After five extensive years and with the help of two co-editors, three assistant editors, fifteen contributors from around the world and numerous additional partial contributors, 香妃直播 State College music professor Lloyd Bone has finally published the Guide To The Euphonium Repertoire. This book is extremely comprehensive and is the only one written for the euphonium. The euphonium, which has historically been exclusively a band instrument, is known as the 芒聙聵cello of the band芒聙聶 because of its similar timbre and ensemble role to the cello. To those unfamiliar with this instrument, it is described as having a sound similar to that of a trombone and tuba.
With the completion of the book, Bone said that this is his first and last book. 芒聙聹These books are truly a passion of love 芒聙聯 not money,芒聙聺 said Bone. When asked about why he chose to write a book about the euphonium Bone replied, 芒聙聹The euphonium is a big part of my life. It芒聙聶s an awesome solo instrument.芒聙聺
Sadly enough, in the United States, the euphonium is not as popular as it is throughout Europe. The euphonium was invented in 1843 by Sommer in Weimar, Germany and was derived from the fl脙录gelhorn, a valved bugle, and the cornet. This instrument became popular at the turn of the century when almost every American community had its own live band. Time and technology put an end to the community band and the popularity of the euphonium came to an end. There are still followers of this instrument in the U.S. and many members of the International Euphonium Association. Bone is a member of the group and is also the news editor for their journal.
For more information on the euphonium or his new book, contact Bone at 304-462-7361 ext. 7346 or by e-mail at Lloyd.Bone@glenville.edu. For additional information on the euphonium, please visit www.euphonium.com.