A pre-recorded performance I did in the summer of 2020 for various tuba festivals during the Covid-19 lockdown. I hope you enjoy it. Chris Olka, tuba Kimberly Russ, piano
Hello Chris and thanks as always for sharing your skill and musicality with all of us! Where is this arrangement? I'm really thinking about doing this with some of my kids for our spring concert. I used to play a lot for them, but have backed off a lot over the last 5 years, but I feel the need to get back into it and I love this Gershwin piece. Thanks so much for all the drills and tuba comparisons, I've already purchased the newest Wessex 6/4 Bflat for my top ensemble after hearing you in action on the horn. You inspire me as a 48 year old tuba guy and remind me how fun it is to play, which I don't get to do as much now as a band director. Thanks a ton buddy!!! Christian
You sound great! Mr. Bishop would say don’t show your breath... seems so loud. Like it’s part of the music...... you sound absolutely beautiful! But 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️why?
I loved the second section (jazzy) and how you played as if it were a vocal part. Perfectly time phrasing and accents
This is beautiful, fluid and inspirational, thank you!
Wow, didn’t expect that octave to start. Glorious!
Wow! love the Gershwin spirit .
Lovely. Just beautiful.
Watched it again, thank you again Chris!
Thank you both,a teat to listen to this arrangement,and played beautifully
Wonderfully done.
Hello Chris and thanks as always for sharing your skill and musicality with all of us! Where is this arrangement? I'm really thinking about doing this with some of my kids for our spring concert. I used to play a lot for them, but have backed off a lot over the last 5 years, but I feel the need to get back into it and I love this Gershwin piece.
Thanks so much for all the drills and tuba comparisons, I've already purchased the newest Wessex 6/4 Bflat for my top ensemble after hearing you in action on the horn. You inspire me as a 48 year old tuba guy and remind me how fun it is to play, which I don't get to do as much now as a band director.
Thanks a ton buddy!!!
Christian
Thanks for your kind words! I’m working on getting permission for the Gershwin from the estate. Will publish as soon as I do! Take care!
I am a student in Chile how I can study with you?
I can do Zoom lessons if desired.
You sound great! Mr. Bishop would say don’t show your breath... seems so loud. Like it’s part of the music...... you sound absolutely beautiful! But 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️why?