Whenever I read about an orchestra's situation like this, I always wonder what their specific circumstances are that are not being publicized.

For example, the San Jose (CA) Symphony Orchestra went bankrupt about 25 years ago even though the area was drenched in money. The public commentary was ...

Wessex had a used B220 for sale, but shipping was $276! I don't need it that badly! I'll check out those other sources.

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This link is another thread about Mike Johnson leadpipes. It also has very positive reviews, including from me.

I always take leave from work so I can just hang out at the conference all day.

Given the success of Mr. Tindall’s students at winning auditions, I have no doubt that the participants will get a lot out of it.

I started using a Schiller 51D with my Wilson 2900 back in high school as recommended by my teacher, Brian Bowman. I used the 51D for 30 years and switched to a Giddings Kafka because I like stainless steel. The dimensions are very similar.

Euphonium should NOT sound like a valve trombone.

Its former director, Giancarlo Guerrero, is a terrific musician and conductor. He left last year.

https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia- ... ice-2026-5

Jensen Huang says that AI can increase the value of human qualities that AI cannot replace. I agree. Any tool is good or bad depending on how one uses it.

What do you all think?

https://instrumental-competition.de/der ... b7039b3217

Here are all the winners going back decades. You can filter by instrument.

https://instrumental-competition.de/en/

Diego is too modest to post this himself, but his obnoxious old Dad is happy to do it!

Welcome! We're looking forward to seeing your instruments.

I've had my valves vented on my Willson euphonium, Besson Eb tuba, Martin Mammoth, and King sousaphone. They slur more smoothly after the venting.

"Cesspool on the Potomac" :laugh:


Horrible comment...a beautiful, historical location...


Local yokel here. I had written about the DC area in a previous post:
https://tubaforum.net/viewtopic.php?p=35183#p35183

I think DC is a combination of what I, Lisa Simpson, and bisontuba all said. I ...

I also disagree with the proposed rule. It is arbitrary and disregards individuals' goals, interests, choices, and life situations. I'm sure many construction workers outearned me in my early years teaching public school. Should my alma mater be punished for my career choice? Is "success" only ...

Life is short. I recommend that he go for it if it's what he really wants to do. He should do it with full knowledge of the difficulties and statistical (un)likelihood of success. Generally, when people have a fallback, they will fall back. Falling back means not becoming a pro player. He needs to ...

This player shows the effects of extreme weight on a trumpet mouthpiece. The most noticeable things I noticed were firmer slots and more presence heard by the audience.

Interesting!

I had the great fortune of taking his Brass Performance and Pedagogy class at Northwestern. Great teacher and fine gentleman.

My favorite one on Thursday was the Miami Low Frequency Ensemble. Really fun material and the euphonium players had serious skills.

Giddings Szentpali CC Euro $280

Sellmansberger Symphony- #2 rim 33.2mm gold titanium, Symphony cup, Symphony backbore, P shank $250

Conn Helleberg- standard shank $65

Schilke Helleberg- Euro shank $45

In DC area.
At Army Workshop this weekend.
Buyer would add shipping cost.

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Terrific quintet performance last night!. And tubist Andrew Dougherty was great!