Competition offers $14K for graduate studies in music Nov 19, 2009
For her, music is also about getting to share the hard work and practice she puts into her instrument, the euphonium, with an audience. "Finally getting to perform for other people is definitely the highlight," she said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Professor's article part of the Vatican Library's collection Nov 16, 2009
This fall, Ronald Davis, professor of tuba and euphonium at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, performed Grenier's "Voodoo: Fantasy on Melodies from Haiti" for tuba and piano at USC and the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Davis will also perform this composition during the May 2010 International Tuba/Euphonium Conference at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
B-CU music outreach singing to the choir Nov 13, 2009
Atlantic High choral director Ursulyne Van Meter was impressed with the quality of Thursday's performances, which also included B-CU sophomore Brandon Beasley playing a lively song from the 1700s on the euphonium. "It gives (high school students) an opportunity to see what is out there after high school and to see young adults out there continuing to use their gifts," Van Meter said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Keeping the Civil War 'civil' Oct 31, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Oct 30, 2009 1:52 PM:" 63rd Civil War? MM wasn't even thought of in 1946. Perhaps history will reveal the teams played each other more than once in a season a long time ago. ". mighymax wrote on Oct 30, 2009 2:55 PM:" Euphonium: many years the play each other more than once, forcing multiple civil wars per year. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hes blowing in the woodwinds Oct 16, 2009
I wanted to play the euphonium, but my band did not have one, so I chose the trombone or as I like to say, it chose me. His talent was quickly recognized, and Israel has risen through the orchestral ranks. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Hugh Wiberg, 76; nurtured a love of birds, gardening Oct 13, 2009
Young Hugh played the euphonium, said his youngest brother, Peter, of South Portland, Maine. Their parents work required frequent relocation, so the family lived in Worcester, Pittsfield, Hartford, and Watertown. (Boston Globe)
• Inspirations! Oct 4, 2009
Juneau-Douglas High School graduate Anja Akstin plays the euphonium with the Juneau Concert Band during a Thursday rehearsal at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center ... She normally plays the tuba but will play the euphonium today ... "Tubists never get solos, but on the euphonium I actually get one. The euphoniums play in every piece. I am especially looking forward to 'Redwoods.' It is very well composed and beautiful.". (Juneau Empire)
Washington town clamps down on loud car stereos Sep 30, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Sep 29, 2009 12:10 PM:" THUMPA THUMPA THUMPAWho needs to hear that imposition out of a cheap tuner.There are devices that jam cell fones & there should be the same available for jaming loud stereos. " ... Uncle Walt wrote on Sep 29, 2009 2:02 PM:" Euphonium: 2 entirely different set of frequencies. 1 audible, 1 radio. Radio frequencies are MUCH easier to jam. If you jam audio frequencies, you won't hear ANYTHING. lol ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Brass Quintet at Cannon Co. Arts Center Saturday Sep 18, 2009
The group includes Mark Elbaum and Mark Robinson on trumpet, Vicky Williams on French horn, Carol Strayer on euphonium and Dan Pfeifer on tuba. Ticket prices are 10 for adults, 8 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
CHS band students win 130 medals at state solo contest Sep 14, 2009
saxophone quartet: Erik Piontek, Praveen Polamraju, Tyler Williamson and Chad Worcester; trumpets: Tyler Cupp, Ashley Faragher, Adrian Galvan, Kyle Jaksa, William McKee, Nathan Rogers, Brandon White and Kyle Wilkinson; French horns: Ethan Balsamo, Kylar Boyd, Conner Clark, Anna English, Jeanne Feng, Kit Howeth, Ashley San Miguel, Erich Seger, Connor Wilkinson and Dylan Yamada; trombone: Austin Cary, Violet Coker, Alex Hicks, Mari Nakamura, Charlie Ostrovich and Henry Trahan; Euphonium: Jordan... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Prof, renowned trumpet player, killed in crash Sep 9, 2009
