What a great surprise when I watched this. Lance gave me lessons when I was in high school and was my section leader in college marching band. Unexpected to see you two together in this video. Thanks for sharing.
It's awesome to see you with Lance, I know that he has inspired me a lot too. I met him about to years ago when he came to my school. He came in to our school after we won a band competition.
In 1974, I was told "You want to major in what? Euphonium? No real musicians play Euphonium, that's just a fill-in horn in a band for the less talented player". You must choose Tuba or Trombone! How wrong were these closed minded "music snobs" who fled Philharmonic Orchestra was the only "real" music. I did not follow their lead and my grades suffered. I had to pursue the Art of the Euphonium on my own. I am so glad that you have found a great teacher, mentor, and Professional to train and challenge you. He will make you even better.
Nice! music is to enjoy because we like it, not because we have to! great video as always! feels like the future of musicians is going the right way :-)
Hi, I tried sending a private message a few days ago, but I'm not totally convinced that the system works :S Did you get teh message, or should I rewrite it here?
after I get good enough at trombone I want to take up baritone and after baritone I want to take up euphonium (which will take a couple years and by then I'll probably have a better lung capacity to play euph)
If I'm understanding correctly you are talking about Water Catcher and the main function of it is to catch water so it would not stain your clothes. I think that's what you're talking about? Am I correct?
It is definitely not easy. You'll have to put more work than most people probably think and I'm not talking about practice work. There is so much more you have to be good at to make living out of playing. However, if you have enough determination to stick with it for long enough to make it come true, it is well worth it my friend!
Lance is a great guy. He and Hitz on the Brass Junkies are fantastic. It is really nice to see this relationship between student and mentor.
For sure, both of them are really nice and good people. Great teacher as well and so easy to get along with him :)
What a great surprise when I watched this. Lance gave me lessons when I was in high school and was my section leader in college marching band. Unexpected to see you two together in this video. Thanks for sharing.
You've inspired me to continue getting better at the euphonium. Sometimes it's easy to give up but in order to succeed hard work is the key.
Thanks for kind words brother and glad you like the content! Best, Algirdas
Very inspirational watching all your videos thanks for this insight into your playing
Thank you for the support David! Regards, Algirdas
It's awesome to see you with Lance, I know that he has inspired me a lot too. I met him about to years ago when he came to my school. He came in to our school after we won a band competition.
He's fantastic! Somebody a look up to a lot :) He helped me out a lot these last three years :)
In 1974, I was told "You want to major in what? Euphonium? No real musicians play Euphonium, that's just a fill-in horn in a band for the less talented player". You must choose Tuba or Trombone!
How wrong were these closed minded "music snobs" who fled Philharmonic Orchestra was the only "real" music.
I did not follow their lead and my grades suffered. I had to pursue the Art of the Euphonium on my own.
I am so glad that you have found a great teacher, mentor, and Professional to train and challenge you. He will make you even better.
Nice! music is to enjoy because we like it, not because we have to! great video as always! feels like the future of musicians is going the right way :-)
Thanks for kind words my friend! Hopefully it is going the right way and hopefully we'll be able to contribute to it :) Best, Algirdas
Awesome video! I recognize the tuba player! Jacob Fulkerson!
Thanks a lot brother! Yep, that's him, very cool dude! Great player as well!
Matonizz
I met him at MYAF. Tell him I say hi!
Sure!
I actually already did, he told me you're from CMU in Michigan :)
I am indeed. I was in Mark Cox's studio. I am now at Alma College.
He’s currently one of my clinicians at the Western International Band Clinic :)
You should do a review of the Schiller V elite compensating euphonium it looks pretty good
Will definitely do it as soon as I've got some spare time. It's definitely on my list so keep an eye for it ;)
Hi, I tried sending a private message a few days ago, but I'm not totally convinced that the system works :S Did you get teh message, or should I rewrite it here?
Hey man what microphones do you use and how much would they be in uk pounds
Normally a sony wireless lavier, not exactly sure which kind is it, but I'm pretty sure it should be right around 150gbp.
Matonizz ok thx
after I get good enough at trombone I want to take up baritone and after baritone I want to take up euphonium (which will take a couple years and by then I'll probably have a better lung capacity to play euph)
My Besson Sovereign, along with many other euphoniums, have a "bar" underneath the valve caps. What is this "bar's" proper name and what does it do?
If I'm understanding correctly you are talking about Water Catcher and the main function of it is to catch water so it would not stain your clothes. I think that's what you're talking about? Am I correct?
Yes, it is. Thank you. I've been wondering for a while about what it does and what it's called. Thank you so much and keep up the good work
No problem and I will for sure. Best, Algirdas
How hard is it to make a living with euphonium? I've always really wanted to make a living with mine but I have my doubts :/
It is definitely not easy. You'll have to put more work than most people probably think and I'm not talking about practice work. There is so much more you have to be good at to make living out of playing. However, if you have enough determination to stick with it for long enough to make it come true, it is well worth it my friend!
Matonizz thank you so much!!
I'm trying out for advanced band soon. I'm 100% I'm going to make it. we have to play 5 scales and 2 songs
Well. I made it. First chair. (Only chair lol) and I just got a brand new 4 valve euphonium