Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Army Band "Pershing's Own" Tuba Vacancy


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Posted by Rick Denney on March 29, 2002 at 11:12:40:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Army Band "Pershing's Own" Tuba Vacancy posted by Jay on March 29, 2002 at 00:08:05:

No, but it may help you to be able to play with a good sound while carrying a sousaphone in a parade. That's part of the gig. And you won't have to have uniforms hand-tailored.

It may also help you to live a longer, more pleasant life outside of tuba playing.

I used to weigh 270, and at age 36 decided enough was enough. One year later, I weighed 200 and was participating (very slowly) in endurance sports (and enjoying it). I could still, in my mid-forties, easily pass military PT requirements, even though I'm a little chubby (220) from married life and have no talent for fitness other than determination.

When I lost the weight, I wondered why the heck I'd waited so long. Once the decision was made, losing the weight was actually not at all difficult. But making that decision is the hard part. How badly do you want it?

Rick "about ready to make the decision again" Denney


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