Bugle style horns are typically used when standing and marching. The only folks I have seen using them are marching bands or drum and bugle corps. No orchestras, wind bands, or other concert music organizations. Holding a 9 foot long (baritone/euphonium/trombone length) horn up in front of your face would be harder to manage strength-wise. At least with a traditional tuba like wrap, you can cradle it in your arms and somewhat set it on your lap. I think that strength issues are a big part of why the traditional build is popular with this crowd.
All that being said, make yourself happy. Buy the horn that speaks to you. Just know that you may get some funny looks when/if you go to play with a concert group and show up with a marching horn.
- Sara
Baritone - 3 Valve, Compensating, JinBao JBBR1240