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Many Euphonium and Tuba Sites!	May 16, 2008
There are a great many tuba and euphonium sites on the net. Some even offer free recordings, and most of them have some interesting educational value. I have collected many of them on this page: Tuba and Euphonium Sites There you will find links for these players: Aaron Tindall Adam Frey's Site Alchemy Euphonium-Tuba Quartet Barton Cummings' Web Page Bob Childs Web Site David Childs David Thornton James Gourlay, tubist Loren Marsteller Website Modern Jazz Tuba Project Oystein Baadsvik, tuba Pat Sheridan's Site Pat Stuckemeyer Rich Matteson site Rory Cartmell, Euphonium Soto Voce Euphonium-Tuba Quartet Steve Sykes Steven Booth's Baritone Site Steven Mead Recordings Web Site Symphonia Web Site Thomas Ruedi Tormod R. Flaten If you know of other sitea that should be on that page, please let me know by using this form: Contact Form I want the links section of this site to be as complete as possible. Thanks for your help!
Forum Is Online and Running Smoothly	May 2, 2008
Regular visitors will already know that the Euphonium-Tuba Discussion Forum was not fully operational for a couple weeks. Registered users were not able to log in or post messages. The forum is back now and working fine. To thank you for your patience I have added 3 new MP3 selections to the Downloads for Members Only section. Check them out!
New Arthur Lehman Article	Jan 18, 2008
We have another in our series of articles by the great Arthur Lehman, retired euphonium soloist with The United States Marine Band. This one discusses some of the best soloists (on various instruments) that Arthur worked with while he was in the band. The Best Marine Band Soloists
New Article from Euphonia Magazine: The French Tuba	Jan 17, 2008
We have just added another in our series or articles from Euphonia Magazine. This one is by the magazines's publisher, Glenn Call, who was a euphoniumist with The United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. The French Tuba
New Recording Added - Lucas Spiros, euphonium: Ransomed	Sep 12, 2007
We now have a new featured recording in the Downloads for Members Only section of our forum. It features Luke Spiros performing the Salvation Army solo "Ransomed" by George Marshall. Luke was Principal First Chair Euphonium Soloist with the US Marine Band for 23 years and performs this solo with his usual gusto. It is available as a free download if you are a member of the forum (membership is free): Lukas Spiros - Ransomed
New Free Recording - Tico Tico, Jeff Arwood, Tuba	Sep 5, 2007
There is a new recording available now in the forum on this site. It is a vintage recording of tubist Jeff Arwood, U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own) from the early 1970's. Jeff is playing Tico Tico (on a Besson F tuba if I remember correctly). It's a great performance and very entertaining. This recording is available to members of the Tuba-Euphonium Forum, and membership is free. Justs go to the Euphonium-Tuba Forum and select the "Downloads for Members Only" link in the "Tuba and/or Euphonium" section.
Article by Euphoniumist Arthur Lehman: Remembering Bob Hoe	Aug 21, 2007
The great euphonium soloist Arthur Lehman has written a collection of his memories of his life as a performer in The United States Marine Band. One of these, presented here for the first time, has many of Arthur's memories of his relationship with Robert Hoe. Bob Hoe was an amateur brass player, who played cornet and euphonium. Bob was a great fan of Arthur and helped bring to the world Arthur's 2 "The Art of Euphonium Playing" recordings (with books). Bob also produced a series of recording of marches performed by the best bands in the land, including all the top military bands. Perhaps his most notable accomplishment was the series by The U.S. Marine Band of ALL of the marches of John Philip Sousa (who once conducted the Marine Band). Read more here: Arthur Lehman Remembers Bob Hoe
Tuba Mouthpiece Guide Now Available	Aug 4, 2007
The Tuba Mouthpiece Page is now online. You can see various makers' specifications such as cup width, throat size, cup depth, rim width, etc., and you can limit the view to mouthpieces of similar size to one you use or one are interested in. As for any such comparisons, the numbers and descriptions do not tell the whole story. You still need to try a mouthpiece to know if it is a good choice for you. But this page might help you narrow the field or let you know of other brands that might work. It is a work in progress, so be patient if there are brands missing. If you would like to suggest a mouthpiece line to add, please use the site's Contact Form to let us know. Tuba Mouthpiece Guide
New Resource: Trombone/Euphonium Mouthpiece Guide	Jul 28, 2007
There is a brand new page on the site, listing specifications for euphonium and trombone mouthpieces. You will find all 3 euphonium shank sizes (tenor trombone size, European euphonium size for Willson and older Bessons, and bass trombone size shanks). If you want to see what choices you might have near the size of the mouthpiece you are now using, you can click the size and see other mouthpieces that are slightly smaller, the same size, and slightly larger. Euphonium and Trombone Mouthpieces Reference Guide
Part 10: Arthur Lehman Remembers Euphoniumist Harold Brasch	Jul 9, 2007
The 10th article by Arthur Lehman about Harold Brasch is now online. Arthur shares more of his memories of the great player and teacher. Here is an excerpt: ...Harold may be gone - in fact he was been gone for over 22 years - but his fame remains. He is famous because he was one of the very best of all euphonium players. He was the first to use the four valve compensating English euphonium since the turn of the century (from the late 1800's to the very early 1900's) and he was instrumental in having this type of euphonium become the only euphonium used by the top professionals of the entire world. He started using this instrument in late 1946. Within twenty years the use of this instrument was universal. Even ten years after he reintroduced this horn to the public, most of the world's best euphonium players were using the four-valve compensating instrument which he was so happy to be playing ten years earlier. Harold was a true pioneer. He will be remembered as long as there are any euphonium players at all. I always have considered him to be my best teacher and I am so happy that I was able to study with him for nine years, to play with him for another nine years in the National Concert Band, and to be his friend for thirty-eight years. Being the same age, just about, he and I grew old together. The problem was that he died too young. I would have preferred that he live until he reached 100 years of age. But fate intervened. Sixty-eight was all he could manage. He did manage that very well, in my opinion. Read the whole article here: Mr. Euphonium: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 10 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Euphonium Articles
Part 9: Arthur Lehman Remembers Euphoniumist Harold Brasch	Jul 5, 2007
The 9th article by Arthur Lehman about Harold Brasch is now online. Arthur shares more of his memories of the great player and teacher. Here is an excerpt: ...For a few years Harold Brasch had been talking about writing a new book about the 4-valve brasses in general and about the 4-valve compensating euphonium in particular. He felt strongly that there was a lack of information, studies, exercises designed especially for the 4-valve euphonium players who were using instruments with compensating pistons. I felt the same way. There was room for a good book on the subject and I hoped that someone would one day write such a book. I would surely buy one, I knew that. ... One evening Harold called me on the telephone. This would be in 1970. I was still playing in the U.S. Marine Band. He said that he had finally finished the manuscript of "his book". Now it was ready for proof reading. Could I help him? He explained that he wanted to bring the manuscript over and have me proof read it completely through. I was to read all of the typed matter and to play through all of the notes. That meant playing through all of the exercises, the examples, everything. Sure, I would do that for him. Read the whole article here: Mr. Euphonium: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 9 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Euphonium Articles
July 4 Extra - Recording of American Salute (USCG Band)	Jul 2, 2007
To help celebrate the holiday coming in 2 days (Independence Day, 4th of July), we have a download of one of the finest military bands in the world, The United States Coast Guard Band. The selection here is American Salute: U.S.C.G. Band - American Salute, from 2003
Part 8: Arthur Lehman Remembers Euphoniumist Harold Brasch	Jun 29, 2007
