Simone Mantia (1873-1951) He was born in Italy and came to America as a young child.  In 1898, he joined Sousa’s Band replacing his former teacher. In 1904, he left Sousa and joined Pryor’s newly formed band.  He was the soloist and assistant conductor of…

“Mr. Euphonium”, Harold Brasch was for twenty years the euphonium soloist for the United States Navy Band of Washington, D.C.  In 1939, Mr. Brasch introduced the 4 valved British style euphonium to American audiences. Weber’s last Waltz (c.a. Unknown) The…

(1917-2009) Art Lehman was principal euphonium in the United States Marine Band for over 18 years.  After retirement, Art played with the National Concert Band of America in Washington, D.C. (Personal account by Art). The Volunteer (c.a. 1957) the Devil’s…