Beginnings
Well, it’s time for the 4th Brass Competition in Cheju, Korea!!!
I’ve had the honor to be involved with the International Brass Competition in Cheju, Korea since it began 7 years ago. This is a top flight solo competition for each of the brass instruments and brass quintet. Every other year(even numbers), leading brass soloists from around the world have travelled to the beautiful paradise of Jeju City on the lovely island known as the ‘Hawaii of Korea’. The island is INCREDIBLE! The performance level is AMAZING!!!!!
Besides the competition there are 2–3 free concerts every evening of the event which feature world class performing groups. This year will feature groups including Chestnut Brass, Spanish Brass and the Sounding Brass from Austria featuring soloist Steven Mead. It is a wonderful experience that I am looking forward to beginning in a few days.
Check here for details of progress of this year’s competition which will begin on August 12, 2006.
Jeff Funderburk