Baritone

Requirements for Baritone/Euphonium:

• Instrument

  • • Baritones/Euphoniums can be rented, but most will use a school-owned instrument for a one-time fee of $50.00

• Mouthpiece

  • • All Baritone/Euphonium players must at least have their own mouthpiece.  Click here to purchase a mouthpiece. 

• Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Baritone BC (For Beginners Only)

• Valve Oil

• Mouthpiece Brush

• Slide Grease

• Wire Music Stand for practicing at home

• For our advanced players, please click here to purchase a small shank mouthpiece upgrade or here to purchase a large shank mouthpiece upgrade.

Music Companies Used by BMS:

You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories.  Reps from these companies come to BMS every week.

• Music and Arts Center

Contact:  Michael Pagel michael.pagel@musicarts.com

• Portman's Music

Contact:  Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com

• Big Note Music

Contact:  Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com

Recommended Brands for Baritone/Euphonium:

Students do use school-owned baritones/euphoniums, but in case you are interested in renting or purchasing one for your own, here are the recommended brands:

• Yamaha

• Bach

• Jupiter

• Besson

• King

• Conn

• Olds

• Blessing

Helpful Links for Getting Started on Baritone/Euphonium:

• Lesson 1

• Lesson 2

• Lesson 3

• Lesson 4

• Lesson 5

• Taking Care of Your Baritone

Recodings of Famous Baritone/Euphonium Players:

• David Childs

• Adam Frey

• Brian Bowman