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I recently asked a number of top professional tubists in the U.S. for some advice on behalf of a student. The student wants an E-flat tuba that is large enough to use in an orchestral setting but small enough to use for solos, jazz, and chamber ensembles. I got some great advice, and it boiled down to two "best" choices: the Willson E-flat and the Besson E-flat. The Willson got a couple more votes, but both horns were highly regarded.
JON SASS - Sassified Jon's playing on this CD has gotten rave reviews from world-famous artists. His unique style is very refreshing - he is one of a kind! Click the link that follows to go to Jon's web site (which will open in a new window): www.jonsass.com/sassified.html
In addition to polishing the visible parts of you horn, you should pay attention to the parts you can't see. The tuning slides should be polished from time to time... The rest of this message is found in our forum
Denver (Colorado) euphoniumist Tom Ball has created a new CD of jazz. Very fine playing, and in a style different from the way you usually hear a euphonium. Learn more and hear sound clips by clicking the link that follows (which will open in a new brower window): www.cdbaby.com/cd/tball
Many people have asked me how to polish silver instruments. You need to do two things. First you need to clean and polish the horn, and second you need to keep the tarnish from coming back very soon. The full article can be found in our forum.
This site has featured for several years a page explaining the 3- and 4-valve compensating systems. More recently, a Flash version has been added. This version is interactive and much easier to read and understand. Go to http://www.dwerden.com/eu-articles-comp.cfm and click on the valve system icon on the right side.
David Werden will be performing a recital at Tubonium 3 near the Twin Cities: www.gac.edu/oncampus/academics/music/tubonium/Tubonium3.cfm The recital is titled "The Euphonium Family" and will feature the euphonium, baritone horn, and double-bell euphonium. David will premier four new arrangements on this recital (mentioned in an earlier post on this blog). He is also playing Introduction and Dance by Barat, Chiapanecas by Mendez, and Carnival of Venice ...
I have just finished four new arrangements for euphonium and piano. There will be available late in April, 2005, from Cimarron Music. An Die Musik - Schubert Phil the Fluter's Ball - Traditional Irish Last Rose of Summer - Moore Serenade from "The Student Prince" - one of Harold Brasch's favorite selections (Harold was one of American's top euphonium soloist before his death a few years ago.) There will also be a notice on dwerden.com ...