The 8th article by Arthur Lehman about Harold Brasch is now online. Arthur shares more of his memories of the great player and teacher. Here is an excerpt: ...The college kid had a brand new Besson euphonium, shiny silver plated. Beautiful horn. To get an idea how the boy played, Harold put up a piece of music for the pupil to read. Apparently, the young fellow was not making a good impression on Harold with a sort of "attitude problem." Too smart, it seems. Harold decided to bring him down a peg or two. "Play that passage for me, and be careful how you play it. Do as well as you can," or words to that effect is how Harold instructed his pupil. The boy wasn't such a good player and did poorly in reading the part, not playing it well at all. Harold, seeing his opportunity to put him in his place, made this remark to the boy, "That wasn't too good. I counted 23 mistakes. Play it again and try to eliminate some of those mistakes," instructed Harold. The kid tried it again. Harold remarked, "That was a little better. You still made 18 mistakes, so try it again and try to eliminate some more mistakes," Harold instructed him. The young fellow was getting steamed by now but he did try it once again. Harold remarked that that was better but there were still 15 mistakes there so he should try it again and be more careful eliminate more of the mistakes. Read the whole article here: Harold Brasch, Euphoniumist and Teacher, Remembered - part 8 (by former Marine Band Euphonium Soloist, Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Euphonium Articles
New Article about Harold Brasch's Euphonium Teaching	Jun 25, 2007
Arthur Lehman as contributed another article about his euphonium mentor, Harold Brasch (known as "Mr. Euphonium"). In this installment Arthur shares insights into Brasch's teaching style. Euphonium Teaching: The Harold Brasch Method
Part 7 of Arthur Lehman's 10-part Article on Harold Brasch	Jun 11, 2007
The 7th article by Arthur Lehman about euphonium virtuoso Harold Brasch has just been added to our site. Arthur Lehman shares more of his memories of the great player and teacher (who was called "Mr. Euphonium"). Here is an excerpt: ...Now don't anyone get the idea that Harold Brasch's high range was limited. It wasn't. I have no idea of just how high he really could play. I strongly suspect that he could possibly have gone so high, easily, that it would have been unbelievable. All I can say for certain is that one time when I was studying with him, we were working on high notes. The problem was not in reaching a high note. It was in playing octaves. A medium range note and then up to the octave above that. Alternating notes in one octave followed by notes exactly an octave above. For me that was a very hit or miss effort. With Harold it was a sure thing. He never missed. He explained to me how it's done and demonstrated. When he went up to the high note, he would say, "I set my lip like this, and then I play the note." He demonstrated this. Out came the high note clear as a bell. He'd just plucked it out of the air and there is was. Then, he repeated the process a third higher. Same thing. Perfect results. Finally he set his lips for the high "F" concert, and that rotten - for must euphonium players it is a rotten note - note also came out as clear as a bell. Well, it did sound quite easy. For him it may have been easy. For me it was always difficult. However, I did improve a lot in this area. I never was able to pluck out a high "F" concert out of the air as Harold did, however. That fellow was never stumped by anything on the euphonium. If it could be played, he could do it. What's more, he could do it better than anyone else. Amazing! What a genius! ... Read the whole article here: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 7 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Articles
Part 6 of Arthur Lehman's 10-part Article on Harold Brasch	Jun 8, 2007
The 6th article by Arthur Lehman about Harold Brasch is now online. Arthur shares more of his memories of the great player and teacher. Here is an excerpt: ...The Navy Band had some instruments - spare ones - in their storeroom. Somehow Harold found out that they had this brass, Boosey & Hawkes, compensating piston euphonium with the big bore on hand. No one in the Navy Band had ever used it, it seemed. No one knew how it played. Apparently, no one cared to try it out to see how it played. Well, Harold decided that he was going to find out for himself just how well this funny looking horn worked. ... I believe that during our final lesson that summer - in august - Harold spoke about the B&H "Imperial" euphonium. He described to me in detail where and how the Navy Band came to own it, and he mentioned that he had been looking it over - and it was intriguing. For one thing it had an automatic compensation system and that was enough to pique his curiosity. How did it work? Was the intonation that much better, if at all, with this system? What about the tone? Was it easy to blow? He had 1001 questions about the old horn. And he was just about to find out the answers to all of his questions later that year. ... Read the whole article here: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 6 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Articles
Part 5 of Arthur Lehman's Article About Harold Brasch	Jun 4, 2007
The 5th article about Harold Brasch is now online. It offers some more insights about Harold's remarkable playing, remembered by one of his most students, Arthur Lehman.. Here is an excerpt: ...Then, along came the performance. It was an out of doors summer concert and there was a large audience. They were hungry for a nice solo and when Harold stepped up to the front of the band, they applauded wildly. Everyone was heartened by that and the commander started the introduction. The solo was going along just great. Then, came the first fairly long cadenza. Wow! Harold had this planned. Or did he? No one knew. However it happened, it did happen and no one could miss seeing it happen. Harold played his cadenza but did not stop when he came to the end of it. He kept on playing. First, he played part of a Herbert L. Clarke solo. Then, he played part of an Arban's "Carnival of Venice" variation. Then, he switched to some exercises out of st. Jacombe's method. Finally, he stopped, turned partway towards the commander, who was "all at sea" not knowing what to expect next - and smiled sweetly. Read the whole article here: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 5 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Articles
Part 4 of Arthur Lehman's Article About Harold Brasch	May 31, 2007
The 4th article about Harold Brasch (written by another euphonium legend, Arthur Lehman) is now online. It offers some more insights about Harold's remarkable playing. Here is an excerpt: Another strange - well, maybe not strange but unusual, now a days - instrument he owned was a Czech valve trombone. It was a tenor trombone - brass, not plated. He had at one time played Mantia's arrangement of "Original Fantasie" on a Navy Band radio broadcast. Sounded pretty good, too. I heard a recording of it. Strange, however, that he should use this odd musical instrument to play a solo on. Just a novelty, apparently, for him. Much later, when Harold was playing with the National Concert Band - having been retired from the Navy for many years - he played a funny solo spot on a garden hose. Yes, you heard it correctly. I said on a garden hose. He would be on for a solo and he'd play some standard solo which everyone knew. Then, for his encore he would take a garden hose from under a chair and play his encore on that unusual "musical instrument". Well, a musical instrument it was definitely not. However, it always went over big with the audience. Apparently, they knew more about a garden hose than they knew about the euphonium. Read the whole article here: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 4 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Articles
Who Influenced Arthur Lehman to Play Euphonium?	May 30, 2007
Euphonium soloist and Marine and former Marine Band member Arthur Lehman recollects the person who had the greatest Influence on his becoming a Euphonium player. This is part of a continuing series of articles by Arthur that are being published for the first time. Who Influenced Arthur Lehman to Play Euphonium
New Arthur Lehman Article - First Solo with Marine Band	May 27, 2007
In this new installment, Arthur Lehman recalls his audition for The United States Marine Band. He then goes to tell the story of how he came to be a featured soloist, as well as the experience of his first live solo performance. Read the article here: My First Solo with The U.S. Marine Band, by Arthur Lehman See the entire list of Arthur's articles here: Arthur Lehman Articles
Arthur Lehman Article: The Lehman Euphonium Mouthpiece	May 21, 2007
In the forum on this site and on several other low brass forums, the subject of the Lehman Euphonium Mouthpiece comes up from time to time. This is a mouthpiece designed by former Marine Band soloist Arthur Lehman, and is known for being a huge-sounding mouthpiece with a very large throat and V-shaped cup. Arthur's memories of the history of this mouthpiece are now available in the newest of our series of Lehman articles: The Lehman Euphonium Mouthpiece
