I would be in somewhat of a mess if I forgot the mouthpiece -- the one I use is narrower than most cups and my face would not be happy with a borrowed substitute. So far, so good. But it's not like the horn, which never sits out, and when it's in its case (old RB leather one,) mouthpieces, oils ...

I'm not in control of this thread and I'm not trying to be but can we just say marches, whether Sousa, Fillmore, King, Alford, circus marches, British marches, German marches, French marches, Scandinavian marches, Italian marches, and all sorts of special concert marches...?? Two more pieces come ...

Such sad news. Way too young.

Seems to be the time for it. I had never heard of a "bomb cyclone" until I was driving in it on Sunday.

I have a friend (juvenile dependency attorney) who has a client that will be starting college next fall. The call went out that the client wanted a "decent, affordable euphonium". I was impressed that they knew to ask what a euphonium was. There appears to be enough interest to set up a "go fund me ...