Re: Should I *gasp* buy my OWN Sousaphone?!


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Posted by Arthur on August 18, 2000 at 12:58:20:

In Reply to: Should I *gasp* buy my OWN Sousaphone?! posted by Alex on August 17, 2000 at 23:45:27:

I actually own 2 sousaphones (long story) and am quite happy I do since I play a lot of outside gigs with a community band. I find a sousa is a better choice for this kind of playing than my concert tuba. That having been said I don't think it would be a good idea for you to get one at this point in your career. As several folks have already pointed out you will probably be better served by saving up for a concert tuba for yourself first and view the sousa as a nice extra to have after you have finished your schooling. You might try to get the school to fix up the school sousa for you or try to raise some money for repairs. When I was in high school (back when mucic programs were actually funded) we ran bake sales every other week to raise money for a repair fund for the marching horns.

Good luck


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