Originally Posted by
dsurkin
Walter has a very smooth range from the pedal tones to concert C5 (and likely, higher than that; that's just the highest I've heard him play when I've been in his section). I asked him about his choice of such a large mouthpiece, and he said something to the effect that it felt right to him.
Now I've heard Walter play concert Eb5 at a performance of the Westchester Band. And he told me that yes, he doubles tuba. He also says "hi" to Rick.
Dean L. Surkin
Mack Brass MACK-EU1150S, BB1 mouthpiece
Bach 36B trombone; Bach 6.5AL and Faxx 7C mouthpieces (pBone on loan to granddaughter)
Steinway 1902 Model A, restored by AC Pianocraft in 1988; Kawai MP8, Yamaha KX-76
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