US Army Band Tuba Euphonium Workshop
by thetubamonster
I’m here in Washington DC for the US Army Band Tuba Euphonium workshop. This morning i left Baton Rouge and flew with my tuba on the plane next to me. It was actually quite easy. The flight attendants all freaked out when they saw me walk into the plane. They said “No, honey, that won’t fit.” and I said “It has it’s own seat” to which they said, “oh. You’re all good then.”
I am staying at the DC Hostel, which is very nice. I just finished dinner. Earlier today I had a rehearsal with the fabulous Caryl Conger. I’m so lucky to get to work with her again.
Tomorrow, I will be a guest of Col. Tim Holtan and the US Army Field Band at Ft. Meade. I will sit in on one of their rehearsals and then have lunch with Col. Holtan and his wife, Laurie. They are old family friends whom I haven’t seen in 15 years or so.
My performance is on Friday at 1:30 eastern time. My cousin, aunt, and uncle are all coming. Hopefully, my godfather will be here, and a few other friends and family will be listening via the live audio broadcast being set up by the army band.
Here is the link to the main schedule of the conference. Simply find my recital (Friday at 1:30 eastern) and join the live stream. Hopefully it works!!
Hey Andy,
It was great to meet and chat with you, if only briefly , on Saturday at the Army Band Workshop. Marty Erickson, introduced us….It is great to meet other “younger” professionals in the tuba-euph world that are inspiring and positive role models.
I will defiantly be checking into your blogs and what you are accomplishing! I regret that I did not get to hear you play, but hope to get that opportunity sometime soon. Marty says you are FABULOUS!!
aside: I was sitting behind you at the Sat night concert…LOVE the tuba with flames ink!!
Leigh Hurtz,
Head Teacher
Our Children’s Center, Montessori
State College, PA