The tuba is one of those instruments that never seem to get much respect. It seems to get typecast into comic roles, and perhaps as a result tuba players tend to be the sort of folks who don’t take themselves too seriously. Kevin Dunk, one smiling half of the Kimberley Community Band’s formidable tuba section (tuba! section!) is just such a person. But he’s also one serious tuba player.
Kevin’s musical career started with the trombone in high school, until ‘band room democracy’ dictated that he switch to tuba. This turned out to be a change for the better, and since then Kevin has never put the instrument down. His musical resume is long and impressive, including bands and orchestras in Quebec, Ontario, coastal BC, and now Kimberley. While Kevin, who works as a water survey technician by day, cites the Delta Concert Band and West Coast Symphony as highlights, he has high praise for the KCB as well. “What impresses me here is how great the musicality of the KCB is. Everyone comes with a good attitude, we try hard, and we have a core of very dedicated musicians.”
Kevin enjoys the camaraderie, challenges and feeling of accomplishment that music brings, but he’s most passionate about the art itself. “When you’ve played for a lot of years, you get to see the magic in playing music.”
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