List of euphonium players explained

The following is a list and biographical sketch of notable euphonists from around the world:

Name Dates Biography
Brian Bowman1946 -A former soloist with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Bands and the Bicentennial Band. He retired as Regent's Professor of Music (Euphonium) in the College of Music at the University of North Texas (UNT) in 2018 following 19 years of service.
Harold Brasch1916-1984Known as "Mr. Euphonium" on mid-twentieth century radio and a soloist for the United States Navy Band between 1936 and 1956. Brasch was an early advocate of British compensating euphoniums in the United States.[1] [2] [3]
Tyrone Breuninger1939-2012A former trombonist in the Philadelphia Orchestra, was solo euphonium and assistant conductor of the Atlantic Brass Band, and Professor of Euphonium at Rowan University.
John S. "Buddy" Burroughs1916-1988A former player with the "President's Own" United States Marine Band (1935–66); known for his vast music collection.[4]
Nicholas Childs1961 -music director of the Black Dyke Band
Colonel Michael J. Colburn (USMC - ret.) 1964 -former player with the "President's Own" United States Marine Band (1987–2004) and Director of the Marine Band (2004–2014)
Leonard Falcone1899 - 1985solo artist, arranger and professor of euphonium at Michigan State University The annual Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Competition at Twin Lake Michigan was established in his honor in 1986 to advance the art of Euphonium playing, sponsor new works for the instrument, and promote new talent.
Adam Freysoloist artist, commissioned more than 200 works involving the euphonium, founder of the International Euphonium Tuba Festival (founded in 2004), President-Elect of the International Tuba Euphonium Association, 2 recordings with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and Yamaha Performing Artist.
Trevor Groom former principal Euphonium for the GUS Band, Kettering, England. First to perform the Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the Royal Albert Hall in 1972.[5]
Shoichiro Hokazono1969 -former soloist with the Central Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force[6]
James Jacksonformer Principal Euphonium in the United States Coast Guard Band and instructor at the University of Connecticut and The Hartt School[7]
Derick Kaneprincipal Euphonium of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army[8]
Arthur W. Lehman1917-2009student of Harold Brasch and Simone Mantia. Euphonium section leader and very active Soloist with the President's Own U.S. Marine Band from 1947 - 1972. Instrumental in introducing the concept of large-bore, self-compensating Euphoniums to United States players. Developed the "Lehman Special" mouthpieces
Glenn Van Looy1991 -professional free lance musicians who has roots in brass bands and has awards in multiple countries as a soloist.
Earle Louder1932 - 2021former soloist with the U.S. Navy Band, retired professor at Morehead State University; now soloist with the New Sousa Band and guest soloist with many other groups. Former student of the late Leonard Falcone.
Alan Lourens1966 -head of the UWA Conservatorium of Music
/ Simone Mantia1873-1951soloist with the John Philip Sousa Band (1896–1903) — left the Sousa Band to join the Pryor Band
1929-1993groundbreaking jazz euphonium player, former faculty member at the University of North Texas, and founding member of the Tubajazz Consort
Steven Mead1962 -professional soloist, clinician for Besson/Buffet Crampon and professor of euphonium at the Royal Northern College of Music
Toru Miura1948 -professor at the Kunitachi College of Music soloist and clinician
Jukka Myllys1963 -euphonium soloist of the Finnish Defence Force Band. Soloist and clinician; trombonist with the Oulu Symphony Orchestra.[9] [10]
John Perfettoformer euphonium with the Sousa Band 1904-1920 following Simone Mantia. Instrument manufacturer Col. Charles G. Conn wrote to Perfetto "Of all the musicians who have used my instruments in the past, I have regarded you as the squarest and best".[11] [12]
Alfred James Phasey1834-1888accomplished player of the euphonium, ophicleide and other brass instruments. He is credited with widening the bore of the euphonium to improve the tone. He was an expert player playing with many musical companies and wrote a tutor for the instrument.
