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...presidential inaugural parade, which is scheduled to take place Jan. 21. Eberly, an Alaska Native man from Haines, is a tuba player with the band.The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" was founded in 1922 by Army Chief of Staff, General...
...out of what was standard practice up until the law was passed. For example, schools cannot discriminate against girl tuba players who want to be in the pep band, and they must provide equipment, practice fields, and decent practice schedules for...
...had a ceremony for Tuba Fats," he said. "There must have been three or four dozen schools, and I think about 500 tuba players paying tribute to him. He was so well-loved. He didn't get his fame and fortune until he died. Give me roses...
...Larry Stevens, co-founder of the Juneau Volunteer Marching Band, agreed. "(Young), like Anja, is an excellent tuba player," he said. "Fortunately, the Juneau Concert Band can provide a playing opportunity for both of them." A JDHS...
...several thousand dollars. Students often raise funds. Sometimes, farm kids raise a calf and sell it, Barr said. One tuba player set up in a mall and earned $500, she said. Besides the tour's musical benefits, the students gain independence...
...the tuba in high school, and his brother, who is in seventh grade, also plays. Favorite artists: He listens to tuba player Oystein Baadsvik, "who can play many violin concertos on the tuba. I think they sound better when played on the tub...
...Riverbend Elementary School. Other students who were at recess put their ears to the windows to listen to the music. Tuba player Nathan Bastuscheck joined Tada for the performance, which was one of several that day by symphony musicians at Juneau-area...
...wild, stratospheric cello playing, kind of like playing Paginini on the violin." Both shows conclude with Tada and tuba player Nathan Bastuscheck's take on satirical composer PDQ Bach's "Duet for Violin." Bach - the absurd, imaginary...
...my life was definitely whatever played the grandpa in 'Peter and the Wolf,'" he said. Like Nankervis, sophomore tuba player Alan Young shows a love for the variety of sounds his instrument can make. "It's a different instrument, and not...
...He's one of the greatest teachers I've had, by far," said senior Sierra Jadaire, who plays the clarinet. Tuba player Stephen Young, who also is a senior, said the band's success is due to Guiher's experience and the students...