I have been too buzy to go home,

[Charlie C Chowder]

So today after a very successful TubaChristmas, including pictures in the paper, I had to usher a Classical Guitar Concert at Marylhurst College. I usually take a flute to play before anyone gets there. The small venue that we use is acoustically perfect. But today I got to take in my 1933 6/4 recording bell York. It was heaven. To make music with others is great, but you need to play "With" them. To have the chance to let yourself go with a beautiful responsive instrument, in a great sounding room, for an hour of uninterrupted musical bliss. It does not get any better.

Lucky Me,

Charlie C. Chowder

[Charlie C Chowder]

I have not figured out how to post Pictures here or most places on the internet. But if you want some, go to OregnLive.com/TubaChristmas. I am shown twice in the first five pictures. The first is with my hands up behind a yellow sousaphone in the "Ugliest Tuba" contest. ( I am their Vienna White) The second is a Portrait of me, with my satin silver York. I have the gray beard, rosy cheeks and wire rimed glasses.

The winner of the "Ugliest tuba" is the Civil War era euphonium shown in the first picture.

Charlie C. Chowder aka Jose

Check out the Oregonian's top 101 pictures of 2014 if you want a full shot of the York. It is number 11.

[scottw]

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[Three Valves]

I have not figured out how to post Pictures here or most places on the internet. But if you want some, go to OregnLive.com/TubaChristmas.

It's a shame it rained on you but it looked as though everyone is used to it!!

[Charlie C Chowder]

Hey, Thanks ValveSlide!

Charlie "The dumb" Chowder