Part 3 of Arthur Lehman's Article on Harold Brasch Online	May 18, 2007
The third article about Harold Brasch (written by another euphonium legend, Arthur Lehman) is now online. It offers some interesting and fun stories about life in the best bands in America. Here is an excerpt: There is one funny story about Harold which every Navy Band member 'way back in the 1950's knows all about. I did mention earlier about how Harold would have the music memorized pretty early on a tour and then he was usually playing it all from memory which sometimes created a problem. However, this was another problem from that one mentioned above. And it all stems from the normal desire by U.S. service band leaders back then to do it the easy way. That is, use the same music on this tour that was used on the last tour. In that way the leader wouldn't need to learn anything new and it was be easier all around. Easier, yes. More boring, however. Especially for the band members. And Harold Brasch protested in the only way he knew to protest. He just wouldn't put up a music stand and therefore he wasn't using his folio of music. This was for the first rehearsals of the music for a new tour. New tour, same old music. Boring! This was noticed soon by the Navy Band leader who complained that it didn't look good for an audience to see him without a music stand or music, and playing from memory. He ordered Brasch to put up his music stand and put the music folio on it. Harold did. However, he left the folio closed and still played from memory. Upon seeing this, the leader ordered him to not only put up the music stand and place the folio on it but also to open it up and to, at least, look as though he were playing as he read the music. Harold did this but reluctantly complained all along about playing the same music on several tours, it being very boring, and so on. The leader was not fazed. He just ordered brash to do what he said he should do and let it go at that, rather than punish him for insubordination. Harold knew, obviously, just how far he could push the Commander and he did as ordered but with some grumbling. All of this was immensely amusing for the rest of the Navy Band; not for the leader, however. Read the whole article here: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 3 (by Arthur Lehman) See more of Arthur Lehman's writings here: Arthur Lehman Articles
New Arthur Lehman Article: Euphoniums of The Marine Band	May 17, 2007
We have another article by euphoniumist Arthur Lehman, U.S. Marine Band, retired. This time he shares his memories of the Marine Band's euphoniums (the instruments more than the people). Here is an excerpt: Several accidents involving the double bell horns have been reported by various band members whom I knew in my early Marine Band years. All of these accidents involved the detatchable large bell which had come loose and had fallen off during some tour concert or other. When such a bell fell off, being of the bell front type, it was so round and curved that when it hit the floor (usually with quite a clatter) it rolled back and forth thus prolonging the unwanted noise. During a concert this was terrible. I can imagine what effect it had on the leader. And another excerpt: In time I began using my Boosey & Hawkes "Imperial" much to Lt.Col. Santelmann's disgust. In fact when I first received it from England in January 1949, 1 started a band rehearsal using it. Lt.Col. Santelmann spied it and growled back to me, "Lehman, what's that?" I told him what it was. He replied in another growl, "Well, ditch it." So I got up, put it back in the case, and used the Pete Hazes horn for the rest of the rehearsal. Soon, however, it came time for me to play a solo. I believe that the first solo I played after burying the B & H horn was "Facilitala" and I got up with the Boosey for the rehearsal. Lt.Col. Santelmann didn't object and I started using the 8 & H horn in rehearsals, radio broadcasts, and concerts However, I still used the Conn Double Bell horn everywhere else -- parades, funerals, etc. He also comments on Willson euphoniums and consistency in instrument manufacturing, among other things. See the whole article here: Euphoniums of The United States Marine Band
Harold Brasch Remembered, part 2	May 14, 2007
The second part of Arthur's Lehman's article about euphoniumist Harold Brasch is now online. Here is an excerpt: When I finally did become a member of the u.s. marine band, and I started taking lessons from Harold Brasch, not once a month as I had during the summer of 1946, but once a week, then my skills really blossomed. But it wasn't without a lot of hard work. Harold had to help me eliminate several faults in my playing as well as in facial contortions while playing some particular things such as octaves. I really spent a lot of time  hours in front of a mirror until finally I got rid of those lousy contortions. But, whatever the problem, Harold had the solution immediately. While it could take me a long time to affect a permanent cure, it took him only a few seconds to identify each fault and to suggest a way to eliminate it. His suggestions never failed to work well in eliminating whatever bad thing I had to contend with. While it took Harold but a few seconds to identify and explain a fault, it took me a long time occasionally to correct it. While I was working to eliminate the fault, Harold was giving me certain exercises out of Arban's which I needed to drill on to strengthen the positive and to weaken the negative of the countermeasure. It may have taken weeks but eventually, everything worked out splendidly. Naturally, I was as happy as I could possibly be. No one else, I am sure, could have helped me eliminate those faults so positively and so permanently as Harold did. That fellow was a genius as a teacher. No doubt about it. Look for the complete article here: Harold Brasch Remembered, part 2 (by Arthur Lehman)
New Article Series by Arthur Lehman	Apr 25, 2007
The great euphonium soloist and teacher Arthur Lehman has written several articles that we are currently editing for web publication. (Our sincere thanks to Keith Barton for collecting these from Arthur.) The first of this series is now available on this site. Arthur wrote about his memories of his euphonium mentor, Harold Brasch (former euphonium soloist with The United States Navy Band). Harold Brasch Remembered, part 1
Poll Results Archive	Jan 20, 2007
Regular visitors know that this site has a different poll on the home page every month. There are now 6 years of results available to view. Just go to this page: Past Polls Learn what users have to say about various questions.
Downloadable MP3 of Harvey Phillips	Jan 13, 2007
When the U.S. Coast Guard Band was on tour in Indiana, we had the joy of playing at Indiana University. The great tuba evangelist Harvey Phillips performed with us as special soloist that evening. We have just added another of his solos to our our forum in the Downloads for Members Only section. Note that you need to be a member of the forum to access this one forum category, but membership is free. You will find many other free recordings by great tuba and euphonium players. Harvey Phillips, tuba, with The U.S. Coast Guard Band
Newly-Recovered Recording of Leonard Falcone	Jan 6, 2007
Thanks to the generosity of one of our site's forum participants, we have just posted 2 recordings of Leonard Falcone from a live performance in 1969. It was made with the Modesto Junior College concert band. Falcone performs Picci's Fantasie Original and Schubert's Serenade. Forum members can download these recordings at no charge. Learn more on the forum: Downloads for Members Only from the Tuba-Euphonium Forum
Several More Christmas MP3 Downloads	Dec 21, 2006
As I look forward to enjoying Christmas with my family and friends, I would like to help others enjoy the holiday season by linking here a few more Christmas MP3 files that you are free to download. These are from some of the finest military bands in the world, including the official bands of The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard. The United States Navy Band, Happy Holidays album: We Wish You a Merry Christmas The United States Coast Guard Band, Live Concert (with band alumni) Russian Christmas Music The United States Air Force Band: Here We Come a Wassailing The Lute Carol Stille Nacht (Silent Night) Over the River
Christmas Music -USAF Band, Children Go Where I Send Thee	Dec 17, 2006
OK, you probably figure you have already spent enough during this Christmas season, so how about a FREE MP3 file? This is another fine performance by the excellent United States Air Force Band (Washington, D.C.): Children Go Where I Send Thee (If you look back at previous blog posts, you will find many more free downloads of holiday music by military bands.)
