SERTEC 2026

We are so excited to be hosting the South East Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference here at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and Performing Arts Center at UGA, March 4-6, 2026!

Please visit us here for updates as we get closer to the event, and I encourage everyone to submit proposals early so we can craft the best conference possible!

-Matt Shipes

Registration

All presenters, performers, competitors, and attendees of SERTEC 2026 must be active members of ITEA before registering, and at the time of the conference, March 4-6, 2026. Free "Online Guest" members are not eligible for conference registration without upgrading to a paid membership.

There are several different registration rates depending on one's relationship to the conference. All rates provide full access to all presentations and performances that week:

$75 - regular conference rate
$60 - Invited Presenter/Performer Rate
$50 - Student Rate

There are some additional contextual fees that may apply to your registration as well:

$35 - Competitor fee (must be paid for each competition entered)
$40 - Collaborative Piano fee (for invited performers needing piano accompanying support)
$5-$15 - Parking code (enter with license plate at Kiosk in either PAC Deck or East Campus Deck, $5 per day)

More information about an added parking fee option is forthcoming.

Call for Proposals!

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We are accepting proposals now for anyone interested in presenting and performing.

Our priority deadline is November 1st!

All other information about the conference is coming soon, including registration information and links.

Submit a proposal if you are interested in joining the conference for your:

Recital
Lecture/Presentation
Panel Discussion
Warm-Up Class
Collegiate Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Performance
Chamber Music Performance
Or something else!

Also, please submit a proposal if you are interested in judging competitions.

Who should submit a proposal? Anyone who may have something to offer our community of tuba and euphonium students, professionals, and enthusiasts! This includes:

All Professional Musicians
Lesson Teachers
College Professors
Freelancers
K-12 Educators
College Students
Amateur Players and/or Hobbyists
Those completing research or writing about the tuba/euphonium
...and many more!

For all questions, please write to sertecUGA2026@gmail.com

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Schedule and Program

Artists and Presenters

Vendors

Travel and Hotels

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