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I have a student who needs a tuba. This student has NO money, Is there anyone out there that has a BBb rotary (186-type) tuba they would be willing to donate.

Thanks!
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Re: Tube needed

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Found this one on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/157196887169?_ ... R67Ak7yKZg

I used to play with a gentleman who had one of these, and he sounded surprisingly good on it. OK, it's not free, but within crowdfunding range.

Otherwise, you might look for a B&S 101 under its many stencil names, they often go for cheap.

Good luck! :tuba:
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@tclements

ITEA has a borrow a tuba program by application for students in need.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI ... g/viewform

Student does have to be a member of ITEA it appears, but contact Bryan Doughty about this as if a teacher could apply.
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Guess I should feel lucky that my schools provided tubas. Good luck, Tony.
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Still looking ....
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tclements wrote: Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:45 am Still looking ....
Did they apply to the ITEA loan a horn program?
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