Tubas in Wisconsin: Getting down to brass tacks

By

We recently received a question from Elizabeth Renner of Madison. She asked us, “Why are tubas such a prominent part of the UW-Madison band? And why are they so popular in the state of Wisconsin?” WPR’s Tim Peterson marched right down to the Madison campus to get some answers.

Text over a snowy forest background reads, Lets keep WPR strong together! with a blue Donate Now button below.

News with a little more humanity

WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” newsletter keeps you connected to the state you love without feeling overwhelmed. No paywall. No agenda. No corporate filter.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.