Who's going to the Army Tuba/Euphonium conference this year?

[oldbandnerd]

I don't think I can make it this year. I really want to hear David Thornton play live .

[bort]

a handful of nice tubas...

Ooooh... what are you bringing this year?

I won't be there, but I hope the event is as much of a success with the budget cuts as it has been in previous years.

[Doug Elliott]

I'll be in the Elephant Room with my mouthpieces.

Unfortunately the Elephant does not grace us with his presence in the Elephant Room.
Wade, you coming one of these years?

[ASTuba]

Sadly, I will not be there this year. First one in about 12 years that I have missed, but duty calls. Hope everyone has a blast without me!

[eutubabone]

Ja, for sure! I'll be there.

[bigbob]

[quote="bloke"]I'm probably (depending on pre-sales) bringing

- a mint condition Miraphone 186 5-rotor CC - $5900
- a piston Neptune - $8000
- a (original lacquer /shiny / nice appearance / etc.) recording bell Reynolds Eb. - $750
- possibly one more...

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We should have
- our new #0 bore shanks for the Solo mouthpieces.
- our new #X bore shanks, which will fit the Symphony and Orchestra Grand cups.
- possibly a couple of prototype items.
I'm going I'm bringing my Gnagey 6/4 maybe we can compare it with the Neptune I would also like to try some mouthpieces and meet you Bloke!.....................BB

[Wyvern]

For the first time Wessex Tubas will be there. Look forward to meeting some of you!

Have not finalised what we will bring, but you can be sure to see the BBb mini tuba 'Mighty Midget', and hopefully new F cimbasso, Solo Eb tuba, 5 valve Luzern BBb, two models of F tuba and Dolce euphonium - and more if we can.

[BVD Press]

Just hanging with Bloke and I is worth the admission price

See you all soon with lots of new pieces. Now to print them all...

[bigbob]

I bet it will be fun....can't wait.... I was there 3 years ago loved it I had to stay at the Hilton last time is there any better places to stay ?? the food almost bankrupt me <S>

[bort]

is there any better places to stay ??

Baltimore, then drive.

It's not THAT long of a drive.

[sloan]

Current "best place to stay" is the Virginian Suites. I'll be there, Delta willing.
Tight schedule dictates that I'll be flying - time to buy another roll of Gorilla Tape to repair my case when I return.

But first...a side trip to Paris. I understand it's only rainy there - no ice and snow.

Anyone care to set the over/under on "inches of snow during the conference"?

[TubaRay]

I, too, plan to be there. In my case, U.S. Airways willing.

As for snow, I predict there will be some. That's as specific as I'm able to be. Temps will be < 70 degrees.

[pgym]

I bet it will be fun....can't wait.... I was there 3 years ago loved it I had to stay at the Hilton last time is there any better places to stay ?? the food almost bankrupt me <S>

Start checking Priceline "Name Your Own Price" about 10 days before the conference. I've gotten rooms in the Hilton Garden and the Sheraton Pentagon City for < $40/night (single occupancy), and the most I've paid was $53 and change/night. Usually spend more on food (beer counts as food, doesn't it? ) than lodging.

[bigbob]

[Start checking Priceline "Name Your Own Price" about 10 days before the conference. I've gotten rooms in the Hilton Garden and the Sheraton Pentagon City for < $40/night (single occupancy), and the most I've paid was $53 and change/night. Usually spend more on food (beer counts as food, doesn't it? ) than lodging.[/quote]
Well it's official!! I'm there for thur.through sun I went to price line as you suggested I got a room at the Hyatt Arlington...for 49 dollars a night!!Now I will have a little more money to spend at the conferance..I'm very excited to meet you all and also have my beautiful horn checked out..........................................................BBPS. I think Beer counts as food <S>

[Bill Troiano]

I'll be missing my 2nd consecutive conference this year. Could it be that I'm so far away? It was so easy to drive down from NY. We'll be heading back to NY for a visit in Apr. Haven't been back there since we moved. We're also going to ITEA in May. That's enough travel for Grandpa Texas Tuba Bill.

Enjoy!! It's a great conference that all tuba and euphonium players should attend, at least once!

[pgym]

[Start checking Priceline "Name Your Own Price" about 10 days before the conference. I've gotten rooms in the Hilton Garden and the Sheraton Pentagon City for < $40/night (single occupancy), and the most I've paid was $53 and change/night. Usually spend more on food (beer counts as food, doesn't it? ) than lodging.

