TWHS Contras

[finch347]

Hey,

I'm a tuba for the Woodlands High School and was just curious as to what people not from the Woodlands think of our section.

[king_leonides]

  finch347 said:

Hey,

I'm a tuba for the Woodlands High School and was just curious as to what people not from the Woodlands think of our section.

 

Excellent.

 

What manufacturer? Yamaha, King, Dynasty, or Jupiter?

[takigan]

I think it's awesome ya'll march contras (shoulder Tubas). Not a very common thing to see in Texas, but more common in the Midwest (most Texas schools use Sousaphones)

 

I feel sorry for the freshman though. A 14 year old having to carry that huge thing seems kind of unfair.....especially if the freshman's a girl or hasn't hit their growth spurt yet.

[jamestrumpet]

Thank one of your newest band directors: Ivan De La Cruz for them, he was one of the main reasons why Bel Air (El Paso) started using Contras back a few years ago.

[finch347]

Hey thanks for all the input.

In response to all the questions, they are Yamahas. And as a matter of fact, some quick background, I was a 4 foot 10 inch freshman and the directors were fixated on having me march baritone, however they let me have a shot and I ended up marching contra as a freshman. I am now 5 foot 2 so not much has changed and I am still the smallest in my section, but nonetheless, I am doing what I love doing. Also, I do like Mr Delacruz or DLC as we refer to him in the Woodlands. I think he is a fantastic director and wonderful influence.