NEW Students may apply for the Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Student Travel Support Award to help defray travel costs to attend events sponsored by the Historic Brass Society.

24th Annual HBS Early Brass Festival July 24-27, 2008 Loyola University New Orleans, LA Registration Form and Details Further Details Note: Contrary to the information listed in the EBF flyer that went out in a recent mailing, payment for the dorm housing at the Early Brass Festival at Loyola University in New Orleans will be payable directly to the HBS and not to Loyola University as previously indicated. Single rooms are $40 per night and double rooms are $30 per per person per night. The registration fee will also be payable to The Historic Brass Society

Madison Early Music Festival July 12-19, 2008 Handel's Journey: From Germany to England via Italy

MEMF 2008 focuses on the musical development of George Frideric Handel during his travels throughout Europe. The eight-day festival includes a series of seven concerts by guest artists, faculty and ensembles-in-residence, and participants, as well as a workshop with classes and small & large ensembles for participants of all levels. Faculty members include Kris Kwapis Ingles and Greg Ingles.

For more information: www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu or contact Program Director Chelcy Bowles (cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu; 608/265-5629)