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INSTRUMENT OF CHOICE
www.yamaha.com
Free-blowing, even in all the registers, and the means to an artistic end - all ways that I would describe the Yamaha YEP-842S Euphonium. Check out this link for the website!
ENSEMBLES
The United States Military Academy Band
West Point, NY
www.usma.edu/band
The oldest band in the Army, which can trace its continuous existence back to 1778; also the organization I have the honor of working in.
The University of Georgia Tuba-Euphonium Studio
Athens, GA
www.arches.uga.edu/~dzerkel
One of the great centers of tuba and euphonium education in the United States today, with a teacher who passionately teaches and loves the tuba, the euphonium, and all of the students in his studio.
The Imperial Brass Band
Woodbridge, NJ
www.imperialbrass.org
A great brass band full of wonderful people that I have honor of playing in.
The New York Staff Band
West Nyack, NY
www.nysb.org
A truly wonderful organization in West Nyack, New York, that has been making great music for the Lord since 1887.
The Gramercy Brass Orchestra
New York, NY
www.gramercybrass.org
This is an engaging brass ensemble that is based out of Manhattan. Conductor John Lambert has a group full of "ringers" sounding absolutely fantastic!
INTERNET FORUMS FOR EUPHONIUM AND TUBA
TubaNews.com
www.tubanews.com
A brand new forum that comes from the hard work of Rose Schweikhart, Todd Cranson, and James Manganaro, this site features great insights into the world of the Tuba and the Euphonium. With frequent contributions from greats such as Roger Bobo, this is a website destined to have a major impact on the low brass community in the months and years to come!
Chisham.com
www.chisham.com
Without question, this is one of the main "hangouts" for tuba and euphonium players alike. The TubeNet BBS is THE place on the web to find out who's doing what, when they're doing it, and where. It's also a great place to get your questions answered on most anything in the low brass world (and music on the whole!).
EUPHONIUM SOLOISTS
Steven Mead
www.euphonium.net
The world?s most traveled and recorded soloist, with a website that offers some of the best and most insightful information about the euphonium available on the web today.
Brian Bowman
www.music.unt.edu/instrumental/euphonium
Undoubtedly one of the most familiar names in the history of American brass, the contributions of Dr. Bowman continue at the University of North Texas.
Tormod Flaten
www.euphonium-soloist.no
I think this guy is awesome! Not only is he an amazing performer, he's a nice guy, and more than approachable. That goes a long way in making him the artist that he is! Visit his brand new website at the above address!
Benjamin Pierce
www.benpierce.com
In addition to being an amazing euphonium (AND tuba!!!) soloist, Ben is the professor of tuba and euphonium and tuba at the University of Arkansas. He is simply one of the greats in the tuba and euphonium world right now. Check out this site!
COMPOSERS
Joseph Turrin
www.josephturrin.com
Without a doubt, Joe is one of the greats of our day (and oh my goodness!...an AMERICAN that writes for brass band!). What's more, he's a personable and likable guy, and his music reflects these such wonderful qualities.
David Gillingham
www.gillinghammusic.com
A true champion of the euphonium, one can only hope that Dr. Gillingham has quite a few more compositions for the euphonium coming out soon! Works like "Vintage", and "Blue Lake Fantasies" have earned a permanent spot beside the very best works in the euphonium repertoire.
CONFERENCES/COMPETITIONS
International Philip Jones Competition
Guebwiller, France
www.cdmc-haute-alsace.com
An absolutely wonderful experience that I urge all serious euphonium players to take part in (but you?ve got to do it before age 32!!!). The staff for this event is fantastic, the town is great, and the white wine there is amazing! I?m looking forward to returning there one day!
Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Competition
Blue Lake, MI
www.ferris.edu
This is a great annual competition in Michigan that has provided me with some amazing experiences and memories. Highly recommended!
Music Teachers National Association Competition
United States
www.mtna.org
A competition that begins in your own state, and proceeds to regional and national rounds.
Concert Artists Guild
New York, New York
www.concertartists.org
A first rate competition in New York City that has yet to have a euphoniumist as one of its winners.
INSTRUMENT/SHEET MUSIC DEALERS
Rayburn Music
Boston, MA (and a new store at Lincoln Center - NY, NY!)
www.rayburnmusic.com
If you're anywhere near the Northeast, you've got to go see this place! Located right next to Symphony Hall in Boston, it features one of the most knowledgable euphonium sales representatives in the country in Todd Milam.
BVD Press
Ledyard, CT
www.bvdpress.com
This is truly one of the up-and-coming sheet music dealers on the east coast. It's easy to find what you need on their site, but make sure that you regularly check out what's on it, as many new titles are added monthly!
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