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Perantoni, Daniel
Contemporary systems and trends for the tuba
New music, new rules: Daniel Perantoni explores extended techniques, graphic notation and the evolving language of the tuba.
Brass Bulletin No 11 · 1975
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Tucci, Robert
The tuba in Europe
Why does the tuba sound different across Europe? Robert Tucci explores national styles, instruments and orchestral traditions.
Brass Bulletin No 11 · 1975
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Lelong, Fernand
Coutet, Robert
Coutet, Robert
The tuba in France
How did the tuba emerge as an orchestral force? Fernand Lelong and Robert Coutet trace its path—from serpent to Sax—and its rapid rise.
Brass Bulletin No 13 · 1976
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Mende, Emilie
The tuba, Benjamin of the brass family
Where does the tuba come from? From serpent to ophicleide to saxhorns, this article traces a lesser-known path to the modern instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 17 · 1977
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Bobo, Roger
And approach the realm of making beautiful music
A rare and powerful call from maestro Roger Bobo: at the height of the “Tuba Explosion”, he challenges players to define — at last — the ideal instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 18 · 1977
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Stancil, Daniel D.
Use of a spectral model in developing concepts of tuba timbre
Can great tuba sound be measured? This groundbreaking study turns timbre into data — offering a visual model that could transform how players hear and shape their sound.
Brass Bulletin No 19 · 1977
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Bobo, Roger
Yes or no? Beware!
Do we or do we not play transcriptions?
“Transcriptions: yes or no? Beware.” Roger Bobo challenges tubists to rethink repertoire, taste, and tradition in a bold call for musical judgment and artistic freedom.
Brass Bulletin No 21 · 1978
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Bobo, Roger
Symposium 1978
Eyes toward the future
Beyond the instrument: Roger Bobo calls for open minds at Symposium ’78—urging tubists to seek inspiration, question identity, and look boldly toward the future.
Brass Bulletin No 21 · 1978
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Kurath, Willi
Tuba and Euphonium today
A new era for low brass: Willy Kurath explores how modern tuba and euphonium design—driven by innovation and collaboration—redefines sound, technique, and solo potential.
Brass Bulletin No 23 · 1978
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Waldeck, Lewis
Symphonic tuba playing
A warning from the orchestra: Lewis Waldeck challenges modern tuba playing—calling for a return from solo brilliance to the dark, blended power of true symphonic sound.
Brass Bulletin No 23 · 1978
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Johnson, Tommy
A guide to commercial tuba playing in the Los Angeles area
Hollywood reality check: Tommy Johnson reveals what it really takes to become a commercial tuba player in Los Angeles—skill, versatility… and patience.
Brass Bulletin No 25 · 1979
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
John Fletcher
Interview
From brass bands to chamber ensembles, John Fletcher reflects on the rapid rise of young British tubists and the changing role of the instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 27 · 1979
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Bishop, Ronald T.
Cleveland Orchestra Audition in 1966
George Szell’s demanding 1966 audition process unfolds through orchestral excerpts, dynamic extremes and the search for absolute ensemble precision.
Brass Bulletin No 31 · 1980
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Coutet, Robert
Henri Renart (1887-1979)
Interview
Henri Renart looks back on a remarkable musical life, from the wind bands of northern France to Paris’s leading orchestras, performing under renowned conductors while witnessing decades of change in performance, recording, teaching, and brass playing.
Brass Bulletin No 32 · 1980
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Bobo, Roger
Arnold Jacobs
Part 1
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Two tuba giants meet in 1979 Chicago, where Arnold Jacobs turns technique, sound, orchestral life and pedagogy into a lasting musical ethic.
Brass Bulletin No 33 · 1981
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Bobo, Roger
Arnold Jacobs
Part 2 – End
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From Curtis to Chicago, a tuba player's path crosses Reiner, Koussevitzky and Ormandy, while teaching evolves toward breathing, thought and musical function.
Brass Bulletin No 34 · 1981
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Hirsbrunner, Peter
The history of the big York-Hirsbrunner Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 40 · 1982
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Aitken, Thomas
Melvyn Poore
Tuba britannica
Brass Bulletin No 46 · 1984
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Aitken, Thomas
John Fletcher
Tuba britannica
Brass Bulletin No 47 · 1984
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Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician
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Brass Bulletin No 50 · 1985
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Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician II
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Brass Bulletin No 51 · 1985
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Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician III
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Brass Bulletin No 52 · 1985
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Gros, Edouard
How and Why I Became a Musician IV
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Brass Bulletin No 53 · 1986
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Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician V
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Brass Bulletin No 54 · 1986
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Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician VI
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Brass Bulletin No 55 · 1986
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Laplace, Michel
Tubas in Jazz and Popular Music
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Brass Bulletin No 56 · 1986
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Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician VII [end]
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Brass Bulletin No 56 · 1986
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Laplace, Michel
Tubas in Jazz and Popular Music
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Brass Bulletin No 57 · 1987
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Culbertson, Mel
The tuba in the brass quintet
Brass Bulletin No 63 · 1988
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
The low-down... with Marc Steckar
Brass Bulletin No 63 · 1988
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
The song of the Serpent or The Obsession of Michel Godard
Brass Bulletin No 67 · 1989
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Roger Bobo
Poet of the Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 70 · 1990
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
The tuba in Germany
Meeting with Dietrich Unkrodt
Brass Bulletin No 71 · 1990
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
CIEM Geneva 1991
Geneva opens the door to the Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 72 · 1990
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Floyd Cooley
Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony
Brass Bulletin No 72 · 1990
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Zechmeister, Gerhard
The development of the Vienna concert Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 75 · 1991
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Geneva Competition 1991
Triumph of the tuba
Brass Bulletin No 76 · 1991
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jens Bjorn-Larsen
Historic winner
Brass Bulletin No 76 · 1991
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Birmingham 1995
2nd Annual National Tuba and Euphonium Conference
Brass Bulletin No 90 · 1995
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Harri Lidsle
Master stroke of a young Finnish tubist
Brass Bulletin No 92 · 1995
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Sam Pilafian
Traveling tubist
Brass Bulletin No 93 · 1996
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Pfisterer, Philippe
1997 - Tuba & euphonium featured at Guebwiller
Brass Bulletin No 93 · 1996
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Bobo, Roger
Reflections on the tuba, teaching and music
Brass Bulletin No 94 · 1996
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Markneukirchen 1996
31st annual international instrumental competition • Horn • Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 95 · 1996
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Zechmeister, Gerhard
From the bombardon to the Vienna concert tuba
The Vienna tuba has been part of the "Vienna sound" and the Vienna Opera (Vienna Philharmonic) for 160 years
Brass Bulletin No 98 · 1997
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Mead, Steven
Mead, Steven
Guebwiller France
World competition for tuba & euphonium
Brass Bulletin No 100 · 1997
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Mathez, Jeremy
Stadl-Paura Tuba Festival 1998
Brass Bulletin No 103 · 1998
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Preiss, Heinz
Schloss Kremsegg: Ophicleïde in C
Brass Bulletin No 104 · 1998
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Kristofl, Siegfried
Schloss Kremsegg: Serpent in C
Brass Bulletin No 105 · 1999
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Mathez, Jeremy
Fernand Lelong, half a century of tuba in France
Brass Bulletin No 106 · 1999
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Levachkine, Alexeï
A short history of the tuba in Russia
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Brass Bulletin No 107 · 1999
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Levachkine, Alexeï
A short history of the tuba in Russia
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Brass Bulletin No 108 · 1999
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Mathez, Jeremy
Simon Styles - gentleman and tuba player
Brass Bulletin No 111 · 2000
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Baranova, Katerina
Brno - Tuba Competition 2000
Brass Bulletin No 112 · 2000
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
12 Tubists in search of a future...
Brass Bulletin No 114 · 2001
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Kövesdi, Levente
A voyage with Roland Szentpali, Hungarian tubist and composer
Brass Bulletin No 116 · 2001
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Mathez, Jeremy
Lahti Brass Festival - International Tuba & Euphonium Conference
Brass Bulletin No 116 · 2001
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Shuko Kuramoto - Fairy magic on the tuba
Brass Bulletin No 119 · 2002
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Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jon Sass
A giant tuba, a giant on the tuba
Brass Bulletin No 120 · 2002
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Sass, Jon
Jon Sass - Confidences of a happy tuba player
Brass Bulletin No 121 · 2003
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Smith, Daryl
25 tubas... 1 cimbasso - 20 years developing tubas while playing them
Brass Bulletin No 122 · 2003
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