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The International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) is an event that helps to enhance awareness of the many outstanding female brass instrument performers. But wait, men... it's not just for women! First of all, men also attend the conference. But a more timely point is that the IWBC features a solo competition for brass, including euphonium and tuba, and the deadline for application is approaching. Here is the announcement:



The International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) is pleased to announce the 2010 Susan Slaughter International Solo Brass Competition for trumpet, horn, tenor horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba to be held prior to the 6th International Women's Brass Conference in Toronto, Canada in June.


This is a rare opportunity for all brass players: women and men, students, amateurs and professionals of all ages to compete for over US$37,000 in prizes.


The deadline to register for the competition is March 31, 2010. For information on the required repertoire, prizes, age categories, contest rules, and registration, please visit iwbctoronto2010.com


The IWBC conference opens on June 16 and will include international guest artists, concerts and workshops. An early bird discount applies to conference registration prior to March 31, 2010. Please spread the word to your brass colleagues and students!




Euphonium artists include:

• Gail Robertson: Orlando, U.S
• Bonnie Denton: CT, U.S.
• Sharie Huff: Illinois, U.S

Tuba artists include:

• Carolyn "Cazzbo" Johns: Sydney, Australia
• Karen Bulmer: St. John's, Canada
• Jane Maness: Kitchener, Canada
• Joanna Hersey: N Carolina, USA
• Stacy Baker: Morehead, USA