Air Force Band Holiday Music - Deck the Halls	Dec 16, 2006
Another addition to our series of free military band music, here is The United States Air Force Band performing Deck the Halls. This arrangement by arr. TSgt Lawrence LaDuke is from their album Joy to the World: Deck the Halls
New - Doc Severinsen Store on Amazon	Dec 15, 2006
Regular visitors to this site already know that we have had a comprehensive Doc Severinsen Discography for some time. I also link to Doc's recordings in some places because he is such a great model of a brass musician. There is now a new Doc Severinsen Store on Amazon that is exclusively for fans of Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show (with Johnny Carson). You will find CD's, books, and videos by following the link below: Doc Severinsen Store
More Christmas Music - Rock of Ages, Navy Band	Dec 14, 2006
Another in our series of military music, available for free download (as an MP3 file). This one is from The United States Navy Band's holiday album Happy Holidays: Rock of Ages, U.S. Navy Band
New Steven Mead Recording - Album Download	Dec 11, 2006
The Steve Mead album Euphonium Magic, Volume 2, is now available for (legal!) download from the iTunes store. This joins 5 other albums by Steve that can be purchased immediately online as an entire album (or you can choose one or more single tracks if you like). Learn more and see all of Mead's online albums on our Euphonium CD page: Euphonium Magic by Steven Mead, Volume 2 This album features Steven in an ensemble made up of multiple Steven Meads through the technology of multi-channel recording. Tracks include What's This?, Finale of 5th Symphony, Waltz Op.64 No.2, Processional to the Minster, Euphoniums Parfait, Ase's Death (from Peer Gynt Op.23), When You Wish Upon a Star, Take Five, Shenandoah, The Simpsons, Come Sunday, A la Romanesc, And Soon It Will Be Blossom Time, Entrance and Polka of the Euphonium Players, and Rosamunde.
Christmas MP3 - USAF Band, Angels of Christmas	Dec 11, 2006
Continuing our series of free military band music, here is a nice arrangement from The United States Air Force Band's album Light One Candle. The song is Angels of Christmas (arranged by SMSgt Larry MacTaggart), which is a medley of Angels We Have Heard on High and Farandole. Angels of Christmas, free MP3
Hanukkah Song: Raisins and Almonds - Free MP3 Download	Dec 9, 2006
This free music download is from an album by The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants called A Merry Little Christmas. According to the liner notes, "When evening falls on Jewish homes throughout the world during the season of Hanakkuh, the pleasant aroma of potato pancakes, or latkes, fills the air. The warm candlelight of the Menorah dances for eight evenings, as children spin their dreidels before gathering to hear the ancient story of this holiday. Master Sergeant Carol Wiley [vocalist] highlights this tradition in a beautiful lullaby, Rozhinkes mit Mandlen, or Raisins and Almonds." Raisins-and-Almonds
Free MP3 of U.S.Air Force Band - Hanukkah Medley	Dec 7, 2006
From an album of holiday music by The United States Air Force Band called "Joy to the World," we are offering this free music download of their arrangement of O Hanukkah, Maoz Tzur, and Hanukkah Prayer. The arrangement is by TSgt Alfred Newman and MUCM Jerry Brubaker. Hanukkah Songs
MP3 Christmas Jazz - Airmen of Note	Dec 7, 2006
We are adding a different flavor to our offerings of free recordings by the finest bands in the land. This one is from the jazz ensemble of The United States Air Force Band, The Airmen of Note. This group evolved from the band founded by Glenn Miller when he was an Air Force officer during WWII. The recording features a great (extended) flugelhorn solo. Airmen of Note - Good King Wenceslas
Christmas Music: U.S. Navy Band, Go Tell It On the Mountain	Dec 5, 2006
The latest in our series of music by the best of America's Military Bands. This is a free download (MP3 file) from The United States Navy Band's album "Happy Holidays." This track was arranged by MUC Tia F. Wortham & MU1 Kenneth H. Carr. Go Tell it on the Mountain
Christmas Arrangements for Euphonium-Tuba Quartet	Nov 24, 2006
We have a convenient page listing several fine arrangements of holiday music for tuba quartet (usually 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas). You'll find novelty titles like "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and more traditional favorites such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." There is also a march-book-size collection of Christmas songs to use for carolling, and a Chanukah Medley. Christmas and Holiday Music for Euphonium-Tuba Quartet
More Christmas Music - USAF Band, MP3 Free Download	Nov 23, 2006
Here is another free download of Christmas music, this time from The United States Air Force Band. This is one of the finest concert bands in the world, and the selection if from their album of holiday music titled Light One Candle. It features their chorus, the Singing Sergeants and four of their soloists. Take Me Home For Christmas
Free MP3 Christmas Download - Christmas in the Islands	Nov 16, 2006
We have a free MP3 music file available of the song "Christmas in the Islands" performed by The United States Navy Band. This selection is from their album titled "Happy Holidays." The arrangement was written by MUC Christopher W. Erbe & MUC W. Scott Ragsdale. Christmas in the Islands
Two New Articles by Euphoniumist Arthur Lehman	Nov 5, 2006
In July of 2006, at the age of 89, Arthur Lehman wrote two articles on brass playing (focused on euphonium, but generally applicable to all brass). Both are now available on this site. The two are companions to each other: Power Players, and Finesse Players. These accompany his previous article on Brass Intonation, which can be found here: Arthur Lehman Articles Note that Arthur also wrote an article featured in our Euphonia Series: Euphonium Audition Advice
Winners of the Harvey Phillips Award for Excellence	Nov 4, 2006
Two of the albums linked on this site are winners of the 2006 Harvey Phillips Award for Excellence awards: Sotto Voce Quartet: Viva Voce. Available as an iTunes download or as a CD. Tom Ball, Jazz Euphonium, Fish Leather Jacket. Available as an iTunes download.
