Tuba
Tuba is arguably the most important instrument to a band. Tuba provides the sonic foundation and requires players that are self--motivated and organized. Tubas may seem hard to physically manage, but beginners can start on a smaller size 3/4 tuba built for young players, or use a Tuba stand. Tuba players need to have medium to full lips and a large lung capacity. While a child’s size does not matter TOO much, they do need a torso long enough to reach the mouthpiece comfortably. Our best tuba players at Mesa have been either previous baritone, trombone, or piano players!
Tuba checklist
* Self-Motivated, Independent, and Organized
* Medium to Full lips
* Able to take frequent deep breaths
* Torso long enough
* No prior academic or behavior trouble
Instrument Information
The tuba is a school-owned instrument. Tuba students will be assigned at least one Tuba, two tubas if inventory allows. If you are assigned two tubas, one will be for at-home practice and a second for school practice (no lugging it back and forth...yeah!)
Tuba Personality
Independent and Organized