ubertuba wrote:HOLY CRAP that version of the Navy Hymn is insane! So they actually want you to play that whole part a K down an actave with the pedals? (well, CC tuba pedals) That looks so fun to play, if I could play it well...
I better get to work on my pedal tones!
Note that it says "where possible." I would interpret that as saying "where musically appropriate."
Take what you can down the octave but you should keep the musical line. For example: in the pick-up to the 4th bar, if you play the low Bb and C where written, you shouldn't drop down on the D 1st beat of the 4th bar. Keep the line!
Real men play the whole freakin thing down an octave. When it was written, Marty Erickson played it down four octaves (cuz he could), but Claude T thought only one was enough.
Tony Granados
Triangle Brass Band and Triangle Youth Brass Band, Music Director
Real men play the whole freakin thing down an octave. When it was written, Marty Erickson played it down four octaves (cuz he could), but Claude T thought only one was enough.
That's what Marty did alright....4 octave 8vb....and in only ONE breath....without pressing any valves! But that's because he played BBb being a lower pitched tuba and all!??!
Honestly, I agree with Tony and would practice this except with another very good tuba player to get balance, intonation, etc... I would also encourage all to look at the other tough spots in this piece as well and not just focus on the chorale section.
PORKCHOP wrote:I noticed that there is a weight requirement...so somebody could be a really good player and blow everyone else away but since he/she might be overweight they are automatically DQ'd?? Also I notice that the current TUBA players have a degree for either Music Performance or Education, is this also a requirement?
Check with your local Navy Recruiter. They might have an acceptable weight for entry into boot camp. The standard might need not be met until matriculation into the band.
Bob1062 wrote:Is this the group that Pat Sheridan made on a 321 Eb? Impressive indeed!
That music is so much fun. The word "gnarly" even comes to mind (the Lizst piece).
Looking at it it's not that low for a "real tuba", but it gives me one hell of false tone workout on my 3valve Eb.
I don't think the fine players who used to be in the Marine Band were there only because of the war. For example, euphoniumists Michael Colburn and Phil Franke both joined the Band long after the war was over. I taught Michael for a while and adjudicated Phil in some competitions, and they were two of the finest players out there - period.
Real men play the whole freakin thing down an octave. When it was written, Marty Erickson played it down four octaves (cuz he could), but Claude T thought only one was enough.
Right on. My (college) concert band (the second-level band at my school) played this piece. We have two tubas, one of whom (me), played the entire excerpt down an octave, backed by my comrade playing it as written. It wasn't too tough to play it decently, and I'm not even that good.
This truly is great news. I had the pleasure of being in school with James and he deserves this success. He is a great guy, hard worker and great player. He will be a wonderful addition to an already great section I'm sure.
Bravo James!
So they actually want you to play that whole part a K down an actave with the pedals? (well, CC tuba pedals) That looks so fun to play, if I could play it well...
