Every instrument in an ensemble or band adds a specific and necessary contribution to the music.  However, the tuba is often overlooked or placed in the background.
Octuba-Fest, a series of musical concerts featuring low brass instruments, will take place in Pottle Auditorium on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to highlight the characteristics of the tuba and the euphonium.  
“The purpose of the events is to give positive exposure to the often neglected and overlooked instruments and players,” said Dr. Brian Gallion, professor of tuba and euphonium.  
Octuba-Fest was created by tuba player Harvey Phillips in 1974 to honor his tuba teacher, Bill Bell.  The Southeastern studio has been performing Octuba-Fest concerts every year and will take part in Fanfare this year.  
“It is an honor to be asked to be included in such an important event such as Fanfare.  If we are fortunate enough to be invited to participate in Fanfare next year, then we will certainly do so,” said Gallion.  
Southeastern tuba and euphonium studio members, Gallion and one guest artist, Masahito Kuroda, will perform for the event.  Kuroda teaches at Northwestern State University.  Studio