Shopping can be tough. We put together a list of ideas for the favorite Tuba player in your life. These are our picks to help make a great Christmas hit with your favorite Tuba player. Don't forget about yourself either. From the Brass Republic team, we wish you and your favorite Tuba player a Happy Christmas and holiday season.
SOMETHING TO READ
This book on the legend of Arnold Jacobs gives some insight into the origins of this giant. IT draws on commentary from colleagues, master class, and other sources to paint a picture of this man who had such a massive influence on the American Tuba school.
SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO
This was a new recording released this year from theNational Brass Ensemble. This should be a part of every Brass player's collection. It's an amazing recording and one of the best brass ensemble recordings you can give as a gift.
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HORN
This gig bag from Altieri will make life easier for the Tuba player in your life. It has straps for carrying like a backpack. There's also pockets for accessories. Your favorite Tuba player will appreciate this gift of keeping their instrument safe. It's available from Woodwind and Brasswind.
SOMETHING TO LISTEN WITH
Chromecast Audio-For $35, the Chromecast audio is an inexpensive way to get music from your phone to a set of speakers or an audio system. Compatible with both Android and ios (iPhone and iPad), the Chromecast lets you easily stream music from your personal device to the audio destination of your choice.
SOMETHING TO LISTEN WITH (THE NICER VERSION)
If you're willing to spend more, a Sonos speaker can be a great gift. Sonos is a great wireless speaker system with great audio quality. It's compatible with lots of devices and lots of different music streaming services. Another great feature of Sonos speakers is they're modular. If you buy one and then get another later on, they can be combined into one big audio system.
SOMETHING FOR THE PRACTICE ROOM
This Musician's Gear stand is an inexpensive quality stand that is an excellent addition to to your practice room. The stand can be tilted to your liking. The height adjustment has a screw tightener that makes the stand rock solid and an affordable favorite of ours.
SOMETHING TO TRAVEL WITH
This bag from Bobelock will keep your music in great condition on the way to a performance. There clips to carry it on your shoulder or like a briefcase.
SOMETHING TO PLAY
This arrangement of Canzon Per Sonare #4 is an excellent addition to any brass player's library. This is an accessible arrangement from David Marlatt that works from Brass Quintets on a wide spectrum of skill levels. This piece is a great staple to have for your quintet and works from everything from a wedding to an evening concert.
We wish you all the best with your Christmas shopping.