Physical Characteristics:  Euphonium players should have moderately full lips, but not too full. A SLIGHT overbite is okay, but an underbite would hinder a good sound. The euphonium requires a medium-sized hand span to reach the valves and students should have an above average lung capacity.

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Other Considerations:  Students with an above average amount of orthodontia will find the mouthpiece of the euphonium a bit more comfortable than trumpet or French horn. Arbor Creek provides euphoniums for students at a cost of $100 rental for an entire school year, but students are required to purchase their own mouthpieces.

 

10% of students will be selected for EUPHONIUM 

EUPHONIUM PERSONALITY:  Artistic