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The ITG's 2008 Ellsworth Smith
International Trumpet Solo Competition, being held on October 9-12 at
Boston University (Terry Everson, host), has announced the extension of
the application deadline extension to July 10.
"We've had a few publicity problems getting
the word out," says coordinator James Olcott, "and we wanted to insure
that all interested players have plenty of time to peruse and prepare
for the competition."
With its prizes of $10,000 and $5000 for
the first and second prizes, previous ES competitions have attracted
superb players from around the globe, "and we expect that the same will
be so for this years event," continues Olcott.
Finals judges for the event will include
Stephen Burns, Gabriele Cassone, and Jens Lindemann, all of whom will
also give masterclasses and performances during the 5-day event.
Presented by the International Trumpet
Guild, the competition is sponsored principally by the ITG and Columbus
Foundation with major financial and in-kind support from Yamaha Musical
Products, Jupiter OX Trumpets, the Conn-Selmer Corporation,
Smith-Watkins, and the Boston University College of Fine Arts School of
Music.
Information regarding all aspects of the
competition can be found online at http://www.trumpetguild.org/resources/esmith.htm. |