Chris has done great things with Buddy Rogers to make it a DESTINATION for tuba and euphonium in an otherwise under-served part of the USA! Glad you could see how much he could do with such a limited space and resources!

The physical dimensions of the 834 are very similar to a MW2155/2000 or Thor, except that the inner branches are closer to the “York” style CC tubas. I’m not sure if that description helps or not. To be clear, the bugle is entirely a Willson “Merlin” that’s just been re-wrapped to take advantage of t ...

I’ve been using the Adjustrite chair in my orchestra (Cincinnati Symphony) for 4 years and also have one in my basement for practice. They come in two sizes and to buy the taller option, I believe you have to purchase it directly from Adjustrite. Worth every penny. The stage crew love mine because i ...

I saw the buzz about this tuba in the Midwest clinic thread, but didn’t want to step on it. So I thought I’d start this separate thread. I played two versions of this new model in the factory last October. It’s based on a preexisting bugle that is already great. These are just slightly rewrapped to h ...

Charlie C Chowder wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 2:59 pm Please recycle in some way. Burning is not very carbon neutral.

CCC.

I suppose the fossil fuels involved with "recycling" the amount of cardboard here would be justified...since I'd feel better about myself. Maybe I could just purchase some carbon off-set credits.

Hey folks, I've got an Eastman tuba shipping box that's free for the taking. All you need to do is come get it before I cut it up and burn it. I'm in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. I'd like to have it gone ASAP and won't keep it more than another week or so before it goes on the burn-pile ...

Just finished another Drill Of The Week!!! I Hope you enjoy it!

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T&E #13: MAW Valves

Looking for a Hirsbrunner HB10, also known as the 388 model. Thanks for any leads.

Looking for a Hirsbrunner HB10, also known as the 388 model. Thanks for any leads.

Hey folks, I’m trying to help a friend out from Spain. He’s the tubist for Teatro Real Opera House in Madrid. His orchestra will be in NYC for their tour and he needs to find a large rotary Bb tuba for the concerts. He plays a MW197/2 and would like something of this caliber if at all possible. Di ...

Just an update, as we just finished this week. Here’s the results: The winner of the competition is Richard Bence Masa (Hungary) 2nd prize: Ilkka Marttila (Finland) 3rd prize: Joel Wendelin (Finland) The level of the competitors was EXTREMELY high, and the repertoire was as demanding as anything I’v ...

This will be the last Drill for a while until I get more content prepared for the other series on the channel. I hope you find it a help!

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My “webmaster” and “publisher”…wife…has started transposing them for Bb bass/brass band as well. Learning them on euph might unlock some “goodies” on tuba? Just a thought. We’ve gotten so many requests for transposing them for F-tuba that we are looking into this as well. Hope they’re a help to you!

Sorry for the long absence. Hope you find it a help:
Drill Of The Week #23, "Buzz-Kill"

The deadline is approaching for this fantastic opportunity in Finland. I’ve copied the details and pasted them below: The 4th International Lieksa Brass Week Tuba Competition 2023 THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL LIEKSA BRASS WEEK TUBA COMPETITION JULY 22-27, 2023 RULES OF THE COMPETITION 1. Lieksa Brass Week o ...

I’ve heard and played this horn a few times recently and it’s everything Billy says. A really special instrument! GLWTS!!!

Hey everybody, if you’ve not heard of the Lieksa Brass Week in Finland, it is a fantastic opportunity for all brass players to spend a week in the Finnish forested country-side while studying, playing, and hearing incredible brass players from around the World. In addition, they host a rotating solo ...

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