The surprising history of the tuba, the rise of banda music, and the musicians who transformed an overlooked instrument into ...

Traditional Mexican music, known as 'banda,' has been popular in Southern California for decades. And now, the tuba has gone from carrying the bass line in the back of the band, to stepping out front ...

WKAR Current Sports reporter never intended to play the tuba, or be part of the section for most of his life. He’s glad the journey took him to the back of the band. There are 300 members in Michigan ...

On a hot, humid afternoon, Bob Stewart has called a rehearsal at his Harlem apartment. Six musicians are in a circle in the living room — on one side, trumpet and trombone; on the other, cello, viola ...

The tuba is a funny instrument. Its sound is like a gaseous rumbling from deep within the earth—or our bellies. Hardly fleet of foot—it’s heavy, often pushing 30 pounds, and awkward—it’s seldom given ...

DULUTH — Did you play tuba in high school? Or perhaps the euphonium or baritone? Wish you still had a place to toot your own horn? Wish granted, provided you like playing Christmas music.

Decked out in their holiday finery, hundreds of local tuba and euphonium players gathered Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in the Crown Center Square for their annual TubaChristmas holiday concert. Tammy ...