At the first TUBA bash at Indiana in 1973, I remember he and Bob Tucci and Dan Perantoni playing "Ludus," a tuba trio written by Nehlybel, with Nehlybel conducting. Even all these years later, I remember the impression that performance made on me.

.... J. Lesley Varner? He was a HUGE deal in the 1970s. He did one of the 1975-76 tuba recitals in Carnegie Hall. Any info would be appreciated....

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Friends,

With the arrival of my new Bruckner, I'd like to move my Chicago Presence. No dents, dings or scratches. The new silver ones are $12k; I'll take $9, OBO. We'll have to discuss transportation. Thanks.

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Enjoy:

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Gary Tirey INSISTED I play them every day. I still have my original (1972) edition of the book. It's been awhile, sadly....

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From YEARS ago. Old San Jose Symphony, George Cleve conducting. This was the only work on the program that included tuba. At the first rehearsal, Maestro Cleve told me, "Just come to the dress rehearsal," or something LIKE that. We were salaried then (not per service like we are now). I was happy to ...

Keating Johnson
Gary Tirey
Floyd Cooley
Tommy Johnson
Jim Self
Loren Marsteller (bass trombone)
Roger Bobo

BELIEVE ME, when I tell you that I have tried EVERYTHING to keep pistons moving. Keeping my mouth clean, using proper valve oil, keeping the pistons and cylinders clean. It just SHOULD NOT be that hard.

I am SO tired of piston valves. JEEZ!

I think the original was swung, and played on a contrabass kazoo! Oh, and don't forget the flutter tongue!

I have been playing chamber music now for over 50 years. Coaching and directing the Brass Chamber Music Workshop (https://www.humboldt.edu/brass-chamber-music-workshop) since 1982, I have some definite (albeit highly opinionated) thoughts about tuba gear in chamber music. So, without further ado ...

No, it was more like a 'WIDE' 186, Alex 163.

A Yamaha YCB-661. Anyone out there have one you'd like to move?

I have 2 also!!

"Variations and Fugue" by V. Giannini

I tried to make an offer, and the Reverb site blocked me.

Can you say, "OVERPRICED?"

Sorry, no.... Sadly...