Joseph M. RaffayolaFormer euphonist with the Sousa Band from 1892 to 1903; teacher of Simone Mantia.[13] [14]
Hurahel Sato1900 - 1986A noted pioneer Asian artist.
Danny Vinson1957 -A former soloist with the U.S. Coast Guard Band and instructor of euphonium at the Universities of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Currently instructor of euphonium at the University of Houston and instructor of low brass at the University of Texas at Tyler, Kilgore College, and East Texas Baptist University.
David WerdenA former soloist with the United States Coast Guard band and respected brass resource.[15] [16]
Matthew WhiteA student of Mead and Thornton, White won multiple prestigious competitions prior to his graduation from college. White is a Besson Performing Artist and, until his abrupt departure for personal reasons in January 2014, served as solo euphonium of the Cory Band for 20 months.[17] [18] [19]
Ray Young1932–1999 The former professor of low brass at The University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana Tech University.[20] [21]
Kiane Zawadi1932– Also known as Barnard McKinney, a jazz euphonium and trombone player, worked with artists such as Freddie Hubbard and Yusef Lateef.
Dr. Mark JenkinsThe current principal euphonium of President's Own U.S. Marine Band in Washington, D.C., adjunct euphonium professor at George Mason University, and student of Brian Bowman.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Staff, Alfred Publishing, The Art of Tuba and Euphonium Playing, Alfred Publishing, Appendix A "Great Artists of the Euphonium and Tuba Heritage", P.89
  2. Mueller, John, T.U.B.A. EuphoniumProfile, T.U.B.A. Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, TUBA, 1999 P.57
  3. Bahr, Edward, Trombone/Euphonium discography, Index House Publishing, 1988, P.124
  4. Bone, Lloyd et al., The Euphonium Sourcebook, Indiana University Press, 2007,P.303
  5. 4BarsRest online magazine, 2001, at http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2001/art037.asp, retrieved 6/13/2014
  6. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/event/academy/english/10af/artist/art_e16.html Yamaha Artist Profile
  7. Staff, Alchemy, T.U.B.A. Journal, Volume 28, ITEA, 2000, P.81
  8. Frink, Laurie, ITG Profile: Darryl White, ITG Journal, Volume 28, International Trumpet Guild, 2003, P.60
  9. Lirjeroos, Mats, Jukka Linkola, Finnish Music Quarterly, Performing Music Promotion Centre, 2001, P.54
  10. Staff, Eighth Annual Tuba-Euphonium Day - Blue Lake, MSBOA Journal, MSBOA, 1996, P.9
  11. Conn, CG & Co, Advertisement, Everybody's Magazine, Volume 42, The Ridgeway Company, 1920, P.89
  12. Bierley, Paul, The Incredible Band of John Philip Sousa, University of Illinois Press, 2006, P.70
  13. Bierley, Paul, John Philip Sousa; American phenomenon, Appleton Century Crofts, 1973, P.153
  14. Bone, Lloyd et al., The Euphonium Sourcebook, Indiana University Press, 2007, P.502
  15. Amis, Kenneth, editor, The Brass Players Cookbook, Meredith Music Publications, PP.xiv & 137
  16. Reely, Trey, Mr. Holland on the rebound, GIA Publications, 2009, P.171
  17. Web site: Matthew White. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141020183251/http://www.besson.com/en/artistes/artiste/matthew-white. 2014-10-20. 2014-10-14. Buffet Group.
  18. Web site: 2014-01-27. Cory Announce White Departure. 2014-10-14. 4barsrest.com.
  19. Web site: The modern euphonium.
  20. Murrow, Richard, An Interview with Ray Young, TUBA Journal, Vol. 19, P.28
  21. Bowman, Brian, Tidwell, Niel, and others, On the passing of Ray Young, T.U.B.A. Journal, Volume 27, TUBA, 1999 P.68