Archive of Polls Dec 1, 2008 View Results Do you ever give tuba-related or euphonium-related presents for other people? Nov 1, 2008 View Results This site has drop-down menus at the top. What do you think? Oct 1, 2008 View Results How many email addresses do you use at least once a week? Sep 1, 2008 View Results This site has a blog and a discussion forum. Do you use... Aug 1, 2008 View Results Do you have a practice mute? Jul 1, 2008 View Results Has your horn even been damaged during travel? Jun 1, 2008 View Results Are you going to ITEC in Cincinnati or the International Euphonium Institute in Atlanta this month? May 1, 2008 View Results Would you prefer to get ALL your recordings via Internet downloads rather than CD's? Apr 1, 2008 View Results After you get over a cold or the flu, do you sterilize your mouthpiece? Mar 1, 2008 View Results How often do you listen to music using headphones or ear-buds? Feb 1, 2008 View Results How many educational or inspirational books about playing have you read (not counting method books)? Jan 1, 2008 View Results In 2008, do you think the level of your playing will... Dec 1, 2007 View Results Will you probably participate in a massed low brass event around Christmas? Nov 1, 2007 View Results Do you ever decorate your horn for holidays or special events? Oct 1, 2007 View Results Do you have a membership in the International Tuba-Euphonium Association (ITEA)? Sep 1, 2007 View Results In which medium do you typically find performers with the best musicianship? Aug 1, 2007 View Results Do your valves work differently in hot playing conditions compared to cold conditions? Jul 1, 2007 View Results Do you use any kind of strap, stand, pad, pillow, etc. to help hold your horn in playing position? Jun 1, 2007 View Results Euphonium Players: Do you know how to read both treble and bass clef? May 1, 2007 View Results After playing, do you wipe down your horn (clean off the outside where you touch it)? Apr 1, 2007 View Results Do you own a mouthpiece brush? Mar 1, 2007 View Results Do you purchase downloadable music online (iTunes, MusicMatch, etc.)? Feb 1, 2007 View Results Do you ever let your horn sit in your car for long periods when the weather is freezing? Jan 1, 2007 View Results How long ago did you purchase your primary instrument? Dec 1, 2006 View Results Are you playing any holiday gigs in December (paid or free)? Nov 1, 2006 View Results Are you able to practice your horn where you currently live? Oct 1, 2006 View Results How many times a year do play your horn outdoors? Sep 1, 2006 View Results Does your clothing often get wet because of water dripping from your horn? Aug 1, 2006 View Results Do you ever photocopy sheet music? Jul 1, 2006 View Results Do you ever use a music lyre with your instrument? Jun 1, 2006 View Results Do you regularly carry your horn in the hard case that came with it? May 1, 2006 View Results How long have you been playing your instrument? Apr 1, 2006 View Results Have your valves ever frozen during a gig because of cold temperature? Mar 1, 2006 View Results What type of internet connection do you most often use? Feb 1, 2006 View Results Did you choose your own mouthpiece, or did someone else suggest it? Jan 1, 2006 View Results Are you a member of the musicians union? Dec 1, 2005 View Results Are you planning on playing for a TubaChristmas event this year (or have you already done so)? Nov 1, 2005 View Results What do you think of paying to download sheet music? Oct 1, 2005 View Results Do you use a heavy body mouthpiece (one with thicker metal than normal)? Sep 1, 2005 View Results On tuba or euphonium, do you ever use the 3rd alone instead of the 1-2 combination? (See our blog for a post about this) Aug 1, 2005 View Results Do you own any videos featuring brass players? Jul 1, 2005 View Results This site uses drop-down menus for navigation. How do you like them? Jun 1, 2005 View Results Have you ever had valve problems because of playing in very hot conditions? May 1, 2005 View Results If a company made a new double-bell euphonium, would you consider buying it? Apr 1, 2005 View Results Do you subscribe to any RSS feeds (a way to read news from