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- Sun Aug 02, 2026 10:40 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: sight-reading
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13750
Re: sight-reading
Navy Band San Diego.
- Sun Aug 02, 2026 7:25 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: sight-reading
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13750
Re: sight-reading
Since it was part of the process, I worked on sight reading prior to auditioning for a Navy Fleet band in 1982. For the next four years we played mostly the same music. 
- Tue Jun 30, 2026 5:43 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: John Packer Sterling F 4/4 Tuba (JP379FF) $3,000
- Replies: 2
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Re: FS: John Packer Sterling F 4/4 Tuba (JP379FF) $3,000
I changed the permissions on the photo album (I think). Thank you for the heads up.
- Mon Jun 29, 2026 6:19 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: John Packer Sterling F 4/4 Tuba (JP379FF) $3,000
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1805
SOLD: John Packer Sterling F 4/4 Tuba (JP379FF) $3,000
Up for sale is a very nice John Packer Sterling F 4/4 Tuba (JP379FF).
As you can see in the pictures, the horn is in very good cosmetic condition. It is a great playing tuba. All of the slides move, and the valves are fast, smooth, and quiet.
Key: F
Size: 4/4
Bore: 0.748/.819"
Valves: 5 Rotary ...
As you can see in the pictures, the horn is in very good cosmetic condition. It is a great playing tuba. All of the slides move, and the valves are fast, smooth, and quiet.
Key: F
Size: 4/4
Bore: 0.748/.819"
Valves: 5 Rotary ...
- Tue Dec 30, 2025 7:28 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: For lovers of mid-20th-century Besson OEM faux alligator cases ONLY
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2244
- Tue Jun 03, 2025 10:24 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Very first tuba/sousa, or baritone horn/euph you played
- Replies: 34
- Views: 14366
Re: Very first tuba/sousa, or baritone horn/euph you played
School owned Conn 20I Artist Bell Front Bb Euphonium. I switched from trumpet at the beginning of 9th grade.
University owned Alexander 163 bb tuba. Found in instrument storage room. I had a key and could discover stuff.
University owned Alexander 163 bb tuba. Found in instrument storage room. I had a key and could discover stuff.
- Sun May 25, 2025 5:54 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Thirty-Two Seasons Completed, Baby!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2393
- Sun May 25, 2025 5:53 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: Thirty-Two Seasons Completed, Baby!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2393
Re: Thirty-Two Seasons Completed, Baby!
Congratulations!


- Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:06 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: first piece played in a band concert - POLL !!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19235
- Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:01 pm
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: The Most Important Part of Practice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4390
Re: The Most Important Part of Practice
Back in my performing days, something Janos Starker said was helpful to me. He said you should be able to perform at 80% of your ability, which implied that what you choose to perform should not tax you beyond that level. That in itself will set you up for doing a better job on stage and more able ...
- Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
- Topic: These are really fun, but I just can't be buying tubas for fun...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6057
Re: These are really fun, but I just can't be buying tubas for fun...
Buyer requested to cancel the sale.
Seller should not be blamed.
Seller should not be blamed.
- Fri Jun 07, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 2010 King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium $1,000 plus shipping
- Replies: 3
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Re: FS: 2010 King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium $1,000 plus shipping
Bump for price drop.
- Sun May 19, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 2010 King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium $1,000 plus shipping
- Replies: 3
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SOLD: 2010 King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium $1,000 plus shipping
Up for sale is a King 2280 SP Legend Euphonium.
The euphonium was made in 2010 and is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition. The King 2280 SP is an excellent non-compensating euphonium that produces a great overall sound. The spring-loaded 3rd slide and extra long 4th pull slide allow for ...
The euphonium was made in 2010 and is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition. The King 2280 SP is an excellent non-compensating euphonium that produces a great overall sound. The spring-loaded 3rd slide and extra long 4th pull slide allow for ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:13 am
- Forum: Music Chatter
- Topic: I want to know about my old Amati tuba
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25975
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 1978 Mirafone 185 BBb Tuba $1950 Plus Shipping
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1145
SOLD: 1978 Mirafone 185 BBb Tuba $1950 Plus Shipping
Up for sale is a fine playing cosmetically challenged 1978 Mirafone 185 BBb tuba.
The tuba has undergone major dent removal.
There is a brand new leadpipe and mouthpiece receiver.
It has recently been Ultrasonically cleaned with valves and tuning slides serviced.
The tuba has a 15" Bell, a 0.740 ...
The tuba has undergone major dent removal.
There is a brand new leadpipe and mouthpiece receiver.
It has recently been Ultrasonically cleaned with valves and tuning slides serviced.
The tuba has a 15" Bell, a 0.740 ...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2182
SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800
Up for sale is a fine playing 1969 Besson New Standard BBb tuba.
Pictures:
The original small European receiver has been replaced by a standard American one.
The bottom bow has been repaired and a new bottom bow guard was installed.
The valves are fast and all the tuning slides move as they ...
Pictures:
The original small European receiver has been replaced by a standard American one.
The bottom bow has been repaired and a new bottom bow guard was installed.
The valves are fast and all the tuning slides move as they ...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:03 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3400
Re: FS: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping
F and Eb tend to ride high.
Alternate fingerings that work on sustained notes are:
F 4
Eb 1,3
G 3
Alternate fingerings that work on sustained notes are:
F 4
Eb 1,3
G 3
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:09 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3400
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3400
SOLD: 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium $3,000 plus shipping
Up for sale is a silver 1981 Boosey and Hawkes 967 (Round Stamp) Sovereign Euphonium.
The euphonium is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition.
Features:
4 valves (3+1)
Compensating
1 thru 3 valve bore 0.580”
4th valve bore 0.650”
Bell 12”
Fitted wooden case
Denis Wick 4AL Gold plated ...
The euphonium is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition.
Features:
4 valves (3+1)
Compensating
1 thru 3 valve bore 0.580”
4th valve bore 0.650”
Bell 12”
Fitted wooden case
Denis Wick 4AL Gold plated ...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
- Topic: SOLD: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2608
Re: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba
Yeah. The valves are far apart!bloke wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:57 pm Wow. That's cool. I never knew that the piston version had the same bore as the rotary version.![]()
