Schedule

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE SCHEDULE
Check-in is Sunday between 1-4 pm
Flight arrivals are recommended between 11am to 3pm on the first Sunday the Festival.
Flight departures are recommended between 10am-2pm on the final Sunday the Festival

Check out this program from the 2024 IET Festival and a detailed schedule for 2024!

Sample Morning Daily Program
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Euphonium and Tuba (Separate) Warm-up and Fundamentals
9:30 AM Massed Ensemble Rehearsal / Lessons
10:30 AM Master Class / Focus Class / Private Lessons
12:00 PM Lunch

Sample Afternoon Daily Program (College and Adult Students)
1:30 PM Presentation / Master Class / Private Lessons
3:00 PM Medium Ensemble Rehearsal
4:00 PM Master Class / Focus Class / Private Lessons
5:30 PM Practice / Break
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Evening Concert

 WHAT MAKES THE IET FESTIVAL SPECIAL?

EXPERIENCE - One of the longest (23 years) running festivals focused on euphonium and tuba

VARIETY – 16 world class teachers and staff including multiple international artists!

ENSEMBLES - Play and perform with each of the following: the IET Festival Massed ensemble (100+ players!!), medium ensembles (35-60 players ), AND chamber ensembles (4-8 players).  

HANG - Meet students from around the world and share meals with guest artists.

CONCERTS - Hear our inspirational staff perform including many special guests like the Mercury Orkestar, Georgia Brass Band, and multiple tuba euphonium ensembles

OUTREACH - Perform at multiple concerts on indoor and outdoor concerts for people new to the euphonium and tuba!

DIVERSITY - Master classes on string or vocal transcriptions, performance preparation, career development, and multiple perspectives from our extensive staff.

PERFORM - Play in Emerson Concert Hall (800 seat world class concert hall) as part of the Gala Concert and Participant Recitals in the massed, medium, and chamber ensembles for PUBLIC AUDIENCES.

CUSTOMIZE - Choose lesson and master class options that fit your budget 

OPPORTUNITIES - Exhibits of instruments, mouthpieces, and sheet music by our GREAT sponsors.

COMPETE - Take part in the Annual IET Festival Solo Competition 
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When should I apply?
As soon as possible!  We order lesson/master class assignments based on application date and it helps us plan as there are limited spots.
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At what age can I attend?
All ages are welcome and encouraged to apply! However, we require that students in middle school and younger have a parent/guardian register and accompany them for the duration of the festival. 

What makes IET different many other festivals?
The IET festival encompasses SO MANY aspects.  Most events don't have the scope of global faculty, option for private lessons, quantity of classes, evening concerts, multiple ensembles, solo competition, the Legends series, and more...

How do I get a lesson with one of my hero musicians?
Just sign up on your application form!  Lessons are assigned on a "first come first serve" basis in the order in which applications are received. The most popular teachers fill up fast (that's why we ask for 3 requests), so apply early! 

I am not that good, should I take part in the IET Festival?
YES, YOU SHOULD!  Our mission has always been to help everyone.  So you will learn an INCREDIBLE amount during the week and you will have so much information after the event to help you be the best you can be!