Classically Speaking

Lloyd Bone plays the euphonium in ensembles and as a soloist around the world. He teaches music at Glenville State College, where he’s also chairperson of the department of fine arts. He teaches applied brass, music history and literature, brass methods, survey of music, conducts brass ensembles, and is the marching band, pep band, and concert band director.

Bone also wrote the book about euphonium. 

For more information about the favorite he mentions, here are links to their pages: Martin Ellerby and James Curnow.

This summer, the Glenville State Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble performed by invitation at the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference (ITEC), held this year in Arizona. Bone discussed the ensemble and their experiences as the only group of this kind from the state to perform at the international conferences: 

Wondering if the euphonium is for you? Bone took a couple minutes to share why he thinks it’s the right choice, including the beauty of the sound and that it’s easy to start playing!

Glenville State College is also known for their percussion ensemble (I want to visit for one of their concerts!) and a variety of other ensembles and programs. Bone concluded our interview an overview of music opportunities at Glenville State. 

Related Links:

* Lloyd Bone bio
* Department of Fine Arts at Glenville State College
* Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire: The Euphonium Source Book