Jordan White - Tuba

How long have you played?

24 years

Occupation (or what keeps you busy when you’re not making music):

Director of Bands, Monett High School, Monett, MO
Director of the Adult Choir, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, MO

How did you get started playing your instrument?

I started when I was 6 playing piano. Then when I was in 6th Grade, I started beginning band, playing trumpet. We also had a handbell choir in my school, but now that I'm an adult, I fill-in whenever I can to play handbells with my church handbell choir. I started playing tuba my Freshman year of High School, because my band director asked for any volunteers...it's a good thing that worked out!

Musical groups I’ve played with:

Four-State Symphonic Winds
Banana 5 Brass Quintet
Immanuel Lutheran Church Adult Choir

Favorite piece I’ve ever performed:

Asphalt Cocktail by John Mackey

A piece I’d love to perform someday:

Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin

Favorite composer or musical style:

I pretty much love all musical styles, but as for composers, I am currently loving Adrian B. Simms!

Favorite hobby besides music:

Riding Horses

Favorite food or restaurant:

I could eat Chinese food everyday!

Favorite movie or TV show:

Ted Lasso

A place I’d love to visit:

Frankfurt, Germany

Something most people don’t know about me:

I attended Kindergarten in Germany, when my father was stationed there in the early 90s.

If I could have dinner with any musician (past or present), it would be:

Roger Bobo. He is the GODFATHER of all tuba players!

What do you enjoy most about playing in the Ozark Festival Orchestra?

I enjoy the smiles, the community, and the ability to play music that is new to me, as I have not done a ton of orchestral playing in the past.

What advice would you give someone thinking about joining?

DO IT!!! Jump in and have fun!

Favorite orchestra memory:

Just about any rehearsal with my Low Brass buddies!