A band is only as good as its euphonium section.

From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted to be a musician. I have no recollection of any real desire ever to be anything else.

My success is not due to any personal superiority over other people.

I am happy now, to recall that I was not only his son but his companion, and whenever there was a hunting expedition or any other pleasure, I was always with him.

Dance as though no one is watching. Love as though you've never been hurt. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.

A band is only as good as its euphonium section.

Any composer who is gloriously conscious that he is a composer must believe that he receives his inspiration from a source higher than himself.