Tuba Repertoire.....

[Rick Denney]

summarizing:

imo, the fact that a monumental tuba concerto was composed by a "movie composer" is great news, and I suspect (from your choice of words) that you agree.

Of course I agree. But the elitists won't, and thus it won't get much opportunity for performance, and it's less likely therefore to get recorded with a good symphony orchestra. That's a pity.

And (to Mark), yes, I did forget the Broughton, though my description of the John Williams fits there, too. I keep thinking of the Broughton not as a concerto, but as a sonata. I wish there was a recording of it, too, with a real symphony orchestra.

Rick "who tires of piano accompaniment" Denney

[MaryAnn]

Well, the Brahms horn trio sounds awesome done on F tuba, played down an octave from the horn part. and it doesn't have "horn calls" in it either. I'm still struggling to play it on horn, but I can play it relatively easily on my F tuba. Of course I don't have a problem with the clef.

MA

[Rommel72]

I totally respect the fact that the RVW is an important piece in our tuba history, I feel however that anyone that has the opportunity to perform a solo with an orchestra, that it is time to explore other pieces. I am glad to see that some pieces are starting to get some popularity. I would like to see that trend continue and perhaps lay off the RVW for a while. I know I will probably get ripped, so FLAME ON!!

[Aubrey Foard]

Yeah. John Williams' Concerto. Great musical ideas, very virtuosic. Wish it could get more recognition with audiences.

[Rommel72]

Yeah. John Williams' Concerto. Great musical ideas, very virtuosic. Wish it could get more recognition with audiences.

I agree with Aubrey, it really is a good concerto. I remember not liking it at first, but the piece has grown on me. As far as how do we get lesser known pieces more recognition? Well the obvious answer is to perform them.....it is time that we find these lesser known works and perform them. That is the only way of these pieces will see the light of day. If we keep playing the same old standards over and over, then we might as well tell composers not to bother writing new music for us cause it will never get performed. Start thinking outside the box so to speak.