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I think this one is from the late 1980's and looks like it is in good shape. The hand grip area on the 3rd slide shows wear, which means it has been played a good bit. I see some dark spots… 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

Anyone tried? presume Chinese made, but says Weibster USA on the bell. A little digging suggets American designed and over seen. Apparently they have sought to provide an affordable horn wit… Read More

I have a 2015 Prestige 2052 Euphonium (which I am going to sell) and wondered how this compared to the Be2052-2G-0. Is the 2G a new model. I have an Adams E3 that I use in bands and the Be… Read More

Hi all, I have been talking with a seller of a Hirsbrunner 479 made in 2006. They are asking $7,500 and this includes case, MP and chem/polish. They ended up not getting the horn cleaned th… Read More

Hi everyone. I normally stay away from posting horns I have in my shop on here, but this is a rare bird, so I'd like to get the info out to as many people as possible. I have a brand new Shi… Read More

This is a nice-looking 274. The seller says there are some dents and scratches, but nothing is apparent in the photos. It includes a snappy-looking red hard case. Price is $1,695.https://www… Read More

This is a very nice looking horn, which is at a higher trim level (gold & silver) than most of the used Schillers I've seen. Condition looks to be excellent. A case is included, which is… 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

Given the low price, this could make a great spare horn for marching or rowdy gigs. It's very simple, with 3 valves and an upright bell. I think the lacquer is well worn, based on the photos… Read More

My K&M stand arrived last night and my first thoughts….it’s a nice stand. Sturdy and well made. My euphonium rests on the Hercules FH stand. Perfect for what I need… Read More

Just watched an interesting video by Bryon Fulcher, principal trombonist with Philharmonia Orchestra, where he demonstrates how the orchestra uses the euphonium on occasion. Pretty intere… Read More

Hello all, I am selling my Willson 2900S 3+1 Compensating Euphonium. It is plated in silver and has treated me very well. The horn comes with it's original locking case and 6 medium shank m… 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

I'd seen somewhere perusing the Internet an adjustable left hand grip for British style baritones but for the life of me I can't remember any of the information about it or where I found it… Read More

Nice old horn, but I'm getting another DBE and don't need two! There is a detailed description and a short demo video link in the eBay listing.https://www.ebay.com/itm/186032164835 Read More

I’ve looked literally everywhere and cannot find the sheet music for the emperor euphonium concerto by marcel kentsubitsch, does anyone know where to get this? Read More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1dxiPJK9Qo 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

I'm hoping that somebody with experience playing both euphonium and baritone can give me some guidance on choosing a good mouthpiece for the baritone. I've been playing euphonium and trombon… Read More

Airforce Musician Bharti 2023 : Are you passionate about music and aviation? The Indian Air Force has exciting news for all the musically inclined individuals out there! The Indian Air Force… Read More

Over the past few years, I've been trying out practice travel mutes (ones that fit flush in the bell with the horn in the case), trying to find the one that works for me and my horn. For my… Read More

I bought a new Adams Sonic a few weeks ago and have an issue with a sticky 4th valve. If I move it quickly, it is OK. If I have to hold it down for several notes, it will stick on the way… Read More

Besson prestige 2052-2-8g Gold euphonium Less than 2 years old in excellent condition. Comes with all the original stuff, heavy valve caps, Alliance E2 mouthpiece, etc. Small crack in plasti… Read More

Indian Air Force Notification 2023Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED INDIAN MALE CANDIDATES from all the districts of States mentioned in selection programme to join the IAF… Read More

This Conn seems to be in about average condition for a double bell. From the photos I think it might benefit from a little resoldering in a couple places. The photo of the pistons is not cle… 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

For sale is a used Yamaha 642 compensating euphonium. This horn comes with the original hard case. I am selling simply because I have switched to a Willson; the horn deserves to be played in… Read More

I found an old solo I remember playing during my trumpet days, "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" music by Marcel Louiguy. I could get a pitch fall fairly well on trumpet but it doesn'… Read More

Hello everyone! Pleasure to be on this forum. My name is Ross and I currently play euphonium with the peninsula concert band in Newport News, Virginia. I am looking to sell my Wessex sinfoni… Read More

Hey folks, Here I am again with another dilemma! I was looking to hear about anyone's experiences with any of the SM Ultra, Ultra X or the XR mouthpieces vs the SM classic mouthpieces. I'm… Read More

