bloke wrote: Thu Oct 22, 2026 11:49 am

bisontuba wrote: Thu Oct 22, 2026 11:47 am Screens are needed...
so that the best person wins.
And depending on the orchestra, a music director can have final say, have a weighted vote, or in two large orchestra sections, no vote at all...

Not funny...screens are needed

Shipping ANYTHING these days has gotten SO expensive.
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Screens are needed...
so that the best person wins.
And depending on the orchestra, a music director can have final say, have a weighted vote, or in two large orchestra sections, no vote at all...

as we've been steered off-topic, once again...

Of course, music directors should be able to hire whomever they see fit to hire, and for whatever reason.
Very few businesses hold "blind interviews".
Hiring someone because they play extremely well (or really know their stuff in engineering, or ...

I doubt it...not a York

Awful news...

Some highlights of the Tuba Museum will be the Tuba Tuesday feature for a bit...

This 'Curtis' York tuba is actually a 5/4 York 5v CC....one of two made....

Some highlights of the Tuba Museum will be the Tuba Tuesday feature for a bit...

Hi-
Anyone have Bob Carpenter's (in Orlando) .. acquired, thanks...

info already listed...

Fyi...

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The Reunion Blues name (the name is/was owned I think , by Glenn's ex) were made in China after Glenn. You can identify these bags by having sliver/chrome zipper pulls . I haven't seen any new ones being sold for a couple of years (they are still listed on Amazon, but Out of Stock).

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FYI, Clifford Bevan's seminal book, The Tuba Family , is available to borrow via the Internet Archive's digital library with the creation of a free account. The Internet Archive also holds a treasure trove of other archival material, including the Wayback Machine to view old websites, and ...

Tuba-Euphonium Workshop
The U.S. Army Band is proud to present our annual Tuba-Euphonium Workshop. The Workshop features concerts, recitals, exhibits, masterclasses, and lectures by leading low-brass authorities from around the world.

Feb 3, 2027 - Feb 6, 2027

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quit being mean, reconciling Oracle with Ellison being part of Trumps inner circle has got to be hard for a lot of people


I think it commendable when the ultra wealthy help out...they should. Either in higher taxes or ...

Its former director, Giancarlo Guerrero, is a terrific musician and conductor. He left last year.


But an orchestra like this needs a Music Director first ( aka fundraiser), then a conductor. Artistic needs are certainly a top priority, but $$$$ keeps the machine running...

Do you think ...

Some highlights of the Tuba Museum will be the Tuba Tuesday feature for a bit...

Oracle is currently led by co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, who took over the roles in September 2025.....