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- International Tuba Euphonium Association, New London, Connecticut; an international organization dedicated to performers, teachers and friends of the tuba and euphonium RalphHepola.com |
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- Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Iowa; published for the population of Dubuque and surrounding areas in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin RalphHepola.com |
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- The Galena Gazette has been proudly serving the area since 1834. Over 10,000 readers look forward to receiving their newspaper weekly to keep up on the latest news. RalphHepola.com |
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- Galena Center for the Arts - Galena, Illinois, the home of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, is a tourist destination known for its history, architecture, and resorts. RalphHepola.com |
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- the Carbondale Times, proudly serving Carbondale and Southern Illinois University since 1997 |
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“Grant money in hand, a Springfield jazz tubaist hits the road to expand the genre’s audience” “Renowned jazz tuba player Ralph Hepola, one of three recipients of a John Stites Jazz Award will be joined by three Springfield musicians on a tour of Illinois and Michigan” - Jeff Kessinger, Reader Engagement Editor, Springfield Daily Citizen, Missouri
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Galena Center for the Arts in Illinois - strives to elevate and celebrate regional arts and artists by offering high-quality art in an atmosphere and presentation found in leading art institutes and theaters RalphHepola.com 
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"The Board of the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization is pleased to announce the 2023 Cycle 2 John Stites Jazz Awards winners. The applications were scored by an independent Review Committee composed of professional jazz musicians with national and international experience. JSJA has awarded over $280,000 in the last 4 years.”
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“John Stites Jazz Awards of Michigan has awarded a major grant to Ralph Hepola to fund a May tour. As a musician who plays the language of contemporary jazz on the tuba, Hepola is totally focused on ‘a new and innovative approach’ which was required by the JSJA application guidelines.” Last Row Music – a website publishing news, auditions, events, and other info related to all styles of brass music RalphHepola.com  |
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Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 3:00-3:45 on the West End Stage. Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street is a celebration of springtime, visual and performing arts, food and fun. The event is the largest fine arts festival in Southwest Missouri and draws around 20,000 patrons annually. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment, and delicious food, patrons make it a priority to come back year after year. |
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“We are thrilled to kick off the evening at the Creamery Arts Center with the grand Opening Reception…being serenaded by the enchanting melodies of jazz tuba player Ralph Hepola.” |
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The 43rd Annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival in Denton, Texas: 3 days - 6 stages of non-stop music - 3,000 artists. The festival has grown into one of the largest tourist attractions in North Texas and remains Denton’s signature event. A tradition for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the event continues to grow and attract local, regional, statewide and national attention.   
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In 2023, Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street returned for its 25th year. The event is well‑established and one of the best attended fall festivals in the region. The two-day festival will feature regional artists and crafters, live music on three performance stages, a free hands‑on children's area, incredible food and, of course, delicious apple cider! |
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Jazz Tubaist Ralph Hepola recently appeared on “Your Big Break”, a DBTV original show featuring independent music artists from all over the globe playing their original music, which airs 5 nights a week @ 9:00pm/EST - a worldwide music sensation in 30 countries. From DBTV.TV: “This new TV show will showcase some of the best talents in the world performing the original music that they have produced on video and have posted on various social media sites. "Your Big Break" is seen by millions on DBTV.TV, ROKU, and Amazon Fire, and is coming soon to more outlets around the world!” Hepola performed his jazz fusion composition “Rocket Science”, which aired on Show #37, May 22 & 25, 2023 and then again on the 4th of July 24 Hour Marathon. Check out these entertaining intros with host Lauren Forman: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1998225417183761 https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kreiner/videos/6353559978046799 https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kreiner/videos/648146717361133 |
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Jazz Tubaist Ralph Hepola performs at 2 events in Chicagoland this weekend: Saturday, June 10, 1:30-3:00 at Riverside Arts Weekend & Sunday, June 11, 2:00-3:00 at Chicago’s Old Town Art Fair. Started in 2008, the Riverside Arts Weekend features a juried arts fair, music, design and other arts-related events. This will be a vibrant cultural weekend that brings visitors and residents together to mingle and walk the streets of historic downtown Riverside. The Old Town Art Fair, Chicago's original art fair since 1950, takes place on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 2023 in the heart of the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District in Chicago. 220 nationally-acclaimed artists - 15,000 art lovers - Voted #1 Art Fair in America five years in a row by ArtFairCalendar.com - the #1 website for art fair event listings; based on a survey of artists, attendees and fine art collectors. RalphHepola.com  
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Art Walk is Downtown Springfield's favorite monthly arts event featuring local artists, live music, art demonstrations, fun, food, and a few surprises the first Friday of every month. Obelisk Home has galleries on all three levels of the Inspired Commerce building displaying art by Featured Artist Anna Sistrunk plus 300 additional original artworks. |
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Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 2:45-3:45 on the Show Wagon. Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street is a celebration of springtime, visual and performing arts, food and fun. The event is the largest fine arts festival in Southwest Missouri and draws around 20,000 patrons annually. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment, and delicious food, patrons make it a priority to come back year after year. SpringfieldArts.org/Artsfest/ RalphHepola.com |
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Providing extensive quality show data since 1996, FestivalNet is the ultimate web source for festivals, art fairs, music festivals, craft shows, home & garden shows, and other events. 26,000+ events - 1,300,000+ visitors per month - 70+ million page views RalphHepola.com |
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- 7 Virtual Jazz Club Contest - Since 2016, we discover and promote outstanding jazz talents The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Contest is dedicated to the support of jazz music in all its forms. Their goal is to promote top-quality jazz performances and to discover new talents, through a virtual platform. RalphHepola.com 
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- 7 Virtual Jazz Club is dedicated to the support of jazz music in all its forms. Our goal is to promote top quality jazz performances and to discover new talents, through a virtual platform. RalphHepola.com |
