List of euphonium players

This is a list of notable players of the euphonium. Although modern performers and composers are pushing the boundaries of the instrument into other genres, the euphonium remains predominantly a band instrument. Full-time professional positions are almost entirely with military bands. This has not deterred new players from learning the instrument, partly due to the increasing worldwide popularity of British brass bands.[1]

Country Name Dates Biography
United States Brian Bowman 1946– A former soloist with the United States Navy Band, United States Air Force Band, and the Bicentennial Band. He retired as Regent's Professor of Music (Euphonium) in the University of North Texas College of Music (UNT) in 2018 following 19 years of service.[2]
United States Tyrone Breuninger 1939–2012 A former trombonist in the Philadelphia Orchestra, was solo euphonium and assistant conductor of the Atlantic Brass Band, and professor of euphonium at Rowan University.[3]
United Kingdom David Childs 1981–[4] Recording artist, professor of euphonium at University of North Texas, and nephew of Nicholas Childs.[5]
United Kingdom Nicholas Childs 1961– Music director of the Black Dyke Band, Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music.[6][7]
United States Colonel Michael J. Colburn 1964– Former player with the "President's Own" United States Marine Band (1987–2004) and its Director of Music (2004–2014). Teaching positions at Butler University and University of Vermont.[8][9]
United States Leonard Falcone 1899–1985 Solo artist, arranger and professor of euphonium at Michigan State University The annual Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Competition at Twin Lake Michigan was established in his honor in 1986 to advance the art of Euphonium playing, sponsor new works for the instrument, and promote new talent.[10]
Japan Shoichiro Hokazono 1969– Former soloist with the Central Band of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.[11]
United States Arthur W. Lehman 1917–2009 Student of Harold Brasch and Simone Mantia. Euphonium section leader and very active Soloist with the President's Own United States Marine Band from 1947 - 1972. Instrumental in introducing the concept of large-bore, self-compensating Euphoniums to United States players. Developed the "Lehman Special" mouthpieces.[12]
United States Earle Louder 1932–2021 Former soloist with the United States Navy Band and New Sousa Band, guest soloist with many other groups. Former student of Leonard Falcone, professor at Morehead State University.[13]
Australia Alan Lourens 1966– Australian euphonium recording artist, conductor, composer, and head of the UWA Conservatorium of Music.[14]
Italy / United States Simone Mantia 1873–1951 Soloist with the John Philip Sousa Band (1896–1903) — left the Sousa Band to join the Pryor Band.[15]
United States Rich Matteson 1929–1993 Groundbreaking jazz euphonium player, former faculty member at the University of North Texas, and founding member of the Tubajazz Consort.[16]
United Kingdom Steven Mead 1962– Professional soloist, clinician for Besson / Buffet Crampon and professor of euphonium at the Royal Northern College of Music.[17] Mead has made over fifty recordings of euphonium music.[18]
Japan Toru Miura 1948– Co-founder of the International Tuba Euphonium Association, professor at the Kunitachi College of Music soloist and clinician.[19]
United Kingdom Alfred James Phasey 1834–1888 Accomplished player of the euphonium, ophicleide and other brass instruments. He is credited with widening the bore of the euphonium to improve the tone. He was an expert player playing with many musical companies and wrote a tutor for the instrument.[20]
United States Kiane Zawadi 1932–2024 Also known as Bernard McKinney, a jazz euphonium and trombone player, worked with artists such as Freddie Hubbard and Yusef Lateef.[21][22]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bone, Paull & Morris 2007, pp. 15–16.
  2. ↑ Bowman, Brian (2009). The First Carnegie Hall Euphonium Recital (CD booklet). Crystal Records. p. 1. CD393. Discogs 23846084.
  3. ↑ Naedele, Walter F. (May 21, 2012). "Tyrone Breuninger, 73, trombonist". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Childs, David, 1981-". Virtual International Authority File. OCLC. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "David Childs". College of Music. Denton: University of North Texas. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  6. ↑ Wainwright, Martin (3 July 2000). "A black day at Black Dyke as bandmaster quits". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM". 4 Bars Rest. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  8. ↑ Katy June-Friesen (January 16, 2013). "First Person Singular: Col. Michael J. Colburn, 48, Burke, Director of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Faculty: Michael Colburn". Indianapolis: Butler University. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Leonard V. Falcone". Leonard Falcone Collection. Michigan State University. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  11. ↑ "Shoichiro Hokazono". Tokyo: Yamaha Corporation. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013.
  12. ↑ Schudel, Matt (28 June 2009). "Arthur W. Lehman, 91, Retired Sergeant Played Euphonium with the Marine Band". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2009.
  13. ↑ Bone, Paull & Morris 2007, p. 497.
  14. ↑ Stacey, David (4 December 2017). "UWA's School of Music to become Conservatorium : Archive Page : The University of Western Australia". news.uwa.edu.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Lehman, Arthur (July 2008). "A quick analysis of Simone Mantia's artistry on the euphonium". David Werden. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  16. ↑ Phillips, Harvey. "Goodbye Rich – We'll Miss You". Jazz Educators Journal. 26 (2). Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  17. ↑ Bone, Paull & Morris 2007, p. 499.
  18. ↑ Bone, Paull & Morris 2007, p. 309–313.
  19. ↑ "Artists: Toru Miura". Besson. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  20. ↑ Herbert, Myers & Wallace 2019, p. 163, "Euphonium".
  21. ↑ Bone, Paull & Morris 2007, p. 515.
  22. ↑ Scott, Ronald E. (30 May 2024). "Kiane Zawadi, consummate trombonist, dies at 91". Amsterdam News. New York. Retrieved 2 June 2024.

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