Preformance Oppurtunities for Euphonium, Outside of The Military
I would like to re-iterate what John and Dave have said. I have been a serious amateur euphonium performer for 50 years now. I was fortunate that both parents had been music majors at University of Michigan from 1937-1941 and were teachers after the war. I knew what a music career would be. I decided before I graduated from high school that I wanted to play all I could, but earn a living outside music.
I went to UC Berkeley and majored in Computer Science. I spent 27+ years working in the technology business (4 startups in 17 years). I also spent 10 years as a high school math teacher (or studying for same). The first career paid for my retirement. The second career paid expenses until I retired last June. Now I am free to practice, take lessons, and play as much as I would like. I am following the John Jones approach of hiring a hall and playing recitals.
Doug
Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
Concord Band
Winchendon Winds
Townsend Military Band