Used Musical Instruments

Switch from euphonium to oboe: is it unrealistic?

Q: I have been playing euphonium on and off for 10 years. But I love oboe very much and am always interested to learn this instrument. I know oboe is hard to play, and I don't have much time to practise as I work full-time and have my postgrad studies.

A: It is a completely different embouchure and skill set, but it is not impossible. I think the other information you provided is more telling however. If you work full time and have postgraduate studies, this may not be the best time to take on an additional

David Childs - Carnival of Venice - Euphonium

Paganini's Carnival of Venice arranged Arban/Camerata/Childs performed by euphonium soloist David Childs with orchestral accompaniment.

Me and My Euphonium - Writer's Block: Love is a battlefield

Be played.  People all jump on the dance floor excited to get involved, and no one knows how to dance to it.  They try a little bit, laugh, and eventually give up leaving the floor empty for the remaining 5 minutes.  Looking at this mess of songs, I find myself a little disappointed that I had no representation from The Nadas at my own wedding.  Oh well.

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