2011 Army Tuba-Euphonium Conference Info

[bisontuba]

FYI-mark

http://www.usarmyband.com/tuba/2011_tub ... edule.html" target="_blank

[TYA]

Can I just ask at these conferences do they usually have vendors with tubas to try? Sorry I have never been.

[BVD Press]

Here is the latest list I have seen:

Baltimore Brass
Buffet Crampon
Cimarron Music Press
Custom Music
Dillon
Dillon Miraphone
Eastman Music Company
Euphonium.com Windsong Press
Gemeinhardt Co., LLC
Getzen / Willson
Giddings Webster
Hickeys
ITEA & TE Press
Lee Stofer Music
Miraphone
MTS Products Corp
Roundtree Music
SASI - MM *Tuba* Alexander
USAREC
Woodwind & Brasswind

Lots of stuff to look and see!!

[SousaSaver]

Hmmmmmm.....

With as much as they are working on, you would sort of expect to see Kanstul on that list. Maybe they will turn up.

[TYA]

That's a very nice list. Thank you.

[imperialbari]

Hmmmmmm.....

With as much as they are working on, you would sort of expect to see Kanstul on that list. Maybe they will turn up.

Aren’t some big names mentioned in sort of a disguise?

I don’t see Meinl-Weston. Can’t look through who represents them.

Gemeinhardt hardly have flutes on their agenda in this context.

And then Kanstul very likely will be represented by Lee Stofer.

Klaus

[BVD Press]

I am sure there will be plenty of different brands to check out. There always are! And it will be loud...

[scottmendoker]

An extra enticement: Since the Conference is on a Military base, there is no SALES TAX!! For those who are seriously shopping for an instrument, a lot of money could be saved.
One suggestion - contact the vendor to make sure that they are bringing the make/model you're interested in trying/purchasing.
Scott Mendoker

[TYA]

That is very good to know. Does anyone know how much it is to attend these conferences?

[Stefan]

This one is 100% free. Well, I guess we all pay for it through out taxes - but whatever .

Stefan

[TYA]

Do they have some type of room and board plan for poeple out of state or any special rates with hotels?

[Mike Finn]

...And then Kanstul very likely will be represented by Lee Stofer.
Klaus

That's right, and I'll be sharing a booth with him as well. (First table inside the door, as usual.) Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

[Lee Stofer]

I will be representing Kanstul at the Capitol Tuba Conference in January, and hope to have Kanstul's National Sales Manager, Charles Hargett, with me at the booth, along with Mike Finn and the usual suspects

Kanstul has indeed been very busy this year, developing new models and refining them. The 4/4 York -model BBb and CC will be shown, as well as the counterpart monster Eb. There was a lot of interest and excitement about the model 66-S Eb in Chicago at the Midwest Clinic. This 5-front-valve reincarnation of the York monster Eb has a number of people talking, and will be on display at the booth. The Kanstul model 80 F tuba was also quite popular. The Eb and F I had at Midwest last week are sold, but I should have more for the Army Show.

I will also have Kanstul euphoniums at the show, three and possibly four different models. I have specifically requested that Kanstul make a 3+1 compensating instrument with specs very much like the vintage Besson I once owned and loved. This instrument will be soldered together in the traditional manner (no screws), have an 11" bell, and be lacquered. I tried a Kanstul like this at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt this past March, and fell in love with it. It was like a brand-new version of my old 1957-vintage Besson, just wonderful. I should have one to show in January.

As Scott mentioned, we will be in a no-sales-tax situation, and I will be in a position to offer discounts on convention demonstrator models. There will be more information on my website, and the "Sponsors" link on Tubenet.

As far as the curiosity about names on the list, Gemeinhardt, LLC is part of Gemstone Musical Instruments, which also distributes W. Nirschl instruments. They were at the Conference last year, with Nirschl instruments, some of which are much like the German piston-valve instruments, and some rotary-valve instruments from Brazil. The rotor construction and appearance was very interesting and artistic, and seemed to work very well, too.

Now, if we can just not have a blizzard in Washington, DC this time. . . .

[Alex C]

This one is 100% free. Well, I guess we all pay for it through out taxes - but whatever .

Stefan

Fianlly, my taxes are well spent!

[sloan]

Since there is vendor silence in another thread, perhaps this one will serve as one were vendors might boast makes/models of instruments that will be brought in for display.

Methinks you mistake the atmosphere of TUSABTEC. It's not (primarily) a trade show. The vendors *tend* to sell to
people whose decision to attend (or not) does not depend at all on what will be on display. Predicting *who* will be there is a lot like the (best by test) method of predicting the weather - it will be like the last one. Also, I don't get the impression that this conference is high on the list of places to show off something new for the first time. The usual suspects will bring the usual merchandise. Over the years, I've been mostly surprised by USED equipment that happens to be on consignment, as opposed to new models.

In other words - don't hold your breath waiting for vendors to announce what they will have on display. Some might not know until they load the truck.

Besides - with all that work waiting for you in the shop, do you have time to schlep all the way from Williston to Arlington? Of course, if you bring the 36J...I could run some tests to find out which blokepiece configuration best suits it.

[BVD Press]

In response to Bloke's request for what people are bringing down, I can finally chime in as I am working through the new charts now. There will be new works or arrangements from:

Barbara York
Henry Howey
Anthony O'Toole
Ben Miles
Bryan Doughty
Greg Danner
Dave Werden
Frank Gulino
Josh Hauser
Tom Bough (Suite Tuba to be performed at conference with Army Band)
Jay Hilfiger
Judith Kane
Bill Yeckley
Mark Preece
Tony Zilincik
Dennis Askew
etc.

Plus lots more charts released in 2010 plus oodles of older music as well.

And now back to staring at the ovals...

[Dean E]

Do they have some type of room and board plan for poeple out of state or any special rates with hotels?

http://www.usarmyband.com/tuba/hotel_information.html" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank

Also, look at Priceline, Travelocity, or Google maps. Find Fort Myer, VA, then search that location for hotels. It is a smart to be within walking distance of the pedestrian gate unless you have wheels. Driving any distance (for economical hotels) is not good because of congested roads and slow traffic most hours of the day.

Eating on post includes sandwiches or visiting the Officers' Club for casual or formal (jacket required) experiences.

[BVD Press]

I vote for the "Formal Bowling Alley"!

[sloan]

I vote for the "Formal Bowling Alley"!

#6 Combo, please.

[BVD Press]

I vote for the "Formal Bowling Alley"!

#6 Combo, please.

Is that the greasy combo? And the original topic has regressed to food. I take full blame for this one!