Photo Contest
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: December 31, 2008
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new entry so I’ve decided to make this one exciting. I’ve been thinking for the last few days and I think that I should have a photography contest. I couldn’t think of any cool prizes for you guys but I still want to have the contest. So, it’ll be a-just-for-fun-contest.
Photo Categories:
1. Winter or Other Scenery
2. People or Animals
3. Random Items
Rules: 1) You can send in up to three pictures. 2) You must be able to email them to me. 3) Do not post them on here. 4) It must be of your own work, no taking pictures off the internet or from other people please. 5) Have fun.
Your pictures will be judged on originality, creativeness, and looks. There will be one winner from each category. The contest will end June 31, 2009. That should be enough time. The winners will be announced somewhere in the beginning of July, 2009.
Email you pictures to: hunterlexi5137@hotmail.com
Thanks.
Links
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: December 6, 2008
Link to information about TubaChristmas in Bellingham Washington:
http://calendar.bellinghamherald.com/bellingham-wa/events/show/85543345-tubachristmas
Link for information about TubaChristmas anywhere:
TubaChristmas is an event where where tuba players and ephionium players get together to play for others to see. All you need is to look festive, $ 5.00, a music stand, and a tuba!
Tuba Essay
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: December 6, 2008
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What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says “Tuba player…”? Lots of people think things like overweight, dumb, strong, powerful lungs, nobodies, ect.
Well, I’m here to tell you that’s not what all tuba players are like. Every person is different. Take me for example, am I overweight? Am I dumb? Am I strong? No, I am not. I’m average weight, I get all A’s, and the only reason I can carry the tuba around is because I’m so used to lugging it around. The thought that tuba players have powerful lungs is true for a lot of tuba players but not all. Not all tuba players are nobodies. I on the other hand am concidered a nobody by some people but I don’t let that bother me. Our 8th grade tuba player isn’t a nobody so that proves we’re all different. So, next time you hear someone say, “Tuba player…” think twice about us.
Tuba Video
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: November 6, 2008
This video is awesome! It’s not me, I found it on youtube.
Tuba Pricing
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: October 30, 2008
3 Valve Conn Tuba:
Musicansbuy.com- $4379.00
Woodwindbrasswind.com- $4499.00
Prowinds- $3879.00
3 Valve Conn Tuba With Hardshell Case:
Pricegrabber.com- $4979.00
Prowinds.com- $4399.00
Conn Tuba Mouthpiece:
Music123.com- $55.99
These are just some helpful sites to help you buy tubas and tuba accessories!
Tuba Player
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: October 27, 2008
Talented (Tuba players are talented)
Unique (Tuba players are unique)
Breath (Tuba players have to take breath to make that booming sound)
Anticipate (Tuba players anticipate on having a good time)
Powerful (Tuba players have powerful lungs)
Lungs (Tuba players have strong lungs)
All (Tuba players rap all the instuments together)
Yell (Tuba players horn is louder than a yell)
Eye (Tuba players read their music with their eyes)
Read (Tuba players must read their music)
How I came to play the tuba
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: October 27, 2008
I started out playing the trumpet in beginning band (6th grade) and for a while I was doing okay. But then our teacher, Ms Sagar started teaching us the higher notes. I worked everyday so hard to try to make them come out and never succeeded. I started to get discouraged so I told Ms Sagar that I was needing help. One of the first things that she did was ask if I wanted to switch to a lower instrument. She told me that some people’s mouths and lips and muscles that are around their mouth just can’t go that high. After some hessitation I told her that would. She told me that I should start on baritone/euphonium first and then I should go to tuba. I played the euphonium for around half of the year before I switched to the tuba. I fell in love with playing the tuba and to this day I play the three valve conn tuba. I am very proud to be a tuba player. Tubas are the instrument that bring all the other ones together. They are the backbone and the supporters. I am proud to be a # 1 tuba player
International Tuba Day
Posted by: Lexi Powell on: October 27, 2008
Think for a minute: What does the tuba mean to you? Unfortunately, many non-tuba players think of the tuba as just being one of those big, loud instruments that go “oompah” in the back of parades – having no real importance and being easy to play – they’re just there to look nice. As for tuba players, many people view them in the old stereotyped way: they have no real musical talent, no personality, just big, fat bodies with puffy cheeks and powerful lungs.
Therefore, International Tuba Day was created for both tuba players and non-tuba players alike. If you don’t play the tuba and feel as described above, International Tuba Day is your day to learn more about the significance of the tuba in our musical society. It’s your day to see how the tuba is the backbone of the band with the capability of playing much more than just “oompah!” More importantly, International Tuba Day is your day to recognize the tuba player as being a talented master of musical performance who physically comes in all different shapes and sizes. Of course, if you do play the tuba, International Tuba Day is your day to sit back, relax, and enjoy your much deserved recognision. Since its inception, International Tuba Day has been celebrated around the world in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and in the American states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The next International Tuba Day is May 1st, 2009.