New Amazon TubaEuph Store	Nov 1, 2006
Our site now has a Tuba-Euphonium store on Amazon that features recordings, books, magazines, musical instruments, and software. It is fully integrated into Amazon's shopping mechanism, so your own wish list and shopping cart are available to you. We are still developing the store, so more items will be added in the near future. Please feel free to post comments here as blog replies. Learn more about our Amazon Tuba-Euphonium store here: Tuba-Euphonium Store
Christmas Music Download - Cantique de Noel, USAF Band	Oct 30, 2006
We have a free MP3 file of The United States Air Force Band playing Cantique de Noel (Oh, Holy Night). This is a continuation in the series of the free recordings we offer from some of the finest bands in the world. U.S. Air Force Band: Cantique de Noel / O Holy Night
Three Symphonia CD's Available Online	Oct 26, 2006
The Symphonia website, which is hosted here, has just been updated to add correct contact information for Mark Custom Recordings, AND to add the option to purchase any of their 3 CD's online from Amazon. Learn more and hear free samples on the Symphonia Recordings Page
Christmas Music for Euphonium-Tuba Quartet	Oct 23, 2006
We now have a convenient listing of a few select Christmas arrangements for euphonium-tuba quartet. These are all high-quality with great audience appeal and can be purchased online. Christmas Sheet Music for Euphonium-Tuba Quartet
Christmas MP3 - Variations on a West Country Carol	Oct 20, 2006
This is a free MP3 download of The United States Air Force Band. Very nice arrangement! Variations on a West Country Carol
Holiday Music by The U.S. Navy Band - Free Download	Oct 10, 2006
We have added another free MP3 download to our site, continuing our series of featured military bands. This one looks ahead to the holiday season as the Navy Band plays songs of Hanukkah. The track is from the band's "Happy Holidays" album. Eight Days of Hanukkah
Free U.S. Coast Guard Band Recording: Colonel Bogey March	Sep 28, 2006
As part of our series of free military band music downloads, the latest offer features The United States Coast Guard Band playing the famous Colonel Bogey March by Kenneth Alford (whose real name was Lieutenant F. J. Ricketts, 1881-1945). This is a great march for low brass players, with great bass lines and a lovely euphonium counter melody. Colonel Bogey March, MP3
Historic Marine Band Recording - Charles Erwin, Cornet	Sep 21, 2006
Continuing our series of free recordings of military bands, we have just added a great performance from The United States Marine Band, featuring cornetist Charles Erwin. This recording of Vincent Bach's Hungarian Melodies was made in 1959. Hungarian Melodies, Charles Erwin, Cornet. U.S. Marine Band
This Site on NPR's Morning Edition	Sep 15, 2006
The National Public Radio (NPR) show Morning Edition just ran a segment featuring the tuba. It featured Carol Jantsch, Roger Bobo, and Symphonia (the large tuba-euphonium ensemble whose home page is hosted here on this site: Symphonia Home Page). The segment used music that is on our site: 1) Roger Bobo playing Carnival of Venice (available to members of the Euphonium-Tuba Forum) 2) William Tell Overture by Symphonia (from Symphonia's website, on the Recordings page) The entire Morning Edition segment can be found here: Morning Edition Tuba Feature
New Listings in Euphonium Music Guide	Sep 3, 2006
This site has a very comprehensive guide to music written specifically for the euphonium. The Guide was originally published almost 30 years ago and has been continuously updated since then. There are nearly 1,200 sheet music listings and about 530 albums (recorded music). There is a link on the Guide's home page that takes you to 174 listed pieces that are available for purchase (from other linked websites). You can see the list easily by using this link: Euphonium Sheet Music - Purchase Online The home page of the Guide shows you instantly what the latest 5 entries are in the sheet music and recording sections: Euphonium Music Guide You will find links to suggest other pieces that should be listed and to suggest corrections to the existing titles. Please note that the sheet music listings are intended for music that is either originally for euphonium or has a special place in the euphonium world.
David Werden Arrangements Available from SheetMusicPlus	Aug 29, 2006
Now there are two online vendors that sell printed versions of my arrangements. My publisher, Cimarron Music, and the largest online music dealer in the world, Sheet Music Plus. Cimarron would offer the quickest service because you are buying direct. They also have a great assortment of other low brass composers and arrangers. Sheet Music Plus would have music of all publishers and offer consistently fine customer service. Choose from the links below: David Werden Arrangements from Sheet Music Plus David Werden Arrangements from Cimarron Music And about half of my arrangements are available for immediate download from FreeHandMusic.com. This is fully legal service (they charge you, and my publisher and I receive royalties). Visit the link below to learn more: David Werden Music Downloads from FreeHandMusic
Google Site Search Available	Aug 27, 2006
In case you have trouble finding something, notice that there is a search feature on the main site, the forum, and this blog. The main site search is powered by Google. Most people are familiar with Google, and the search operation is pretty friendly. The forum and blog each have their own search functions. These are not as sophisticated as the Google search engine, but they can still work for you. For forum and blog searching, try to search for one word that is unique enough to give you meaningful results.
Free MP3 Download - Roger Bobo, tuba: Carnival of Venice	Aug 22, 2006
If you are a member of our Tuba-Euph discussion forum (membership is free), you have access to several downloadable music files of tuba and euphonium. We have just added another recording of the fantastic tubist Roger Bobo. This is from a live concert with The United States Coast Guard Band. From the forum, just go to the "Tuba and/or Euphonium" category and select "Downloads for Members Only" to see the list of downloads (there are 14 currently). Visit the Tuba-Euph Forum's Download area
Demo Recording Available for Capuzzi Allegro Moderato	Aug 21, 2006
As previously announced, I recently finished a new transcription of the first movement of the Capuzzi concerto for bass. As with the Catelinet Andante and Rondo (the 2nd and 3rd movements of the same concerto), my arrangement is available for tuba or euphonium. The first movement can stand alone in performance or be joined to the Andante and Rondo for the complete concerto. There is now a demo recording so you can hear the Allegro Moderato. This was a read-through in a church basement that I taped on a portable recorder, so the recorded fidelty and playing accuracy are weak. However, if you don't already know this movement, this recording will give you a good idea. Demo Recording of the Capuzzi Allegro Moderato
Free MP3 Download - Marc Dickman, Jazz Euphonium	Jul 28, 2006
If you are a member of our Tuba-Euph discussion forum (membership is free), you have access to several downloadable music files of tuba and euphonium. We have just added Marc Dickman, a fantastic jazz euphonium player. Once you join the forum, just go to the "Tuba and/or Euphonium" category and select "Downloads for Members Only" to see the entire list. Visit the Tuba-Euph Forum
Tuba-Euph Forum is MOSTLY working.	Jul 23, 2006
The software problem has been MOSTLY resolved, thanks to about 40-50 emails, and the combined efforts of FuseTalk and HostMySite. Thanks to all you patient users, and please feel free to post all those ideas you have had in the last couple days while you were waiting for the forum to return! If you have an trouble (if an error message appears), try refreshing the page - there are still some random issues that haven't been sorted out yet.
Buy/Download Tuba or Euphonium Recordings Online	Jul 17, 2006
As iTunes, Apple's online music store, has matured, it is now easier to find titles that aren't necessarily on the Billboard Top 40 list. We are starting to add links to many tuba and/or euphonium artists whose recordings can be purchased through iTunes. Some can be hard to locate, so we have assembled them conveniently in one place. Many of these albums offer the option to purchase individual tracks for 99 cents each or the entire album for $9.99. The iTunes program (free) is required to view the albums. More artists will be added soon, so keep checking back! Tuba or Euphonium Music Downloads
New Euphonium or Tuba Solo - Capuzzi Allegro Moderato	Jul 7, 2006
Cimarron Music has just published my arrangement of the FIRST movement of the Capuzzi Concerto. Many tuba and euphonium players are already familiar with the popular Andante and Rondo by Capuzzi, which is a Philip Catelinet arrangement of the 2nd and 3rd movements of the concerto. My new arrangement can easily stand alone as a solo. It is also crafted to fit perfectly with the Andante and Rondo if you would like to do the entire concerto. It is in the same key, and the piano accompaniment is scored in a similar (light) style to the Catelinet arrangement. Learn more on the Cimarron Web site. Here are the links for the Euphonium Solo and the Tuba Solo.
