Update: The horn definitely plays best as a BBb (with optional slide in).

This tuba is a CC. High pitch and low pitch slides are interchangeable. I acquired the tuba about 5 years ago on Ebay. There are no more than 5 Conn rotary tubas in existence. The medal is heavy! Valves are "squishy," the reason why Warren Deck installed Alexander valves on the Geib tuba, currently ...

So..... the price has moved from "looking-to-get $4,000" to $5,500. Wow.

Hello: I will be presenting solo recitals at the upcoming SERTEC and MWRTEC regional conferences in May. I will be driving and available to transport (and hand deliver) instruments in exchange for hotel/travel money. I'll be traveling from Dallas, Texas to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to Bowling Green ...

It Sounds Even Better on Tuba is a solo recital of pieces originally composed for voice or a musical instrument other than tuba. These works have been selected and transcribed/arranged/edited by Dr. Stephen Shoop. This same recital program will be performed at two International Tuba-Euphonium ...

I am putting together a small group of tuba artist-teachers to meet on Zoom one evening per week, eight to ten times next semester. I prefer to limit the number of participants to 6-10. Ideal length of each session is forty-five minutes to one hour. This group might be of particular interest to ...

It is not good when (if) "diversity, equality and inclusion" drives the train.... and hijacks the association..... and conferences.

Bloke.... we need more of THOSE experiences... IMHO.

I have had several very good conversations through email, text, phone, and private messaging since my original post. Very insightful so far. Please keep it coming. Steve Shoop- (972) 898-2922/stephen_shoop@yahoo.com

Seeking information about proposals (clinic session and/or performance) that were rejected. Please PM or email me- stephen_shoop@yahoo.com. Thanks.