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The mass tuba-euphonium ensemble assembled at North Texas State University during the Second National Tuba ing excessive
Euphonium Symposium-Workshop in May, 1980. thereby enco
The Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association reviews of tuba-euphonium ensemble literature muscles,
represents the interests and aspirations of nearly euphonium disc reviews; plus articles, interviews There is no
2,000 euphoniumists and tubists in more than two and announcements of interest to euphoniumists, ^ne t> e g mnm g
dozen countries. Our constitution states that T.U.B.A. considers the euphonium to be a vita habits. Consu
"T.U.B.A. is a worldwide organization of musi- 20th century instrument, and is working to give iran8e tor the
cians. . .who take a significant interest in the in- a permanent and versatile position in the musica P .ay.ers w'''
struments of the tuba and euphonium family. . . . " world. For more information about T.U.B.A., ; millimeters,
Even though "and euphonium" was added recently free sample of the T.U.B.A. Journal, or an applica
by a majority membership vote, the euphonium tion for membership write to Donald C. Little Cup Depth
has always been considered an equal partner in Secretary-Treasurer of T.U.B.A., School of Music Cup depth is
the association. North Texas State University, Denton, Texas. 1 pact on a mo
This equality of emphasis is illustrated in you are a euphoniumist and are interested in th diameter. A de
several ways. First, all musical works commis- future of your instrument, we need you and you will improve
sioned by T.U.B.A. have been evenly divided be- ideas, and you need us. In case you may have for may flatten th
tween the euphonium and tuba, and the premiere gotten, we accept tubists for membership, too. I overall pitch
commission was Four Dialogues, for euphonium lessen endura
and marimba, by Samuel Adler. Second, the Donald C. Little is assistant professor of tuba am opposite effec
T.U.B.A. Journal devotes equal space to the con- euphonium at North Texas State University and't, torn will produ
cerns of the euphonium. In each quarterly issue principal tuba with the Fort Worth Symphony 0\e beginner
there are reviews of solo literature on the college, chestra. He received his degrees from Peabody Con with a medium
professional, and junior/senior high school levels; servatory and Northwestern University. advanced play
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