I played fiddle a long time, as well as
sousaphone and tuba in the marching band.
The
sousaphone, designed by Sousa in 1899, continues to be a vibrant part of marching bands.
Director of the band, and
Sousaphone player Ben Jaffe joined the other brass men in an "impromptu" parade round the Phil.
It starred Clifton Webb as Sousa - who gave his name to the marching bass,
sousaphone.
On the next page you will find another picture of Henry playing his
sousaphone. Make a photo copy of the picture.
His first two years were spent playing clarinet and
sousaphone in bands, (13) double bass in dance bands, "ruining" his Saturday nights.
The
sousaphone player in the Tom Roberts Jazz Band took himself and his instrument off into the deluge.
Huber says that in all likelihood the Brazil Concert Band member with the longest period of service was his former
sousaphone player, Wilford Dobson, who played from 1932 until 2000.
Both inside and outside hang double-ended
sousaphone bells that slowly rotate.
Marquez's dark and luxuriant voice and languid approach, which bears a strong resemblance to that of Brazilian diva Nana Caymmi, is particularly convincing on the arresting title track and "Besame mucho," a bolero classic that's reborn as a jazzy, lounge-style track with combo organ, horns, and a
sousaphone substituting for the standard double base.
The annual celebration of all things tuba usually features every member of the tuba family, from the marching-band staple
sousaphone to the concert-hall baritone to the rich-toned and odd-looking double-belled euphonium.