various sites)? Mar 1, 2005 View Results How often do you visit this web site? Feb 1, 2005 View Results Do you use a metronome when you practice? Jan 1, 2005 View Results Did you get any euphonium- or tuba-related presents over the holiday season? Dec 1, 2004 View Results Have you ever heard a tuba or euphonium featured on TV or in the movies? Nov 1, 2004 View Results Is your warm-up routine the same every day? Oct 1, 2004 View Results How long do you typically spend on your warm-up routine? Sep 1, 2004 View Results Do you ever stand while performing? Aug 1, 2004 View Results Do you ever practice with a recorded accompaniment? Jul 1, 2004 View Results For euphonium players: which is the more comfortable clef to play in? Jun 1, 2004 View Results Have you ever had a shop make custom changes to your horn (not simply repairs)? May 1, 2004 View Results Most college or professional euphoniumists buy silver-plated horns. Is it because... Apr 1, 2004 View Results When was the last time you saw a band concert on TV (concert band, brass band)? Mar 1, 2004 View Results Which instrument do you play most often? Feb 1, 2004 View Results Do you ever check out music CD's from a public or school library? Jan 1, 2004 View Results In 2004 will you play the most often in... Dec 1, 2003 View Results Have you paid to download music from sites like MusicMatch or iTunes? Nov 1, 2003 View Results Approximately how often do you clean the inside of your horn? Oct 1, 2003 View Results What instrument do you play the most often? Sep 1, 2003 View Results Which of these large ensembles have you heard the most often? Aug 1, 2003 View Results Do you play in a Brass Band? Jul 1, 2003 View Results Have you ever used a mouthpiece that was not metal? Jun 1, 2003 View Results Compared to the SCHOOL year, how much do you practice in the SUMMER? Apr 20, 2003 View Results How many tuba or euphonium sites do you have in your favorites (bookmarks)? Mar 31, 2003 View Results Have you bookmarked this site? Mar 1, 2003 View Results What type of valve oil do you use most of the time? Feb 1, 2003 View Results Does your primary instrument have piston or rotary valves? Jan 2, 2003 View Results Do you carry insurance on your horn(s)? Dec 1, 2002 View Results Are you playing any performances for pay ($$$) in the next 30 days? Nov 1, 2002 View Results Have you ever played in or heard a TubaChristmas ?  Oct 1, 2002 View Results How many computers are available to you for surfing the Internet? Sep 1, 2002 View Results What type of Internet connection are you using now? Aug 1, 2002 View Results When was the last time you took a private lesson? Jul 1, 2002 View Results How many recordings do you have that feature a SOLO euphonium or tuba? Jun 1, 2002 View Results Where do you usually buy CD's? May 1, 2002 View Results Are you a member of ITEA (formerly T.U.B.A.)? Apr 1, 2002 View Results When was the last time you attended a live music performance as an audience member? Mar 1, 2002 View Results In which type of situation do you perform in public most often? Feb 1, 2002 View Results Which country has the best BRASS Bands? Jan 1, 2002 View Results Which country has the best wind bands? Dec 3, 2001 View Results Which is the best Military Band? Nov 1, 2001 View Results Do you play in a euphonium-tuba quartet? Oct 1, 2001 View Results How many times has your computer been infected by a virus from the Internet or e-mail? Sep 1, 2001 View Results What type of finish do you have on your primary horn? Aug 1, 2001 View Results When is the last time you attended a brass symposium? Jul 1, 2001 View Results Do you ever download recordings from a service such as Napster? Jun 16, 2001 View Results Do you own a mute? May 20, 2001 View Results How do you usually transport your horn? May 1, 2001 View Results How many mouthpieces do you use regularly with your main instrument? Apr 16, 2001 View Results What is your status as a player? Apr 1, 2001 View Results Where do you usually buy sheet music? Mar 16, 2001 View Results Where did you buy your primary horn? Mar 1, 2001 View Results Did you purchase your primary instrument New or Used? Feb 1, 2001 View Results Which instrument do you play?