I have seven wall-mount euphonium display stands for sale. Brand is String Swing USA. They've been used for about seven years in a retail shop, but we're switching to display "cubes." Mounts… Read More

SWIC Tuba Fest.jpg We are excited to announce we are attending. OcTUBAfest at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville IL. First, and foremost, this is a cool opportunity for Tuba and Eu… Read More

OK, I've read a few threads about doubling on Tuba. I'm pretty Tuba dumb, but I know a few things, like there are different sizes - F, Eb, CC, BBb. I'm a euph player these days. Moved from b… 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

#鉄道開業150年 #鉄道の日 に合わせて アニメビジュアルӛ… Read More

Hi everyone, we’re the Bierkeller Boys Oompah Band, a young German-American tuba-euphonium quartet. We’ve been playing polka across the Midwestern US since 2017. Our new record… Read More

This is a Schiller (Chinese) compensating euphonium, basically a copy of the Yamaha 642. Plays great, good intonation/response, no issues with valves or fit/finish. Takes large shank mouthpi… Read More

I'm looking for more information on the the Boda Sonatina for Euphonium and Synthesizer, specifically the piano reduction of the synthesizer part that Dr. Boda wrote in 1972. I'd like to mak… Read More

Hi, Has anyone heard of or had any experience with the new Geneva Heritage Euphonium? https://genevabandroom.co.uk/product...nium-heritage/ Read More

Hello all, I will be getting a new to me, used euphonium with a Marcus Bonna case soon. The owner mentioned the original straps broke but had difficulty finding MB replacement straps. A quic… Read More

I've recently developed on/off pain in my left jaw that feels like a tooth problem. Visited my dentist and he ruled that out with X-rays and lots of questions. He suspects it's my euphonium… 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

The summit is a creation of Nicholas Haffter Von Heide, who has already compiled a number of segments from various euphonium artists. My channel on his site is here:https://internationaleuph… Read More

Made from magazine clippings. Second image is a description from our text chat.IMG_6677.jpegIMG_9764.jpeg Attached Images IMG_6677.jpeg (2.17 MB) IMG_9… Read More

This is the top-of-the-line euphonium from Wessex, which is hand made from sheet brass. The horn plays remarkably well, and I include my original review of the horn below. It is offered here… Read More

Hi all, Just added a new blog to my website with info about Sterling Musical Instruments. There have been a few posts and chatter about Sterling being no more or being taken over by John Pac… Read More

Hi all, I am restarting playing brass. It's all about the fun of music. I had already played the 1st tenor horn in a band. A few years ago I had no longer had time for practice during the… Read More

I have a kid who I could see do euphonium/trombone performance a few years down the road. I was curious what schools meet family need in the low brass world. I've talked to people on other i… Read More

Hello all, I am selling my Hirsbrunner HBS 378 euphonium. Purchased used in the early 2000s. Built in 1998 with an aftermarket main slide trigger installed by Kevin Powers in Michigan befor… Read More

I just read this over on TubeNet. Florida State University will have at least two graduate teaching assistantships available for Fall 2024. These positions are open to prospective MM and… Read More

"Stars & Stripes Forever" (Sousa) from the Lawrence Welk show. It's a rare chance to see/hear a euphonium in the Welk orchestra, as Kenny Trimble plays on his American-style euphonium (I… 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

I have an old Boosey & Co. "Solbron" compensating 3+1 euphonium from the early 20th century. I think it's not worth repairing. But it still feels a shame to leave it gathering dust. I"m… Read More

35yrs ago this week the UPS truck showed up to The Salvation Army in a small town in NW PA and delivered a brand new Besson/B&H Sovereign 967 to a very eager 16yr old. I had only pick… 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

Hi everyone, Doing a small cleanout and wanting to sell some eupho mutes & mouthpieces that I am not using anymore. Items located in Australia. Prices below are in Australian dollars (s… Read More

Hello, anyone have a recommendation on a brass quintet arrangement with euphonium solo for endearing young charms? Read More

In preparation for being a Tuba Christmas Coordinator this year, I am reading Harvey Phillips’ Mr. Tuba. Early in his autobiography he describes his circus days in 1949 with the Ringl… Read More

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'm a fan of the Wheel of Time series -- 15 books and now a TV series that has just finished its second season. One of the major non-human characters in both series is the Horn of Valere, a… Read More