List of euphonium players

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

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NameDatesBiography
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Bowman 1946 -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.
Flag of the United States.svg 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]
Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone Breuninger 1939-2012A former trombonist in the Philadelphia Orchestra, was solo euphonium and assistant conductor of the Atlantic Brass Band, and Professor of Euphonium at Rowan University.
Flag of the United States.svg 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]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nicholas Childs 1961 -music director of the Black Dyke Band
Flag of the United States.svg 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)
Flag of the United States.svg Leonard Falcone 1899 - 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.
Flag of the United States.svg Adam Frey soloist 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.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor Groomformer principal Euphonium for the GUS Band, Kettering, England. First to perform the Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the Royal Albert Hall in 1972. [5]
Flag of Japan.svg Shoichiro Hokazono 1969 -former soloist with the Central Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force [6]
Flag of the United States.svg James Jacksonformer Principal Euphonium in the United States Coast Guard Band and instructor at the University of Connecticut and The Hartt School [7]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derick Kaneprincipal Euphonium of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army [8]
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur W. Lehman 1917-2009student 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
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Glenn Van Looy 1991 -professional free lance musicians who has roots in brass bands and has awards in multiple countries as a soloist.
Flag of the United States.svg Earle Louder 1932 - 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.
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Lourens 1966 -head of the UWA Conservatorium of Music
Flag of Italy.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Simone Mantia 1873-1951soloist with the John Philip Sousa Band (1896–1903) — left the Sousa Band to join the Pryor Band
Flag of the United States.svg Rich Matteson 1929-1993groundbreaking jazz euphonium player, former faculty member at the University of North Texas, and founding member of the Tubajazz Consort
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steven Mead 1962 -professional soloist, clinician for Besson/Buffet Crampon and professor of euphonium at the Royal Northern College of Music
Flag of Japan.svg Toru Miura 1948 -professor at the Kunitachi College of Music soloist and clinician
Flag of Finland.svg Jukka Myllys1963 -euphonium soloist of the Finnish Defence Force Band. Soloist and clinician; trombonist with the Oulu Symphony Orchestra. [9] [10]
Flag of the United States.svg 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]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alfred James Phasey 1834-1888accomplished 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.
Flag of the United States.svg Joseph M. RaffayolaFormer euphonist with the Sousa Band from 1892 to 1903; teacher of Simone Mantia. [13] [14]
Flag of Japan.svg Hurahel Sato1900 - 1986A noted pioneer Asian artist. [1]
Flag of the United States.svg 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. [7]
Flag of the United States.svg David WerdenA former soloist with the United States Coast Guard band and respected brass resource. [15] [16]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 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]
Flag of the United States.svg Ray Young1932–1999The former professor of low brass at The University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana Tech University. [20] [21]
Flag of the United States.svg Kiane Zawadi 1932–Also known as Barnard McKinney, a jazz euphonium and trombone player, worked with artists such as Freddie Hubbard and Yusef Lateef.
Flag of the United States.svg 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.

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References

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  2. ↑ Mueller, John, T.U.B.A. EuphoniumProfile, T.U.B.A. Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, TUBA, 1999 P.57
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