Conference Overview
by Stacy Simpson, IWBC Conference Coordinator

Hello from Cincinnati! Thank you, thank you and thanks again to everyone helping put this 2000 Conference in motion. I am already really excited about this conference. Let me tell you that the new facilities at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music are absolutely amazing. There are four large buildings centrally located in what is called the CCM Village. Inside and out it is truly state of the art. Not to mention that the conference itself is packed with wonderful and amazing artists and clinicians. I look forward to the ongoing efforts of everyone involved and would like to encourage anyone who would like to help at the conference to get in touch with us. We would love for you to be involved.

Artists
by Laurel Ohlson, Vice-President of IWBC, Member of Artists Committee

Cincinnati in June 2000 is the place to be if you want to see, hear, and learn from some of the finest brass players in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. More than forty artists are currently confirmed to appear at the conference in June, including soloists and ensembles both jazz and classical. Of particular note is the appearance of top-notch veteran players alongside some very exciting young talent as you’ll see in the outside columns on these pages.

ARTIST LIST AND BIOS

MASTERCLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Solo Competition
by James Ross, Co-Chair, Solo Competition Committee

Greetings from the solo competition co-chair. I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about the 2000 competition. Anne Schaerer and myself would first like to thank our colleagues from the Metropolitan Opera,New York Philharmonic,Chicago Symphony,and St. Louis Symphony for taking the time to answer our enqueries regarding repertiore for the competition.A special thank you to Dr. Brian Bowman for guiding us through the euphonium literature.

The format for the competition this time around is significantly different in a few ways,the most fundamental way is that for the first time we are having six instrumental categories, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn,Euphonium, Bass Trombone and Tuba. Contestants from each categorie will be competing against each other according to those categories.

Also ,there will be no minimum or maximum age limits on contestants. The committee and the board felt strongly about being as inclusive as possible regardless of age.

Another special thank you to Marie for being patient yet firm in her zeal to get this aspect of the conference on track and on time. Good luck to all who enter and see you in Cincinatti.

SOLO COMPETITION REPERTOIRE AND INFORMATION

Composition Commission
by Faye-Ellen Silverman, Chair, Composition Commission Committee

After a dedicated search process, the composition competition committee has selected Carolyn Bremer to write a work for the Monarch Brass Ensemble. Prior to this decision, guidelines for the competition were worked out by the committee. Then all members of the Board of Directors were invited to nominate women composers for consideration. The final list included ten names. At this point, Administrator Chandra Asken compiled a tape of excerpts of works by all ten composers, along with a brief biographical summary. Members of the committee then voted for their first, second, and third choices. The committee consisted of Faye-Ellen Silverman, chair, Laurel Ohlson, Marie Speziale, Langston Fitzgerald III, Neal Corwell, and Chandra Asken, with Susan Slaughter serving as an advisor.

Carolyn Bremer, who had written a work for the Monarch Brass’s first tour, is head of the composition program at the University of Oklahoma, where she directs the New Century Ensembles. She has received grants from Meet the Composer, the Regents of the University of California, UC Intercampus Arts Council, and has been named an AAUW Recognition Awardee for Emerging Scholars. She studied at the Eastman School of Music and CalArts and received her doctorate from the University of California. Ms. Bremer will be participating in the Conference.

Sponsorship
by Susan Slaughter, Chair, Sponsorship Committee

Time is fast approaching when we will all gather again to celebrate our third International Women’s Brass Conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

If you have never attended a conference before, please plan to attend this conference in Cincinnati. The IWBC was founded in 1992 for you. We need your presence for the conference to be a success.

As you know, the IWBC does not put on a big “fund-raising” drive, or charge high annual dues to pay for the conferences. We simply ask for your financial support when it is needed. Your support is needed now! The average cost of bringing in an artist to Cincinnati from within the boundaries of the United States is $850 for airfare and housing. An artist outsid North America will cost $1,500.

This is where you can help! Your tax deductible contribution to sponsor an artist for the 2000 Conference will help keep the conference fee down and affordable.To sponsor an artist, you simply choose your artist, and send the amount of money you can afford to give. Whether the amount is large or small, any amount will help.

