THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SCALES AND PATTERNS
In Part 1 of this series, we introduced a three-legged stool approach to your jazz studies. The three legs were ear-training, scale/pattern practice, and learning…
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TRUE JAZZ CONFESSIONS: A Chat with Dr. Kent Eshelman
This is the first in a series of articles that will introduce you to some current artists that play jazz on the tuba and euphonium.…
ITEA 2015 ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT/VICE-PRESIDENT: Kelly Thomas & Kevin Wass
Dr. Kelly Thomas: Biography Dr. Thomas was appointed tuba/euphonium instructor at the University of Tennessee in 2014. Prior to his appointment at UT, Dr. Thomas…
DR. TUBAEUPH
Dear Dr. TubaEuph, How much playing is too much? I have not been able to enjoy playing lately because I’m always exhausted. I have concert…
MILITARY CORNER: The U.S. Marine Band’s Mark Jenkins
Steven Maxwell: Can you tell us about your early musical influences, even before you began playing the euphonium? Mark Jenkins: I was fortunate in that…
COMPOSER FRIENDS PROJECT: Robert Pintos, James Grant, Frank Gulino, & Anthony O’Toole
The tuba and euphonium repertoire has grown significantly by means of commissioning efforts from active members of our community and the increased awareness of our…
NEW MATERIALS
Materials Received August 1 – November 1 with thanks: Remember? for euphonium or tuba and piano by James Grant Overture to the Barber of Seville by G.…
DISCUSSING JAPAN’S EUPHONIUM CULTURE: Dr. Mitsuru Saito Shares his Thoughts
 Japanese euphonium players are admirable not only for their discipline and dedication to the craft but for a respectful sincerity towards the instrument and music…
IN MEMORIAM: Don Waldrop: Some Memories
My good friend Don Waldrop passed away recently after a struggle with cancer. I want to share some of my experiences and memories of him.…
THE RECREATIONAL MUSICIAN: A Talk with Attorney and Musician Chris Carbone
Chris Carbone has a diverse national litigation practice with an emphasis on complex commercial matters. A seasoned trial attorney, he has prosecuted and defended…
