Euphonium, President’s Own Marine Band

Model: EUQ41MS

“I’ve had the opportunity to play with the some of the best bands, orchestras, and chamber ensembles in the country on the Shires Q41 euphonium. In every situation fellow musicians have commented on the beautiful, rich, and clear tone quality of the instrument. The Q41’s versatility allows me to have the power and clarity of trombone sections, blend with low reeds in concert band, be the clear upper octave of the tuba in orchestra, have a wide array of colors for any chamber music setting, all while maintaining a gorgeous singing sound capable of captivating any audience in solo settings. As a frequent trombone doubler it is also a fantastically in tune instrument that requires little to no adjustment. I am so pleased to play the S.E.Shires Q41 euphonium, it is the ideal instrument for any setting.”

International Euphonium Soloist and Educator

Model: EUQ41S

"The Shires Q41 helps me reach my full musical potential. It gives so many possibilities to color the sound and the intonation is phenomenal. The incredible response and consistent sound in the entire register is the best I've ever experienced!"

Principal Euphonium, The United States Air Force Band

Model: EUQ41MS

“The Shires Q41 really sticks out for me because it retains the tenor core quality that the classic euphonium sound should have, yet it is very flexible with various timbres depending on what I need it to do. Intonation is spot-on, build quality is top-notch, and I can finally be 100% content in my equipment and focus solely on making the most beautiful music that I can within the ensemble as well as on the solo stage.”

Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, The University of Georgia

Model: EUQ41MS

“The more I play this horn, I find that I am spending less and less time and energy on "euphonium operation" and more and more focused on my musical product. This instrument also offers a great balance between control and color. I am able to sound like I want to while still projecting clearly. The Q41MS suits my needs better than any other euphonium I have encountered!”

International Soloist Conductor and Clinician, Shires and Eastman Music Artist

Model: EUQ41S

“Shires have created a professional model euphonium which is flexible in any type of situation and ensemble. I have performed this instrument in professional symphonic band settings both as soloist and band member, in brass band settings again as a soloist and band member and as a tenor tuba/euphonium performer in orchestral settings. Every time I have used this instrument my colleagues have noted the fantastic sound quality and ease in which the instrument blends with other brass instruments in these varying settings.”

Assistant Professor of Music in Tuba/Euphonium, University of Florida
Moreau | VanTuinen Duo

Model: EUQ41S

“I have had the lovely experiencing of performing on a vast array of euphoniums and it hasn't been until the Q41 that I've really been able to tap into such a plethora of colors and timbres that I knew the euphonium could possess. I actively travel the world with my duo partner and this instrument makes it easy for me to match the various styles and colors that performing with a percussionist demands. Not to mention, these instruments are ridiculously easy to play...makes my job much easier!"