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Hi all,

First of all, forgive me, if you're not a history buff, for posting so much recently on matters related to tuba history. But hey, this quarantine situation is perfect for catching up on research when its a hobby!

Second, did you know that the great Patrick Gilmore, in his world-famous concert band, once featured six tubas at once?!

And did you further know that one of those six tuba players is perhaps one of the greatest of all time - except that most of us have never heard of him?

Check out my latest blog post: https://tubapastor.blogspot.com/2020/04 ... -once.html

Enjoy!
Dave

Dave, it's always good to see your posts and your scholarship about old tubas and players. Keep 'em coming. The Italian, Mirenda, is described as a monster player. I notice he enlisted in the Italian Army in 1871 and was fulfilled in 1879. That's an eight year enlistment, something I have never heard of. The kid must have been nuts to sign up for that length of time. Oh well, it seems to have worked out OK for him.

Ace

Please keep this stuff coming! It is fascinating!

Awesome! Thanks for continuing to share your research

I get it, Dave. My pre-coronavirus section had seven tubas- all but one German or German-style, three of which are Alexanders. Yes, we have lots of fun!

Heavy_Metal wrote:I get it, Dave. My pre-coronavirus section had seven tubas- all but one German or German-style, three of which are Alexanders. Yes, we have lots of fun!

Actually, the fun went beyond the size of the section, for Gilmore had all six of them play a solo in unison!

Dave Detwiler wrote:

Heavy_Metal wrote:I get it, Dave. My pre-coronavirus section had seven tubas- all but one German or German-style, three of which are Alexanders. Yes, we have lots of fun!

Actually, the fun went beyond the size of the section, for Gilmore had all six of them play a solo in unison!

We did that a few years ago, on "Big Joe, The Tuba". Got a standing ovation!