I would be grateful if we could stick to the topic at hand. While I appreciate the subtle pieces of "advice", I'm looking more for personal experiences with how someone's horn came out after having...
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I would be grateful if we could stick to the topic at hand. While I appreciate the subtle pieces of "advice", I'm looking more for personal experiences with how someone's horn came out after having...
Thanks for the advice... I have a K&M Euph stand, but it was sitting at home since I don't usually pack it up and take it with me when I travel for work. I guess I will be changing that policy. I...
While teaching a high school clinic, one of the students stepped very firmly on the bell of my Euphonium when I had it sitting on the ground. It left a very prominent dent, firmly bending a section...
Jim,
You asked a very good question. I don't usually recommend buying a mouthpiece with the specific intention of extending your high range playing. You might be able to extend your range a little...
After spending quite a bit of time thinking it over, I have finally decided to sell my Yamaha 842S. Here are some details about the instrument. My 842S was purchased brand new from Rayburn music in...
Yes, this is accurate. The only time I have facial hair these days is when I go on vacation and have the opportunity to not shave for a few weeks. Mustaches are the only facial hair that is allowed...
Ok, ok, ok... I know that there has been a million and one of these topics, but, this makes it a million and two. I decided to sell my 842S so that I can buy a new horn. The new horns that I'm trying...
There have been a lot of very prominent Euph players who have come out of the Univ of Michigan. I know, Fritz Kaenzig is a Tuba player, but still... you might want to put that school on your...
Hey everyone,
A Euphonium audition was just announced today for the Naval Academy Band in Annapolis, MD. For those who don't know, it is one of the two premier level bands in the Navy, starting at...
You can just email the audition coordinator for the most up-to-date audition packet. Here is his/her complete info with fax and address in case you don't want to email:
Operations Officer, U.S....
Well, my right hand (valves 1 through 3...) rests on the hand brace, all of my fingers going above the brace to play the valves with the exception of my thumb which goes below the brace and usually...
So I am seriously considering selling my Yamaha 842S which I have owned for somewhere between 3 and 4 years. One of my main reasons for wanting to sell it is that the horn that the Navy Band provides...
I'm definitely interested in this horn, not completely sure if I will have the funds in an appropriate amount of time to purchase it. The horn looks to be in really great condition, especially for...
For all those aspiring military band euphers...
http://www.marineband.usmc.mil...n/vacancies/index.htm
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Doug provides some very good information. That era of Bessons are notorious for having very sharp sixth partials, but on any horn (regardless of whether or not there is a trigger) you want to have...
After reading your post there are several things that come to mind and might help you prepare for an audition:
Sight reading is uber important. Most people say, "oh sure, I can sight read just...
I'm not sure of the specifics but Yammie did/does call the 642 the Maestro for a period of time. I think that they may have only called it the Maestro in the UK. Either way, that is legit, it isn't a...
I have been experiencing something very similar with my Yamaha 842S recently. My 842S is almost 4 years old now and I have noticed that on the areas where my left hand holds my euphonium, the silver...
If you have been playing on the 51D for the past 1000 years or so (haha) and you think that it is time to switch then I might recommend the BB1. The BB1 is extremely similar to the 51D in terms of...
warumtobendieheiden,
the idea of "fast air, soft lips" is something that definitely makes sense and i think can be applied to the idea of having strong corners. Having strong corners or "corner...
first of all, let me start by saying how jealous I am. Your horn is beautiful, and the early 70's Besson new standards are my favorite instruments of all time.
Now, about your double buzz or...
Thanks to some of my colleagues in the navy band, I stumbled upon a series of articles that appeared in the washington post over the last month and a half or so. The articles are written by a...
I play on almost all G&W mouthpieces now. On trombone I go back and forth from the Boreas and Euros, and on Euphonium I've been playing the Kadja. Before playing on G&W mp's I played on a BB1 for...
Hi Brian,
I apologize for not responding when you originally posted your question many months ago. I'm not exactly sure how removing the doubling requirement will effect duty station choices, that...
I'm going to second what fsung already said, get yourself to a reputable teacher. It sounds like you're having some very interesting and troublesome embouchure issues, and it would be nearly...