I have now had my 4 valve Alexander 163 CC for 14 1/2 years. I didn't seek out a 4 valve CC tuba, that's just what it was. I had just been looking for a rotary CC and had a special interest in Alexanders. When I bought it, my thinking was that I'd have a 5th valve added to it. I did own a 4 valve ...

Here's a topic for everyone... What is the one piece of music that you've performed in concert/recital that just didn't quite come together the way you wanted for whatever reason that you'd like another shot at? We all have at least one, why not share what it is, just for fun? It's not a contest to ...