If i was wanting to join phantom regiment with a baritone?

Question:could I? or would have to switch to a euphonium.. i heard they switched for a nice dark tone, but im not entirely sure (i know i already missed 2008 tryouts, this is for later on)

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: could I? or would have to switch to a euphonium.. i heard they switched for a nice dark tone, but im not entirely sure (i know i already missed 2008 tryouts, this is for later on)

Visit www.dci.org and follow the link to the phantom regiment and see what instruments they use in their group.

Unless you are in Europe I doubt you have a baritone. Baritone is a term that is commonly wrongly applied to euphoniums. The terms are used interchangeably in the U.S. but the differences between the two instruments are significant. The baritone is a cylindrical bore instrument, the instrument is shaped like a cylinder for most of its length. The euphonium is a conical bore instrument, the instrument is shaped like a cone for most of its length.

The difference in sound is that the euphonium definitely has a darker, rounder sound.

To be sure what instrument you actually have, check out the make, model, and serial number with an instrument dealer, or even a website, that should give you all the info that you need.