Nirschl Brass display at Rice 2/15/10

[Dave Kirk]

The Shepherd School of Music / Rice University Tuba Studio presents

An opportunity to see and play fine brass instruments
from Meister Walter Nirschl

Monday, February 15, 2010 from 7-9 pm
Stude Concert Hall, Shepherd School of Music (Houston, TX)
Free admission
Bring your mouthpiece!

On Monday, Feb 15 at 7pm, I will host Mr. Richard Barth of Gemstone Musical Instruments. Dick will have the following instruments available for your inspection and trial –

TUBAS
J-700 Nirschl BBb
J-880 Nirschl CC
Weingrill Rotor BBb

EUPHONIUMS
Nirschl
Weingrill (2 models)

TROMBONES
Nirschl – 2 models, both Dual Use convertible (symphonic/commercial)

HORNS
Nirschl – 2 models:
Kruspe Nickel Screwbell w/detachable mouthpipes
Geyer-style w/similar features

I have not yet played these Nirschl tubas, but they come highly recommended by my mentor Don Harry. Manufactured in Brazil, these new Nirschl products are economically priced.

For more info and photos of the various models that will be available at Rice 2/15/10 -

http://www.barthsbrassblog.com
http://www.wnirschl.com

Please contact me if you have any questions about this event.

I hope to see you there.

Dave Kirk, SSM Associate Professor of Tuba