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Mar 15, 2017 |
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Do you buy music, supplies, instruments, or get repairs at a local music store? |
May 8, 2016 |
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Most of the main section of the site is now responsive, for better mobile use. What do you think? |
Feb 11, 2016 |
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Are you going to ITEC 2016 in Knoxville? |
Mar 1, 2015 |
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How often do you clean your mouthpiece with soap and water or chemicals? |
Jan 17, 2015 |
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If you liked an inexpensive horn, would the fact it is made in China affect your decision to buy? |
Nov 1, 2014 |
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Do you have a tuning trigger on your primary instrument? |
Sep 1, 2014 |
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When you got your main musical instrument, was it new or used? |
Jul 1, 2014 |
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How often to rinse out or wash out your horn? |
Apr 1, 2014 |
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Are you attending ITEC 2014 in Bloomington, Indiana this year? |
Mar 11, 2014 |
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Do you ever switch mouthpieces during a performance? |
Feb 1, 2014 |
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For carrying your horn around, do you have a gig bag, hard case, or both? |
Dec 27, 2013 |
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Have you ever played a solo on your main instrument for a church service? |
Oct 1, 2013 |
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How many brass instruments do you own? |
Sep 1, 2013 |
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How many mouthpieces do you own that fit your primary instrument? |
Aug 1, 2013 |
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Do you practice/perform music other than on a brass instrument? |
Jul 1, 2013 |
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Do you practice more or less in the Summer compared to the rest of the year? |
Jun 1, 2013 |
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How long have you owned the horn you use most often? |
May 1, 2013 |
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What is your native language? |
Apr 1, 2013 |
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It's the month we pay taxes in the USA. Do you deduct your musical instrument on your tax forms? |
Mar 1, 2013 |
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Are you currently a member of a community musical organization? |
Feb 1, 2013 |
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Have you ever attended the Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conference in Washington, D.C. |
Jan 1, 2013 |
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Do you have an e-reader (Kindle, Nook, etc.) and do you use it for sheet music? |
Dec 1, 2012 |
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Do you ever use a snake/swab to clean out your horn's tubing? |
Nov 1, 2012 |
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Has your horn ever had a solder joint come loose in normal use (not after damage)? |
Oct 1, 2012 |
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Do you play in a brass band (no woodwinds)? |
Sep 1, 2012 |
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If you have piston valves, have you ever been bothered by a buzzing noise from the springs? |
Aug 1, 2012 |
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Have you ever used a professional photographer to create a photo of you and your horn? |
Jul 1, 2012 |
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What is the largest euphonium-tuba ensemble you have ever performed with? |
Jun 1, 2012 |
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Have you ever performed a duet in public? |
May 1, 2012 |
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If you had a chance to hear a great player of your instrument perform ONE piece, would you rather hear... |
Apr 1, 2012 |
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Do you use either Twitter or Facebook? |
Mar 1, 2012 |
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If you were buying a new horn today, would the country of manufacturer make a difference in your decision? |
Feb 1, 2012 |
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What kind of finish/appearance do you like the best on a new horn? |
Jan 1, 2012 |
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Are you planning to attend the ITEC in Austria this coming June? |
Dec 1, 2011 |
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Are you playing a horn in any of the holiday events this month? |
Nov 1, 2011 |
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Do you warm up using a specific routine? |
Oct 1, 2011 |
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What is your greatest frustration with your horn's valves? |
Sep 1, 2011 |
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If you could change ONE thing about the construction of your current instrument, would it be... |
Aug 1, 2011 |
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How many horns did you compare before getting the one you now use? |
Jul 1, 2011 |
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Do you use YouTube for your euphonium or tuba interests? |
Jun 1, 2011 |
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Do you wipe off your horn after you play (to remove fingerprints, smudges, etc.)? |
May 1, 2011 |
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Do you ever use alternate fingerings? |
Apr 1, 2011 |
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Do you regularly play in a musical ensemble? |
Mar 1, 2011 |
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Are you a member of the Musicians Union? |
Feb 1, 2011 |
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Do you have a local music store that carries supplies you need (oil, grease, etc.)? |
Jan 1, 2011 |
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Do you have a music store near you that carries good-quality euphoniums or tubas? |
Nov 1, 2010 |
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If you were playing a recital in 90 days, how would you balance original pieces for your instrument vs. transcription or theme and variation solos? |
Oct 1, 2010 |
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How many solos have you played in public performances? |
Sep 1, 2010 |
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What is your status as a performer? |
Aug 1, 2010 |
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How has your Summer practice gone? |
Jul 1, 2010 |
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If you have piston valves, are the springs coated or are they bare metal? |
Jun 1, 2010 |
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Do you try to keep your horn out of direct sunlight? |
May 1, 2010 |
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Do you ever eat right before playing your horn? |
Apr 1, 2010 |
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Are you attending ITEC or IEI 2010 |
