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Do you own a mouthpiece brush?
 Results For Apr 1, 2007 To Apr 30, 2007 Votes
Yes 71.05 % 27
No 13.16 % 5
No, but I use other means to clean my mouthpiece 15.79 % 6
Total Votes38
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Do you buy music, supplies, instruments, or get repairs at a local music store?
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Most of the main section of the site is now responsive, for better mobile use. What do you think?
Feb 11, 2016 View
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Are you going to ITEC 2016 in Knoxville?
Mar 1, 2015 View
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How often do you clean your mouthpiece with soap and water or chemicals?
Jan 17, 2015 View
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If you liked an inexpensive horn, would the fact it is made in China affect your decision to buy?
Nov 1, 2014 View
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Do you have a tuning trigger on your primary instrument?
Sep 1, 2014 View
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When you got your main musical instrument, was it new or used?
Jul 1, 2014 View
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How often to rinse out or wash out your horn?
Apr 1, 2014 View
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Are you attending ITEC 2014 in Bloomington, Indiana this year?
Mar 11, 2014 View
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Do you ever switch mouthpieces during a performance?
Feb 1, 2014 View
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For carrying your horn around, do you have a gig bag, hard case, or both?
Dec 27, 2013 View
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Have you ever played a solo on your main instrument for a church service?
Oct 1, 2013 View
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How many brass instruments do you own?
Sep 1, 2013 View
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How many mouthpieces do you own that fit your primary instrument?
Aug 1, 2013 View
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Do you practice/perform music other than on a brass instrument?
Jul 1, 2013 View
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Do you practice more or less in the Summer compared to the rest of the year?
Jun 1, 2013 View
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How long have you owned the horn you use most often?
May 1, 2013 View
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What is your native language?
Apr 1, 2013 View
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It's the month we pay taxes in the USA. Do you deduct your musical instrument on your tax forms?
Mar 1, 2013 View
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Are you currently a member of a community musical organization?
Feb 1, 2013 View
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Have you ever attended the Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conference in Washington, D.C.
Jan 1, 2013 View
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Do you have an e-reader (Kindle, Nook, etc.) and do you use it for sheet music?
Dec 1, 2012 View
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Do you ever use a snake/swab to clean out your horn's tubing?
Nov 1, 2012 View
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Has your horn ever had a solder joint come loose in normal use (not after damage)?
Oct 1, 2012 View
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Do you play in a brass band (no woodwinds)?
Sep 1, 2012 View
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If you have piston valves, have you ever been bothered by a buzzing noise from the springs?
Aug 1, 2012 View
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Have you ever used a professional photographer to create a photo of you and your horn?
Jul 1, 2012 View
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What is the largest euphonium-tuba ensemble you have ever performed with?
Jun 1, 2012 View
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Have you ever performed a duet in public?
May 1, 2012 View
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If you had a chance to hear a great player of your instrument perform ONE piece, would you rather hear...
Apr 1, 2012 View
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Do you use either Twitter or Facebook?
Mar 1, 2012 View
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If you were buying a new horn today, would the country of manufacturer make a difference in your decision?
Feb 1, 2012 View
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What kind of finish/appearance do you like the best on a new horn?
Jan 1, 2012 View
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Are you planning to attend the ITEC in Austria this coming June?
Dec 1, 2011 View
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Are you playing a horn in any of the holiday events this month?
Nov 1, 2011 View
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Do you warm up using a specific routine?
Oct 1, 2011 View
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What is your greatest frustration with your horn's valves?
Sep 1, 2011 View
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If you could change ONE thing about the construction of your current instrument, would it be...
Aug 1, 2011 View
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How many horns did you compare before getting the one you now use?
Jul 1, 2011 View
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Do you use YouTube for your euphonium or tuba interests?
Jun 1, 2011 View
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Do you wipe off your horn after you play (to remove fingerprints, smudges, etc.)?
May 1, 2011 View
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Do you ever use alternate fingerings?
Apr 1, 2011 View
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Do you regularly play in a musical ensemble?
Mar 1, 2011 View
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Are you a member of the Musicians Union?
Feb 1, 2011 View
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Do you have a local music store that carries supplies you need (oil, grease, etc.)?
Jan 1, 2011 View
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Do you have a music store near you that carries good-quality euphoniums or tubas?
Nov 1, 2010 View
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If you were playing a recital in 90 days, how would you balance original pieces for your instrument vs. transcription or theme and variation solos?
Oct 1, 2010 View
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How many solos have you played in public performances?
Sep 1, 2010 View
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What is your status as a performer?
Aug 1, 2010 View
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How has your Summer practice gone?
Jul 1, 2010 View
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If you have piston valves, are the springs coated or are they bare metal?
Jun 1, 2010 View
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Do you try to keep your horn out of direct sunlight?
