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Goals of the HPNWBBb
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The Harvey
Phillips Northwest "Big Brass" Bash is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to bringing the tuba and
euphonium community together in a two day festival where the participants
can meet and share with great artists on those instruments and experience what it is like to perform with them.
There is no other event quite like this in the world.
The environment is that of sharing, and non-competition, and is for
tuba and euphonium players of all ages and levels of experience.
Ego problems are not allowed to be an issue. Ages of participants currently range from
14 to 87. Average attendance is around 50 participants.
The event consists of rehearsals, a clinic, a recital, and free time
where the participants can spend time with the guest artists. The afternoon John Baker/Keating Johnson Commerative
Recital features students and our guest artist, students, and established adult groups. The final concert on
Sunday afternoon is performed by all participants in a massed tuba ensemble
playing classical, jazz, and pop arrangements in a complimentary outdoor public
concert setting.
A small registration fee is charged each participant for the two days, which
covers expenses for our guest artist, accompanist, T-shirts, flyers,
and the music for the Sunday concert. Every
participant receives a T-shirt commemorating the event for that year.
The advisory group gives hundreds of hours
of time to see that the event goes well for all of the participants.
No advisors are paid for their time. Many participants give extra
money to ensure the continued success of this event.
The concert and recital are free to the public, and this event serves as a way
for the general public to learn about two very important instruments
that are often underestimated and unappreciated. We are dedicated
to creating interest in our instruments in order to recruit new people
who otherwise would never have the chance to discover the joy of playing
these two noble instruments.
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