Carl Vail
Performing Artist & Educator

"THIS is, in my opinion, the finest example of euphonium mouthpiece I have ever had on my face."

Carl plays Marcinkiewicz™ Model 4 Euphonium mouthpiece.

Testimony

"I must say this Marcinkiewicz 4 is the smoothest mouthpiece I have ever had on my face, and is a welcome partner to my Besson 2052 Prestige Euphonium. I seem to produce a cleaner and clearer sound, and with far less effort, which of course tends to enhance my usable range.

"My accuracy has also improved, and the stability of pitch and sound are rock-solid. Power in magnificent abundance is also mine when needed.

"This Marcinkiewicz 4 seems to embody all the positive characteristics that I could want. I attribute these factors to the apparent efficiency of design, although the finish also appears superior to others.

"The rim is comfortable, the sound is clear and f ull, the flexibility makes difficult passages easier, the stability is rock-solid, articulations are impeccable, and the mouthpiece generally encourages me to play with the full confidence that the pitch and timbre that I have in my mind will indeed come through the bell of the horn."

Biography

Carl performs with the Fountain Creek Brass Band, the Colorado Brass Band, and various other musical ensembles. He’s a past member of the U.S. Naval Academy Band, the Texas Wind Symphony, the Colorado Wind Ensemble, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, the Dallas Tuba/Euphonium Quartet, the Dallas Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, the Florida Symphonic Band, the Fort Worth Concert Band, the Charlotte Symphony, the Venice Symphony, the Corpus Christi Concert Band, the Rocky Mountain Brassworks, the Little London Winds, the Pueblo Symphony, the Pikes Peak Philharmonic, and the Sunrise Orchestra. He has performed with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, the Annapolis Symphony, the Corpus Christi Symphony, the Florida West Coast Symphony, the Denver Municipal Band, the Four Tops, Patti Page, Holiday on Ice, Joni Mitchell, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, the Bob Crosby Orchestra, Clark Terry, Frank Rosolino, Urbie Green, Al Hirt, Monty Alexander, Marian McPartland, Magaret Whiting, and many others, including the Heidelberg, Germany Municipal Band.

Carl began singing with his family group at age three in Emporia, Kansas, started piano at eight, played cornet with the Emporia Salvation Army Band at eleven, and was Principal Euphonium with the Kansas All-State High School Band while in high school.

After four years as a U.S. Navy Musician, he became Principal/Solo Euphonium with the Colorado State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Principal Trombone with the CSU Symphony Orchestra.

He was next Principal/Solo Euphonium with the U.S. Naval Academy Band, also playing trombone in the “big band”. Designated Assistant Director, U.S. Naval Academy Band, he retired after twenty years as Director, United States Navy Band, CNATRA.

Carl subsequently became Manager of North American Region 4 for Boosey & Hawkes of London, England, a manufacturer and distributor of excellent musical instruments, holding this position for another twenty years until he again retired.

He then taught euphonium, trombone and tuba at the University of Southern Colorado, and continues his performing/teaching role as an Artist/Clinician for Besson Brasses and an endorser of Marcinkiewicz™ mouthpieces. Carl’s performance equipment is a Besson 2052 Prestige Euphonium in silver with Marcinkiewicz™ “4” Series mouthpieces.

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