May 1, 2010 View
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Do you ever eat right before playing your horn?
Apr 1, 2010 View
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Are you attending ITEC or IEI 2010
Mar 1, 2010 View
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Do you use any kind of device to help hold the horn up when you are sitting down to play?
Feb 1, 2010 View
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How many music-related web forums, blogs, or discussion lists do you regularly read?
Jan 1, 2010 View
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Do you own more than one case for your main horn?
Dec 1, 2009 View
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If a current manufacturer produced a new double-bell euphonium, would you consider buying it?
Nov 1, 2009 View
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How often do you take your horn to a repair shop?
Oct 1, 2009 View
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When you have to dump water from the valve slides, do you prefer to...
Sep 1, 2009 View
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Do you prefer valve springs that are more stiff (springy) or less stiff?
Aug 1, 2009 View
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If you had a choice, would you use a different brand/model horn for marching than for concerts?
Jul 1, 2009 View
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Have you ever performed a duet in public?
Jun 1, 2009 View
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Do you play a tuba or euphonium with an automatic compensating system?
May 1, 2009 View
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Do you own a plastic mouthpiece or a mouthpiece with a plastic rim?
Apr 1, 2009 View
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When choosing a car, do you consider carrying or stowing your horn(s)?
Mar 1, 2009 View
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Do you regularly use a mouthpiece that has multiple parts (shank, rim, cup)?
Feb 1, 2009 View
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Which look would you prefer in a horn?
Jan 1, 2009 View
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How many mouthpieces have you used regularly in the last 5 years?
Dec 1, 2008 View
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Do you ever give tuba-related or euphonium-related presents for other people?
Nov 1, 2008 View
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This site has drop-down menus at the top. What do you think?
Oct 1, 2008 View
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How many email addresses do you use at least once a week?
Sep 1, 2008 View
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This site has a blog and a discussion forum. Do you use...
Aug 1, 2008 View
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Do you have a practice mute?
Jul 1, 2008 View
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Has your horn even been damaged during travel?
Jun 1, 2008 View
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Are you going to ITEC in Cincinnati or the International Euphonium Institute in Atlanta this month?
May 1, 2008 View
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Would you prefer to get ALL your recordings via Internet downloads rather than CD's?
Apr 1, 2008 View
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After you get over a cold or the flu, do you sterilize your mouthpiece?
Mar 1, 2008 View
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How often do you listen to music using headphones or ear-buds?
Feb 1, 2008 View
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How many educational or inspirational books about playing have you read (not counting method books)?
Jan 1, 2008 View
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In 2008, do you think the level of your playing will...
Dec 1, 2007 View
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Will you probably participate in a massed low brass event around Christmas?
Nov 1, 2007 View
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Do you ever decorate your horn for holidays or special events?
Oct 1, 2007 View
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Do you have a membership in the International Tuba-Euphonium Association (ITEA)?
Sep 1, 2007 View
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In which medium do you typically find performers with the best musicianship?
Aug 1, 2007 View
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Do your valves work differently in hot playing conditions compared to cold conditions?
Jul 1, 2007 View
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Do you use any kind of strap, stand, pad, pillow, etc. to help hold your horn in playing position?
Jun 1, 2007 View
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Euphonium Players: Do you know how to read both treble and bass clef?
May 1, 2007 View
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After playing, do you wipe down your horn (clean off the outside where you touch it)?
Apr 1, 2007 View
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Do you own a mouthpiece brush?
Mar 1, 2007 View
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Do you purchase downloadable music online (iTunes, MusicMatch, etc.)?
Feb 1, 2007 View
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Do you ever let your horn sit in your car for long periods when the weather is freezing?
Jan 1, 2007 View
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How long ago did you purchase your primary instrument?
Dec 1, 2006 View
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Are you playing any holiday gigs in December (paid or free)?
Nov 1, 2006 View
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Are you able to practice your horn where you currently live?
Oct 1, 2006 View
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How many times a year do play your horn outdoors?
Sep 1, 2006 View
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Does your clothing often get wet because of water dripping from your horn?
Aug 1, 2006 View
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Do you ever photocopy sheet music?
Jul 1, 2006 View
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Do you ever use a music lyre with your instrument?
Jun 1, 2006 View
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Do you regularly carry your horn in the hard case that came with it?
May 1, 2006 View
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How long have you been playing your instrument?
Apr 1, 2006 View
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Have your valves ever frozen during a gig because of cold temperature?
Mar 1, 2006 View
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What type of internet connection do you most often use?
Feb 1, 2006 View
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Did you choose your own mouthpiece, or did someone else suggest it?
Jan 1, 2006 View
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Are you a member of the musicians union?
Dec 1, 2005 View
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Are you planning on playing for a TubaChristmas event this year (or have you already done so)?
