I'm not sure I'd describe polka as being "big" in Texas. There are areas with large populations of German or Czech heritage. In those areas, polka is doing OK(especially with the Czechs). If I'm wrong, and if polka is big in Texas, then most states must not have much at all. All of this is, of ...

Its hard to put into exact words why I love the Army workshop so much, but let me try to put it into words. Please add your sentiments to this thread and I'll make sure it gets to the people that need to see it I don't know why I love the army workshop so much, but it probably has a lot to do with ...

Around the high schools I serve, mostly YBB-641 is the most common. A few 186s. Not much else.

I lack the knowledge to address playing tubas in space, but I know this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CrZsysikUM

After hearing this band perform this tune, I ruled out space travel for myself.

Nice! I may be forced to make a purchase.

For those interested in listening to alphorn music, here's a link that features Lisa Stoll, an accomplished player. A bonus on this clip is hearing the Swiss group, Oesch's die Dritten, a family group, with some serious yodeling. Personally, I could watch the video with the sound off, and still ...

Three Valves wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:42 pm Nothing beats the bowling alley for food and entertainment!!

The bowling alley has a couple of things going for it: 1)It's close to the action & 2)Something that's kinda like food.

J-B wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:53 pm Don't forget the hats and THONGS to complete the strutting ensemble...

What a great, make that good, OK, an idea. Please post a warning if and when you decide to actually WEAR the thong.

Schlepporello wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:47 pm

scottw wrote:

Dave Detwiler wrote:For outside playing, like TubaChristmas, I use a purple Kellyberg, because it’s light and fun - but still works great!

Nah, the GREEN Kellyberg is for TubaChristmas!

I've used a white Kellyberg and decorated it whit glittered fingernail polish.

Well, that's really special!

Schlepporello wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:47 pm I've used a white Kellyberg and decorated it whit glittered fingernail polish.

It's always good to be special.

tubanh84 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:19 am I would certainly like to go back and do ALL of my beer tent gigs again. Especially the ones where the band drank free.

You have certainly declared where your priorities are. Can't argue with that.

The tuba looks great, and affordable for someone looking for an excellent "entry level" instrument. Since I don't own a BBb tuba, I'm tempted to buy it, but I must admit I don't NEED it. I'm fighting off TAS(I believe that's what I remember it being called.

I received my journals and regularly wore them out. There was something special about T.U.B.A. and the journals (or so it seemed). Maybe it's just me, but there was a much more brotherhood/familial/close-knit feel. Agreed! I realize it didn't mention the word "euphonium," but I don't believe it was ...