New MP3 Recording: Roger Bobo playing Morning Song	Jun 21, 2006
This recording features the great Roger Bobo in a live performance at a United States Coast Guard Band Concert. Between two of his solos with band accompaniment, Mr. Bobo was asked to perform a piece with the Band's pianist, Gary Chapman. They played Roger Kellaway's Morning Song, a brilliant solo that works well on high tuba and just as well on euphonium. It is available as a free download for members of the TubaEuph forum: Free Special MP3 Downloads
Free MP3 Download - Russian Euphonium Soloist	Jun 6, 2006
This marks the second in our new series of free MP3 downloads. They will be updated periodically and are available to people who have joined our Tuba-Euphonium Forum. This one is a Russian euphonium soloist who plays with the Leningrad Military District Band (the band is probably called something else now that the former Soviet Union has broken up). His name is Victor (I don't have a record of his last name). He heard a recording of me playing Claude Smith's Rondo (written originally for Doc Severinsen), and liked the piece so much that he transcribed it by ear, wrote it out by hand for his band, and performed it. It's an amazing job! Find it here: Downloads category in the Tuba-Euphonium Forum
Free MP3 Downloads of Tuba and Euphonium Performances	Jun 2, 2006
Our site is starting a new series of free MP3 downloads. They will be updated periodically and are available to people who have joined our Tuba-Euphonium Forum. The first one is Roger Bobo playing Barat's Introduction and Dance. To find this recording, visit our Downloads category in the Tuba-Euphonium Forum This is a great performance and should be of interest to all tuba players. It is also very inspriring for euphonium players because Bobo plays it in the same octave as euphonium. Tuba and euphonium players should listen to this performance, then get out the sheet music and try to sound the same.
New Euphonia Article Added, Review of Studio Class Manual	May 25, 2006
As part of our ongoing series of article reprints from Euphonia Magazine, we have just added a review of William Rose's Studio Class Manual for Tuba and Euphonium. The review was done by Glenn K. Call: Review of Studio Class Manual for Tuba and Euphonium
New Article with Audition Advice from Gene Pokorny	May 8, 2006
We have just received permission to reprint an article taken from notes of presentations by Gene Pokorny (tubist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra). He offers some very valuable advice on auditions. Gene Pokorny Audition Advice
New Tuba Recording by James Gourlay on Tuba CD Page	Mar 10, 2006
There is a great new tuba recording listed on the Tuba CD page. It features tubist James Gourlay and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia on the album British Tuba Concertos.
New Entries on the Euphonium CD page	Mar 10, 2006
There are two new items listed on the Euphonium CD page. The first is by euphoniumist Pat Stuckemeyer, who offers a really nice variety of music on his CD called Just for Fun. There is good blend of original euphonium music, transcriptions, and an original duet for euphonium and trumpet (originally written for Brian Bowman and his brother). The second entry is an album by Gerard Schwarz (yes, the trumpet player) called Turn of the Century Cornet Favorites. Most of this album is cornet solos conducted by Gunther Schuller. This in itself is of interest to euphonium players because many of the featured solos are standard euphonium material as well. But there is also a recording with Schwarz on euphonium, playing Mephisto Masque for Opheclide and orchestra. This a rare but attractive piece written in the 19th century by Edmond Dede.
Tuba-Euphonium Blog Placed on the Best of the Web Blog List	Mar 6, 2006
We are proud to announce that this blog, the Tuba-Euphonium Blog, has been added to the Best of the Web site's blog list. You will find us under Arts - Music - Styles - Classical: Tuba-Euphonium Blog Listing in BOTW
Tom Ball CD Tracks Available Online	Feb 28, 2006
We have just added a new page detailing the great jazz CD by euphoniumist Tom Ball. You can now purchase the individual songs from iTunes with the free iTunes software. Tom Ball: Fishleather Jacket
Tom Ball's Intonation Helper Available from DWerden.com	Feb 23, 2006
As announced previously, Tom Ball has created a set of recordings and booklet to help players develop better intonation. These resources are now available exclusively from DWerden.com. Go to the Euphonium Resources page and scroll down to Online / Web Resources. These files are available as a free download. Thanks to Tom Ball for making the Intonation Helper and for agreeing to freely distribute it!
Difference Between our Blog and our Forum	Feb 9, 2006
This site features both a Blog and a Discussion Forum. Some users have been confused about the purpose and nature of each entity. On this site, at least, this is how we use the two. BLOG: we use this as a stream of thought. It is date-based, so you always see the newest items first. Users may submit comments on blog items, but beyong this there is no "threading" of comments. Users can not start their own topics, only comment on existing posts. FORUM: this is a categorized discussion of various topics. The discussion is "threaded" in that you can reply to any original topic or to specific responses to any topic (reply to a reply). You can also start your own topics under any catagory. BOTH: the Blog and the Forum each keep their content "forever." However, with the Blog it can be somewhat harder to find older content. With the Forum, the old content is always there, attached to the original topic.
New Euphonium Solo: Concert Polka - Jenny Wren	Jan 24, 2006
Cimarron Music has just published my new arrangement of Concert Polka - Jenny Wren by Roland Davis. It was one of Harold Brasch's favorite solos and is a fine showcase. This version is for euphonium and piano, and triple tonguing is required. View the listing and hear a recording of the band version of this piece (band version coming soon): Euphonium Solo Page
Review: Hartley Bi-Valve Suite for Euphonium and Tuba	Jan 18, 2006
The collection of articles re-printed from Euphonia Magazine now includes a review (written by euphoniumist Lee Dummer) of the Bi-Valve Suite for euphonium and tuba by Walter Hartley. This is one more in a series of articles we are re-issuing thanks to the willingness of Euphonia's creator, Glenn Call. Bi-Valve Suite
Audition Advice from Arthur Lehman.	Jan 16, 2006
There is a new article in the Euphonia Magazine section of this site. Arthur Lehman, retired Euphonium Soloist from The United States Marine Band, offers audition advice for those wishing to play in a service band. Read Euphonium Audition Advice from Arthur Lehman
Updated Blog Now Live	Jan 14, 2006
We have an updated version of our blog deployed now. It looks a lot different, but mostly it has better functionality. I hope it is easier to use. It will also enable me to screen comments before they are made live (we have had a problem with spamming lately). Feel free to comment if you have any thoughts about the blog software/appearance.
Updated Forum	Jan 12, 2006
The software that runs our Forum has just had a major update. There are new convenience features available to you (as well as a new look). More features will added in the future as I learn how to use them! Follow the link below to see it in action. TubaEuph Forum
Good Cheer Collection Recorded by the Triangle Tuba Quartet	Dec 28, 2005
Several years ago at the request of the late Bob Brule, founder of Cimarron Music, I arranged 16 Christmas songs into a book called the Good Cheer Collection. My goal was to make the arrangements easy enough to be played by a high school or amateur group, but musically enjoyable for both the players and audience. I am pleased to announce that 12 of the pieces in the collection have just been recorded by the Triangle Tuba Quartet. Their CD is called Christmas Ornaments and contains a very fine variety of music. The players are the model of a non-professional ensemble: players who are in it for the fun of making music! The group includes people from various walks of life (even a weatherman). Follow the Triangle Tuba Quartet link above to learn more about them.
