“Most people hadn’t heard the tuba at all except in a marching band.” Musician Harvey Phillips launched Tuba Christmas as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, who was born on ...

Tubist Extraordinaire and Winner of a 2024 John Stites Jazz Award. Posted in “Music Industry” column. Published: March 2, ...

For the third year in a row, Kingman High School’s Joseph McCoy has secured a coveted spot in the Arizona All-State Honor Band, earning a third chair placement for 2025 ...

In addition to being the tour name, “Big Tuba” is also the title track on an upcoming album, and an homage to band member Bennie Pete, who died of Covid complications in 2021. Doors were ...