Tuba and Percussion

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  1. American Phoenix

    Composer: Buss, Howard J.
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Bass Trombone, Percussion, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary
    Written for Stefan Sanders, then bass trombonist with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the 30th Anniversary of the International Trombone Association. In 3 movements, this colorful work was composed immediately following the important world events of September 11, 2001. It was premiered by Mr. Sanders and members of the University of North Texas Percussion Ensemble at the 2002 International Trombone Festival in Denton, Texas. It is in 3 movements: In Remembrance 9/11/01, Repercussions, and Renewal. Percussion Distribution - Percussion 1: Xylophone, tubular bells (chimes), suspended cymbal, snare drum, police whistle, and Chinese bell tree; Percussion 2: Vibraphone, 2 suspended cymbals, 4 tom toms, bongos, and wood block; Percussion 3: Marimba, tam-tam, lion roar, ratchet, slapstick, wind chimes, and suspended cymbal; Percussion 4: Marimba (to low A), timpani (4), tambourine, 2 cowbells, and suspended cymbal. "Buss’ melodies vary. They are mystic, poignant, heroic, often modal, and at times reminiscent of folk songs. He writes for the percussion ensemble with mastery and features a wide range of instruments. The sound landscape is rich with many moods and timbres. American Phoenix is an attractive addition to a solo program or as a feature piece for a percussion recital. It is rewarding for both performer and audience.” - The ITA Journal, January 2005 Learn More

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  2. Azucar!

    Composer: Gomez, Alice
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Percussion, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    Azucar! is scored for bass tuba and timbales, and is in three brief movements. The composition pays tribute to the late Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. Once the music really started grooving hard and those Latin rhythms would intoxicate the dancers and listeners, Ms. Cruz would shout out, “Azucar!” The literal translation of “azucar” is “sugar” or “sweet.” This composition features a combination of Latin-tinged melodic lines and traditional Salsa bass patterns performed by the tuba soloist. The timbale player compliments the tuba part using a variety of Latin rhythms in the accompaniment.

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  3. Becoming

    Composer: Mueller, Brian
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Tuba, Vibraphone
    Genre: Contemporary

    with Vibraphone

    Written for Chris Combest and recorded on his solo album "Under Tennessee Skies" Creation of this work was supported by an MTSU Faculty Creative Activities Grant

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  4. Blues

    Composer: Burns, Michael
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Percussion, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    with Hi-Hat

    Blues for Tuba, AKA “Blues for a Flat Tuba, Blues for a Stolen Tuba!” was written by Michael Burns for Dennis Askew in 1998. The piece calls for Tuba and Hi-Hat and the tuba player is required to glissando and sing through the mouthpiece while sustaining a ‘C.’ Burns writes, “The tuba is generally relegated to playing bass lines and providing the foundation of the group while hardly ever getting the solo spotlight. This piece partially explores both roles with the player acting as both the ‘walking’ bass line and the solo voice.”

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  5. Concerto

    Composer: Nogueroles, Eduardo
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Drum Set, Percussion, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    The Concerto for Tuba and Percussion (4 parts) is a work designed for solo tuba and percussion quartet. It consists of three intertwined movements: Allegro, Lento and March.

    In this concerto the tuba is featured as a virtuosic instrument, surrounded by the rich sounds of percussion instruments in different shapes and timbres.

    The instrumentation, centred in the drums, gives the piece a mystical atmosphere where the rhythm dominates the other musical factors. At times the vibraphone is used to support the harmony of the piece.

    In principle, the piece is designed to be performed by four percussionists: the first plays timpani and temple blocks, the second plays four tom-toms or drums of different sizes, the third plays a group of drums with skin heads (four different tuned bongos and three congas) and vibraphone, and the fourth plays the drum set. These guidelines, in terms of percussion instruments, need not be used strictly, but can be varied depending on the availability of instruments or sound sensitivity of each performer.

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  6. Highlife

    Composer: Gomez, Alice
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Marimba, Percussion, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary

    With Marimba, Bongos and Tom-toms.

    Composer Alice Gomez says, “Highlife was commissioned, premiered and and recorded by international soloist Velvet Brown. It was conceived as a closing piece for concert performances with tuba and percussion. A catchy melody and a lively rhythm section of Afro-Cuban percussion characterize the composition. As the title suggests, this piece refers to the West African musical tradition called highlife.”

     

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  7. Suite

    Composer: Gates, Crawford
    Instrumentation: Solo and Percussion Instruments: Percussion, Piano, Tuba
    Genre: Contemporary
    Crawford Gates on his Suite for Tuba (with celesta, harp, piano, and percussion accompaniment): “The subtitles of the six movements (Intrada, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gavotte, Gigue) are derived from dance forms of several centuries back, but the harmonic content bows to some mid-twentieth century stylistic features. One unique combination among several is found in the third movement, the Courante. Here the tuba and xylophone play an unusual duet. But there are other strange combinations to capture the listener’s imagination. [Gates] hopes that the very unlikely pairing of instruments of this work proves to be entertaining to the listener.” Learn More

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