Composer: Berry, Andrew Instrumentation: Quartet Instruments: Euphonium, Tuba Genre: Contemporary
EETT; Quartet No. 1 is Andrew Berry’s first completed composition for Tuba/Euphonium quartet. While there is no real programmatic story behind the music, various themes are introduced and developed throughout the three movements to create a sensation of “conflict and resolution”. The first movement is mostly composed of dance-like figures that want to be in major harmonies, however often succumb to minor harmonies. The second movement presents new ideas of conflict and searches for resolutions. These resolutions are usually met with defeat and the performers are challenged with new but familiar ways to continue combating these conflicts. The final movement is a series of more dances that present conflict at its most extreme, however is abruptly resolved at the end of the piece as the quartet celebrates with joyous flourishes in the euphonium parts. Each of the four parts are demanding in their own way, and the quartet as a whole is best suited for an experienced undergraduate ensemble or a graduate/professional ensemble.
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Composer: Oliver, Jonathan Arranger: Oliver, Jonathan Instrumentation: Quartet Instruments: Euphonium, Tuba Genre: Contemporary
EETT; The purpose of this book is to give performers the opportunity to create their own version of a tuba euphonium quartet and to perform music of various difficulty levels, styles, and genres with this new group. Arrangements in this book are based on musical ideas from around the world, including the United States, Russia, Ireland, and Spain. Multiple styles of music such as Blues, Swing, and Rock are included to help begin the concepts of improvisation. Different musical modes, key signatures, and meters are explored throughout the book, with careful consideration to the practical playing ranges of the instruments. I truly hope you enjoy this collection of works.
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Composer: Berry, Andrew Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Tuba Genre: Folk music
with Piano; This is Andrew Berry’s first completed composition for the two instruments. Though it primarily features the tubist as the solo voice, the pianist plays an important role both melodically and harmonically, truly making the composition a piece of chamber music. Each of the three episodes are entirely “absolute” music. While there is no programmatic inspiration behind the piece, there is melodic and harmonic continuity among the three episodes that allow the performers to tell their own story in the larger context of the piece.
Episode I is primarily composed of a-symmetric meters (5/4 and 7/8) with subdivision groupings that are often changing. Along with the jazz-inspired rhythms, this effect creates an imbalance of time that is truly never resolved in the entirety of the movement.
Episode II is much like a fantasy, with melodic ideas flowing naturally between the two performers without focusing too heavily on the previous material. The episode is divided into three main sections, each with its own individual mood and pacing.
Episode III is the final movement of the piece and acts as a realization of the material from the previous movements. The changing subdivisions in the asymmetric meters are still present, however the melodic material is much more tonal and conclusive in its cadences. Energy and drama build up to the final minute of the piece, where a calm reminiscence of the piece’s opening material transitions into a beautiful final melody from the tubist and conclusion of epic proportions from both performers.
3 Episodes for Tuba and Piano was premiered by Nick Collins (tuba) and Dr. Eric Jenkins (piano) on April 25th, 2021 during Nick’s senior tuba recital at Kennesaw State University.
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Composer: Lester, Ian Instrumentation: Quartet Instruments: Euphonium Genre: Contemporary
This original work written for Tuba Euphonium Quartet, as you might can tell from the name, features two contrasting sections, one a slower more reminiscent section which is followed by a faster and more aggressive section. Learn More
Composer: Suppe, Franz von Arranger: Olt, Tim Instrumentation: Brass Choir Instruments: Drum Set, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba Genre: Classical
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Composer: Sousa, John Philip Arranger: Olt, Tim Instrumentation: Brass Choir Instruments: French Horn, Percussion, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba Genre: March
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It's an epic piece composed for either Euphonium Quartet or a Tuba Euphonium Quartet that portrays the beauties and mishaps that accompany an expedition. Learn More
Composer: Horne, Benjamin Instrumentation: Quartet Instruments: Euphonium Genre: Contemporary
Tango Divertido" is a work for euphonium quartet. Originally conceived for solo euphonium and piano, this piece intends for the four parts to all contribute to a single solo line. This idea is further accentuated in the cadenza section as all four parts trade off phrases that could otherwise(or if necessary) be a single soloist for the duration. This concerto grosso, of sorts, is inspired by the music of Astor Piazzolla with two distinct sections: one slow, one fast, and with the aforementioned cadenza separating them. Learn More
Composer: Fulkerson, Jacob Instrumentation: Quartet Instruments: Euphonium, Tuba Genre: Contemporary
EETT; A fantastic new quartet that features intense rhythms and wonderful themes that conjure thoughts of movie scores and video games. A great concert opener. Learn More
"Titanic Suite" is a fast paced and exciting new piece of music composed for Euphonium Quartet written to describe the scenes the night the Titanic sunk. Learn More
Composer: Revis, Samuel Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Tuba Genre: Contemporary
with Piano; Doubles was composed in 2018 and is intended to be performable on either Contra-bass or Bass tuba. The piece contrasts a slightly sad, sweet melody in the 3/4 sections with the jovial, bouncing lines of the 3/8 sections. The piano part in Doubles is also extremely important and frequently engages in a call and response with the melody in the tuba. Doubles is dedicated to the memory of Barbara York as a thank you for the assistance she joyfully gave me in while I was working on the piece. Learn More
Composer: Vaughan Williams, Ralph Arranger: Revis, Samuel Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Tuba Genre: Folk music
with Piano; Originally for solo for male voice, Whither Must I Wander, in 2020. When I first heard the piece I immediately fell in love with the melody and wanted to see how it fit the tuba. Whither Must I Wander ultimately fit the tuba perfectly and truly allows the performer to soar through their range on true cantabile lines. Learn More