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- Lowest pitched member of the brass family
- First appeared in the orchestra in the mid 1800s
- Predecessors were the ophicleide and serpent (see kids in music history for picture of serpent!)
- Tubas come in various pitches- F, E-flat, C, and B-flat are most common
- The B-flat tuba’s longest tube measures over 18 feet!
It is the mission of the Plano Symphony Orchestra to Inspire, Educate, Entertain and Involve the children, youth and adults of our community in the enjoyment of great music.