Jeff Hodapp Tuba Masterclass 3-21-07

Tuba masterclass with guest clinician Jeff Hodapp on March 21st, 2007 on campus at our recital hall.

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• masterclass
• master
• class
• seminar
• hodapp
• scsu
• music
• minnesota
• emporia

[johnny1896boi]

thats a shiny ass tuba

[scsumusic]

It's a vintage York Tuba with many modifications.

[andresayz4545]

this sounds good but the crappy speakers on a computer could never do a tuba justice, i used to play the tuba and i can tell there is a LOT of character missing from this recording could've also been the recording equipment this person was using

[scsumusic]

I completely agree. The audio is directly from the camcorder and not digital. We have been experimenting with editing in audio tracks into HD video with mixed results.

[realtalkfamo123]

honestly, be careful what you say about the difficulty of the piece. It's not as easy as you may think. To PROPERLY play all the slurs and double tounging is something most senior highs school tubists cannot do. This is a professional level piece. Also, tuba isn't "gay" it's just difficult to play at a truly high level

[starofthewesttuba]

@yanisax7575 hoooraaaaaay high school kid

[starofthewesttuba]

@yanisax7575 raising the shoulders is a natural response for breathing and you're just as tense when you hold your shoulders down. Its better to let them move naturally. As for the diaphragm, its an involuntary muscle. You have no real control over it. The muscles around the lungs to more for controlled breathing and playing where the diaphragm basically keeps you alive. You have no control of your air once its in your lungs, so you can't really control breathing out or down or up or whatever.

[reekskete]

is he a seaman ?

[TheBEASTatEverythng]

This is amazing and sorry for you guys's loss. very very sad:(

[jalankelley]

Just came across this video and thought I would leave a note. He was an amazing guy and tubist. This recording could never do him justice. He passed away earlier this year and is greatly missed.

[THEFONZJOE]

Ha he was puffing his cheeks out hahaha, the thing i like about playing the tuba is that it's not about how fast you can play a line it's about how well the tonality is.... 12 years later I'm still blowing.... this guy is quite brilliant

[kimiarikka]

Rest in Peace Dr. Hodapp. You were an amazing teacher.

[MegaMom75]

Jeff, I cannot believe that I just chatted with you on Sat., and you are in heaven tonight. It was great re-connecting with you on facebook. Wish we had had many more years of facebooking and had gotten Carol to join , too. We had many great times in CWE at MSU and the band trips of the late 70's were epic. Carol, you are in my prayers tonight and know that you are surrounded by love. Glad you found each other again after all these years, but 6 mo. was not long enough.Play w/ the angels, Jeff.

[HornDoctor]

Jeff passed away today unexpectedly. I have to say that Jeff was absolutely one of the kindest guys I've ever known. He was a phenomenal musician and inspiring individual. He'll be truly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace Jeff.

[russiantuba]

Post your recording please. This is a very good performance...coming from a tuba player......