Re: horn for college?


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Posted by Tom B. on February 18, 2002 at 22:59:28:

In Reply to: horn for college? posted by me on February 18, 2002 at 22:28:44:

In my opinion, the Yamaha 621 is too small. I'd go with a solid 4/4 horn (a CC for me anyway) since it would work well in just about every kind of playing situation.

I'm not sure how important this is to you, but I'd check with each particular school to see about having large tubas available for orchestra...it has been my experience that most do not.

For around $4000, some very nice horns can be had...in many cases used, but nice. Perhaps a Mirafone 186 or 188 could be just the ticket. As others will tell you, play as many different horns as possible and pick the best one for you.


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