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10 Trios for Euphonium and Two Tubas is a collection of trios in various styles. By utilizing tubas and a euphonium, a greater range is possible than with either instrument alone, while staying with similar tonal properties. All three instruments are integral in the construction of each selection, and each player is given opportunities to shine. The first four selections could be played together as a suite, but any of the ten can stand alone. The difficulty level ranges from medium to medium difficult. Learn More

with PianoTuba, Flugelhorn, Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Bass and Drums; Winner of the 2006 Harvey Phillips Award for Composition Excellence (tuba featured in jazz/rock/fusion) Learn More

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40 Studies in various keys, meters and styles

Intermediate Tuba Studies was written with the developing tuba student in mind. It is intended to bridge the gap between solid initial instruction and more advanced methods by providing sequenced material, including some instruction to help with understanding the introduced concepts. Additionally, it will help with becoming more familiar with a variety of key signatures and help develop a player’s range. The etudes are also intended to be interesting to the player and interesting for the listener.

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15 Tuba Trios is a collection of fifteen pieces for three tubas exploring a variety of styles and ranging in difficulty from medium easy to medium difficult. The first part ranges to slightly above the bass clef staff, while the other two voices range to the middle and below the staff. These trios are intended to give players a fulfilling experience with this type of ensemble, which, because of the problems low register harmony can present, require special listening and dynamic adjustment skills. The trios cover a diverse set of styles and are designed to give each of the three players a part that is important and integral to the piece. As tuba trios are more unusual and unfamiliar to many audiences, these pieces are also aimed at interesting and entertaining audiences with the capabilities of tubas. Learn More

12 Easy Duets for Tuba is designed with young or inexperienced players in mind who may have limited or no previous experience with duets or chamber music. Rhythms, ranges and key signatures are limited in order to accommodate the player in adjusting to the concept of playing in harmony, as well as developing mutual cooperation necessary in playing a duet. The selections are in a variety of styles, while avoiding faster tempos that could add difficulty without benefit. While written to help instruct, the duets are intended to be performable. A young player can feel a great sense of accomplishment when performing a new (to the player) kind of music, and duets can feel more “safe” than a solo to a young performer. Enjoy the fun of playing duets! Learn More

More Tuba Duets by the Dozen is a collection of duets in various styles and ranges from medium-difficult to difficult.  The durations of each are around one to two minutes.  Duets provide a wonderful and interesting way to build skills in ensemble performing, as well as understanding the roles of melody and harmony in music.  These pieces are designed to be fun to perform, as well as being sometimes challenging for players, and also interesting for audiences.  Included in some of the various pieces are jazz eighths, 5/4 and 7/8 meters, quartal harmony and other surprises to make players think.

I. Allegro 

II. Jazzy

III. Moderato

IV. Lively

V. Agitato

VI. Moderato

VII. Allegro

VIII. With Motion

IX. Vivo 

X. Dramatically

XI. Allegro

XII. Allegro Moderato

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40 Studies in various keys, meters and styles. This is the companion book to CM2114. It is harder and more challenging. Learn More

4 sets of Tuba duets Learn More

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Easy Duets for Tubas is a collection of two tuba duet suites and eight free-standing tuba duets which are designed for less experienced players. The ranges are somewhat limited, as are rhythms and key signatures. These duets are intended to help players, who have had little or no experience with duets, learn of the tonalities and harmonizations which can be achieved with two tubas.  Though not technically difficult, the duets can certainly be enjoyed by all players and audiences.  They contain a variety of styles, which can accommodate several possible performance situations. 

I. Suite Duet No. I

 

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A chorale-like pice that was premiered at ITEC 2016. Works well with four or parts can be doubled, tripled, etc. Learn More

A spirited new Tuba Quartet that will be a nice challenge for any College Quartet. Learn More

Looking for Mariachi tubas? This is your answer. Fun, spirited and perfect as a quartet or doubling the parts. Learn More

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Fourth Watch is a suite in three movements for Tuba and Piano. The name refers to usage of the use of the interval of the fourth and its accompanying quartal harmony. The first movement begins in the key of C, with standard tertian harmony and the fourths are brought in soon in a subtle manner. As the movement progresses, the fourths and quartal harmony become more of a force.

The second movement, a slower one compared with the first, starts with quartal harmony and is supplemented with tertian elements. The third movement is more of a combination of quartal and tertian segments. With regard to the piano part, as quartal chord intervals can be a challenge to pianists, care was taken to have the quartal sections accommodate the player by not changing overly fast.

By its nature of involving quartal and tertian harmonies, Fourth Watch is different than many compositions and, while having some of the inevitable dissonance of quartal harmony, it maintains a modicum of normalcy for the benefit of players and audiences. Fourth Watch will grab the listener’s attention, but the changes in the music and the relatively short length of the movements will keep those unfamiliar with these sounds from becoming lost or bored.

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“Three Times Five” is a brass quintet in three movements. The movement names: Procession, Tranquility and Excursion, describe the mood in each case, without providing an actual or implied story. Throughout the piece, each instrument is featured in melody and ensemble roles, and the performance level is medium difficult. The horn is, perhaps, featured more than in some similar compositions. The first movement begins with a fanfare section before settling into the “procession” tempo. The second movement is calm and peaceful, as the movement title suggests. The final movement is more up-tempo with more moving notes and several meter changes. Three Times Five will be fun and interesting for players and listeners alike. Learn More