Tubajason wrote:Ask your private teacher, if you don't have one get one.
+1
It was voice (although you wouldn't know it now), not tuba, and only a semester-to-semester stipend, not a large scholarship, but it would not have been possible without the help of my private teacher.
VW: I played the second movement on a Meinl Weston BBb, with a Conn Helleberg. It wouldn't be my first choice today, but it worked pretty well due to plenty of preparation.
Please play a solid routine of musical fundamentals and the concerto will take care of itself. My teacher at the time told me more or less the same thing, and I am grateful for the good advice. If you can play 3 octave F minor arppegios, you are well on the way! If you can't, I am sure a qualified teacher will show you how.
Don't limit yourself to music majors; if you play well enough, you will be welcome in the music department, major or not.
