Utica Community Schools music teacher talks about how learning an instrument in middle school has impacted his life, from a student, to a teacher, to a renowned musician.

I didn't choose the tuba. The choose-a... [laughter] Now, this is going to be hard. [Jaunty second line music] I started playing the tuba in the sixth grade. I started playing tub ...

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At the first chorus, the camera shifts to the band's other guitarist, Keith Richards, who can be seen pretending to play the tuba, without a mouthpiece, his cheeks puffing in and out.

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Dixon Van Winkle, 80, is a four-time Grammy Award winner who's been playing tuba since high school. "Not just playing tuba, but I play string bass a lot and other things ...

Now he calls the shots as the group’s conductor. While many ensemble members return to play each year, Jones is never sure how many will show as the group relies on volunteers.

He is not only a tuba player but also plays the euphonium, trombone, and bass trombone. His journey to Carnegie Hall began when he participated in a program at the All-State Sugar Bowl.

I think I started at February. MORGAN: I had noticed him playing, and he seemed composed and focused. SAM: I was a little nervous at first, but then it felt really good to be playing.

MORGAN: If anyone has earned the right to play tuba sitting down, it's Bob Nelson. For NPR News in San Antonio, I'm Jack Morgan. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG "WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS" (EUPHONIUM COVER)") ...