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If you entered an ugly sweater competition, you’d surely win. This is the perfect Christmas gift for any tuba player you know. You can even wear it to TubaChristmas!
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December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you entered an ugly sweater competition, you’d surely win. This is the perfect Christmas gift for any tuba player you know. You can even wear it to TubaChristmas!
Support ITEA by visiting our shop: https://itea-online-store.printify.me
Support ITEA by visiting our shop: https://itea-online-store.printify.me
You’re at Tuba Christmas. Double bell euphonium or single?
December 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
You’re at Tuba Christmas. Double bell euphonium or single?
For this holiday edition of Meet the Member, we have the pleasure of featuring a pillar of our community, Hiram Diaz. Diaz is a Gunnery Sargent in the Marine Corps and has been a member and Associate Principal Euphonium of the “President’s Own” Marine Band for well over a decade.
December 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
For this holiday edition of Meet the Member, we have the pleasure of featuring a pillar of our community, Hiram Diaz. Diaz is a Gunnery Sargent in the Marine Corps and has been a member and Associate Principal Euphonium of the “President’s Own” Marine Band for well over a decade.
The Fall 2025 issue of the ITEA Journal is packed with must-read content for tuba and euphonium players!
What are you waiting for? Dive in! https://iteaonline.org/journal/
What are you waiting for? Dive in! https://iteaonline.org/journal/
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Fall 2025 issue of the ITEA Journal is packed with must-read content for tuba and euphonium players!
What are you waiting for? Dive in! https://iteaonline.org/journal/
What are you waiting for? Dive in! https://iteaonline.org/journal/
Tuba Christmas is coming up! What is your favorite Christmas tune?
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Tuba Christmas is coming up! What is your favorite Christmas tune?
Another gigantic high school tuba section! This is the Prosper High School Tuba Section 2025-26 from Prosper, TX, USA. Thanks for sending this in, Jung Moo Lee!
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Another gigantic high school tuba section! This is the Prosper High School Tuba Section 2025-26 from Prosper, TX, USA. Thanks for sending this in, Jung Moo Lee!
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever found inside your tuba or euphonium?
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever found inside your tuba or euphonium?
If you didn’t play euphonium/tuba, what instrument would you play instead?
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you didn’t play euphonium/tuba, what instrument would you play instead?
This month, Meet the Member highlights Mai Kokubo, a Japanese euphonium artist, educator, and international performer whose career reflects a deep commitment to the connection between cultures, audiences, and the global euphonium community.
November 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This month, Meet the Member highlights Mai Kokubo, a Japanese euphonium artist, educator, and international performer whose career reflects a deep commitment to the connection between cultures, audiences, and the global euphonium community.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jim Self, a cherished member of the ITEA family and a true inspiration to all. Jim will be missed but will live on through his recordings, Award, compositions, and long history of generosity.
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 AM
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jim Self, a cherished member of the ITEA family and a true inspiration to all. Jim will be missed but will live on through his recordings, Award, compositions, and long history of generosity.
Do you play in a tuba quartet or tuba ensemble? Where are you located?
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you play in a tuba quartet or tuba ensemble? Where are you located?
🚨 Regional Conference proposal deadlines are coming up fast! Here’s your chance to share your ideas, research, and performances at one of ITEA’s 2026 Regional Conferences! Find more information on the regional conferences at: www.iteaonline.org/conferences
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨 Regional Conference proposal deadlines are coming up fast! Here’s your chance to share your ideas, research, and performances at one of ITEA’s 2026 Regional Conferences! Find more information on the regional conferences at: www.iteaonline.org/conferences
What is your favorite Sousa march?
October 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What is your favorite Sousa march?
Hiroshi Nakachi is the new Principal Tuba of The Metropolitan Opera, where he began performing in March of 2025 after a successful audition. Hiroshi is a native of Osaka, Japan and pursued studies at Osaka University of Arts and Zurich University of the Arts.
October 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hiroshi Nakachi is the new Principal Tuba of The Metropolitan Opera, where he began performing in March of 2025 after a successful audition. Hiroshi is a native of Osaka, Japan and pursued studies at Osaka University of Arts and Zurich University of the Arts.
NWRTEC: March 20-22, Boise State University
Priority deadline for proposals is November 14
MWRTEC: May 18-20, University of Missouri Kansas City
Proposals due November 15
NERTEC: March 6-8, Boston University
Proposals due November 15
Priority deadline for proposals is November 14
MWRTEC: May 18-20, University of Missouri Kansas City
Proposals due November 15
NERTEC: March 6-8, Boston University
Proposals due November 15
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
NWRTEC: March 20-22, Boise State University
Priority deadline for proposals is November 14
MWRTEC: May 18-20, University of Missouri Kansas City
Proposals due November 15
NERTEC: March 6-8, Boston University
Proposals due November 15
Priority deadline for proposals is November 14
MWRTEC: May 18-20, University of Missouri Kansas City
Proposals due November 15
NERTEC: March 6-8, Boston University
Proposals due November 15
Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto vs. Gregson Tuba Concerto. Which one wins?
October 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto vs. Gregson Tuba Concerto. Which one wins?
Proposal applications are OPEN for SERTEC and SCRTEC! Their priority deadline for proposals is November 1st. The HRTEC proposal application opens on October 15th.
SERTEC: shipesbrass.com/sertec2026
SCRTEC: https://forms.gle/7z6EVfWyf8smpBg47
SERTEC: shipesbrass.com/sertec2026
SCRTEC: https://forms.gle/7z6EVfWyf8smpBg47
October 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Proposal applications are OPEN for SERTEC and SCRTEC! Their priority deadline for proposals is November 1st. The HRTEC proposal application opens on October 15th.
SERTEC: shipesbrass.com/sertec2026
SCRTEC: https://forms.gle/7z6EVfWyf8smpBg47
SERTEC: shipesbrass.com/sertec2026
SCRTEC: https://forms.gle/7z6EVfWyf8smpBg47
Pantomime vs. Harlequin. Which one wins?
October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Pantomime vs. Harlequin. Which one wins?
REGIONAL CONFERENCES
https://iteaonline.org/conferences
https://iteaonline.org/conferences
October 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
REGIONAL CONFERENCES
https://iteaonline.org/conferences
https://iteaonline.org/conferences
It’s #WorldTeachersDay! Give a shoutout to your favorite tuba/euphonium teacher!
October 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s #WorldTeachersDay! Give a shoutout to your favorite tuba/euphonium teacher!
In your opinion, what is the best instrument to duo with tuba/euphonium?
September 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In your opinion, what is the best instrument to duo with tuba/euphonium?
What wind band repertoire has the best tuba and euphonium parts?
September 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
What wind band repertoire has the best tuba and euphonium parts?
How do you describe a euphonium to someone who hasn’t heard of it?
September 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How do you describe a euphonium to someone who hasn’t heard of it?
What’s your favorite solo tuba or euphonium piece of all time?
September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What’s your favorite solo tuba or euphonium piece of all time?
Who’s a tuba or euphonium player you think more people should know about?
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Tag them!
September 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Who’s a tuba or euphonium player you think more people should know about?
Tag them!
Tag them!