ITI is based on a simple, yet powerful idea: celebrating our individual playing styles in a community forum will make us all better musicians.

01 Masterclasses

We will host 8 masterclasses presented by our International Faculty. Topics will include technique, repertoire, sound production, and more.

02 Private Lessons

Every in-person Participant of ITI will receive one private lesson during the intensive. Optionally, there will be opportunities for Participants and Auditors to take additional private lessons, subject to availability.

03 Mock Audition

All in-person Participants are invited to participate in the ITI Mock Audition. The Winner will be placed on the Houston Symphony sublist and be guaranteed a performance with the orchestra.

04 International Faculty

With every year we host ITI, it is our aim to have at least one international faculty member from outside the United States. We're honored to have Michael Israelievitch joining us this year! Our mission is to celebrate diverse musical styles and techniques.

05 Video Livestream and Replay Library

All of the ITI Masterclasses will be livestreamed. You can purchase a pass and watch with us from anyone in the world! All Participants, Auditors, and Virtual Attendees will have access to all recordings for 30 days after ITI ends.

06 Inspiration, Exposure, and Motivation

At the heart of ITI is our passion for helping timpanists develop their craft and further their career. We envision current and future generations of timpanists attending ITI year after year as they share their own knowledge and experience, furthering the over all contributions of timpanists playing in ensembles all over the world.