2007 NETEW TESTIMONIALS


"In the two years that I have been coming to the workshop, I have not heard one negative remark from any of the participants. My favorite comment was that this was a life changing experience."

Art Leiby, Adult Particpant
New Jersey


"NETEW is an experience second to none in providing: new knowledge, a solid assessment of your playing, ways to improve on your instrument, and opportunities to meet others passionate about their instrument."

Liam Sheehy, High School Participant
Massachusetts


"The faculty at NETEW helped me to improve on all aspects of my playing. I was able to understand more about the music and not just playing notes on the page. Some of the small details that I was overlooking at the beginning of the week made a HUGE difference in my playing at the end of the week!"

Patrick Nyren, College Participant/Staff
Maine


"The faculty of NETEW provide an atmosphere that promotes a great work ethic not only during the workshop, but for the rest of the year as well."

Jonathan Staub, College Participant
Massachusetts


"An exceptional learning experience that exceeded all expectations. People of varying musical backgrounds and abilities came together to share their common interest in, and enjoyment of, tubas and euphoniums. If you are a T & E person, NETEW is definitely the place to be!"

Grant Dinmore, Adult Participant
Maine


"NETEW is incredible beyond words."

Robert Henderson, High School Participant
Massachusetts


"I had a great time at NETEW. Mike and Roland are phenomenal teachers, and their instruction led to dramatic improvements in everyone's playing in just a week's time. I can't wait for next year! "

Ethan Henshaw, High School Participant
Virginia


"All of the instructors were really helpful and taught me a lot about playing the instrument and working as a musician. It was cool to be at a camp just for tuba and euphonium players so that we could really focus on our instrument and learn from the other players. It was also fun to play in tuba and euphonium quartets and an all-tuba and euphonium ensemble, which I never would have gotten a chance to do outside of camp. I had a great time and I learned a lot!"

Natalie Friedman, High School Participant
Massachusetts


"The 2007 NETEW was a wonderful experience. It was a great opportunity to have an intense learning experience, meet and work with players of all abilities, and significantly improve my playing. The faculty were not only amazingly great players, they were great teachers, with an uncanny ability to identify what a player needs to do to take the next step in his or her playing. All of the activities were infused with a positive spirit from both the faculty and participants. It's a must for me next year!"

Allen Walker, Adult Participant
Massachusetts


"By far my playing improved more at NETEW than at any other camp I have been to."

Tobias Friday, College Participant
Massachusetts


"I really enjoyed NETEW and I saw a lot of improvement in my playing."

Brian Reynolds, High School Participant
Massachusetts


"I didn't think tuba camp could be fun until I went to NETEW which was one of the most fun weeks of summer that I've ever had."

Stephanie Mundel, 8th Grade Participant
Massachusetts


"Mike, I really can't thank you enough for all the hard work that you and all the teachers put into this camp. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and it was wonderful to play in a quartet as well as with piano accompaniment, both of which I've never done before. I look forward to coming back next year!!"

Todd Isenstadt, High School Participant
Massachusetts


“I always wondered what “euphonium heaven” would be like. Fortunately, I didn’t have to be “euphanized” to find out! I spent a week with Mike, Roland, Sanae and Patrick at the 2007 NETEW instead! The week was well organized from top to bottom. The instruction in all aspects of musicality was terrific. The concerts, master classes and recitals were the high point of the week. The camaraderie amongst performers from age 13 to 72 was great. It seemed like there was something for everyone. Mike organized a wonderful event. I hope to attend again next year.”

Doug Ruby, Adult Participant
Massachusetts


"Working with Mike and Roland was greatly inspirational. And the performance experience, both solo and with a quartet, really taught me to play my best under stressful circumstances."

Andrew Schwartz, College Participant
Connecticut


"I loved it; as a senior student new to the euphonium, the camp was an enjoyable cross between intensive basic training and a meditative retreat."

Tom Manzi, Adult Participant
Maine