Orlando, Florida, was once a hotbed for tuba music, with 26 professional tuba players in the area. This was largely due to Disney, which featured tuba players in various shows and parades across its theme parks.
The Tuba Scene
According to Sam Quinones’ book, ‘The Perfect Tuba,’ the local tuba scene was thriving in the 1990s. Tuba players would often gather at a local pizza joint to discuss their craft and socialize. The book also highlights the importance of music education, citing the example of Robert Carpenter, the principal tuba player for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Carpenter credits music education with changing his life and providing him with a sense of purpose. He hopes that readers will take the book’s lessons about the importance of music education to heart, whether it involves the tuba or another instrument.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
