MOUNT VERNON, WA BAND PROGRAM
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Student Instrument Guide and Technique Assignments

Every year at MVHS, your first semester project will be to complete this Instrument Guide. Download the attachment above and begin working on it as soon as possible. Different parts of the assignments will be due throughout the first semester. We hope you will find this information beneficial to your understanding of your instrument. This project is in conjunction with Mr. Scherr’s Master Degree through the American Band College.
Index
    The Euphonium Family
    Equipment and Materials
        - Parts of the Euphonium
        - Required Equipment
        - Body Materials
    Maintenance, Instrument Brands, Upgrades
    Brands and Purchasing a
Euphonium
    Playing Posture
    Euphonium Embouchure
    Tone Concepts
    Vibrato
    Tone Production Problems and Remedies
    Fingerings Charts
    Common Pitch Problems - Tuning Guide
    Warm Up Suggestions
    Method  Books
    Solo Literature
    Extended Technique
    Resources and Helpful Links
    YouTube Videos

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The Euphonium Family

Equipment and Materials

Maintenance, Instrument Brands, Upgrades

Brands and Purchasing a Euphonium

Playing Posture

Euphonium Embouchure

Tone Concepts

Vibrato

Fingering Charts

Common Pitch Problems - Tuning Guide

Warm up suggestions

Method Books

Extended Technique

Resources and Helpful links

YouTube Videos

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  • Home
    • Directors
  • Mariachi
  • Beginning Bands
    • 5th Grade Band Programs
    • Why Join Band?
    • Instrument Rentals
  • Middle Schools
    • La Venture Bands Performance Calendar >
      • LaVenture Bands Current Events and Assignments
      • LaVenture Printable Music
      • LaVenture Bands Spring Band Events
      • Concert Recording
      • About
      • LaVenture Band Resources and References
      • Jazz Ensemble >
        • Jazz Resources and References
        • Jazz Practice Tracks
    • Mt. Baker Middle School >
      • Important Information
      • Ensembles
    • Summer Middle School Music Camp
  • High School
    • Documents and Fees
    • High School Ensembles >
      • Audition
      • Works Performed
      • MVHS Band Camp
    • Instrument Technique >
      • Flute Technique
      • Oboe Technique
      • Clarinet & Bass Clarinet Technique
      • Bassoon Technique
      • Saxophone Technique
      • Trumpet Technique
      • French Horn Technique
      • Trombone Technqiue
      • Euphonium Technique
      • Tuba Technique
      • Concert Snare vs. Marching Snare Technique
      • Mallet Percussion Technique
      • Timpani
      • Auxiliary Percussion Technique
      • Jazz Drum Set Techniques
    • Student Honor Groups
    • Summer Music Camps
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Practice Tips
  • Private Lessons
  • High School Parent Info
  • History/Alumni
  • MVHS Audition Info