I am working on improving and need some advice on selecting a new horn. Primarily, I am trying to figure out what I am looking for and where can I find one?
Some background information:
I am a 27 year old Finance/Actuarial Science major at UW Whitewater living in the Waukesha, WI area.
I've been playing Euphonium for 18 years, tuba for on/off 8 years. Recently (4 years ago), insurance purchased a Miraphone 186 BBb tuba when my student-level tuba was stolen. I had toyed with buying a new Euphonium a couple years ago, but then settled on not because my current one seemed to do the job well. However, now I have a professional quality tuba and can feel the difference in horns. That being said, I have never played a professional Euphonium and am really interested in finally upgrading.
Current instrument - Yamaha 201 in a Bach label. Honestly, it's a really great horn. My high school band director kept trying to buy it from me because he liked it.
Intended use - Community music, solo/ ensembles in church, and occasional ensembles when my friends need me.
Skill level - I would not say that I am probably a decent amateur. You won't hear me playing the Arban solos anytime soon.
Price - it is negotiable. Given my current career goals, I can afford a more "pricey" instrument come 2022 given how I have financed college. Otherwise, I can afford a moderate 4-9k model given my current occupation if financing is available.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Aaron W.
P.S. - If anyone knows of some Euphonium teachers in the Greater Milwaukee area or even Madison, I am looking. I would like to have a professional evaluate my technique and help guide me in ways of improving my playing/sound.
P.P.S. - I posted on this forum years ago when my tuba was stolen. If I didn't say it then, I would like to publicly thank everyone in the community for their support. Unfortunately they didn't retrieve my instrument, but the insurance compensated me with a whale of an upgrade.