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It was extremely heavy for a small child, and his braces didn\u2019t make it easy to learn. \u201cRight away, I wanted to switch,\u201d Furr reflects. \u201cMy teacher told me to keep trying for a few more weeks. Weeks turned into months, and I just kept going. When I got to high school, there were so many kids who were way better than me. It felt like the other students were way more talented, but it was very motivating. The other students encouraged me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furr didn\u2019t let tough competition stop him. In fact, it drove him to work harder, improve, and learn from his talented peers. His commitment, the support of his friends, and his band director at the time, Jeff Bradford, who is now the Executive Director of Fine Arts for RISD, saw his potential and made all the difference. \u201cWe\u2019re so proud to have students who have gone on to do great things,\u201d said Bradford. \u201cHe\u2019s an amazing euphonium player and an even better human being. You could see that from his youngest years and his heart for others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through all the rehearsals, early morning practices, and opportunities, his passion and skills for music grew over the years at Lake Highlands. In his senior year, he went to all-state and was one of the only high schoolers to be accepted into the Leonard Falcone International competition, where he came in second place. By the time he graduated, there was no question that music was in his future. He knew there weren\u2019t as many professional opportunities for euphonium players in professional orchestras and bands, so he had his eyes set on a coveted spot in one of the premier service bands in the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furr was accepted into the music program at the University of North Texas and had the opportunity to take lessons with Dr. Brian Bowman, one of the best euphonium soloists and teachers in the world. He steadily refined his craft and earned recognition and confidence. He learned to embrace failure, not as a setback, but as a learning moment and just part of the process. \u201cI feel very lucky to be where I am. I remain calm in auditions and in performance situations. For some reason, I\u2019m never nervous until I sit back down in my chair,\u201d said Furr. Every audition was a chance for him to improve. He was accepted to the International Falcone competition two more times while in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Furr performs at the highest level with the most elite musicians in the world, playing in the premier military band for significant ceremonies in Washington DC, for military and senior leaders, the president, and at graveside services honoring those who have given their lives for their country. It\u2019s a stage few ever reach and is a reflection of his persistence from a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even now, he carries a token from where it all began. He keeps a small piece of PVC pipe with an adjustable aperture in his instrument case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given to him by Jeff Bradford back in his sophomore year of high school as a tool to help with breathing techniques, Toby has kept it with him ever since. It\u2019s both a practical device and a reminder of the belief others had in him before he knew it himself. For young musicians, he gives this advice: \u201cTrust yourself, trust in doing the work you\u2019re doing right now, even if it doesn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s working. You will be better tomorrow, and results are not immediate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furr\u2019s journey is a reminder that big dreams don\u2019t all happen at once, but having your eyes set on the future, pushing through, and a strong foundation makes them within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Title photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" data-id=\"43036\" src=\"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-rehearsal-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"US Army Concert Band rehearsal\" class=\"wp-image-43036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-rehearsal-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-rehearsal-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-rehearsal-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-rehearsal-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-rehearsal-2048x1463.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The U.S. Army Concert Band rehearses in Brucker Hall for a community concert at The U.S. Capitol. 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