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The Mahler 1 of band excerpts, the opening chaconn

The Mahler 1 of band excerpts, the opening chaconne from Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E-Flat, is deceptively challenging due to its exposed nature. Less so in a performance setting with the inclusion of the euphonium(s) and string bass, the challenge then becomes transparency and intonation. In the context of an audition, take a full breath following the low B-Flat to give yourself a fighting chance in the second half and the final E-flat. However, in a performance situation, this breath is most often skipped over in favor of a longer, eight-bar presentation of the chaconne - be prepared to stagger-breathe within the section to achieve a seamless phrase. #tuba #tubaplayer #lowbrass #holst #tubistabrasil #instrumentodesopro #yamahamusicusa #chaconne #euphonium #euphoniumplayer #militaryband #excerpts

[INSIDE THE JOB] This is a picture from this past

[INSIDE THE JOB] This is a picture from this past Saturday of my friend and colleague Travis Siehndel @tsiehn and I before a Pat/O (Patriotic Opener) performance at Anacostia park near the Washington Navy Yard. If you ever want to be humbled, try playing “real,” sit down music on a sousaphone. One of the unique parts of this job is the pragmatism of it all - though the choice of instrument is generally left to the tuba player, we often decide between concert horn or sousaphone based on venue, job, and certainly weather. It’s always a joy to make music with this guy, even on a plastic sousaphone! #tuba #tubaplayer #militaryband #sousaphone #yamahamusicusa #lowbrass

The break strain, or “dog fight” section of Jo

The break strain, or “dog fight” section of John Philip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever, is another excerpt to keep ready in your back pocket. Seemingly straightforward, the obstacle to overcome is performing this with a driving, forward lean without pushing or rushing. Avoid settling too heavily on the beat and let each note lead to the next. #tuba #tubaplayer #lowbrass #band #classical #starsandstripesforever #militaryband #audition #yamahamusicusa #tubistabrasileiros #tubabrasil #instrumentodesopro

I’m happy to share that I have been awarded the

I’m happy to share that I have been awarded the @sphinxorg MPower Artist grant to create instructional videos in Portuguese to lessen educational disparities for aspiring LatinX musicians. Thank you #sphinxmpower for believing in me to shine the spotlight on the limitless and untapped talent of our LatinX brothers and sisters. #sphinx #brazil #southamerica #musica #tuba #lowbrass #bombardino #tubistabrasil #tubaplayer #yamahamusicusa

John Philip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Foreve

John Philip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever is without a doubt the most commonly asked for military band excerpt. A fun part for sure, the challenge becomes maintaining a strong pulse amidst all these finger wiggles. #tuba #tubaplayer #lowbrass #band #militaryband #excerpt #audition #tubista #tubistabrasileiros #yamahamusicusa

It’s been a busy week, but my recording partner,

It’s been a busy week, but my recording partner, Comet 🐶 and I are excited to share several new recordings we made starting this coming Monday! These will all be of some of the more commonly asked for band audition excerpts. Stay tuned!…can you spot Comet? #tuba #tubaplayer #lowbrass #band #yamahamusicusa #militaryband #audition #dog

We had a great day celebrating my beautiful wife a

We had a great day celebrating my beautiful wife and incredible mother, @mrs_guimaraes. Life just wouldn’t be the same without you. Thank you for being amazing each and everyday. We love you ❤️ #familyfirst #family #mothersday #dog #hike #virginiaisforlovers

Pre-concert picture with some great people! #tuba

Pre-concert picture with some great people! #tuba #tubaplayer #lownotes #band #militaryband #usnavyband

Family time ♥️ #family #dog #hiking

Family time ♥️ #family #dog #hiking

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