Mar 1, 2010 |
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Do you use any kind of device to help hold the horn up when you are sitting down to play? |
Feb 1, 2010 |
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How many music-related web forums, blogs, or discussion lists do you regularly read? |
Jan 1, 2010 |
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Do you own more than one case for your main horn? |
Dec 1, 2009 |
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If a current manufacturer produced a new double-bell euphonium, would you consider buying it? |
Nov 1, 2009 |
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How often do you take your horn to a repair shop? |
Oct 1, 2009 |
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When you have to dump water from the valve slides, do you prefer to... |
Sep 1, 2009 |
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Do you prefer valve springs that are more stiff (springy) or less stiff? |
Aug 1, 2009 |
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If you had a choice, would you use a different brand/model horn for marching than for concerts? |
Jul 1, 2009 |
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Have you ever performed a duet in public? |
Jun 1, 2009 |
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Do you play a tuba or euphonium with an automatic compensating system? |
May 1, 2009 |
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Do you own a plastic mouthpiece or a mouthpiece with a plastic rim? |
Apr 1, 2009 |
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When choosing a car, do you consider carrying or stowing your horn(s)? |
Mar 1, 2009 |
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Do you regularly use a mouthpiece that has multiple parts (shank, rim, cup)? |
Feb 1, 2009 |
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Which look would you prefer in a horn? |
Jan 1, 2009 |
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How many mouthpieces have you used regularly in the last 5 years? |
Dec 1, 2008 |
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Do you ever give tuba-related or euphonium-related presents for other people? |
Nov 1, 2008 |
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This site has drop-down menus at the top. What do you think? |
Oct 1, 2008 |
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How many email addresses do you use at least once a week? |
Sep 1, 2008 |
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This site has a blog and a discussion forum. Do you use... |
Aug 1, 2008 |
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Do you have a practice mute? |
Jul 1, 2008 |
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Has your horn even been damaged during travel? |
Jun 1, 2008 |
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Are you going to ITEC in Cincinnati or the International Euphonium Institute in Atlanta this month? |
May 1, 2008 |
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Would you prefer to get ALL your recordings via Internet downloads rather than CD's? |
Apr 1, 2008 |
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After you get over a cold or the flu, do you sterilize your mouthpiece? |
Mar 1, 2008 |
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How often do you listen to music using headphones or ear-buds? |
Feb 1, 2008 |
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How many educational or inspirational books about playing have you read (not counting method books)? |
Jan 1, 2008 |
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In 2008, do you think the level of your playing will... |
Dec 1, 2007 |
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Will you probably participate in a massed low brass event around Christmas? |
Nov 1, 2007 |
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Do you ever decorate your horn for holidays or special events? |
Oct 1, 2007 |
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Do you have a membership in the International Tuba-Euphonium Association (ITEA)? |
Sep 1, 2007 |
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In which medium do you typically find performers with the best musicianship? |
Aug 1, 2007 |
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Do your valves work differently in hot playing conditions compared to cold conditions? |
Jul 1, 2007 |
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Do you use any kind of strap, stand, pad, pillow, etc. to help hold your horn in playing position? |
Jun 1, 2007 |
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Euphonium Players: Do you know how to read both treble and bass clef? |
May 1, 2007 |
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After playing, do you wipe down your horn (clean off the outside where you touch it)? |
Apr 1, 2007 |
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Do you own a mouthpiece brush? |
Mar 1, 2007 |
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Do you purchase downloadable music online (iTunes, MusicMatch, etc.)? |
Feb 1, 2007 |
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Do you ever let your horn sit in your car for long periods when the weather is freezing? |
Jan 1, 2007 |
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How long ago did you purchase your primary instrument? |
Dec 1, 2006 |
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Are you playing any holiday gigs in December (paid or free)? |
Nov 1, 2006 |
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Are you able to practice your horn where you currently live? |
Oct 1, 2006 |
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How many times a year do play your horn outdoors? |
Sep 1, 2006 |
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Does your clothing often get wet because of water dripping from your horn? |
Aug 1, 2006 |
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Do you ever photocopy sheet music? |
Jul 1, 2006 |
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Do you ever use a music lyre with your instrument? |
Jun 1, 2006 |
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Do you regularly carry your horn in the hard case that came with it? |
May 1, 2006 |
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How long have you been playing your instrument? |
Apr 1, 2006 |
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Have your valves ever frozen during a gig because of cold temperature? |
Mar 1, 2006 |
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What type of internet connection do you most often use? |
Feb 1, 2006 |
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Did you choose your own mouthpiece, or did someone else suggest it? |
Jan 1, 2006 |
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Are you a member of the musicians union? |
Dec 1, 2005 |
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Are you planning on playing for a TubaChristmas event this year (or have you already done so)? |
Nov 1, 2005 |
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What do you think of paying to download sheet music? |
Oct 1, 2005 |
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Do you use a heavy body mouthpiece (one with thicker metal than normal)? |
