Maybe this is old news and I missed it here somewhere. It appears that Mr. Griffin is no longer listed on the Shires website, if I am reading it correctly. did he leave Shires?
MJL
Shires and Ben Griffin
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MarkLaFratta
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Shires and Ben Griffin
MarkLaFratta Shires RSauer model, Shires Alto w Bb attachment, Shires Bass Brian Hecht,
Besson (Buffet) 967 Euphonium, Besson 2056 baritone, Conn 12 Coprion, Markus Leuchter Alto Sackbut; Bohm & Meinl Tenor Sackbut
Besson (Buffet) 967 Euphonium, Besson 2056 baritone, Conn 12 Coprion, Markus Leuchter Alto Sackbut; Bohm & Meinl Tenor Sackbut
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cigmar
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Re: Shires and Ben Griffin
One of my section mates recently visited the Shires factory to assembly his dream horn. He confirmed that Ben is no longer with Shires. He did not find out, however, what Ben has moved on to.
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JohnL
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Re: Shires and Ben Griffin
Ben is not longer with Shires. I think it's been at least a year now, but less than two (he was with Shires at ITF 2017). I know nothing of the circumstances of the separation. I heard he was touring with a show.
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Nhtrombone
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Re: Shires and Ben Griffin
He left to pursue performing full time. Completely amicable separation.
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timbone
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Re: Shires and Ben Griffin
That's exactly right. Kudos to him for doing what he does and that is our loss in the industry.