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by Matthew Gaunt
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:59 pm
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Tuba and Euph student openings at Northwestern
Replies: 3
Views: 8505

Re: Tuba and Euph student openings at Northwestern

We currently have 5 undergrads, and yes should have openings for fall 2026!
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1690

Re: FS: B&S PT4S

Everything Andy says about this tuba is spot on!
Great price on a quality instrument

Andy is a fantastic player, teacher and human - you can trust him and will enjoy your interactions with him!
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Midwest
Replies: 11
Views: 2251

Re: Midwest

“Fun time playing tubas today at Midwest. My faves today included the Miraphone 291 Bruckner, new 5/4 Eastman cc EBC 834, and the B&S PT6." @Matt Walters I seem to remember you posting the 834 was abandoned and the unit you had was disassembled. Are they going ahead with production? has to be a d ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Midwest
Replies: 11
Views: 2251

Re: Midwest

Matt Gaunt, who has owned a whole myriad of tubas over the years, is a talented musician, and someone who I would say knows what makes a good tuba more than anyone in the field said this: “Fun time playing tubas today at Midwest. My faves today included the Miraphone 291 Bruckner, new 5/4 Eastman c ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Midwest
Replies: 11
Views: 2251

Re: Midwest

Matt Gaunt, who has owned a whole myriad of tubas over the years, is a talented musician, and someone who I would say knows what makes a good tuba more than anyone in the field said this: “Fun time playing tubas today at Midwest. My faves today included the Miraphone 291 Bruckner, new 5/4 Eastman c ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: B&S PT15 f tuba for sale - available at midwest
Replies: 0
Views: 290

B&S PT15 f tuba for sale - available at midwest

Hi All

Have a B&S PT 15 f tuba for sale with bag
Can bring to Midwest conference
shipping available at buyer's expense
$8,000 obo

thanks
Matt
by Matthew Gaunt
Sun Dec 15, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Miraphone Elektra 481 F tuba for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1530

Miraphone Elektra 481 F tuba for sale

Hi All

I have for sale a great condition used 481 Miraphone Elektra F tuba in gold brass. Comes with a bag. $8,750. Located in Chicago suburbs. Shipping possible at buyers expense. Trades also considered.
Thanks!
Matt
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:45 am
Forum: Gigs, Recitals and Concerts
Topic: If you are in Chicago for midwest...
Replies: 1
Views: 2323

If you are in Chicago for midwest...

...Please consider coming to our Christmas brass ensemble concert!

3rd Coast Brass
December 19, 2024 at 7pm
Epiphany Center for the Arts, Chicago

There is a discount code for Midwest attendees...

https://www.thirdcoastbrass.org/a-very- ... stmas-2024

Thanks
Matt
by Matthew Gaunt
Wed Nov 13, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Tuba and Euph student openings at Northwestern
Replies: 3
Views: 8505

Re: Tuba and Euph student openings at Northwestern

bump for prescreening materials due dec 1 !!
by Matthew Gaunt
Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Tuba and Euph student openings at Northwestern
Replies: 3
Views: 8505

Tuba and Euph student openings at Northwestern

Dear Tuba and Euphonium Musicians, We are happy to announce that there will be multiple openings for both tuba and euphonium in the studio at the Bienen School of Music here at Northwestern University. We are proud to be able to offer state of the art facilities, the advantages of a top notch ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Thu Sep 26, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS: Meinl Weston Ursus
Replies: 4
Views: 1206

Re: FS: Meinl Weston Ursus

I have played this horn a bit - is a great example of one of these, and the seller is a great guy !
by Matthew Gaunt
Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Mirafone F tuba
Replies: 0
Views: 672

Mirafone F tuba

Excellent condition Mirafone F with gig bag. One or two tiny dings. Looks like a B and S F. May be a prototype - not sure. Low c not bad for a German rotor f. Great bydlo g sharp. Shipping available at buyers expense. Located outside Chicago. Open to possible trades. $7,000 obo. Reason for selling ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: tuba transport Chicago and St Louis
Replies: 0
Views: 324

tuba transport Chicago and St Louis

Hi All

Anyone back and forth between Chicago and St Louis? Have a tuba going from Chicago to STL and vice versa

Happy to pay $

Thanks
MG
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Rudy Meinl 3/4 SOLD!
Replies: 0
Views: 552

Rudy Meinl 3/4 SOLD!

SOLD!!! Thinning the herd! Selling an older Rudolf Meinl 3/4 cc. Some dings and dents - which look way worse in the pics. What looks like bell dent is actually a scar - not a dent - lighting made it come out weirdly... Dana Hofer linkage upgrade. Plays really well. I have too many tubas! With new ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: MW 2250 SOLD!
Replies: 0
Views: 400

MW 2250 SOLD!

SOLD!
Selling a Meinl Weston 2250 F. Excellent condition. Easy to play in all registers and easy to play in tune. Selling since have too may tubas!

shipping at buyers expense

9,000. in Chicago. open to trades

Thanks
Matt

Will upload pics later - files too big!
can also email

Thanks
by Matthew Gaunt
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: known, yet-under-known and under-rated players
Replies: 21
Views: 6118

Re: known, yet-under-known and under-rated players

Charles Villarrubia - Rhythm & Brass I believe also currently Prof of Tuba & Euph at Butler School of Music at the Univ of Texas. Superb player - incredible versatility. If you haven’t listen to or seen Rhythm & Brass I highly recommend. Just a wonderful group. Awesome sound covering such great m ...
by Matthew Gaunt
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Northern Illinois Tuba and Euph
Replies: 0
Views: 613

Northern Illinois Tuba and Euph

Hi Al

We have openings for both instruments at Northern Illinois University with applications due Feb 21

For more info please see:

https://www.niu.edu/music/admissions/auditions.shtml
by Matthew Gaunt
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Northern Illinois Grad Assistant
Replies: 0
Views: 584

Northern Illinois Grad Assistant

Hi All We do have a grad assistant spot open! NIU Graduate Assistantship in Brass A graduate assistantship will be awarded by the NIU School of Music to an outstanding brass-playing candidate pursuing their Master of Music degree or graduate Performer’s Certificate for fall 2024. Exceptional c ...