Nov 1, 2005 View
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What do you think of paying to download sheet music?
Oct 1, 2005 View
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Do you use a heavy body mouthpiece (one with thicker metal than normal)?
Sep 1, 2005 View
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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
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Do you own any videos featuring brass players?
Jul 1, 2005 View
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This site uses drop-down menus for navigation. How do you like them?
Jun 1, 2005 View
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Have you ever had valve problems because of playing in very hot conditions?
May 1, 2005 View
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If a company made a new double-bell euphonium, would you consider buying it?
Apr 1, 2005 View
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Do you subscribe to any RSS feeds (a way to read news from various sites)?
Mar 1, 2005 View
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How often do you visit this web site?
Feb 1, 2005 View
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Do you use a metronome when you practice?
Jan 1, 2005 View
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Did you get any euphonium- or tuba-related presents over the holiday season?
Dec 1, 2004 View
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Have you ever heard a tuba or euphonium featured on TV or in the movies?
Nov 1, 2004 View
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Is your warm-up routine the same every day?
Oct 1, 2004 View
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How long do you typically spend on your warm-up routine?
Sep 1, 2004 View
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Do you ever stand while performing?
Aug 1, 2004 View
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Do you ever practice with a recorded accompaniment?
Jul 1, 2004 View
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For euphonium players: which is the more comfortable clef to play in?
Jun 1, 2004 View
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Have you ever had a shop make custom changes to your horn (not simply repairs)?
May 1, 2004 View
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Most college or professional euphoniumists buy silver-plated horns. Is it because...
Apr 1, 2004 View
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When was the last time you saw a band concert on TV (concert band, brass band)?
Mar 1, 2004 View
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Which instrument do you play most often?
Feb 1, 2004 View
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Do you ever check out music CD's from a public or school library?
Jan 1, 2004 View
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In 2004 will you play the most often in...
Dec 1, 2003 View
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Have you paid to download music from sites like MusicMatch or iTunes?
Nov 1, 2003 View
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Approximately how often do you clean the inside of your horn?
Oct 1, 2003 View
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What instrument do you play the most often?
Sep 1, 2003 View
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Which of these large ensembles have you heard the most often?
Aug 1, 2003 View
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Do you play in a Brass Band?
Jul 1, 2003 View
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Have you ever used a mouthpiece that was not metal?
Jun 1, 2003 View
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Compared to the SCHOOL year, how much do you practice in the SUMMER?
Apr 20, 2003 View
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How many tuba or euphonium sites do you have in your favorites (bookmarks)?
Mar 31, 2003 View
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Have you bookmarked this site?
Mar 1, 2003 View
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What type of valve oil do you use most of the time?
Feb 1, 2003 View
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Does your primary instrument have piston or rotary valves?
Jan 2, 2003 View
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Do you carry insurance on your horn(s)?
Dec 1, 2002 View
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Are you playing any performances for pay ($$$) in the next 30 days?
Nov 1, 2002 View
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Have you ever played in or heard a TubaChristmas ? 
Oct 1, 2002 View
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How many computers are available to you for surfing the Internet?
Sep 1, 2002 View
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What type of Internet connection are you using now?
Aug 1, 2002 View
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When was the last time you took a private lesson?
Jul 1, 2002 View
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How many recordings do you have that feature a SOLO euphonium or tuba?
Jun 1, 2002 View
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Where do you usually buy CD's?
May 1, 2002 View
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Are you a member of ITEA (formerly T.U.B.A.)?
Apr 1, 2002 View
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When was the last time you attended a live music performance as an audience member?
Mar 1, 2002 View
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In which type of situation do you perform in public most often?
Feb 1, 2002 View
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Which country has the best BRASS Bands?
Jan 1, 2002 View
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Which country has the best wind bands?
Dec 3, 2001 View
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Which is the best Military Band?
Nov 1, 2001 View
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Do you play in a euphonium-tuba quartet?
Oct 1, 2001 View
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How many times has your computer been infected by a virus from the Internet or e-mail?
Sep 1, 2001 View
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What type of finish do you have on your primary horn?
Aug 1, 2001 View
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When is the last time you attended a brass symposium?
Jul 1, 2001 View
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Do you ever download recordings from a service such as Napster?
Jun 16, 2001 View
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Do you own a mute?
May 20, 2001 View
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How do you usually transport your horn?
May 1, 2001 View
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How many mouthpieces do you use regularly with your main instrument?
Apr 16, 2001 View
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What is your status as a player?
Apr 1, 2001 View
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Where do you usually buy sheet music?
Mar 16, 2001 View
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Where did you buy your primary horn?
Mar 1, 2001 View
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Did you purchase your primary instrument New or Used?
Feb 1, 2001 View
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Which instrument do you play?



 

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