Sean Kissane
Euphonium

Fifth Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day at Paige’s Music

This year, we’re partnering with the Eastman Music Company and Warburton Music Products to bring you a full day celebrating all things low brass, and welcome back the world-class Dr. Gail Robertson and Dr. Stacy Baker as the featured artists! Dr. Gail Robertson, Euphonium & Dr. Stacy Baker, Tuba.  Together known as Symbiosis Duo.  Dr. Robertson is the Visiting Professor of Music (Euphonium) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.  Dr. Baker is a Professor of Music, Euphonium/Tuba at Morehead State University. Starting at 10:00 AM – Appointments throughout the day for instrument/mouthpiece fittings & testing – Eastman tubas, S.E. Shires euphoniums, Willson euphoniums, and Warburton & Laskey mouthpieces. 2:00 to 4:00 PM – Masterclass and Performance by “Symbiosis Duo” as well as solo performances with Dr. Gail Robertson and Dr. Stacy Baker 4:00 to 5:00 PM – Meet & greet, plus more instrument testing/browsing     MORE ABOUT DR. BAKER & DR. ROBERTSONTogether, Gail and Stacy make up SymbiosisDuo, formed in 2007 to increase awareness of the tuba/euphonium duo as a performance medium and to promote and disseminate new works for this unique combination of instruments. The duo chose the name “SYMBIOSISDUO” from the concert duet of that name written for them by

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Mar 13, 2026 No Comments

4th Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day is Here!

I am thrilled to announce Paige’s Music’s fourth annual Tuba & Euphonium Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This year, we’re partnering with Eastman, Willson, S.E. Shires Co., and Yamaha to bring you a full day celebrating all things low brass, and welcome two world-class guest artists: Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss and Indy’s own Anthony Kniffen! TUBA/EUPHONIUM DAY This year’s Tuba & Euphonium Day will have the largest variety of instruments we’ve ever had! Throughout the day, we will have an array of instruments and mouthpieces available to test and purchase. You can also sign up to get one-on-one instrument feedback with our guest artists, followed by a performance/clinic. Here is the day’s schedule for Tuba & Euphonium Day 2025:

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Mar 20, 2025 No Comments

Finding the Right Shires Q30 Trombone for Your Student

Do you have a serious high-school or college trombone student who is looking to step up their playing? The Q30 from S.E. Shires offers four fantastic options that just might fit the bill. These professional-level trombones balance high-quality craftsmanship with unmatched value, making them an excellent investment for advancing musicians. Each model in the Q30 line comes with two key choices:

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Mar 10, 2025 No Comments

The Mystery of the Euphonium: Understanding Its Dual Clefs

The euphonium is a unique and often misunderstood instrument, even among experienced musicians. Over the years, I’ve encountered many questions about it: Is it called a euphonium or a baritone? Why don’t we see euphoniums in orchestras? Should the bell face forward or up? Does it have three or four valves? And what exactly is a compensating euphonium? One of the most intriguing questions, and the one we’ll explore today, is: Why is euphonium music written in both treble and bass clef?

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Sep 26, 2024 No Comments

3rd Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day Recap

It’s been almost a month, and I am still basking in the afterglow of the Third Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day that took place here at Paige’s Music on April 27. To call the event a success would be selling short my feelings about it, so let’s just give it a quick recap. This year saw the largest assortment of tubas and euphoniums the store has ever seen at one time – from Yamaha, Shires, Willson, and Eastman, many instruments were brought in specifically for people to try out at Tuba & Euphonium Day (huge thanks to Eastman Music Company for coordinating so many different horns). We welcomed Scott Sutherland to the store as our guest artist for this year’s event. From the very beginning, Scott showed just how incredible a musician and all-around human being he is, working with players of all ages to demo instruments all day with knowledge, friendliness, personal attention, and most of all a genuine enthusiasm that never waned. The day culminated in Scott giving a clinic on incorporating technology into a musician’s daily routine – whether it’s in the practice room, onstage, or in a DIY recording studio. He accompanied this with a live

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Jun 3, 2024 No Comments

3rd Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day at Paige’s Music

I am thrilled to announce Paige’s Music’s third annual Tuba & Euphonium Day on Saturday, April 27th. This year, we’re partnering with the Eastman Music Company, along with Willson Band Instruments and S.E. Shires Co. to bring you a full day celebrating all things low brass, and welcome the world-class Scott Sutherland as our featured artist!

