Originally Posted by
MichaelSchott
I don't know if DC is an outlier due to the service bands and the euphonium students they teach. I've been in the brass band world for the last 23 years and the 2900 is a rare bird there. It's not talked about here very often either. This forum is a good cross section of US and international euphonium demand and usage.
This year's NABBA was dominated by Bessons, Yamahas, and Sterlings. There were a few Willsons and Adams (even saw a Wessex), but they were outliers.
James Kircoff
Genesee Wind Symphony - principal euphonium (Adams E3 Custom .60mm yellow brass bell w/ K&G 3.5)
Capital City Brass Band (2019 NABBA 2nd section champions) - 1st baritone (Besson BE956 w/ Denis Wick 6BY)