Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal by Colin Roust The Orchestral History of the Euphonium Only occasionally used during the twentieth century as an orchestral instrument, the euphonium has…
Tag: Research
THE OPTIMAL DESIGN AND FAIR COMPARISON OF VALVE SYSTEMS FOR BRASS INSTRUMENTS: PART II – Frederick J. Young, Ph.D.
Editor’s Note: This is Part II of a four-part article by Dr. Young. Dr. Young’s work in preparing this study was supported by a grant…
T.U.B.A. TRIBUTE TO… – Edited by Roger Behrend
DR. LEONARD FALCONE Dr. Leonard Falcone was a magnet to whom all around him were drawn. His determination, drive, and uncompromising standards set him apart.…
NERVOUSNESS: WHAT IT DOES AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT – Luis Maldonado
It never fails to happen. We spend weeks preparing for a concert, a tryout, or an audition and when it comes time to do it,…
RESEARCH FOR TUBA AND EUPHONIUM – William Bryant
The honor of writing the first doctoral dissertation concerning the tuba belongs to Stanley Eugene Easter, who completed his Ed.D. degree (1969) at Columbia University.…
RESEARCH FOR TUBA AND EUPHONIUM – William Bryant
In addition to our musical accomplishments, it is important, as a profession of low brass performers, to document our academic achievements. Since 1969, twenty-five (25)…
THIRTY YEARS OF PERIODICAL ARTICLES CONCERNING THE BARITONE HORN AND EUPHONIUM: A COMPILATION INDEXED BY AUTHOR – Peter Popiel
This bibliography is intended as a guide to research relating to all aspects of the euphonium – its history, literature, techniques of performance, pedagogy, performers,…
DUTIES OF LOW BRASS INSTRUCTORS – Jerry A. Young
The purpose of this project was to determine the types of duties performed by low brass instructors in four-year colleges and universities outside of applied…
VENTING OF TUBA VALVES – Robert Pallansch (T.U.B.A. Research Coordinator)
Quite a few tubists are having one or more valves vented, and at least one tuba, the Rudolf Meinl, can be ordered with vented valves.…