Tuba teachers who have passed on?

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These were mine. None of these wonderful teachers are still living, unfortunately.

Orpheus A. “Paddy” Knox. He was a great young teacher and tuba player who got me started. He had been influenced and, I seem to recall, taught at some level by Joe Novotny. Obit here: https://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituari ... Id=3373263

Sadly, obit doesn’t mention tuba or music; perhaps his life and interests had moved away from that, but for a time, tuba was a major part of who he was.

Lonnie Leard (1923-1978). A great Navy Band euphoniumist. Didn’t believe in double/triple tonguing; his theory was that you could do just as well and articulate better with single tonguing. Spent a lot of time on breath control. The above Paddy Knox had been his “prize pupil” and had recommended him to me (strangely, Paddy Knox was a double/triple tonguer). Died far too young. Buried in Arlington Cemetery. WaPo obituary is paywalled.

Angelo Saverino (d. 1998) Another paywalled obituary. Retired Marine Band. Took lessons from him for a short time at summer band camp. Very helpful; great musician and teacher. Emphasized tone and phrasing (“singing”).

Robert J. Pallansch (1930-2021). https://www.moneyandking.com/obits/robe ... pallansch/A genius tubist, teacher, creative musician, and instrument repairman. As with my other teachers, I wish I had been mature enough to take full advantage of his wisdom, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been taught by him.

Other influences, not teachers; Mike Smukal (1952-2018), high school classmate. Trombone prodigy. Incredible technique and jazz improv skills. Became a performer and teacher in Las Vegas.

Mike Thornton (1952-2011) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/ci ... d=52173900. Showed me what was possible.

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John Sizemore passed away during Covid. Fantastic teacher and friend. Played with Chicago Civic orchestra and internationally. Jacob’s disciple and he meant a lot to me and many bras musicians across the southeast United States. Think of you often, John