Theft at Army Conference

[MikeMilnarik]

I can't speak for the other vendors, but I know it doesn't scare me off. We (the individual businesses) will just need to keep a closer eye on things.

I don't feel there is anyone to blame but the person(s) that stole the equipment.

Tuba and euphonium players are a great group of people. Usually very laid back and friendly. (I was going to insert something about trumpet players here, but decided not to.) Anyway, an event like this would be the last place I'd worry about something like this. But it can happen.

If Matt Walters happens to read this, please give us details on the horn that was stolen. If it was indeed a Miraphone BBb, serial number, condition etc.

Mike Milnarik

[KevinMadden]

RANT

I feel it is very unfortunate that some members of my generation have created that stereotype for the rest of us. I recall that for years when I was a younger child in ANY store i would always get the stern "keep your hands in your pockets lest you break something, we can't afford to buy it" from my parents. So on the few rare occasions when I'm in a situation like a trade show or at a vendor's booth with instruments I'm always certain to ask before I pick it up and I carry it like my life depended on it. Its just not cool to saunter up to someones wares and damage something. I feel if you damage it, you bought it.

[Mark N.]

These thefts truly disgust me as well. This is why I am never offended by any exhibitor asking for a driver's license or other ID card to hold while I am trying out an instrument or accessory. I hope all will take care of itself and the victims will recover their losses and the perps will be caught.

The Army conference exhibits are always terrific, I hope this year's events don't change the ability to try so many fine horns, mouthpieces, etc... from such great vendors.

Mark

[BVD Press]

Info from Dillon Music can be found here:

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[TubaRay]

Doc and Bloke, dis heer kollij perfesser sees EVERY DAY the destructive consequences of that book, the parents (and teachers) who heeded its disastrous advice...and the resulting children who think they are 100% perfect and above criticism.
Unconditional self-esteem, my a$$!!!!

Isn't that the truth?!

[Lee Stofer]

One small note - of the 5 or so years that I have been exhibiting at the conference, this is the first where there were no name tags from registration. I'd like to see them return. If someone is lurking around the exhibits without one, then we might be tipped-off about their intentions. I plan to continue to exhibit at this fine event, and I hope that Dillon Music can recover this instrument.

My thanks to Bob Powers, Don Palmire, Aaron Lovely, and all the other folks who made the Conference a reality.