The lowest brass instrument, the tuba, is a powerful voice to tell the story of a soldier from Kansas City going to war—his hopes, his memories of music back home, and experience on the battlefield.

Last year, as a 9-year-old, he played a real tuba. “This is a great way for people who play the lower brass instruments to come together and have fun,” Reaves says. “Normally, you’re in ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The tuba is the lowest and biggest brass instrument. It has four or five ...

The Jax State music department hosted Brass-a-palooza in Mason Hall on Wednesday, showcasing performances by several brass ...

A trumpet is the highest pitched brass instrument in an orchestra and a tuba is the lowest pitched brass instrument. Each family of instruments makes their sound in different ways. Explore these ...