Posted by Bob S. on February 10, 2000 at 22:41:06:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Contrabass and BBb tuba posted by Tom on February 09, 2000 at 22:43:51:
No, this BBS is not too keen on drum corps. Previous threads have actually been deleted.
If you are marching with a brand-new drum corps which is using Bb instruments, then maybe you can. Established corps that have switched to Bb will have the equipment for you. If the hornline is in G, then use their horns. Don't use your own unless absolutely necessary.
Bottom line:
Ask the staff, and if they allow it, try to use your tuba in the line and compare it to using a G contra. The switch between BBb and GG is nowhere as bad as people think, and your BBb will feel much smaller by the time you play on it again.
I would never allow a Bb/G mix myself, but that's not my corps.
Bob