The Board of Directors thanks you. (The IWBC is a 501(c)(3) organization)

Calling All Volunteers!
by Julia Towner, Chair, Volunteer Committee

We need you – yes, you – to volunteer for the upcoming IWBC 2000 in Cincinnati, Ohio! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and return to me as soon as possible.

VOLUNTEER FORM in html format (All browsers can read and print this form. Prints to 1-2 pages)

VOLUNTEER FORM in PDF format (You must have the Adobe Acrobat plug-in installed on your computer. Prints to 1 page )

Volunteers will be rewarded. Once I have your name and address, I will be following up with an information sheet.

Please include your name, address, phone number (optional) and e-mail (if applicable), and send it to:
Julia Towner, 6516 Rainbow Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
or call day or evening and leave a message: (513) 624-8799

I look forward to hearing from you, and am very excited about the many volunteer opportunities this conference will offer to make this a rewarding and personal experience!

Advertising
by Maureen Horgan, Chair, Fundraising Committee

IWBC Members: Toot your own horn at the Conference – print your business card in the program! You will support IWBC and everyone will know who you are.

Contact Advertising Chair: Maureen Horgan
(617) 413-4914
P.O. Box 230212, Boston, MA 02123-0212
$75, and you supply the card.

You are also welcome to purchase an ad, or encourage someone you know in the music (or any other) business to do it. Prices range from $85 for a 1/8 page ad through $250 for a full page. The business must supply the “copy” ready to print, either electronically or camera-ready. Contact Maureen as shown above. We would like to receive the ads by March 2000. Thanks!

PRICING AND SPECS FOR ADVERTISING IN THE CONFERENCE 2000 PROGRAM

Registration
by Diane Henderson, Director of University Conferencing

The Department of University Conferencing at the University of Cincinnati will be providing registration and administrative assistance to this year’s conference. The recently established department offers conference planning and management assistance to conferences hosted by all colleges and administrative units in the University. As Director of University Conferencing I have held similar positions for 19 years, serving the University of Kansas School of Medicine at Wichita, Western Michigan University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prior to arriving at UC. I have also held multiple leadership positions in the conferences division of the University Continuing Education Association and have made professional presentations on all aspects of conference management at regional and national programs. I’m looking forward to a successful IWBC Conference 2000!

REGISTRATION FORM in HTML format (All browsers can read and print this form. Prints to 4 pages)

REGISTRATION FORM in PDF format (You must have the Adobe Acrobat plug-in installed on your computer. Prints to 1 page )

Exhibitors
by Laura Lineberger, Chair, Exhibitors Committee

Although the executive committee is still in the planning stages, we are actively pursuing potential exhibitors for the IWBC 2000. Many businesses and colleges have already been contacted about displaying their products and services for our next conference. It is our hope to expand the exhibits from past years, to include music instrument displays, sheet music displays, CD and music recordings displays, college and university recruitment displays and informational booths for opportunities and careers in music.

We are ardently striving to provide a pleasurable atmosphere in the exhibit area – including a “quiet” area for perusing sheet music and chatting with music distributors about their products and services, as well as a music instrument room for testing instruments that conference attendees might be interested in purchasing. In addition, the executive committee has alotted an extra long lunch break in the the conference schedule so that visitors of the the IWBC 2000 can avail themselves to the exhibit area without missing any of the exciting recitals and/or lectures offered.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the next conference, please contact Laura Lineberger, exhibit chairperson at:

(202) 726-0481 Home, (703) 696-3648 Work

Conference PR and Advertising
by Elise Schowalter, Treasurer

Public relations for the IWBC Conference 2000 is in full swing. A few people deserve a world of credit: Dr. Sharon Huff has graciously agreed to handle placement of IWBC advertising in the journals and newsletters again this year, and has space reserved for our ad – look for it in the next issue of your favorite organization’s journal. Cliff Towner has designed an exciting logo for the conference, which can be seen in the brochure. The public relations department of the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati (CCM) has agreed to handle the local publicity immediately prior to the conference. And last but certainly not least, Keith Kavanaugh is handling the design and layout of the ad, and of the Conference 2000 brochure. Thanks to all of these people for their time and talents! As well as placing ads this year, we are also in the process of requesting article space in the journals and publications in which we advertise , and will be sending out special mailings to every potential brass student that has contacted CCM this year. If any members have additional publicity suggestions, please contact Elise Schowalter.