Suggestions plz. tuba solos with band

octavelower · Post by **octavelower** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:50 pm

Hey guys,

Can I get some suggestions of tuba solos that have confirmed band accomp.?

Things on level with the Broughton, V. Williams etc. Would like to find something jazzy maybe or more modern but NOT "modern". Something that the public would like.

Thanks,
Corey.

Rommel72 · Post by **Rommel72** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:08 pm

Concerto alla Jazz, by Sy Brandon. Available from Tuba/Euphonium press.

Sean Greene · Post by **Sean Greene** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:54 pm

You might like Jerry Lackey's "Jazz Concerto". It has a band accompaniment and is available from the composer. He lives in South Bend, IN. I don't have his information anymore, but you can probably find him online.

Blue Bells of Scotland or any of the theme and variation solos are good crowd-pleasers. So is Rossini's Largo al Factorum.
I know some tubists who have done those as well as the Barat Introduction and Dance and the Strauss first horn concerto with bands. I'm pretty sure Rolf Wilhelm's Concertino has a wind ensemble accompaniment, too.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Sean

Tom Holtz · Post by **Tom Holtz** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:56 pm

Aldo Forte - "Dance Rhapsody for Tuba and Band"

TUBA Press, I believe... Dave Miles is the guy to talk to.

Tubaguy56 · Post by **Tubaguy56** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:13 am

Concertino for Tuba and Band is a GREAT one, I loved playing it. However, if you want something that has a jazz section then the Gregson Tuba Concerto is another great one, its got a whole bonified Jazz section in it with vibes and everything.

numbnutstubist · Post by **numbnutstubist** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:31 am

Well, it may not have a really jazz-esque section, but I would say that the Concerto for Bass Tuba by Jager is worth a look. It is a very interesting piece that takes full advantage of the Tubas lyrical and technical capabilities.... without going too overboard.

Best of luck.

NickJones · Post by **NickJones** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:37 am

Torn Eriks Song arr Ray Farr - susbtatial solo 8 Mins long - prima vista
Concertino For Tuba and Band - Philip Sparke - studio music
Fnugg Blue - Oystein Baadsvik - ovation
Concerto for Bass Tuba in F Minor - RVW arr Philip Littlemore ( arrangement for tuba / brass band) - oxford university press
Impromtu for Tuba - Darroll Barry - studio music

JHardisk · Post by **JHardisk** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:55 am

This one is rarely played, but a crowd pleaser.

Variations on Barnacle Bill, the Sailor. Arranged for tuba or bass trombone (I prefer the bass trombone range).

Kagarice music publishing.

And I'll be playing this one soon with my band, locally and on tour in indiana in April.

The gregson alao has band accomp. Or, what about the Ewazen?