:56:33 EST On Saturday 29 September following the concert at BMW Edge with Brisbane Excelsior Band and soloists MIFB 2007 will host an exciting jazz event at Melbourne premier jazz venue -Bennetts Lane.This concert will feature Thomas Gansch from Mnozil Brass and Australia's leading leading Jazz Trumpeter - Scott TinklerTickets will be $30/$20 available in our shop. Full festival pass holders will have free access to this concert. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=62 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:58:26 EST We are pleased to announce that Ralph Sauer will be performing at the MIFB this year after the withdrawal of Ian Bousfield for personal reasons.Ralph has recently retired as principal trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a position he held for over 30 years. He is well known for his orchestral excerpts recordings and will share a memorable Wednesday evening concert with Stefan Dohr. Please take the opportunity to review the full program which has had some changes due to the late addition of Stefan Dohr and Ralph Sauer.Please contact us if you wish to exchange or refund any tickets  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=65 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:34:40 EST Tickets have gone on sale to most events at MIFB 2008.We are aware that there are some system errors saying that some sessions/concerts are sold out. This is not the case, we hope to have this fixed over the weekend.Tickets to the amazing finale concert at the Forum Theatre featuring Melbourne's own B# Big Band - www.bsharpbigband.com.au - with Wayne Bergeron and Wycliffe Gordon will be sold through TICKETEK. We will have a link to their site as soon as the tickets are available, hopefully by 1 August.As usual full festival pass holders includes entry to this concert, it will be a great way to celebrate another inspiring MIFB. http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=82 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:05:29 EST Masterclasses at the 2008 festival will be organised differently from in the past.If you wish to play in a solo masterclass, please email veronica.ryan@themusicpage.com with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preference of sessions. Please also list your current educational institution and teacher (if applicable). There is no need to send an audition tape. Priority will go to festival pass holders. Requests will be accepted until September 8th. After this date, participants will be contacted and asked to provide a copy of the accompaniment (if required). http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=83 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:38:36 EST The following candidates have successfully reached the second round of the Barry Tuckwell Prize.  David Chaulk - EuphoniumPaul Cowpe-Pendleton - EuphoniumPer Forsberg - TubaHidehiro Fujita - TubaRobert Hamza - TubaThom Humphrey - EuphoniumDoug Lewis - EuphoniumBrendon Lukin - TubaAntonio Neilley-Menendez De Llano - TubaRaphael Rosse - Euphonium  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=66 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:41:17 EST All seats for the Friday night MNOZIL BRASS concert have now been sold. IF YOU BUY A FULL FESTIVAL PASS YOU WILL STILL GET A SEAT AT THIS CONCERT AS WELL AS EVERY OTHER CONCERT.150 standing room tickets will be available at the door for $25 each.There are still tickets available to see MNOZIL BRASS on Sunday at 2.30pm but they are selling fast!!  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=67 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:47:36 EST THE MAIN VENUE FOR MIFB 2007 IS: MELBA HALL, GATE 12, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, ROYAL PARADE, PARKVILLE. THE BOX OFFICE WILL BE OPEN 9-5PM Monday - Friday.Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday concerts will be at BMW Edge, Federation Square. (Opposite Flinders Street Station)  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=68 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:08:32 EST The Melbourne Villers-Bretonneux Brass Ensemble Based in Melbourne, this world class brass ensemble of professional players across Victoria, will perform works featured in the recent Melbourne Theatre Company play The Glass Soldier, written by Hannie Rayson. The story of the Glass Soldier, about a WW1 stretcher bearer who is blinded by mustard gas but in later life receives the miracle of a corneal transplant restoring perfect vision, will be narrated on the night and fully illuminated by the rich texture of the Ensemble. Powerful imagery will be presented over the narrative and the music. Works performed by the Ensemble will include World War 1 marches and hymns, French and other European music, and extracts from the powerful newly composed Glass Soldier Suite by Nigel Westlake. This performance will stir your soul. This is a must see, and a must hear, performance. One night only.Ticket are $30/20 THIS CONCERT WILL BE AT TRINITY CHAPEL, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, ROYAL PARADE . http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=69 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:22:43 EST 9.00pm Monday 24 September in the Dining Hall at Trinity College will be a social event for all festival participants, a chance to meet each other and most of the artists. Drinks and food available.A special Spicks and Specks brass quiz show will take place featuring some of the worlds finest musical minds.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=70 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:00:32 EST Congratulations to the finalistsPaul Cowpe-PendletonHidehro FujitaRobert HamzaBrendon LukinRaphael Rosse  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=71 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:36:07 EST Saturday night concert at 10pm Bennetts Lane is SOLD OUT.Tickets will not be available at the door.  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=72 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:02:15 EST Wycliffe Gordon will be performing on the outdoor stage at Federation Square on Saturday 29 September at 11am as a part of grand final celebrations.This is a free event  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=73 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:08:18 EST The Melbourne International Festival of Brass is over for another year.Our fifth festival was the biggest yet with more than 80 events throughout the week featuring some incredible brass players from all corners of the world.To view some of the concerts from MIFB 07 and 05 go to www.themusicpage.com or click on the banner above.A big thankyou to our incredible team of volunteers who again made it all happen, see you again in 2008!!MIFB Team  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=74 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:04:09 EST Congratulations to Hidehiro Fujita (tuba) from Japan who was awarded the 2007 Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize.   http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=75 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:46:47 EST The 2008 Melbourne International Festival of Brass will be Sunday 28 September - Saturday 4 October.Artist negotiations are well under way with more incredible performers on the way. To view some of the 2005 and 2007 MIFB go to the link above www.themusicpage.com  http://www.mifb.com.au/pages/showNewItems.php?contentID=76 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:04:51 EST