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by tubamarc8891
Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:04 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Army Tuba Conference schedule
Replies: 12
Views: 1588

Re: Army Tuba Conference schedule

Here's some important info about getting access to Ft. Myer!-

Our 2026 Tuba-Euphonium Workshop is next week! If you are planning on attending, please read the information below:

📍Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Ft. Myer, VA 22211
🗓 February 18-21

Please register for the workshop here: https://www ...
by tubamarc8891
Sun Jan 04, 2026 4:04 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Trip to Dillon Music 1/3/26: reviews and such
Replies: 10
Views: 739

Re: Trip to Dillon Music 1/3/26: reviews and such


I remember hearing somewhere that a lot of those Yorkbrunners/HB piston 4/4’s can benefit from a 3rd slide cut. My HB2P was just fine in that department, but YMMV. This early one may just have been built too long.

$18K… Optimistic, especially with the current inflated York copy market, but you do ...
by tubamarc8891
Fri Oct 10, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: 2026 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Tuba Solo Competition
Replies: 0
Views: 1365

2026 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Tuba Solo Competition

I'm excited to announce the 2026 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Tuba Solo Competition!
This year will be different than past years. Both the prelim and final rounds will be held during The Workshop on February 18 and 19 respectively.

Preliminary Round:

🚨Pick ONE of the following options ...
by tubamarc8891
Thu Sep 25, 2025 1:57 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: info for those who are going to six-figure debt to study tuba orchestral excerpts
Replies: 21
Views: 2580

Re: info for those who are going to six-figure debt to study tuba orchestral excerpts

I think it’s fine if people go to school for postgraduate music degrees so long as they know what they want out of a career and have a clear concept of what they want/need from a program. What bothers me is how common it is for students to decide to enter a grad program as a means to buy time while ...
by tubamarc8891
Thu Sep 04, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Barbara York: "Wars and Rumors of Wars"
Replies: 7
Views: 1238

Re: Barbara York: "Wars and Rumors of Wars"

This piece is going to be performed with orchestra at the Army Tuba-Euph Workshop in February by SSG Alec Rich!
by tubamarc8891
Thu Aug 21, 2025 6:41 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Elephant's Conservatory
Replies: 31
Views: 2794

Re: Elephant's Conservatory

I like a lot of what you wrote here. I do want to emphasize #9 for anyone interested in auditioning for professional bands or orchestras. Being able to articulate clearly will set you apart from the vast majority of the field in tuba auditions. Tone, groove and clarity is the holy trinity of ...
by tubamarc8891
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTT for a Schilke Helleberg II
Replies: 0
Views: 2120

WTT for a Schilke Helleberg II

I have an AT4U and a MR. P 5.0 to offer in a potential trade for a Schilke Helleberg II.

Photo can be found here https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AtFBbusdU/?
by tubamarc8891
Tue Jul 08, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Who was your teacher?
Replies: 64
Views: 16684

Re: Who was your teacher?

Sam, Pat and Deanna
by tubamarc8891
Sat May 03, 2025 7:29 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Teach me about tuba conferences
Replies: 30
Views: 2301

Re: Teach me about tuba conferences




My favorite is the US Army Tuba Euphonium Workshop at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA. It is free, three and a half days, and occurs the first weekend in February. Parking is free and you can also tour DC when you're in town.


So cool to see how much support our workshop has! Looking forward to ...
by tubamarc8891
Sat May 03, 2025 6:50 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Teach me about tuba conferences
Replies: 30
Views: 2301

Re: Teach me about tuba conferences




My favorite is the US Army Tuba Euphonium Workshop at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA. It is free, three and a half days, and occurs the first weekend in February. Parking is free and you can also tour DC when you're in town.


So cool to see how much support our workshop has! Looking forward to ...
by tubamarc8891
Sat May 03, 2025 3:29 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Teach me about tuba conferences
Replies: 30
Views: 2301

Re: Teach me about tuba conferences


My favorite is the US Army Tuba Euphonium Workshop at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA. It is free, three and a half days, and occurs the first weekend in February. Parking is free and you can also tour DC when you're in town.


So cool to see how much support our workshop has! Looking forward to ...
by tubamarc8891
Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS/WTT: Wessex Chicago Presence 6/4 CC for a 5/4 or 4/4 CC
Replies: 2
Views: 2318

FS/WTT: Wessex Chicago Presence 6/4 CC for a 5/4 or 4/4 CC

I love this tuba. I won my dream job on it, twice (Army Ceremonial and Concert band). It’s been well maintained and has been cleaned at least twice a year (by myself) since I bought it in 2020. I’m not 100% sold on parting with it yet but I’d like to see what is offered.

I’m going to be using an ...
by tubamarc8891
Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:43 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Klingspor Tubas
Replies: 6
Views: 2706

Re: Klingspor Tubas


I played the big BBb at Klingspor in Freiburg couple of years ago and it's a great instrument, I wouldn't mind owning one as my big tuba!
(Andreas is a nice guy as well!)

I would personally not buy any tuba like this without trying it though...


Thanks for your reply! How does it compare to a ...
by tubamarc8891
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Klingspor Tubas
Replies: 6
Views: 2706

Klingspor Tubas

Has anyone here had experience with the Klingspor B6 6/4 BBb tuba? Or any of his other models?

I know he makes Gronitz branded tubas now but I haven’t heard anything about the instruments he makes under his name.

I have always loved the sound of large BBb tuba but haven’t encountered many of ...
by tubamarc8891
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: WTT for a Schilke Helleberg II-CLE
Replies: 0
Views: 303

WTT for a Schilke Helleberg II-CLE

Looking to trade for a SHII-CLE American Shank.

I can offer a-

Mr. P 5.0 or 6.5

Dennis Wick AT8U
by tubamarc8891
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Location Change (Thursday venue has changed!)
Replies: 20
Views: 5774

Re: U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Location Change (Thursday venue has changed!)

Three Valves wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:27 pm If there are still $2 drinks at the O Club this could be the best conference ever! :cheers:
Fingers crossed!
by tubamarc8891
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Location Change (Thursday venue has changed!)
Replies: 20
Views: 5774

Re: U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Location Change (Thursday venue has changed!)

VENUE CHANGE FOR THURSDAY! :tuba:

All Thursday events will now be at Spates Community Club. Friday and Saturday evening concerts will be at Schlesinger Hall in Alexandria.

Friday and Saturday will still be at the Officer's Club. We are working on finding out if the Officer's club can offer food ...
by tubamarc8891
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Location Change (Thursday venue has changed!)
Replies: 20
Views: 5774

Re: U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Location Change


Thanks, Marc, for the FYI. I appreciate the work you all have put in finding alternate sites.
Just a couple questions:
1-Is there a place to eat lunch within short walking distance from Rosenthal and Patton? Or, will we need to drive to the bowling alley?
2-Will there be enough parking near either ...