So about those virtual tuba christmases...

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Are you going to do a virtual tuba christmas?

Yes! Time to brush up on my music and follow all the recording directions.
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bort2.0 wrote:...so what's different about me?
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bloke wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:28 pm
bort2.0 wrote:...so what's different about me?
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At the risk of kicking the beehive with no clothes on, the main reason I eschew the whole "virtual performing" thing is that it tries to normalize a situation that is anything but normal.

This is in addition to all the other previously stated reasons.

And for the record, I had a similar distaste for DJs when they came on the scene.

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Yorkboy wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:44 pm
Yorkboy "who despises the term 'new normal' "
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I'll do a virtual TC , but only if there is a Monolith
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The fear is great. Just received word that Tuba Xmas Rancho Mirage was just canceled. Maybe they’ll offer a virtual one.........
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I'm still waiting for computers to get helpful like in Star Trek. When I can say, "Hey computer. Do whatever you have to do so I can participate in "whatever". Just make it work and don't ask me what Format or any other 'eyes rolling into the back of my head' questions." Then maybe I would join in on a Virtual Tuba Christmas.
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Making excuses for why things can't be done is lazy.

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I'm getting together tonight with a quartet to go play at the red kettle at a Hobby Lobby for about 45 minutes, then heading to two 15 minute "driveway concerts" we did a silent auction for via Facebook. The proceeds will be donated to a local charity. I couldn't let a December pass by without playing from the TubaChristmas book!

I also played around with recording myself playing all four parts of "The First Noel" in my basement with my laptop, Audacity (free) recording software, and a Blue Yeti mic. It was enjoyable. I might try a few more tunes.
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Doers keep on doing!! :bow2:
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Tubajug wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:24 am I also played around with recording myself playing all four parts of "The First Noel" in my basement with my laptop, Audacity (free) recording software, and a Blue Yeti mic. It was enjoyable. I might try a few more tunes.
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