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Originally for Clarinet, these selected etudes work equally well for Euphonium. They are both a challenge musically and technically. Learn More

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2 tubas (or 2 bass trombones)

or tuba/bass trombone with downloadable backing tracks (downloads included for both parts 1 and 2) – recorded by Zach Collins

Concert Duets is a collection of 14 arrangements of works by prominent 18^th-century composers, mostly taken from Trio Sonatas. Duet 11 is a Jim Self original work in the Rococo style; and Duets 12, 13 and 14 are arrangements of the three-movements of the Bach Concerto for Two Violins. Included with this edition are play-along recorded tracks by tubist Zach Collins, who also served as editor of the current edition.

I created these duets as Christmas gifts for my tuba playing friends, with the first duet being arranged in 1976.  All 14 of the duets are challenging and fun to play and are especially effective as concert pieces.

As a young musician I had the privilege of playing duets with many of the world’s finest tubists including Harvey Phillips, John Fletcher, Bob Pallansch, Chester, Schmitz, Dan Perantoni, Toby Hanks, Ron Bishop, Winston Morris and Tommy Johnson. I learned more about playing music in these duo sessions than from any other musical activity I have ever experienced. Duets are powerful teaching tools for learning and mastering rhythm, phrasing and intonation and for developing overall musicianship.

Jim Self:

Self (b. 1943) is a Los Angeles free-lance musician, a veteran of thousands of Hollywood motion pictures, television shows and records, and tuba soloist on many prominent movies. His tuba was the “Voice of the Mothership” in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He is Principal Tuba/Cimbasso with the Pacific and Pasadena Symphonies and the Los Angeles Opera and Hollywood Bowl Orchestras. Formerly he was in The U.S. Army Band and tuba / euphonium professor at the University of Tennessee. He holds a DMA from the USC Thornton School of Music where he is Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Chamber Music. His compositions and arrangements include works for solo tuba, brass quintet, other brass, string and woodwind chamber music, wind band and orchestra. Jim has produced many solo jazz and classical recordings. His music and recordings are available from Potenza Music and www.jimself.com. Jim Self is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

Zach Collins, editor:

Zach Collins is professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2019, he released his first solo album, Chronicle. It was recognized with the 2021 ITEA Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording for the best Solo Tuba Album.

His interpretation of William Kraft’s Encounters II for Solo Tuba was released on Cambria Master Recordings. Zach performs with Eastern Standard, a horn, tuba, piano trio he formed with Heidi Lucas and Jacob Ertl. The ensemble has released two commercial albums, Eastern Standard and Wanderlust.

Zach regularly performs with the Keystone Chamber Winds, Altoona Symphony Orchestra, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras. His compositions and arrangements for brass and for tuba and euphonium can be purchased from Cimarron Music and Eighth Note Publications. Zach earned degrees from Texas Christian University and the University of Southern California. His primary teachers have been Richard Murrow, Jim Self, Tommy Johnson, and Norm Pearson. Zach Collins is a Miraphone artist.

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15 Tuba Duets is a collection of pieces featuring a variety of styles, in a medium easy range. Each selection has a title indicating something about the character of that piece, and hopefully adding to the fun of performing and listening. While some of the duets may sound harder than they actually are, effort was made to avoid complex or tricky rhythms, while keeping the pitch range within limits. Learn More

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Inspired by the mundane ritual of practicing standard orchestral excerpt lists, these 15 etudes present a new twist for the auditioning tuba player. The etudes will promote orchestral audition success by allowing the performer to practice techniques (articulations, rhythm, breath support, etc.) needed for a successful audition without having to practice the actual excerpts. Of course to win that audition, one must practice the actual excerpts as well. Good luck!

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Antoine-Louis Clapisson (1808-66) was born in Italy, but the family returned to their native France when he was about seven years old. His father was a professional horn player, and in this musical environment, Antoine began studies on the violin, as well as composition (c. 1815). His talent on the violin eventually earned him a position in an orchestra in Bordeaux (where the family lived), and he was considered a professional when entering the Paris Conservatoire in 1830. In addition to being accepted there by the famous violin teacher Habeneck, he was able to study counterpoint and fugue with Antonin Reicha. Clapisson was best known as a composer of comic opera, vocalizes and art songs. Accolades included being conferred as a Chevalier of the Legion d'honneur (1847), and an appointment as professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire in 1862. Also of interest was his fascination with historic musical instruments. His personal collection of over 200 of these instruments provided the nucleus of a collection that helped found the first public instruments museum in 1861. He was subsequently appointed curator of the collection which opened shortly before his death in 1866. A significant number of his works had great success during his lifetime, but did not remain in the repertory.

Early publications of the Trios, op. 30 (three horns) and Op. 85 (two horns and trombone) were not without problems. Notes, accidentals and rhythms were frequently questionable as were articulations and dynamics. Therefore, what you have is my interpretation of what the composer (editor 8/or printer) provided. Parameters for metronome markings were suggested in op. 30, but discontinued in Op. 85.

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Unaccompanied; published 2006 for the first time. Perfect for a high school student or college level. Learn More

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

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15 Very Easy Tuba Duets is a collection designed to help players who might not have had much experience with duets and ensembles. The ranges are limited and rhythms are very simple or in repeated patterns. Key signatures are also within the realm of great familiarity. Intended to be used as a teaching tool for young or inexperienced players, these duets are certainly available and satisfying for performance. A variety of styles are included. Players can gain confidence and satisfaction seeing that they can perform in this type of setting Learn More

Gabrielli, Frescobaldi, other Venetian composers Learn More

Gabrielli, Frescobaldi, other Venetian composers Learn More

Gabrielli, Frescobaldi, other Venetian composers Learn More

Gabrielli, Frescobaldi, other Venetian composers Learn More

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From the "Make Believe Brass" CD, this is the opening track. It is fun, er catching and is sure to please any Brass Quintet audience. Learn More