Tuba players in China ?

The Deep End · Post by **The Deep End** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:30 pm

Does anyone know of any English speaking tubists in China ?
How many full-time symphony orchestras are there over there now ? Would be very interested to know what the scene is like there with their new found love of all things western !

Casey Tucker · Post by **Casey Tucker** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:07 pm

i was over there in late november and met only two tuba players. one spoke a little bit of english and played a Mira 191 and the other UNDERSTOOD a little and played a rotary PT20. both were great players and were about 18-19. they were enrolled in school at the children's palace. we didn't get to see any major symphonies but these were just as good. it was a brass quintet and a tuba/euph quartet where most of their music WAS ARRANGED BY THEIR 16 YEAR OLD 1ST EUPH! it was quite a sight.

Liberty Mo · Post by **Liberty Mo** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:33 pm

goodgigs wrote:Also most spell better then me.

Northern · Post by **Northern** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:08 am

The man in action there is Micky Wrobleski. He plays in the Beijing Symphony and has been very proactive in getting the right things to happen in China. As a foreigner, he has done alot for that orchestra, for the composers within that country's borders and for young tuba players in that country. He has given tuba recitals, written alot of music for tuba and brass ensemble, and has participated in many recordings coming from there. In his "spare" time, he started a large brass ensemble within Beijing and, in the short time he has been there, he is fluent in the language and is about a good a representative for the tuba as I could imagine. The only thing that surpasses his energy is his humility. China is a challenging country. By being there, Micky is truly making a difference for all of us. Gene Pokorny

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:41 am

goodgigs wrote:statice simbel

LOL

goodgis wrote:Also most spell better then me.

Surprising bit of info.

PWtuba · Post by **PWtuba** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:50 pm

I went over there in 2005 with my Youth Orchestra. I met one tubist. He was a high school student. He was quite good, and so was his school orchestra. All I can tell you is that there aren't many tubists over there.

The Deep End · Post by **The Deep End** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:11 pm

Thanks for all that useful info. Does anyone have Mickey Wrobleski's current contact details ?

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