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by prairieboy1
Thu May 01, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What did you play today?
Replies: 89
Views: 3371

Re: What did you play today?

This morning was spent with the Yamaha Silent Brass and the King 2341 tuba preparing for our second last rehearsal prior to a concert on Friday, May 9th. The concert will be a joint effort between my band, the Bridge City Brass, and the Saskatoon Brass Band. We will be playing in the theatre at St ...
by prairieboy1
Thu Apr 24, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: 1925 York 6/4 BBb
Replies: 29
Views: 3870

Re: 1925 York 6/4 BBb

Thank you Tim for posting the photos of your horn. It is absolutely gorgeous and I find myself looking at these pictures often. :drool:
by prairieboy1
Sun Apr 20, 2025 4:12 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What did you play today?
Replies: 89
Views: 3371

Re: What did you play today?

Absolutely nothing. The tuba has been worked to death over the last month and a rebellion would have ensued had any attempts been made to play it. National Hockey League playoffs are now underway and a fair bit of horizontal rehabilitation has taken place. The tuba and Blazhevich will meet again ...
by prairieboy1
Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: 1925 York 6/4 BBb
Replies: 29
Views: 3870

Re: 1925 York 6/4 BBb

Congratulations on your latest acquisition! It is a beautiful horn and I am only a little envious! :eyes: :drool:
by prairieboy1
Fri Apr 04, 2025 11:38 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: This band is one of my regular repair customers.
Replies: 8
Views: 6214

Re: This band is one of my regular repair customers.

These young musicians did a terrific job. Holst is lovely AND can be more than a little fussy. Thanks for posting this. :thumbsup:
by prairieboy1
Fri Apr 04, 2025 11:29 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Kurath — Am I Finallyl Finished?
Replies: 54
Views: 13147

Re: Kurath — Am I Finallyl Finished?

Thanks for posting! That is a terrific photograph of you! :clap: :clap: :clap: :tuba:
by prairieboy1
Tue Mar 18, 2025 10:05 pm
Forum: Gigs, Recitals and Concerts
Topic: Bridge City Brass Band Concert in Saskatoon!
Replies: 1
Views: 29272

Re: Bridge City Brass Band Concert in Saskatoon!

A very good concert this past Sunday by our Bridge City Brass Band. The six pieces were very well received by our audience that filled fifty percent of the church. Our soloists were terrific and the acoustics in this venue always make it a tremendous performance space. Our next concert will be a ...
by prairieboy1
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD: King 2341 (old style) w/ rec. bell, $1,750
Replies: 9
Views: 7671

Re: FS: King 2341 (old style) w/ rec. bell, $1,750

:drool: If I didn't have a terrific 1240 King already! This horn is perfectly priced and hopefully will sell quickly. Good Luck with the sale! :thumbsup:
by prairieboy1
Tue Mar 04, 2025 11:15 pm
Forum: Gigs, Recitals and Concerts
Topic: Bridge City Brass Band Concert in Saskatoon!
Replies: 1
Views: 29272

Bridge City Brass Band Concert in Saskatoon!

The Bridge City Brass Band will be performing our second concert of the season on Sunday, March 16th at 2:30 pm at Grace-Westminster United Church here in Saskatoon. Here is our list of selections:
FANFARES AND PROCLAMATIONS-Steven Ponsford
The Graces of Love-Oliver Waespi
Be Thou My Vision ...
by prairieboy1
Thu Feb 27, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: WTH? A Holton 345 with SIX VALVES?
Replies: 96
Views: 78765

Re: WTH? A Holton 345 with SIX VALVES?

As usual, a terrific post! How great to see those beautiful and enthused kids in the photograph! :thumbsup:
by prairieboy1
Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:03 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Mirafone 186 5v CC auction
Replies: 1
Views: 860

Re: Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Mirafone 186 5v CC auction

Hello,
Thank you of thinking of me! I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is 385 miles away from Calgary. I played a Meinl-Weston 2145 for one year nearly 10 years ago and returned to the BBb world very shortly after. I also need to "thin" my collection as well! :thumbsup: :tuba:
by prairieboy1
Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:30 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Any sousaphones in Calgary?
Replies: 3
Views: 860

Re: Any sousaphones in Calgary?

:thumbsup: :tuba:
by prairieboy1
Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Toccata Marziale on 1920/1930 Bohland und Fuchs Kaisertuba
Replies: 10
Views: 2958

Re: Toccata Marziale on 1920/1930 Bohland und Fuchs Kaisertuba

Absolutely beautiful playing as always! The Kaiser was magnificent as was your other tuba! Merry Christmas from Canada! :tuba:
by prairieboy1
Tue Dec 03, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: bloke's Excellent Thanksgiving Adventure
Replies: 14
Views: 3787

Re: bloke's Excellent Thanksgiving Adventure

They sure did an excellent job, indeed. :thumbsup:
by prairieboy1
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: bloke's Excellent Thanksgiving Adventure
Replies: 14
Views: 3787

Re: bloke's Excellent Thanksgiving Adventure

Thank you for your post and the beautiful family pictures! A very photogenic group! :thumbsup: :tuba:
by prairieboy1
Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Kurath F — Reimagined 6th Slide
Replies: 44
Views: 14702

Re: Kurath F — Reimagined 6th Slide

Thank you for once again posting photographs and text! It is greatly appreciated! :clap: :clap: :clap:
by prairieboy1
Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Post Your Group and Section Photos Here
Replies: 94
Views: 34400

Re: Post Your Group and Section Photos Here


Here is our Lincoln Civic Orchestra (community orchestra that's been around for about 45 years, I believe) low brass section. I played with the group for several seasons about 10 years ago, had to leave for scheduling reasons, then started back again last season. It's grown to about 90 people ...
by prairieboy1
Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: My Tuba & I, Post Yours & You
Replies: 190
Views: 58281

Re: My Tuba & I, Post Yours & You

A great picture! I will be stealing your box idea for my own personal use. These horns are starting to get a little heavy. :laugh:
by prairieboy1
Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: farewell to arms
Replies: 5
Views: 1769

Re: farewell to arms

Wow! There is a "forever" horn if I've ever seen one! :drool: