The surprising history of the tuba, the rise of banda music, and the musicians who transformed an overlooked instrument into a cultural force.

BYU music professor Steve Call will perform in this weekend's OcTUBAfest concerts. (Steve Call) Time for tuba. OcTubafest is here for the BYU community to celebrate the large brass instrument in free ...

Brass instruments have been around in one form or another for thousands of years. They've played a part in historical military campaigns, religious ceremonies, and—of course—the development of music ...

From the Balkans to the Untied States, the tuba is a must in any modern orchestra. In 2024, it will be in the spotlight in Germany. When Stefan Ambrosius from the Munich State Opera practices the tuba ...

From gold rush towns to Mardi Gras parades, brass and concert bands have been the musical backbone of Australian communities ...

I failed at the saxophone so I don’t need the 6 easiest brass instruments to play in a band. But maybe you do. Maybe you, unlike me, did not fail at saxophone. Maybe you will pass or even succeed!

Combine the rhythm of jazz, the dramatic appeal of the symphony, and the beat of marching bands — all performed for one event — and you have a program of great variety. Add the individual skills of ...