In Admiration of the Tuba Player

On a beautiful summer early evening in sunny Portland, Oregon, the Portland Symphony played a set at Grant Park, about a block from my home.

The best part for me: sitting a little behind the orchestra and watching the tuba player.

And I couldn’t help but wonder: at what moment did he make the fateful decision to dedicate his life to playing the tuba professionally?

And my admiration for him – and really admiration for humanity – soared with the beautiful music they played.