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Re: Euphonium Solo

rmccubb wrote:
> 
> I have a large collection of band broadcasts from the 40's & 50's on
> reel to reel tape.  On one tape I have Wilf Mountain (Canadian Euphonium
> Soloist) from the 50's doing a live BBC broadcast playing a Euph.  solo
> called 'Invincible'.  The work was never published and apparently it was
> something scribbled together for the broadcast.  I believe it is a
> massed band backing him.  I had a friend ask Wilf a few years ago if a
> copy was available, alas, Wilf did not have a copy.
> 
> Does anyone out there know of this solo?
> 
> It is an Air Varie.  The original tune I do not know.  I do know that it
> is not the Salvation Army solo "Invincible".
> 
> If I cannot locate an copy (I do know it was never published) then I'd
> like to have a go at transcribing.  Before going to this effort would be
> nice to locate.
> 
> Appreciate any assistance here.
> 
> --
>Interesting to here about Wilf Mountain. I played for Wilf at Hamilton Temple for several years before his eventual move to California and also was a part of the Centennial Band in 1967, led by Wilf, the fore-runner of the Candian Staff Band. Wilf was a
womderful euph player with a technique equivalent to anyone today. He was also a  very strong player as I realized when I asked for more Euoh sound while conducting Hamilton Temple when Wilf was sitting in the euph section as a visiting soloist at one of
our band weekends.
Wilf died tragically in Toronto several years ago, shortly after he had
retired and returned to Canada.
Sorry I can't help with info on the solo.
Regards, Dave.


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