Who was the best tuba teacher that ever lived?

[Rick Denney]

Both of my professional instructors played for me, and invited me to emulate what they were doing (and with tuba playing, sound is always part of that, right?). Mike Sanders was the first, and he played not only his Alex but also my Cerveny during my lessons. I can still hear that sound.

But I can't emulate it, lo these many decades later.

Rick "still aiming for that distant target" Denney

[Rick Denney]

... I'd love to know more about ... Cherry Beauregard. Maybe somewhere there is more information...?

Talk with Mike Sanders--he studied with Cherry Beauregard at Eastman. Probably any of those Eastman students can tell you all about him--he didn't retire until 1996. Chuck Daellenbach would be in that group, too, among many others. And Don Harry probably knows him well. As far as I know, he's still with us--he's five years younger than my father, who is definitely still with us. Don can probably also tell you about Bill Bell, as can Floyd Cooley and I'm sure many others still around who studied with him.

Rick "speaking of Floyd Cooley..." Denney

Of the four you mention, three would likely say that Jake was their most influential teacher....

Well, that wasn't the question I was answering, was it? Neither did that answer the question posed by the OP, which is who we might recognize beyond the obvious Jacobs.

Rick "the greatness of Jacobs in no way diminishes the influence of others" Denney

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[brianf]

Harvey Phillips told students of his "You are a second generation student of Bill Bell."

[Art Hovey]

That's what I was talking about.

[pigman]

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[peter birch]

The best tuba teachers ever will, I think remain forever unknown . Many of the great names mentioned build upon the work of primary and secondary school teachers and Peripatetic tutors who work hard getting kids from being complete beginners to reasonably competent musicians. In my view they are far greater than the university and conservatoire teachers

[Three Valves]

The best tuba teachers ever will, I think remain forever unknown . Many of the great names mentioned build upon the work of primary and secondary school teachers and Peripatetic tutors who work hard getting kids from being complete beginners to reasonably competent musicians. In my view they are far greater than the university and conservatoire teachers

I still feel sorry for my Henry B duPont Middle School band teacher Mr. Humphries. No glory, no band trips, competitions or half time shows. Just a bunch of screeching 5th thru 8th grade nuckleheads!!