[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: Tuba solos
David
Also try Bass in the Ballroom by Newsome. This is in the same "light"
mode as what you have mentioned.
The Sun Has Got His Hat On is a neat little solo that starts off with a
slow melody then is brightened up a bit. The middle of the piece is a, I
guess a swing type of variation. A bit technical but playable and fun.
It has a cadenza then a fast finish. Overall it's a very good piece.
I'm not sure about Teddy bears picnic, as I've never played a solo
version.
Others you might want to look at are
Badinage by Norbury. It has recently been written. Patrick Sheridan has
just recorded it with the NY Staff Band. About 5 minutes long with some
lovely melodies. Great finish too, though I'm not sure wether he takes
the last note down an octave or it's written like that.
Capriccio by Newton. About 9 minutes long it has 2 main sections, a
couple of bridging sections and cadenzas. Very rhythmical writing and
lyrical writing in the second main section. Great piece with piano but
the band accompaniment delivers so much more that you never want to play
it with piano again.
I've written a piece called King Arthur Variations. A spritely piece
written in the theme and variation genre. A short but energetic
introduction opens this piece. Immediately following this, the theme is
stated, which consists of 2 contrasting sections. As the name suggests,
the variations follow. The first is a condensed version of the theme
with a bit of virtuosity required. The next variation is in a compound
time of 12/8. The final variation is slightly different from the
preceding variations. The first half is actually the last half of the
theme, then finishes in a virtuosic flurry based on the first half of
the theme.
I can't remember any other Eb tuba solos off hand so I'll sign off now.
I hope this helps!
John Szkutko
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