Posted by Bydlo Horn on September 05, 2001 at 09:56:45:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Seating Question posted by Matt G on September 05, 2001 at 06:38:27:
"In fact very prominent, "world-class", tubists have allowed the principal or second trombonist to play the part on euphonium. They do this out of their desire for the ENSEMBLE to sound the best it can."
Hear, hear.
For the sake of it, here's an example of what Ravel had in mind for Bydlo. (Someone is selling this one on THAT site). It is a French 6 Valve tuba (tenor tuba, if you will) in C, one tone higher than a euphonium.
Re: the original post topic, take it gracefully, on the chin, "like a man", don't take it personally, nor make it a political issue.
As others have said, being branded as having an "attitude" can last wa-a-ay too long, and compromise whatever else you may do (or wish to do) artistically.