There is no more versatile tuba than a 19" bell compensating EEb tuba. Whether in a quintet, a brass band, as the sole tuba in a smaller wind orchestra, or in a symphony orchestra, it never sounds out of place. Beautiful, warm tone, easy to play in tune, wide range…
For a period of 15 years, it was ...

Here in Belgium and the Netherlands, you see that about 90% of the brass band bass sections consist of Besson EEb and BBb tubas. Various professional tuba players also play in a brass band as a hobby and for the musical challenge, especially in the higher divisions. I notice that they then also swap ...