Understanding the Tuba and Its Role in the Orchestra

Steve Campbell, principal tuba of the Minnesota Orchestra, shares his journey and passion for the tuba. He explains how sound is produced on a tuba, emphasizing the importance of buzzing lips into the mouthpiece. The tuba's role in music, often as a rhythm keeper, is highlighted with a performance from Prokofiev's Symphony. Steve concludes by encouraging curiosity about other orchestra instruments.

What is Steve Campbell's role in the Minnesota Orchestra?

• Principal violinist

• Principal tuba player

• Percussionist

• Conductor

At what age did Steve Campbell start playing the tuba?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

• Thirteen

What is the first step in producing sound on a tuba?

• Buzzing the lips

• Blowing into the instrument

• Tapping the mouthpiece

• Pressing the valves

What is a common misconception about playing brass instruments?

• You need to tap them

• You need to shake them

• You need to sing into them

• You just blow into them

What is the function of the valves on a tuba?

• To change pitch

• To clean the instrument

• To start the sound

• To amplify sound

What role does the tuba often play in an orchestra?

• Soloist

• Conductor

• Rhythm section

• Melodic leader

What is the tuba often associated with in terms of sound?

• Oompah rhythms

• High-pitched melodies

• Fast-paced solos

• Soft background music

What is the primary role of a tuba player in an orchestra?

• To keep the rhythm

• To conduct

• To lead the orchestra

• To play solos

Which composer's symphony was demonstrated in the video?

• Tchaikovsky

• Prokofiev

• Mozart

• Beethoven

What does Steve Campbell hope viewers will do after watching the video?

• Join the orchestra

• Attend a concert

• Explore other orchestra instruments

• Learn to play the tuba