Harvey Phillips

[kontrabass]

Unfortunately the project was never finished (as far as I know)

I was at the TubaRanch three weeks ago and Carol told me that Harvey's Autobiography is completed and has been sent to the publisher.

Really?? Well this is a silver lining. Do you know who's publishing it, and when it will be released?

[Richard Armandi]

While I never formally studied with Harvey, I feel blessed to have been the grateful recipient of his tutelage at the Sandpoint Music Festival in 1991. His musical insights still resonate deeply and I treasure the time I spent with him. He was a sterling example of a fully realized human being who left an immeasurable legacy in his wake, and a profound influence on myself and innumerable others.
May he rest in peace.
Richard Armandi

[Rick F]

There's a pretty good article (pdf) of Mr. Harvey Phillips with some good pictures. Unfortunately though in the very first sentence it says Harvey grew up in Marionville, MS — instead of Marionville, MO.

The Tuba's Advocate - by Dana Dyer Pierson

[eupher61]

Harvey actually grew up in Marionville, a bedroom community outside of Aurora MO. So to speak.

I was on a gig down that way last year, and met a guy whose dad was Harvey's roommate at Mizzou. The guy knew a few stories that seemed totally in character with the Harvey we all knew and loved.

[freddytuba]

RIP Mr. Phillips. Your contribution to the world is beyond measure. Thank you for all of it.

Fred Tempas

[brianf]

I have been asked a few questions about Harvey Phillips’ services – this is what I found out:

There are special prices for hotels:
Courtyard - holding 10 rooms, mention Phillips Service, 812-335-8000, $97.00/night
Hampton - they said that they have a lot of rooms, mention Jacobs School of Music, 812-334-2100, $79.00/night

You do not need to bring a horn as a group will play “Come Sweet Death” at the grave site.

At this time there is no reception after the service and graveside.

They are working with the family for a celebration of friends - tentatively December 6th. That is when you bring your horn—-reception ,etc.

[MikeMilnarik]

It's hard to say something that hasn't already been said...

Harvey Phillips worked tirelessly in gaining exposure for the tuba and euphonium, and so many of the compositions we now enjoy were either directly commissioned by him or he had a great influence on having others encourage composers to write for us. My first tuba teacher Donald A. Stanley was very good friends with Mr. Phillips and he stressed the importance of exposure of our instrument, commissioning new works, and not photo copying music so that (among other reasons) composers could make a living and would continue to write for us.

THANK YOU, Mr. Phillips for all of your blood, sweat and tears. You will be greatly missed.

I am the director of the Boston TubaChristmas, which of course is presented through the Harvey Phillips Foundation. This year is Boston's 25th Anniversary which will be celebrated by having guest conductor Jim O'Dell back - who first presented TubaChristmas in Boston. I hope that those of you that can make it will join us to celebrate the magnitude of Mr. Phillips' contributions, the celebration of the great instruments we play, and to celebrate the holiday season. Information is posted at http://www.bostontubachristmas.com" target="_blank

I hope to set a new record in Boston this year for our 25th, but if you can't make it here, please try to attend a TubaChristmas near you!

Mike Milnarik

[Toad Away]

Such a great friend to all musicians and a true inspiration
for tubists. His recordings w/New York Brass Quintet
allowed me to learn and perform the
Bozza Sonatine and Etler. Always the teacher.
I'll never forget the weekend I spent at the
TubaRanch and I'll never forget those annual D.C
TubaChristmas events when I was one of the
co-coordinators (1978-1992) and especially the
"after-action" get-togethers !
Best wishes to Carol and the kids.
God Bless You, Harvey!

[Alex F]

I had but one chance to see Mr. Phillips in action, and that was at a TubaChristmas in Chicago in 2004. The warmth with which he was greeted by the entire assembly was quite moving. I never studied with him and never met him in person, yet I am very mindful of his gifts to me and all other tuba and euphonium players. Thank You, Mr. Phillips. Rest well.

[Lew]

I remember hearing about Harvey Phillips when I was in High School in the 70s and his influence on bringing tuba out from the back row. I finally met him in the early 90s at Tuba Christmas in New York, which was my first time playing one of those since coming back to tuba after 18 years of away. He wasn't in the greatest health at that time, but he still was clearly in control of much that was going on. He was a force every time I saw him over the next few years. He has left a great legacy both in students and added respect for our instrument. He will be missed.

Our thoughts are with his family.

[hbcrandy]

I am deeply saddened by this news of Mr. Phillips' passing. The musical world has lost one of its truly great members and leaders.

I am the coordinator of Merry TUBACHRISTMAS, Bel Air, Maryland. I agree with Mike Milnarik. The best way for ALL of us to celebrate Mr. Phillips' life and treasured legacy is to attend a Merry TUBCHRISTMAS near you.

To Mr. Phillips, rest in peace, Maestro.

[The Big Ben]

From the NY Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/arts/ ... s.html?hpw" target="_blank

[1895King]

I first met Harvey in April 1969 when he was guest soloist with the Fort Hays Kansas State College band at the SW Division of CBDNA in St. Louis. He played "Helix" and it was wonderful although I was not impressed with the sound of his CC at the time.
He was guest artist at the High Plains Music Camp at Fort Hays State in 1978 where I had the privilege of playing under him in the faculty tuba ensemble.
I later met him in the early 80's when he was guest artist for the Montana Music Educator's ***'n here in Great Falls and he remembered me from CBDNA and Fort Hays State. I also met him in 1986 at Tacoma, WA for the Pacific NW Brass Bash.
He was an amzing artist and I am proud to have had the privilege of meeting him.

[ScottM]

I met Harvey via Winston Morris and his many performances at the annual Tuba Symposium. One of my fun memories is Harvey playing Carnival of Venice for a group of high school tubists. One of them with a sousaphone spoke up and implied he couldn't do that on a sousaphone. Harvey quietly took the sousaphone and proceeded to play Carnival of Venice again on the sousaphone after stoppping briefly to replace a missing water key cork with a dollar bill. He handed the horn back to the student and told him to keep the buck!!
We will all miss him and should remember him by making sure we play anything we play to the best of our ability.
Prayers to the family of one of the best ...