16th Century: The Serpent, the source of all low brass instruments, begins to be used in France to "strengthen the sound of choirs in plainchant.
Early 19th century: An ancestor of the euphonium, the ophicleide, is used in bands and orchestras
1818: The piston valve system is invented allowing instruments to play in higher registers and in a more even tone.
1843: The euphonium is invented. Three inventors have been credited for its making: Ferdinand Sommer, Carl Moritz and Adolphe Sax though Carl Moritz was credited
1873: A "British style" euphonium is invented by David Blaikley and this version of the euphonium has not changed much since.
19th and 20th centuries: Different variations of the euphonium are invented throughout these years such as the double bell, the five valve, and the marching euphonium.
1880's: The double bell euphonium is invented
2010: David Childs, one of the most famous players of the euphonium, makes his debut in New York performing Karl Jenkins’ Concerto for Euphonium and Orchestra at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.
Fun fact: The word euphonium comes from the ancient greek word euphonos meaning Well sounding or sweet voiced.
Early 19th century: An ancestor of the euphonium, the ophicleide, is used in bands and orchestras
1818: The piston valve system is invented allowing instruments to play in higher registers and in a more even tone.
1843: The euphonium is invented. Three inventors have been credited for its making: Ferdinand Sommer, Carl Moritz and Adolphe Sax though Carl Moritz was credited
1873: A "British style" euphonium is invented by David Blaikley and this version of the euphonium has not changed much since.
19th and 20th centuries: Different variations of the euphonium are invented throughout these years such as the double bell, the five valve, and the marching euphonium.
1880's: The double bell euphonium is invented
2010: David Childs, one of the most famous players of the euphonium, makes his debut in New York performing Karl Jenkins’ Concerto for Euphonium and Orchestra at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.
Fun fact: The word euphonium comes from the ancient greek word euphonos meaning Well sounding or sweet voiced.