Posted by Brave guys' on April 28, 2003 at 13:21:23:
In Reply to: Why Do We Continue To Play? posted by David on April 28, 2003 at 03:52:47:
more or less interesting reasons to read about down this thread, but let's face the fact, that time and public fashion are working against the tuba. If you compare the position and importance of the tuba in it's first 100 years with the situation after the 70s/80s, one could jump to the conclusion, there won't be another 100 years of existence, except for museums. The changing public mass taste plus the recent epidemic liquidations of orchestras and professional bands make the tuba to become a dangered species, UNFORTUNATELY! However, in comparison with other parts of the world, the U.S. still might be a (fading though) Eldorado for it. Music instruments come and go over more or less long periods of time. For example, think of the disappeared Cemballo, or the quick raise and fall of the electromagnetic organs and their electronic derivates. Due respect to those who nevertheless enjoy playing in their niches in spite of swimming against the main stream.