The beginnings of the euphonium can be traced back to ancient Rome. The Baritone horn (a close relative of the euphonium) and euphonium were invented in Germany in the 1830’s. The euphonium is basically a small version of a tuba. However, it is more like a cousin to the Trombone – as it most often plays similar parts and uses the same size mouthpiece. Like the Tuba, it is normally owned by the band program, rented through the band boosters and they purchase their own mouthpiece. Students who play baritone have one at home and at school to play.
SDF: 8
The reason the euphonium does not have an SDF of 9 or 10 is because it is seldom used in orchestras. Bands, however depend on the euphonium to fill out the low brass section with its smooth, beautiful sound. A concert band of 75 will use 4-5 euphoniums.