New Euphonia Article: Review of the Donald White Lyric Suite for Euphonium	Dec 17, 2005
The latest in our series of reprints from Euphonia magazine is a review of the popular Lyric Suite by Donald White. This review was written by Lee Dummer, who was newly in the position of associate editor for the magazine. Read the review of Lyric Suite by Donald White
Euphonia Magazine Section added to Website	Dec 7, 2005
In the late 1970's and early 1980's there was a magazine called Euphonia published by Glenn Call of the U.S. Marine Band. It contained a variety of good information for the euphonium. I have received permission of Mr. Call to re-publish many of the articles on my website. These are free - no login or registration is required. There are 12 articles now, and the list will grow. To read them, go to: www.dwerden.com/euphonia-index.cfm Articles currently include: * Stewart Euphonium Stand, a review * Euphoniumist Lucas Spiros of the Marine Band Remembers Dr. Aaron Harris * Euphonia Review of Gregson Symphonic Rhapsody for Euphonium and Band * Thoughts from the Euphoniumists' Table by James Thornton * Paul Droste - Recommended Euphonium Materials * Review of Brass Quartet Music: Variations on a Theme of Paganini by Horovitz * Euphoniumists of the Sousa Band by Dr. Mark R. Foutch * Looking Back at the 1980 Euphoniumists Dinner * Comparing Professional Euphoniums to Mid-Level Euphoniums by David Miles * Review: Jerry Owen - Variations * Review: Horovitz Euphonium Concerto * Playing Euphonium in Church
New Forum Online	Nov 28, 2005
The TubaEuph forum is now active on this site. Please go to www.dwerden.com/forum to check it out. You can read the forum without registration (but you need to be registered to post and reply). Registration is free and easy. Topics currently offered include tuba auditions, euphonium auditions, tuba brands, euphonium brands, instrument maintenance, gig horror stories, music/musician humor, and others, with more to be added in the future.
Free Download - Joy to the World Sheet Music	Nov 21, 2005
My publisher, Cimarron Music Press, has made one of the songs from my Good Cheer Collection available as a free download from their website. Just go to: www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?ID=103
Christmas Euphonium-Tuba Quartets Now Available for Download	Nov 13, 2005
The Good Cheer collection is arranged for 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas and contains 16 popular songs including: Joy to the World, In the Bleak Midwinter, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, Go Tell It On the Mountain, On the Day Earth Shall Ring, Good King Wenceslas, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Jingle Bells, Oh, Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, The First Noel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Good Christian Men Rejoice, I Heard the Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old Saint Nicklas This collection is available in print from Cimarron Music. The music is also newly available for download from FreeHand Music (formerly Sunhawk Music), at http://www.freehandmusic.com/ProductDetail.aspx?PRODID=315309
Now Offering Articles Reprinted from Euphonia	Oct 19, 2005
This site has obtained permission to re-print articles from the magazine Euphonia. Two of these are already posted in our blog. One has military band audition advice from Arthur Lehman, and the other is a look at historic euphoniumists. When we have a few more, we will build them into the main site. For those who are not familiar with Euphonia, it was a magazine published in the late 1970's and early 1980's. It was owned by Glenn Call of the U.S. Marine Band, assisted by Lee Dummer of the U.S. Army Band. The subject matter was all geared toward euphonium. Watch this site for more Euphonia articles.
Church Hymns and Descanct for Euphonium	Sep 29, 2005
For years I have used a collection of hymns and descants to supplement what I play in church. These are available in books, and each hymn has the melody written in the key(s) most commonly found in standard hymnals, as well as a nice descant that can be played on other verses. See the complete list here: Hymns and Descants
New Audio MP3 Files for 4 Arrangements	Sep 28, 2005
A while back I announced 4 new arrangements of mine that are available from Cimarron Music. As of two days ago there are MP3 files of each of the solos on the website. The solos' sound files can be found at: Phil the Fluter's Ball by French/Werden http://www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?ID=1045 Last Rose of Summer (variations) by Hartmann/Werden http://www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?ID=1044 Serenade from the Student Prince by Romberg/Werden http://www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?ID=1046 An Die Musik by Schubert/Werden http://www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?ID=1043 (You will also find sheet music samples on the same pages listed above.) The MP3 files are taken from my recital at this year's Tubonium in the Twin Cities. The first 3 pieces are played on euphonium, and An Die Musik is played on my baritone horn.
New Free MP3 Downloads, David Werden euphonium and double-bell euphonium.	Sep 26, 2005
There are now 2 new recordings available for free download on this site. Both feature David Werden. The first is the popular Introduction and Dance by Barat, performed on euphonium. The other recording is a hymn tune with descant (from the book of hymn descants written by Douglas Smith), Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, performed on double-bell euphonium. Go to the free David Werden recordings page to learn more or to download the MP3 files.
Christmas CD's, Sheet Music, and Videos	Sep 21, 2005
We have compiled a page as a convenience that lists the Christmas selections you may see sometimes in the left column. You will find Christmas CD's, sheet music, CD/sheet music combinations, and videos. You can find a link to this page under the menu selection Other -> General Music & Video, or you can follow this link: Christmas Music and Videos
Music Minus One EUPHONIUM	Aug 25, 2005
New page added to the site. Learn to play by practicing along with a professionally-played accompaniment. Many of the recordings listed here also come with tracks where a professional euphonium or trombone player has recorded the solo part, which can help you get the best sound in your head before you start. Most of the titles are listed for trombone, but would be just as useful for euphonium. Visit the Music Minus One Euphonium / Trombone page on this site to see several titles, or click here to see the complete list of dozens of titles.
Music Minus One TUBA	Aug 23, 2005
Many players find it valuable to use so-called music minus one recordings and music to enhance their skills and musicianship. Some of these recordings are made with two versions of each song, one with just the accompaniment and one that also includes a professional playing the solo (to set an example). Look over the titles here: Music Minus One Tuba
Time to Start Thinking About Christmas Music	Aug 19, 2005
We have added a new page for Christmas sheet music so you can get started preparing for the season (and any holiday gigs you might have coming up). You will find great buys on many popular collections plus a link to find selections specific to your instrument. Be sure to check out our Christmas Sheet Music page.
New Page Added for Tuba CD's	Aug 8, 2005
I have added a new page for the site specifically to list tuba recordings that are readily available for download or purchase on the Internet. Check out the Tuba CD and Recording Page Categories include: - Brass Quintet - Jazz Euphonium-Tuba CD - Jazz Tuba CD - Tuba CD - Tuba CD and Sheet Music - Tuba featured in Ensemble - Tuba Quartet - Tuba with Band - Tuba with Orchestra - Other Tuba Recordings
New Page Added: Euphonium CD's	Aug 4, 2005
There is a new item in the Euphonium drop-down menu for Euphonium CD's. This page lists recordings from many fine artists, and they should be easily available online. The Euphonium CD page is at www.dwerden.com/Euphonium_CD.cfm. Categories include euphonium with band accompaniment, solo CD's, recordings that include sheet music, jazz euphonium, jazz euphonium-tuba ensemble, and Music Minus One.
