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

Name Dates Biography
United States 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.
United States Harold Brasch 1916-1984 Known 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]
United States Tyrone Breuninger 1939-2012 A former trombonist in the Philadelphia Orchestra, was solo euphonium and assistant conductor of the Atlantic Brass Band, and Professor of Euphonium at Rowan University.
United States John S. "Buddy" Burroughs 1916-1988 A former player with the "President's Own" United States Marine Band (1935–66); known for his vast music collection.[4]
United Kingdom Nicholas Childs 1961 - music director of the Black Dyke Band
United States 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)
United States Leonard Falcone 1899 - 1985 solo 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.
United States 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.
United Kingdom 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]
Japan Shoichiro Hokazono 1969 - former soloist with the Central Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force[6]
United States James Jackson former Principal Euphonium in the United States Coast Guard Band and instructor at the University of Connecticut and The Hartt School[7]
United KingdomDerick Kane principal Euphonium of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army[8]
United States Arthur W. Lehman 1917-2009 student 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
Belgium Glenn Van Looy 1991 - professional free lance musicians who has roots in brass bands and has awards in multiple countries as a soloist.
United States Earle Louder 1932 - 2021 former 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.
AustraliaAlan Lourens 1966 - head of the UWA Conservatorium of Music
Italy / United States Simone Mantia 1873-1951 soloist with the John Philip Sousa Band (1896-1903) — left the Sousa Band to join the Pryor Band
United States Rich Matteson 1929-1993 groundbreaking jazz euphonium player, former faculty member at the University of North Texas, and founding member of the Tubajazz Consort
United Kingdom Steven Mead 1962 - professional soloist, clinician for Besson/Buffet Crampon and professor of euphonium at the Royal Northern College of Music
Japan Toru Miura 1948 - professor at the Kunitachi College of Music soloist and clinician
Finland Jukka Myllys 1963 - euphonium soloist of the Finnish Defence Force Band. Soloist and clinician; trombonist with the Oulu Symphony Orchestra.[9][10]
United States John Perfetto former 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]
United Kingdom Alfred James Phasey 1834-1888 accomplished 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.
United States Joseph M. Raffayola Former euphonist with the Sousa Band from 1892 to 1903; teacher of Simone Mantia.[13][14]
Japan Hurahel Sato 1900 - 1986 A noted pioneer Asian artist.[1]
United States Danny Vinson 1957 - 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]
United States David Werden A former soloist with the United States Coast Guard band and respected brass resource.[15][16]
United Kingdom Matthew White A 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]
United States Ray Young 1932-1999 The former professor of low brass at The University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana Tech University.[20][21]
United States Kiane Zawadi 1932 - Also known as Barnard McKinney, a jazz euphonium and trombone player, worked with artists such as Freddie Hubbard and Yusef Lateef.
United States Dr. Mark Jenkins The 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

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ Yamaha Artist Profile
  7. ^ a b 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. ^ "Matthew White". Buffet Group. Archived from the original on 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  18. ^ "Cory Announce White Departure". 4barsrest.com. 2014-01-27. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  19. ^ "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

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