Sep 1, 2005 |
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On tuba or euphonium, do you ever use the 3rd alone instead of the 1-2 combination? (See our blog for a post about this) |
Aug 1, 2005 |
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Do you own any videos featuring brass players? |
Jul 1, 2005 |
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This site uses drop-down menus for navigation. How do you like them? |
Jun 1, 2005 |
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Have you ever had valve problems because of playing in very hot conditions? |
May 1, 2005 |
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If a company made a new double-bell euphonium, would you consider buying it? |
Apr 1, 2005 |
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Do you subscribe to any RSS feeds (a way to read news from various sites)? |
Mar 1, 2005 |
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How often do you visit this web site? |
Feb 1, 2005 |
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Do you use a metronome when you practice? |
Jan 1, 2005 |
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Did you get any euphonium- or tuba-related presents over the holiday season? |
Dec 1, 2004 |
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Have you ever heard a tuba or euphonium featured on TV or in the movies? |
Nov 1, 2004 |
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Is your warm-up routine the same every day? |
Oct 1, 2004 |
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How long do you typically spend on your warm-up routine? |
Sep 1, 2004 |
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Do you ever stand while performing? |
Aug 1, 2004 |
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Do you ever practice with a recorded accompaniment? |
Jul 1, 2004 |
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For euphonium players: which is the more comfortable clef to play in? |
Jun 1, 2004 |
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Have you ever had a shop make custom changes to your horn (not simply repairs)? |
May 1, 2004 |
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Most college or professional euphoniumists buy silver-plated horns. Is it because... |
Apr 1, 2004 |
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When was the last time you saw a band concert on TV (concert band, brass band)? |
Mar 1, 2004 |
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Which instrument do you play most often? |
Feb 1, 2004 |
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Do you ever check out music CD's from a public or school library? |
Jan 1, 2004 |
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In 2004 will you play the most often in... |
Dec 1, 2003 |
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Have you paid to download music from sites like MusicMatch or iTunes? |
Nov 1, 2003 |
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Approximately how often do you clean the inside of your horn? |
Oct 1, 2003 |
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What instrument do you play the most often? |
Sep 1, 2003 |
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Which of these large ensembles have you heard the most often? |
Aug 1, 2003 |
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Do you play in a Brass Band? |
Jul 1, 2003 |
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Have you ever used a mouthpiece that was not metal? |
Jun 1, 2003 |
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Compared to the SCHOOL year, how much do you practice in the SUMMER? |
Apr 20, 2003 |
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How many tuba or euphonium sites do you have in your favorites (bookmarks)? |
Mar 31, 2003 |
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Have you bookmarked this site? |
Mar 1, 2003 |
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What type of valve oil do you use most of the time? |
Feb 1, 2003 |
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Does your primary instrument have piston or rotary valves? |
Jan 2, 2003 |
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Do you carry insurance on your horn(s)? |
Dec 1, 2002 |
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Are you playing any performances for pay ($$$) in the next 30 days? |
Nov 1, 2002 |
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Have you ever played in or heard a TubaChristmas ? |
Oct 1, 2002 |
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How many computers are available to you for surfing the Internet? |
Sep 1, 2002 |
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What type of Internet connection are you using now? |
Aug 1, 2002 |
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When was the last time you took a private lesson? |
Jul 1, 2002 |
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How many recordings do you have that feature a SOLO euphonium or tuba? |
Jun 1, 2002 |
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Where do you usually buy CD's? |
May 1, 2002 |
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Are you a member of ITEA (formerly T.U.B.A.)? |
Apr 1, 2002 |
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When was the last time you attended a live music performance as an audience member? |
Mar 1, 2002 |
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In which type of situation do you perform in public most often? |
Feb 1, 2002 |
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Which country has the best BRASS Bands? |
Jan 1, 2002 |
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Which country has the best wind bands? |
Dec 3, 2001 |
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Which is the best Military Band? |
Nov 1, 2001 |
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Do you play in a euphonium-tuba quartet? |
Oct 1, 2001 |
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How many times has your computer been infected by a virus from the Internet or e-mail? |
Sep 1, 2001 |
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What type of finish do you have on your primary horn? |
Aug 1, 2001 |
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When is the last time you attended a brass symposium? |
Jul 1, 2001 |
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Do you ever download recordings from a service such as Napster? |
Jun 16, 2001 |
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Do you own a mute? |
May 20, 2001 |
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How do you usually transport your horn? |
May 1, 2001 |
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How many mouthpieces do you use regularly with your main instrument? |
Apr 16, 2001 |
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What is your status as a player? |
Apr 1, 2001 |
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Where do you usually buy sheet music? |
Mar 16, 2001 |
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Where did you buy your primary horn? |
Mar 1, 2001 |
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Did you purchase your primary instrument New or Used? |
Feb 1, 2001 |
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Which instrument do you play? |