Euphonium Resources Page Modified	Jul 7, 2005
I have just added a valuable new link to the Euphonium Resources page. It enables you to download a free set of recordings /booklet that help you develop a good ear for intonation. Follow the link and scroll down to the Online / WEB Resources section. (Thanks to Tom Ball for offering this resource) The full address is: http://www.dwerden.com/euphonium-resources.cfm
New Link Added: Roadside Attractions in America	Jun 10, 2005
Roadside America's list of attractions ranges from the world's largest cow to birds that re-enact Bible stories. You can search by state and read the tips to find out more about each attraction. Visit our links page at dwerden.com/links
New Series of Arthur Lehman Articles	Jun 4, 2005
I have just posted the first in a series of articles by the famous euphonium soloist Arthur Lehman. Arthur was the principal euphonium and also the featured euphonium soloist with the United States Marine Band. He was good friends with band enthusiast Bob Hoe. When Bob was in the hospital in 1983, Arthur wrote him a series of articles about music, bands, and euphonium. Many of these have been compiled into the book The Brass Musician, published by Cimarron Music Press. I am now editing more of these articles and will periodically offer one on this website. The first in the series is about intonation. You can find it under the Euphonium -> Articles section.
Euphonium Mouthpiece Study	May 19, 2005
Years ago I did an article on euphonium mouthpieces that was published in Euphonia and in The Instrumentalist magazines. If there is still interest I will work on updating the article. EUPHONIUMISTS: please post a comment to this blog saying what mouthpiece you use (your primary choice). Thanks!
New Link - Report on Privately-Funded Congressional Travel	May 4, 2005
A resource that will show you how much your representatives accept in private money to travel. You can also compare overall spending from the three main parties. Go to www.dwerden.com/links/ and select the categories General and Politics.
Newest Addition to Links Section - Shop Local	May 3, 2005
TubaEuph.com has a good links area that contains carefully chosen links to other web site. The newest addition is a site that lets you enter your zip code and find what is on sale near you. Go to the Links page to learn more, then select Shopping and Bargains as your categories.
New Euphonium Pieces - Stock Numbers Now Assigned	Apr 30, 2005
The four new pieces I performed at Tubonium are now in the Cimarron catalog online and also in the downloadable catalog. Stock numbers and prices are the following. Schubert - An die Musik, number 1043: $10.00. Trad. - Last Rose of Summer, number 1044: $15.00 French - Phil the Fluter's Ball, number 1045: $15.00 Romberg - Serenade from The Student Prince number 1046: $15.00 David Werden's Complete Listings at Cimarron
New Euphonium Solos Ready for Orders	Apr 27, 2005
The four new pieces I performed at Tubonium are now ready for publication by Cimarron Music Press. Prices are now set at the following. An die Musik: $10.00. Last Rose of Summer: $15.00. Phil the Fluter's Ball: $15.00. Serenade from The Student Prince: $15.00. Contact Cimarron Music Press directly to order: www.cimarronmusic.com/ContactUs.cfm. Once the have assigned catalog numbers to these pieces, I will post a link to them directly.
New Page: Steven Mead Materials	Apr 25, 2005
Famous euphoniumist Steven Mead has helped to produce numerous materials. This site now has a web page with a collection of these materials. There are several music books that come with CD's as well as some recordings. Click the link to go to the Steven Mead Materials page
Follow-Up from Tubonium	Apr 24, 2005
Tubonium is over and is was a great succes. Lots of enthusiast performers, competitors,and audience members made it fun to be there. I promised I would provide more information about my recital. First, the articles I referred to are: Baritone-Euphonium comparison, www.dwerden.com/eu-articles-bareuph.cfm Compensating System: www.dwerden.com/eu-articles-comp.cfm Also, as an encore I played a hymn and descant from a book called "Sixty-One Trumpet Hymns & Descants, Vol. I" by Douglas Smith. (There are also volumes 2 and 3 of this series.) The books have commonly-sung hymns in the keys that are usually in standard hymnals. Each one shows the melody and a descant (counter melody), so you can choose to play either on different verses. The books are published in treble clef (for trumet) or bass clef (for trombone) for about 15 dollars each, and are available from Hope Publishing Company in Illinois, (800) 323-1049. Most of the selections in the trumpet book are appropriate for treble clef euphonium, and the same is true of the trombone books for bass clef euphonium. Many selections from the trombone version would work for tuba in the lower octave (avoid the ones that a more "fanfare" oriented).
Compensating System - Flash Tutorial Available	Apr 13, 2005
This site has featured for several years a page explaining the 3- and 4-valve compensating systems. More recently, a Flash version has been added. This version is interactive and much easier to read and understand. Go to http://www.dwerden.com/eu-articles-comp.cfm and click on the valve system icon on the right side.
David Werden's book Scoring for Euphonium earns Infography Award of Excellence	Apr 8, 2005
Scoring for Euphonium by David Werden is recognized as a fine resource for composers and arrangers who want to learn how to use the euphonium effectively. It has earned the Infography Award of Excellence. Infography's purpose is: "This reference tool enables a student, librarian, or teacher to identify superlative sources of information about a subject of inquiry, viewed through the lens of expert opinion."
David Werden performing at Tubonium 3	Apr 8, 2005
David Werden will be performing a recital at Tubonium 3 near the Twin Cities: www.gac.edu/oncampus/academics/music/tubonium/Tubonium3.cfm The recital is titled "The Euphonium Family" and will feature the euphonium, baritone horn, and double-bell euphonium. David will premier four new arrangements on this recital (mentioned in an earlier post on this blog). He is also playing Introduction and Dance by Barat, Chiapanecas by Mendez, and Carnival of Venice by Arban.
New Euphonium Music	Apr 8, 2005
I have just finished four new arrangements for euphonium and piano. There will be available late in April, 2005, from Cimarron Music. An Die Musik - Schubert Phil the Fluter's Ball - Traditional Irish Last Rose of Summer - Moore Serenade from "The Student Prince" - one of Harold Brasch's favorite selections (Harold was one of American's top euphonium soloist before his death a few years ago.) There will also be a notice on dwerden.com when they are available.
More Euphonium Sheet Music and Euphonium CD Recordings Added	Feb 3, 2005
There is a convenient page that contains all the recommended recordings and sheet music that normally appear at random on many other pages. Most of the links take you to pages on the web where you can purchase the items directly through vendors known to be trustworthy. Recently, there have been many new entries. Check the Complete Resources page regularly.
Self-Teaching Resources Available.	Feb 2, 2005
A new section is now online: advice on teaching yourself to be a better player. Includes books and recordings that will help you learn musicianship and technique. Available from the Special menu, or by clicking here.
Cimarron Music is Back	Jan 3, 2005
Many dwerden.com/tubaeuph.com visitors know that the owner of Cimarron Music and Productions died unexpectedly last Spring. (Cimarron published many of the works listed on the TubaEuph website and was well known among low brass players.) The company has been bought by Lewis Buckley, former director of the United States Coast Guard Band, and Bryan Doughty, owner of BVP Press. Both men are fine musicians and excellent arrangers, and both are anxious to make Cimarron the best company it can be. The company is now back in operation as Cimarron Music Press, and there are many new pieces in the catalog. Please check out the site when you have a chance: http://www.cimarronmusic.com The new owners invite suggestions about the website or the music they carry. Contact information is on the site.
Cimarron Music on Track to Begin Again, October, 2004.	Oct 20, 2004
The owner and founder of Cimarron Music and Productions, Robert Brule, died suddenly earlier this year. He was a long-time friend, and we will miss him greatly. The company has since been purchased (by another long-time friend). The new owner has been working very hard to get the legal issues completed so he can start the business again. Most of that has been done, and Cimarron should be up and running very soon!
New Printable Pages	Feb 3, 2004
Several pages on the dwerden.com/tubaeuph.com site now have printable versions in Adobe PDF format. This allows the user to pri