Hi all,
I just posted on my blog about one of the lesser-known Sousaphone stars of the Sousa era. He had this gorgeous horn custom built for him by Conn in 1924:
To learn more about him, and the mysterious woman on the bell, here's the link to the post: http://tubapastor.blogspot.com/2020/08/ ... story.html
Enjoy!
Dave
Earl Willard Field, Sousaphone Star!
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Earl Willard Field, Sousaphone Star!
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Played an F. E. Olds 4-valve BBb in high school (late '70s)
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
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Re: Earl Willard Field, Sousaphone Star!
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Re: Earl Willard Field, Sousaphone Star!
WOW
Roaring Twenties "showbiz"
Thanks,
I Always enjoy your blogs,
Joe H
Roaring Twenties "showbiz"
Thanks,
I Always enjoy your blogs,
Joe H
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roughrider
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Re: Earl Willard Field, Sousaphone Star!
This is a great and very informative thread. Keep up the great work as you sleuth through Sousa's tuba section!
1930 King "Symphony" Recording Bass BBb
1916 Holton "Mammoth" Upright Bass BBb
1994 King 2341 Upright Bass BBb
Wedge H2 Solo mouthpieces
Stofer-Geib mouthpieces
1916 Holton "Mammoth" Upright Bass BBb
1994 King 2341 Upright Bass BBb
Wedge H2 Solo mouthpieces
Stofer-Geib mouthpieces