Tuba Advantages And Disadvantages

“[Tuba] is still the slightly goofy instrument played by the fat guy in the marching Band,” this quote by the only independent virtuoso tuba soloist in the world, Oystein Baadsvik, conflicts with female tuba players around the world. Baadsvik has been traveling the world trying to convince audiences and other musicians that the tuba deserves a place in the spotlight. Many people consider the tuba as one of the dullest instruments in the band, but it is vital to have an instrument that creates balance and undertone within the band (Peter Shawn Taylor). Even though Baadsvik has been successful with playing the tuba, as a professional musician, would other musicians be successful in choosing to play a musical instrument for their careers? Based

One advantage is financial security, which is given to full-time orchestra workers who receive a very dependable paycheck. “Additionally, many positions include full medical coverage, sick leave, a generous retirement pension, and other glorious benefits,” says classical composer, David Cutler who teaches at Duquesne University, where he is also the Coordinator of Music Entrepreneurship Studies, and is the author of The Savvy Musician. Job security gives the benefit of members not being fired unless they break the rules and it is proven. Some orchestra’s supply 8-10 weeks of paid vacation, which allows time for other work such as teaching or other music ensembles (David

First, I would like to travel the world to different countries and experience life to the fullest. Traveling has always been a must when I decided what career I would like to go into. Second reason is making good money to support the lifestyle I would like. Also making good money to save up over time for emergencies is important to me. I always like to have a backup plan and this career offers stability and all the elements I look for when considering a career. The last reason that I chose this career is because it is something I love. All the times when I had a sore shoulder and back because of the 45 to 50 pound instrument on my shoulder during marching band season was worth it. I wanted to be a percussionist, but once I tried out the Tuba mouthpiece, I did not want to do anything else. My dad was so surprised when my little fifth grade self came home with the note saying Tuba on it. It is one of my passions and I would love doing it everyday and never get bored. Sometimes people do not get to choose what they love and this is one of those times. Carrying the case around everywhere, even up stairs, and having bruised knees most of the time is a small price to pay for success. Even if I do not get to where I want to go, as long as I still love what I am doing, my life is