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Been lurking for a couple of days, learning a lot, getting ready to buy an instrument, after 20 years or so. Noticed some of the threads were pretty...

As a new member to the forum (and an aging one!-will turn 70 in Dec), I'd ;like to take this opportunity to post for the first time. My name is Joe,...

Hi everyone, so I've been wanting to play in an orchestra when I get older and out of high school. I do know that euphonium is not an orchestral...

I've been testing my trusty Wick 4AL (classic style) compared to a new Alliance DC3 (David Childs signature model). David says he was happy with the...

I'm revisiting the Wright's silver cream discussion that pops up from time to time. I've used it on my slides, but haven't heard anyone talk about...

I'm a trombone player with some shoulder problems, so I 'm learning valve instruments. I've already got one of the Wessex Festivos, with 4v on the...

Hello everyone, When I am not not playing my Euphonium my other passion is history. I am very lucky to have a number of friends around the same...

I'm wondering how many of my fellow euphers have a special ringtone on your cell phone with a euphonium theme? I've had one for the past few years...

Hello everyone, I have recently been interested to note that there has been a growing trend in different mouthpiece materials and plating options...

Hello all! I have an extra Marcus Bonna euphonium case I am not using that came with one of the Adams euphoniums I've played in the past. It has...

Hello everyone, I have recently been reading this superb thesis by Robert Pendergast...

Glancing around the forums I get the distinct feeling I'm not alone in this. I figured I should introduce myself and this looked like the right...

Hello to all, Still awaiting my new euph from ACB. It has only been about two weeks since ordering, but I'm not really known for being a paticularly...

Looking at the bore size, it seems like a euphonium - but with rotary valves and a smaller bell....

Hello everyone, I have been looking at ways in which to modifiy the belly plate to my Besson Prestige 2052-2 Euphonium, I have never had any...

OK. So I've admittedly got a bit of a problem when it comes to my mouthpiece collection. Rather than piecemeal them out, I was thinking about...

When Gen. Lee and his army are marching into Cashtown, there's a band playing Dixie with the marching troops, and includes a very familiar looking...

Don’t know if this has been posted. At the very beginning. Also fast forward to 2:50 in. https://youtu.be/i6iBAuwBODA By chance does...

What are people's thoughts on the Hawkes & Son compensating euphoniums before they merged with Boosey?

This looks a bit like an Olds Artist, but I can't be sure. I THINK the 3rd-valve trigger was an add-on - I don't recall any model like this in the...

What kind of 5th valve options are possible for the King 2280? I know the 2280 tuning is already kind of unique. I've played the 4th valve mainly as...

Anyone had it? If so... How was the actual surgery? How long were you off the horn? Did breathing become easier? Any unanticipated consequences?...

Hello everyone, I wanted to share a recording which I did yesterday which features the chorale from ‘And Soon It Will Be Blossom Time’ -...

Community band has started up after a year's layoff, and the tube player who sits next to me has inherited another player's Wessex tuba. It's a...

Hello everyone, I wanted to share my thoughts on my new modified Silver Plated Besson Prestige 2052-2 Euphonium which I got in October 2020. I...

In quarantine, learning how to do remote videos, one part at a time. What are current opinions on monitoring from PC for play-along recording? I...

Hello everyone, I have been rather taken with this piece entitled 'Bassquake II' which was written by Tom Davoren and premiered by Glenn Van Looy,...

I have a 1971 Boosey and Hawkes Imperial that I have owned for about two years now, I served e very well but I later upgraded to my newer horn. It is...

Currently I use the Schilke 51D. It works very well, but I just want to try something with a warmer tone to see how I like it. Recommendations are...

I've been trying to identify the mouthpiece used by flugabone master Erling Wicklund in this video. Anybody recognize it? Thanks. ...