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  1. Mouthpiece Extension from the Leadpipe

    One aspect of choosing a mouthpiece is often overlooked - the distance it extends out of the end of the leadpipe's receiver. On the euphoniums I have used for example, a Denis Wick or a Bach mouthpiece seems to extend about the correct distance. That is, it seems like what the manufacturer had in mind and compares well to whichever mouthpiece came with the horn.


    However, some brands seem designed to stick out further. I believe this is partly because they are made for a trombone ...
  2. No Dog and Pony Show in Church

    Many years ago I had the good fortune to be able to buy a double-bell euphonium. Its uses are somewhat limited. I own an excellent professional-quality euphonium, which does a better job in most cases. But now and then it is nice to play the double-bell euphonium, either as an educational tool or because its qualities are appropriate to the medium at hand.


    I have used it a few times for solos like Carnival of Venice. In this setting it is very effective when I switch quickly between ...
  3. Bach Cello Suites - New Recording on Euphonium

    A French euphonium artist, Vincent Schaeffer, is recording an album of the well-known (and difficult!) Bach Cello Suites. Tuba and euphonium players know these pieces because in addition to being great music, they are tremendous learning tools. With the artist's permission I have posted two samples on my forum in the category Downloads for Members Only.


    You can learn about them from the artist's own website:


    www.euphonium.fr


    Many thanks for ...
  4. Music Video Done the Way It Should Be!

    There is a new promotional video on YouTube produced by the great Cory Band from Great Britain. They perform Cantilena by Karl Jenkins with the vocal group Cantorion. It's a beautiful piece and has nice visuals. You can see most of the instrumentalists closely at various times and the scenery is wonderful. The volume level is a little low on my system - you may need to adjust yours slightly to hear it well.


    Do U.S. bands ever produce something like this?


  5. Sousaphones and Euphoniums Featured in Video

    From Las Vegas comes a video by the NSW Fire Brigades Brass Band. Their opening number features all the sections, but especially the Sousaphones and euphoniums/baritones. The sound is recorded from a bit too far away for clarity, but you can get the idea easily enough.


  6. Sterling Virtuoso in Lacquer

    Some people prefer a lacquer finish for their horns. Lacquer can be easier to care for in day-to-day use (just wipe off with a damp cloth). There is a nice photo of Mr Michael Howley, Principal Euphonium with The Brighouse and Rastrick Band of England. He is playing a Sterling Virtuoso in lacquer, still with the gold-plated trim. His horn also has the optional trigger. He also chose the 2nd valve ring-pull instead of the Amado water key that I have on mine. I think euphoniums look very nice in the ...
  7. Telstar vs. Sputnik

    Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first satellite to orbit the Earth. It was launched by our Cold War enemy, Russia, and named Sputnik. It caused quite a bit of worry in the USA - we did not want to fall behind Russia in the race for space. Not long after that the U.S. launched its own satellite, called Telstar. The satellite was a fine accomplishment, even if the song Telstar was not quite so fine. Still, if you are interested in this little corner of music history, you can hear Telstar, ...
  8. James Gourlay, Tuba - Video

    Nice video of tuba virtuoso James Gourlay in a live performance during the Big Brassfest 1997 (Italy).


    Learn more about him at his website:

    web.mac.com/jamesgourlay1956

    He also has some downloadable sounds clips on an older version of his site (I assume these will be added to his new site eventually):

    Gourlay Sound Clips




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