As you know, this arrangement -- about seven minutes of virtually non-stop playing -- is really grueling and I too add "kudos" to your son and best wishes for his continued success! Well...
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As you know, this arrangement -- about seven minutes of virtually non-stop playing -- is really grueling and I too add "kudos" to your son and best wishes for his continued success! Well...
Just to add a comment: I was testing horns this summer and, in June, visited Sam at JMU and played this horn. It's a fine instrument -- it plays and responds well, and Sam maintained it in very good...
Beautiful phrasing, Dave -- I really enjoyed hearing the recording of this performance!vbmodified
Doug -- it IS an all-time favorite. Harold Brasch loved performing this, although I seem to recall that he played his own arrangement of Endearing Young Charms.
Since the YouTube video has been...
I have always loved the solo in Holst's Second Suite, and I too sometimes cracked that "G"! It takes a lot of work....I think the difficulty comes in depressing two valves and blowing thru more tubes...
Of all the marches I played during my years as a military euphoniumist, I honestly do not remember ever coming upon this piece (at all)! The subtitle written under Panella's name is "America"...
I just happened upon this listing -- it appears to be posted by an experienced euphoniumist if anyone is in the market.
http://washingtondc.craigslist...oc/msg/1330838450.html
I have no...
I wish to report that I'm the proud owner of a Besson BE-968-2. The owner shipped to me ($160 - UPS/insured) for a try 'n buy. This horn was new in May 2000, and used for only six month -- so, in...
Thanks, John and Dave, for this input.
The shop is Mizell Music (Larry Mizell) in Hagerstown, MD. He's knowledgeable, and has worked for some large, reputable operations (one in Wisconsin, the...
Dear fsung: Forgive me for "piggybacking" on this topic, for I don't (at the moment) have any interest in the euph being offered by Dillon -- perhaps I'll change my mind later. I very much nvalue...
Update: I'm still working on a "trial" arrangement for the BE968, located in/near Reno, NV. I'm trying to retrieve a serial number prior to making any shipping arrangements. Why? Well, the horn was...
Just happened upon the Navy Band's website, reflecting the following:
Concert/Cermonial Band - Euphonium
Auditions: June 22, 2009
Materials due by: June 5, 2009
Here's the link!...
After lots of "Googling" today, I came upon this "gag" print (from Malaysia) of the genius holding a euphonium -- sorry if this is old hat, I think it's lots of fun! :
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Thanks again for all the help, Rick!
FYI, the eBay auction ended minutes ago. The 968 sold for $3,100 -- I did bid...close, but no cigar.
Back to the search mode....
So - it seems from Felix's comment that I had a New Standard....can't believe I was so ignorant about my own horn back then! I sure miss that euphonium.
Rick - your observation has piqued my...
While this link is for a 3-valve Besson 968 now listed on eBay, the Wichita Band folks provide a very complete I.D. of this instrument, made in 1969. My point is that, for those who may be...
Doug,
To update this thread - esp. since you were so kind to share - the serial number on the B&H euphonium for sale is 582096. Owner believes it's dated at about 1975...he bought it last year,...
Oops - one more clarification.
I could not, until just now, view the image of Mr. Brasch on the C. Bruno catalog. Now that I viewed it, I can safely say this photo was not the horn he sold me.
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Felix and Doug --
You guys are simply amazing! Thanks so much for the in-depth analysis of the probabilities / circumstances of this horn's history.
I used to know about C. Bruno & Sons, but I...
Felix, et. al.: the seller of the B&H 967 (TubeNet - $2,500) just indicated that there is ONLY "Boosey & Hawkes" stamped on the bell ("before they started using the name Besson", he says). Current...
Hi,
In my quest for a good, used Besson euphonium, I struck up dialogue with a chap, "Richard", in Nashville, who has a 967 for sale. I found his e-mail on the Internet, but believe some of you...
Felix,
I very much appreciate your $.02! Actually, a horn even closer to what I'm seeking just appeared on Craigslist, and at an attractive listed price:
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I just happened upon this listing on CraigsList - apparently posted today. Not a great pic, but this would "have to be" a 4-valve compensating....you can see the fourth valve a bit. It's not silver...
Doug - I salute you for doing this for your high school, and it certainly looks like an outstanding program. Echoing others' thoughts: wish I could attend!
Would love to hear a recording - perhaps...
Thanks, Brian - I just sent you a follow-up note requesting more information.
Thanks also to Dave and Doug -- a little advice goes a long way for someone like me who has been away from performing...