"I grew up on Fred Mills and Canadian Brass," said Zerkel, brass area chair and professor of tuba and euphonium at UGA. "His trumpet playing was so superb - it was from another planet. ... He was an inspiration to me before I knew him, and inspired me in totally different ways when I came here and met him. His zeal, his love for music and undying passion didn't stop.". Born in Guelph, Ontario, Mills acquired his first instrument, a cornet, from a traveling salesman. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Column: Teacher strikes have gotten absurd Sep 3, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Sep 2, 2009 11:03 AM:" Employees who intimidate & strike are not genuine Professionals. True professionals do NOT strike. Tenure for old teachers without new ways is to be done away with via Merit Pay. Should not the teacher be put in a competitive position by bidding in his job every two years? Why do they get such special treatment? 180 days actually teaching only 5 hours/ day = working only 900 hours a year while being supported by taxpayers who work 2,080 hours a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lockerbie bomber freed, returns to cheers in Libya Aug 21, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Aug 20, 2009 8:56 PM:" He should not be a free man. Med care for his cancer is available in prison, but deserve it he does not. Scotland screwed up. ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
On The March Aug 16, 2009
Sondhi, who plays the euphonium, recalled his freshman year. Although hard, it was my best year. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
At post school, director, students band together Aug 13, 2009
He also plays sax-ophone, baritone, euphonium and Sousaphone. When it comes to teaching, he said his first was as a substitute choir teacher at a Pennsylvania high school. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Municipal Band's program honors parks centennial Aug 6, 2009
Jeff Kirkpatrick will perform a euphonium solo ... Kirkpatrick performs with several different groups in the North Iowa area, including as euphonium soloist and tubist in the Mason City Municipal Band, where he also has served as assistant conductor, librarian and personnel director ... All Those Endearing Young Charms (1908), Mantia- Glover (Jeff Kirkpatrick, euphonium soloist). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Band camp helps musicians pump pep into routines Jul 31, 2009
"Really, we're like athletes with instruments," said Mark Kletz, who plays euphonium and also is a drum major. Despite the long hours, and heavy workload, marching band members tend to look forward to the camp, said T.J. Morley, who leads the Normal West trumpet section. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
A musical milestone: Couple marks 25 years with Winona Municipal Band Jul 28, 2009
Eric and Janet Heukeshoven will celebrate 25 years with the Winona Municipal Band this Wednesday by performing a duet of "The Elephant and the Flea" for piccolo and euphonium, arranged by Eric ... Eric arranged the piece for the concert; he ll play euphonium and Janet will play piccolo ... The euphonium serves as the elephant of the playful piece with the piccolo as the flea. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Concert Band to end season with Sousa tribute Jul 26, 2009
Leif Larson will be featured on the euphonium in La Mandolinata. The concert is free and starts at 7:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will begin at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Nearly Naked' fireworks stand sparks neighborhood anger Jul 3, 2009
Euphonium wrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:52 AM:" Ever notice the women who complain the loudest about such attire are those with the biggest tires(around their waists) who buy their dresses from Seattle Tent and Awning. Conversly, it's the husbands of such wives who appreciate the bikini babes. ". mrsw wrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM:" Not that I like the idea, but what is all the fuss about? Women have been used to promote sales of everything from cars, clothes, jewelry, electronics etc for years. Why... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Arthur Lehman, 91, master euphonium player Jun 29, 2009
WASHINGTON - Arthur W. Lehman, 91, a retired master gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps who spent 24 years as a member of the Marine Band and who was among the most influential euphonium virtuosos of his time, died June 19 at his home in Camp Springs, Md ... Mr. Lehman joined the Marine Band in 1947 and quickly became recognized as a preeminent master of the euphonium, a valved brass instrument that resembles a small tuba ... Because of his exposure as a soloist, he really had a profound... (Boston Globe)
