When I was in high school in the late 1960s, I played an Imperial.
Recently I have picked up playing again in a local Concert Band, and was able to find an older Imperial (SN 160350, 1945i… Read More
I was listening to The Brass Junkies this past week and really enjoyed their interview with Ryan McGeorge (https://www.brassjunkies.com/episodes/tbj218).
Here is a link to Ryan's webpage wh… Read More
I thought I would share my thoughts on the Mercer and Barker GW3 mouthpiece that I acquired a couple of weeks ago.
There seems to be very little about the mouthpieces unless it’s from… Read More
Hi everyone,
I am currently interested in trading my Adams E1 euphonium. I purchased this horn from the awesome people at Austin Custom Brass in March of 2019 after the horn was shown at t… Read More
Is Robert W. Smith dead? Robert W. Smith, who was an American composer and musician, died on September 21, 2023. He had a big impact on music and left behind lots of music he created, more t… Read More
Inspired by the story of well-known 19th Century Ophicleide player Sam Hughes, who was famous for playing this aria. I had never heard of it but after listening to some vocal performances on… Read More
I am selling my Willson 2950 TA compensating euphonium. Bought it in Germany 3 years ago, this instrument is large shank and it has an excellent full sound and great intonation. It is in gre… Read More
Seller says the horn is 1 year old and the condition looks very good. It has gold trim and silver plate. This model has probably the largest sound of any current production model, but it tak… Read More
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Growing up as a Euphonium player in the late 80's/early 90's, I had two players I looked up to. Major Tom Mack (NYSB) and Derek Kane (ISB)… Read More
The primary material on this instrument is lacquered yellow brass. This horn features all of the original components from its manufacturing, including the original European lead pipe (Small… Read More
Champion/Challenger…. The learning is by the doing!!
From 2016 on my main euphonium mouthpiece is the Randefalk. As i also play the trombone (both large and small bore) and like the… Read More
I have a Boosey and Hawkes Euphonium, but I can't seem to figure out the date when made. The Serial number is 765-682932 - I also have a Silver Besson Euphonium I bought new in 1976 ( how t… Read More
I'm at a family reunion this week. My wife's cousin used to play euphonium in high school...but hasn't played since the early 1980s. I brought a horn for him to mess around with. He remem… Read More
This is a decent Conn euphonium ("baritone horn"). The condition shows a lot of scratches and wear, but overall it's not bad and seems ready to go into new service. The light weight, nice so… Read More
An observation and commment, rather than a question. I'm a life-long trombone player who switched to euphonium 4 years ago. I've been playing a Besson Sovereign built in 1995. I love playing… Read More
For sale on behalf of a friend, splendid Besson 766 euphonium, year 1986, excellent condition, only a few small dent on the external branch, totally irrelevant as regards the sound.
Price &e… Read More
El Club de la Banda de Conciertos de la Escuela Secundaria Kitauji está de nuevo en marcha, y ahora se ha revelado un nuevo tráiler, una nueva imagen clave y un nuevo miembr… Read More
I've thought about this for some time, but now I want to pose these questions to those who know the euphonium.
What would you say the differences in sound are between a euphonium with a wi… Read More
Love my Sterling Virtuoso's ability to carry above our wind band and be heard over the the larger ensemble. However, in preparing for a Tuba Euphonium quartet performance in which I play 2nd… Read More
Dear all,
I would like to share some brief impressions on euphonium mutes.
Background: Primary a (semi-professional) trombonist, enjoying to play the euphonium, but not too many opportunit… Read More
Hi Everyone - I'm not sure if this belongs here or not, so please feel free to move, moderators. This is a playing exercises question.
My question for everyone has to do with false tones in… Read More
The G major scale on flute is the scale of the key of G or one sharp. This implies that its tonic note is G. G major is relative to the key of E minor, parallel to the key of G minor, domina… Read More
Dear all,
I am new here and primarily a trombonist, so please be nice :-)
I am a formerly professional trombonist, 37 years old and today would categorize myself as semi-professional level t… Read More
The flute is a versatile instrument that has been played for centuries. From classical to contemporary music, the flute has been an essential part of various genres. In recent years, the mod… Read More
The alto flute is an exquisite musical instrument that has been gaining popularity among flutists and composers alike in recent years. Its rich and mellow sound has inspired numerous musicia… Read More
I had an opinion offered to me this evening by a phenomenally good Sally Army instrumentalist that has left me deflated. My band, as is the wont of British brass bands, is working up a test… Read More
Terceira temporada do anime Anime Sound! Euphonium volta em 2024.'Sound! Euphonium': Terceira temporada Foi anunciado em um evento da franquia do estúdio Kyoto Animation que a t… Read More
I've noticed in my reasonably short time on this forum that we spend a lot of time talking about equipment, but I thought it would be nice to have a talk about our favourite solos from the b… Read More
I have a Jupiter JEP1020S that has a rattling/scratching sound when using the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th valves, Im a no expert when it comes to euphoniums but it seems to be caused by the springs. I… Read More