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[Todd S. Malicoate]

I agree with you that we are closer in our thinking than this thread might indicate.

I do tire, however, from seeing the endless threads on the site regarding how a particular model, key, or size of tuba is "wrong" for a particular piece. Honestly, if I went to a performance by the St. Louis Symphony and the tuba player nailed Bydlo on a Conn 20K, I wouldn't think to myself how "inappropriate" the instrument choice was. I don't understand why some players get so wrapped up in instrument choice, and I think many would be better served to learn to sound good on what they have.

[Tom Holtz]

The Planets -Gustav Holtz

Little-known fact: Tom's great-grandfather.

Spelins? thiss aint no englesh clas. them spelins dint counts.

Actually, the mistake I enjoy making with my name is with anyone who has seen my father. He's got the straight hair, the big square glasses... There's more than enough similarity with the person in question that if I offhandedly mention my "Uncle Lou" in passing, I get a big wide-eyed double-take.

Great-Grandpa Gustav wouldn't suck, either.