Why don't girls play guitar? Jun 21, 2009
" Being brought up in a Protestant Belfast neighbourhood, where bands are part of the community, Sir James' upbringing was not typical of many in Britain. Most flute bands had no women in them but his, the 39th Old Boys Flute Band, was one of the first to include girls. So no-one batted an eyelid when he followed in his father's footsteps. But he thinks the reason why so many girls today play the flute is purely physical. "For girls it's much easier to carry the flute than it is to carry the... (BBC News)
Sasha Frere-Jones: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble’s sturdy family business. Jun 1, 2009
It was hard to miss the sound of eight men playing brass instruments two trombones, four trumpets, one sousaphone, and a euphonium while a ninth man added drums ... Gabriel (trumpet), Tycho (sousaphone), Amal (trumpet), and Uttama (euphonium) are the sons of Maia Hubert; Saiph (trombone), Jafar (trumpet), Seba (trombone), and Tarik (trumpet) are the sons of Aquilla Sadalla Graves. (New Yorker)
New events, old favorites returning as GBPAC marks 10th anniversary season May 31, 2009
Scheduled performers include: Bonnie Koloc, singer/songwriter; Jeff Brich and John Hagen, tenors; Kui-Im Lee, organ; UNI Faulty String Soloists; Brass Ensemble; David Lang, euphonium; A Slice of Jazz from Cedar Rapids Washington High School; and The Five Grands. More Stories from Features. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Trailblazing euphonium soloist to sit in for Pops May 7, 2009
Internationally renowned euphonium soloist Adam Frey will be the special guest of the Athens Symphony for its spring Pops Concerts this weekend ... Frey received his musical training at the University of Georgia and attributes his love for the euphonium to his early beginnings in middle school band, and to his past mentor, David M. Randolph, a professor in UGA's School of Music and a noted authority on the tuba and euphonium who passed away in 2000 ... He has been invited to perform major... (Athens Banner-Herald)
LHS musicians compete at regional, state May 1, 2009
Representing LHS were Blenita Mills, percussion; Kelly Blandin, flute; Samantha Hendren, clarinet; Danielle Crone, saxophone; Harland Cooper, saxophone; Bria McAnderson, clarinet; Anna Cleland-Leighton, flute; and Molly Sevcik, bassoon; as well as a brass quartet featuring Nicholas Johnson, euphonium; Dominique Oree, trombone; Kyle Regenold, trumpet; and Burgandie Lewis, trumpet. Students are evaluated on technical ability, intonation and overall musical ability. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Sour note in the country: there's no place to play Apr 13, 2009
Green with envy Ivan Allchin, a member of the Lithgow city band, stands under a mouldy and leaky ceiling as he tunes his euphonium before rehearsal ... Ivan Allchin, a euphonium player who has retired from boat building and has moved from Bondi Junction, agrees that if the hall were in the city, it would probably be pulled down ... Green with envy … Ivan Allchin, a member of the Lithgow city band, stands under a mouldy and leaky ceiling as he tunes his euphonium before rehearsal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Quick march: city's top brass hits high notes Apr 4, 2009
But each brass band has an average of 35 musicians, and every concert band averages 65 musicians, so 3500 people will take part in the three categories: brass band (cornets, tubas, trombones, tenor horns, euphonium, percussion); concert band (all the above, plus trumpets, clarinets, saxophones, flutes, French horns); and solo instrument ... " Like every brass band in the nationals, the Parramatta City Band has to perform four pieces, each about 12 minutes long: a hymn, a march, a band choice and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
BHS grad makes music for Marines Mar 10, 2009
Tuesday 10 March, 2009. Lincoln County was told that two road projects will miss out on economic stimulus funding. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Family wants son to come home Mar 1, 2009
Sattler is the youngest of five children, plays the euphonium in the high school band and loves the outdoors, his father said. "He's always wanted an adventure," his father said, adding his son left no notes indicating he was leaving and did not notify his friends. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
