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Tuba , euphonium and trombone players in the Binghamton, NY area will honor the memory of Getty H. Huffine, a Binghamton native and of course composer of "Them Basses" and " Basses On The Rampage". Mr.Huffine is buried in the Riverhurst Cemetary 2500 E. Main St in Endwell, NY. He was buried without a headstone. The Huffine family has supported the effort to purchase a headstone. A memorial ceremony with placement of the headstone will take place at the cemetary on Tuesday, August 24 ay 4:30 PM at the Cemetary with performances of his low brass classics.

Great news.

For those of us who haven't heard it, do you know if there's a recording of "Basses to the Fore"? No luck on YouTuba..........

He also wrote Basses on a Rampage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHvydSSbbp8" target="_blank

This is a very nice thing to be doing, both for G.H. Huffine, and his family as well.

I've got to assume he was a low brass player of some sort. And, since you say his family is involved, this would be a good opportunity to obtain some biographical information, and maybe some vintage photographs, too.

It's too bad there wasn't a little more advance notice about this event - - - I would liked to have attended it.

Local community bands have been promoting the event. I just added it here.

roweenie wrote:I've got to assume he was a low brass player of some sort. And, since you say his family is involved, this would be a good opportunity to obtain some biographical information, and maybe some vintage photographs, too.

According to Wikipedia, Mr. Huffine started on valve trombone, then taught himself tuba, trumpet etc. :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getty_H._Huffine" target="_blank

But I guess we know what his favorite instrument was, from the marches he wrote:

I always thought he had done medical research and identified the "Huffine Mouth Disease."

mbeastep wrote:I always thought he had done medical research and identified the "Huffine Mouth Disease."

Rx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acruyj3Eh9M" target="_blank

The correct Cemetery where Getty Huffine is buried is:
Riverhurst Cemetery
2500 East Main Street
Endwell, NY 13760

This is located about across the street from Tony's Italian Grill in Endwell, NY. Enter the cemetery and take the first left road, following it around and down the hill. At the bottom of the hill look to your right and near the stairs will be the dedication.