This morning, bright and early and before school, I hear my son playing his tuba. I giggle because it’s a tuba and it’s loud. I stop to wonder if anyone can hear it oom-pa pa, oom-pa paing along.
Just last night my daughter was caught saying, “Why does it have to be the biggest instrument? He has to play that thing…”
She said this to herself as she walked by the tuba which was sitting in one of the living room chairs. I think she probably rolled her eyes as she prepared her bag for early morning choir.
Now I sit here contentedly preparing for my day and I giggle. I have a daughter rolling her eyes in exasperation and a son, who enjoys an early morning tuba session. Both caught up in being very authentic, I’m thrilled to have been a spectator for both events.
Oom-pa Oom-pa Oom-pa…I have a post to do. Happy Thursday! I’m off today!! Watch out WordPress. I have something brewing…and it isn’t just coffee.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
A tuba and a choir – Your home must be full of love – great post
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Thank you! Oh yes, and when we’re all on pitch…fabulous sounds coming out the windows. 😉
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I played tuba for a year when I was 13 in Jr. high band. Mainly because I thought it was funny.
I was too small to reach the mouthpiece and so had to sit on a phone book.
We learnt Puff the Magic Dragon. I still smile when I think about it.
I think it would be awesome to play Super Mario Bros theme on tuba 🙂 Totally works!
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How cool is that! My son is tall and still has to sit up straight to make it all work. 🙂
Yes, my family as a few tuba players sprinkled in on my father’s side. I told my son when he went to try-outs not to be surprised if he was best suited for the tuba. I had the knowledge of the family side-story. 🙂
Apparently the private instructor is often playing for the Houston Symphony, so yea, I guess he knows a few fun songs too. LOL
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Haha! The professor thinks Tubas are neat. But I could see that they might get a bit vexing.
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My only hope is that the sounds he produces now turn into beautiful songs. As beautiful as the tuba can be.
It seems that for now his private instructor has my son’s full attention because the man can play the tune to Super Mario Bros. Classy!! I am waiting with great anticipation for that day. 😉
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What?! The tuba is quite a beautiful instrument, you know!!!
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Oh no, did I say something to upset you?
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Not at all. The professor just got professorish. But I do fear that neither your daughter nor you appreciate the sounds of a tuba… 😉
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I’m still getting used to the professor’s professorishness..phew, that was a long one.
Actually, I do enjoy the tuba. One of my favorite songs is “I Am The Tuba” you know that piano tune??
The professor is a music man, isn’t he?
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But you handled it brilliantly.
No, sadly, I don’t.
Can’t answer that. Might lead you to the…well…well…never mind!
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You can’t stop there, Duke. Spill it.
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Nope. 🙂
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🙂
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Professor, then? Although I much prefer to call you out as, Duke. 🙂 Has a ring to it..lol
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I suppose it does. But it’s very disrespectful.
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Ahh. Noted.
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