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  1. I was actually looking at this horn a few weeks...

    I was actually looking at this horn a few weeks ago. One interesting thing to note is that after the overhaul, it looks like they put the stays behind the third valve slide back on upside down!
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    I completely agree with you JasonDonnelly! I...

    I completely agree with you JasonDonnelly!

    I played Machu Picchu in high school and the euphonium part was wonderful. The unison part with the horns during the climax was always a challenge (I was...
  3. It occurs in the solo in Movement 4, "The Brisk...

    It occurs in the solo in Movement 4, "The Brisk Young Sailor." The highest note in the solo should be an Eb, not an F, as notated. It only occurs in the 2010 Fennell edition, in the bass clef...
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    I play on an Imperial (same horn as the New...

    I play on an Imperial (same horn as the New Standard) and use the stock modern Besson springs. I find they are the perfect weight (they are plenty heavy). The Mead springs IMO are over-heavy. In...
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    tampaworth, I am in the exact same boat as...

    tampaworth,

    I am in the exact same boat as you. I play an early 80s Imperial, and played on a 4AL for about 2 1/2 years since I started music school. As my playing has progressed, I have found...
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    Well, I sent Doug Elliott some pictures and he...

    Well, I sent Doug Elliott some pictures and he has completely diagnosed my situation. The mouthpiece will be a 4AL type rim with a cup similar to a 6BS and an extra small shank. Looking forward to...
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    I emailed Doug Elliott concerning my problem. He...

    I emailed Doug Elliott concerning my problem. He does have an "alto S" shank in his lineup which he describes as having a "slightly smaller taper than standard tenor to go in farther." I wonder if...
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    3826 Here is a picture of the horn with a 6BS...

    3826

    Here is a picture of the horn with a 6BS in the receiver. Same problem. Also, my local repair tech said that he would be unable to modify the receiver in anyway, so I suppose boring the...
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    Help needed

    Good evening all,

    As some of you know, I have been rehearsing Lincolnshire Posy with my college wind ensemble. Unfortunately, being "authentic" to Grainger's wishes by using an actual baritone has...
  10. Just as an update: I do thank everybody for...

    Just as an update:

    I do thank everybody for the input. Those recordings of the folk songs are fascinating: Grainger's ear for color and orchestration was second to none; I can see why he scored a...
  11. Lincolnshire Posy - Would Like Input/Opinions

    Hello all,

    The conductor of my university wind ensemble today stated that he plans to program Grainger's magnum opus, Lincolnshire Posy, on our next concert. Being principal euphonium in the...
  12. Beautiful instrument! I love the vintage Besson...

    Beautiful instrument! I love the vintage Besson sound.
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    Good evening, If you had to choose between...

    Good evening,

    If you had to choose between either a sousaphone or 4-valve euphonium, it all depends on what you plan to do music-wise. Do you plan on focusing mainly on marching and pep bands or...
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    When Jesus Wept

    Good evening all,

    We just finished a wind ensemble concert last Friday at my university, and have now moved on to the next set of pieces. Being principal euphonium, I have been given the great...
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    If yours is SN 554***, then it is from 1974.

    If yours is SN 554***, then it is from 1974.
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    Poll: Considering I play a gorgeous 1982 Besson...

    Considering I play a gorgeous 1982 Besson Imperial, and am partial to such horns, I would say keep the Sovereign!
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    General Questions about playing baritone

    Hello all,

    My recently acquired Salvation Army Triumphonic baritone has arrived and I'm ready to start getting into the art of playing a british baritone. By trade, I am a euphonium player and...
  18. That is one beautiful horn. Also, thanks for the...

    That is one beautiful horn. Also, thanks for the m/p suggestions. The Bach 5GS is actually what I was thinking of getting! The horn is arriving tomorrow.
  19. Just bought one of these horns off of TubeNet...

    Just bought one of these horns off of TubeNet last week. I wanted a baritone to go alongside my 1982 Imperial euphonium. I was originally looking at the Wessex copy of the Besson 955 but when I saw...
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    I whole-heartedly recommend the Denis Wick 4AL. I...

    I whole-heartedly recommend the Denis Wick 4AL. I switched to it from a 51D and have never looked back.
  21. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPERB-ORIGINAL-ENGLAND-BE...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPERB-ORIGINAL-ENGLAND-BESSON-4-VALVE-COMPENSATOR-BARITONE-EUPHONIUM-MODL-968-/261546084621?pt=Brass_Instruments&hash=item3ce55c890d

    Wichita Band is who I bought my...
  22. Bob, my thoughts exactly!

    Bob, my thoughts exactly!
  23. Just wondering, but what concerns did Dr. Bowman...

    Just wondering, but what concerns did Dr. Bowman have with the Boosey and Hawkes?
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    I would agree that it's most likely a vintage...

    I would agree that it's most likely a vintage E-flat Besson New Standard tenor horn. Here is another listing on Ebay of a horn that looks just like this one, but is actually listed as a tenor horn. ...
  25. The B&H 767 euphoniums are definitely...

    The B&H 767 euphoniums are definitely professional models. They are usually known as the Imperial/New Standard and are the models that preceded the Sovereign, which was introduced in 1974. When the...
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