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The article offers information on a survey regarding the daily routine of professional euphonium and tuba musicians in the U.S. Topics discussed include the primary instruments used by the musicians, the instrument which they use regularly, and the five categories for daily workout including long tones, etudes and arpeggios.

The article features Gail Robertson, and offers information on her composition "Jazz Encounter No. 1." Robertson, instructor of Euphonium and Tuba at the University of Central Florida, was a founding member, leader and chief arranger of Walt Disney World's "Tubafours" tuba euphonium quartet. Her composition "Jazz Encounter No. 1" is a brief duet for tuba and euphonium with a jazz style that later encounters a Funk style. A musical notation for this piece is presented.

An interview with Matt Barbier, a composer, trombonist, and researcher based in Los Angeles, California, is presented. Topics discussed by Barbier include appeal of euphonium to composers, experiments and the use of double-bell euphonium, and tips on how to perform the split tones playing technique on the euphonium and tuba.

The author expresses his views on the Ear First technique that should be applied by tuba and euphonium artists. The listening skills of musicians has an impact on the improvement of their musical skills. Undergoing an ear training will allow musicians to learn various repertoires. The author also offers information on the need for musicians to play by feel.

The article offers information on the 2009 Frederiction International TubaFest, the sixth annual tuba-euphonium workshop held at the last weekend of May 2009. Dennis Miller of the Montreal Symphony, Greg Irvine of the New Brunswick Symphony, and Mark Carlson of Sotto Voce Quartet conducted various workshops including on warms ups and breathing exercises, on articulations and timing, and masterclasses. The workshop featured several musicians including Jon Hall, Susie Jones, and Larry Douglas.

The article announces the success of the 24th Annual Leonard Falcone Euphonium Tuba Festival which was held in the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Whitehall, Michigan on August 14-17, 2009. It offers the performances of selected guest artists such as international tuba soloist Velvet Brown, Kelly Thomas and Deanna Swoboda. The winners of the competition in different categories include euphonium student Ethan Henshaw, tuba student Patrick Melvin, and tuba artist Clinton McCanless.

The article offers the author's insights on the power of an individual to make an impact to others lives such as friends, families, and students. Topics discussed include helping people to have positive changes in their musical lives by performing and teaching, the power to conduct a nomination for teachers to receive the International Tuba Euphonium Association (ITEA) Teaching Award, and the ITEA Regional Conferences.

A letter is presented from Cameron University assistant professor Matthew Mireles addressed to a euphonium enthusiast who wants to pursue a formal music education.

The article reports on the performance of BASSically BRASS euphonium and tuba ensemble at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk in May 2014.

The article offers information on various International Tuba Euphonium Association (ITEA) regional conferences to take place across the U.S. in 2011, including the 2011 ITEA Great Plains Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, the South Central regional conference, and the Northeastern Regional Tuba & Euphonium Conference.

The author reflects on the reasons why tuba musicians still choose this profession, despite plenty of barriers thrown their way. According to the author, each musician has his own story about how he came to play the tuba or euphonium, but the primary reason is the great deal joy brought by playing music. He encourages tuba musicians to continue playing, not so much in pursuit of perfection, but because it is the thing they love to do.

The article discusses the changes being made by the International Tuba Euphonium Association (ITEA) board to its web site www.iteaonline.com. Some ideas for the web site are the creation of an Industry Database of every new instrument available on the market as well as the creation of a video library entitled Power Lessons with the Pros. The web site will also contain a Studio of the Month feature that would highlight the activities and ITEA members from a selected college studio.