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Apr 4, 2024 No Comments

4 Effective Practice Tips Your Music Teacher Wants You To Know!

Mastering an instrument requires dedication, but not all practice sessions are created equal. Discover effective strategies to make your music practice more efficient and enjoyable, from setting precise goals to minimizing distractions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, these tips can help you overcome common challenges and make the most of your practice time.

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Mar 14, 2024 No Comments

The Euphonium vs. Baritone: Unraveling the Musical Mystery

Explore the nuanced differences between the euphonium and baritone, a question that stirs curiosity among musicians and enthusiasts alike. “Oh, you’re a musician? What instrument do you play?” It’s a simple enough question. And it’s one that, for 99.9 percent of musicians, has a simple answer. Unfortunately, we euphonium players make up a fair portion of that .1 percent. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said to someone, “I play the euphonium,” only to be met with a confused pause, followed by the inevitable, “What’s that?” My response to that response is almost always one of two: either “it’s like a baby tuba,” (usually gets a chuckle) or “…the baritone?” Aha! The recognition I see in the other person’s eyes tells me I’ve cracked the code for them. They know what a baritone is. Maybe they played it in middle school? Or knew someone who did? Or their child does? Or did? Whatever the case, these interactions touch on an all-too-common question, even within the band world: “What is the difference between a baritone and a euphonium?” Are they the same instrument? Is one a bigger version of the other? Does one have more valves? Or even more

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Feb 20, 2024 No Comments
General Paige's News

Euphonium Endurance: Essential Tips for Improving Lip Stamina

Are you a euphonium player struggling with lip fatigue during long rehearsals or performances? You’re not alone! Many brass musicians face this challenge, especially when tackling demanding pieces like Philip Sparke’s “Harlequin”. As a seasoned euphonium player and a fan of this particular composition, I’m excited to share my insights and tips to help improve your endurance and performance. 1. Focus on Embouchure-Building Exercises  Don’t neglect your long tones, lip slurs, and other fundamentals just because you’re trying to get all the notes in a tough piece. I like to dedicate one practice session, preferably in the morning, to these fundamental “workout” routines, so I can focus my later session on the repertoire. There are tons of resources available for these types of exercises, but I like Total Range a lot. 2. Enhance Breath Support Developing proper breath support will make your chops work more efficiently, and won’t get tired as quickly. Breathing exercises that help with lung strength/capacity are a great starting point, but you also want to work on supporting your air with your “core” while you play. I recently watched a clinic from a trumpet player who talked about practicing while wearing a weightlifting belt in order

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Jan 29, 2024 No Comments
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Second Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day at Paige’s Music

  I am thrilled to announce Paige’s Music’s second annual Tuba & Euphonium Day on Saturday, April 1. This year, we’re partnering with the Eastman Music Company and Warburton Music Products to bring you a full day celebrating all things low brass, and welcome the world-class Dr. Gail Robertson (Professor of tuba and euphonium, University of Central Arkansas) and Dr. Stacy Baker (Professor of tuba and euphonium, Morehead State University) as the featured artists!

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Mar 11, 2023 No Comments

Mark Buselli and Freddie Mendoza Clinic at Paige’s Music

Are you a jazz musician who has ever wanted to play alongside, and learn from, some of the greats? Or do you just have a passing interest in how jazz music works? If you’re either of these, or anything in between, you definitely won’t want to miss our clinic on Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m., where we welcome two stellar jazz performers and educators, Mark Buselli and Freddie Mendoza!

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Sep 25, 2022 No Comments

Tuba & Euphonium Day at Paige’s Music

As the low brass specialist here at Paige’s Music, I couldn’t be more excited to present our first annual Tuba & Euphonium Day on Saturday, March 12 – sponsored by Eastman/Shires. For our first event of this kind, we’re going big. Not only will we have a huge variety of professional Eastman tubas and S.E. Shires euphoniums (perhaps the best selection of Shires euphoniums in the country, currently) available for testing and purchase – we are thrilled to welcome two of the world’s finest low brass musicians as special guest clinicians: Chris Olka, principal tuba with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Hiram Diaz, euphonium player with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band!

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Feb 11, 2022 No Comments
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