Well it's official!! I'm there for thur.through sun I went to price line as you suggested I got a room at the Hyatt Arlington...for 49 dollars a night!!Now I will have a little more money to spend at the conferance..[/quote]

Wait 'til you get my bill.

[oldbandnerd]

For those of you who can't make it I found these YOUTUBE links to their live streaming performances :

Tuba-Euphonium Workshop Jan. 29th : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5-0lSthxX4" target="_blank

January 30th: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5qLInhbWc" target="_blank:

January 31st : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sirWh8wtl-4" target="_blank

February 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kylPVefi40" target="_blank


Looks I will be going after all. My work situation changed !

[Art Hovey]

I'm glad that PriceLine is working for some of you. If they run out of openings try the Econolodge in Arlington. My room there will not be as inexpensive as the Priceline bargains, but is considerably less than other places in the area.

[Lee Stofer]

I look forward to seeing a lot of old friends and making some new acquaintances next week.

Three of the instruments I was planning to bring have sold in the last week, but I should have a good variety still;

- B&S GR-51 /PT-605 BBb - lacquered, very nice, in SKB case
- Conn 20J, satin/bright silver, in original cases, former Navy Band horn, factory-overhauled back in the day, exceptional
- King 1291 4-rotor large-bore BBb recording bass from the 1930's, w/ gig bag, very sweet player
- Jupiter JSH 590 University Quad Series 4-valve BBb sousaphone, nearly-new, serviced and improved in my shop, w/ case
- Conn 40K 4-valve sousaphone, satin/bright silver/gold trim, 4-valve, w/ case
- Stofer-Conn "Franken-Tuba", 5/4 custom instrument built from 1914 Conn Union-label BBb, Meinl-Weston Big Valve valveset, Willson and Rudolf Meinl parts. After consulting with a design expert, I re-braced the main tuning slide area and the 2nd branch area, and eliminated the pitch and response issues. It is amazing what adding 7 braces in just the right places can do, making a horn play much easier.
- Stofer 4/4 CC tuba, prototype in polished raw brass, a "don't miss" horn to play at this year's Conference. This horn has been developed and perfected first as a 4-valve model, which I will refer to as Model 1. The model 2 will have an independent 5th rotor after the main tuning slide, and Model 3 will have a dependent 5th valve in the lower 4th valve tubing. The idea is to offer 5-valve models where the placement does not interfere with the response and agility of this instrument. Patterned after the York model 33, the design is the closest thing you can get today to a brand-new American tuba from the 1930's.
- Meinl-Weston William Bell Model CB4 CC tuba, circa 1971, lacquered, 4 rotors. A rare tuba with .689" rotors, one-piece upright bell, and a large 4th slide on top to manage low range pitches. I made a new miniball-linkage system for the tuba with nickel-silver rods, making the valves quite nice.
- JCS compact BBb Cimbasso, satin-silver plated, 3-piston, with two leadpipe options, allowing it to be played either bell-forward or upright, w/ Rudolf Meinl cimbasso mouthpiece and Altieri bag. A very affordable cimbasso.
- King euphonium, one-piece upright bell, 3 front valves, lacquered, a nice-playing, economical instrument w/ case.

I will have a variety of mouthpieces available, with sale prices on both new and pre-owned mouthpieces. The sale prices will be offered to all customers during this time period, whether you are at the Conference, or contact me online or via cell.
We are sort-of "on pins and needles" right now, as a shipment of Schlipf mutes sent nearly two months ago has still not materialized here, but I will offer what models I have, and take orders for the ones still on their way from Austria, as needed. I plan to have repair tools and supplies with me and will do small repairs on-site, and will be happy to discuss possible restoration projects at the booth, too. If you bring the instrument, I will write-up a firm quote for repairs or restoration. I will have Hetman Lubricants available for sale, too.

I look forward to weather in Washington, DC that is better than here. Since we are getting more snow this weekend, and it is predicted to be -18F when I leave Tuesday morning in the truck, I'm sure DC will feel mild by comparison.

[darth2ba]

This is going to be my 1st time attending the Army Tuba-Euph Conference! Am super excited to meet fellow tuba and euphonium players!

I will be bringing my Getzen CB50 and Getzen G60 tubas to the conference, for any prospective buyers. If you are in the market and would like to try either/both tubas, please shoot me an email at ready dot tuba at gmail dot com

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Once again, I am looking forward to meeting all of you who will be attending!

All the best,

Joe