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Vaughan Williams "Dona Nobis Pacem"
Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 2:24 pm
by Steve Marcus
Please describe the tuba part for this orchestral/choral composition.
Contrabass or bass tuba?
Thanks!
Re: Vaughan Williams "Dona Nobis Pacem"
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 1:23 am
by barry grrr-ero
I don't remember the part in detail, but I remember it being a very good 'blow'. I used a Miraphone 188 on it - seemed to be a good match. Of course, some of what's appropriate depends on the conductor. Some choral conductors don't want to hear anything but their precious choirs. Orchestral conductors tend to look at the bigger picture. You should have some fun with it.
Re: Vaughan Williams "Dona Nobis Pacem"
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 11:33 am
by luke_hollis
I played it a few years ago on a CC. It is a nice piece with a few good tuba parts. Not very challenging technically but some loud low stuff.
Re: Vaughan Williams "Dona Nobis Pacem"
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:15 pm
by Steve Marcus
Thanks, Barry and Luke.
I played the first of two rehearsals of the piece last evening. You're right, it's very gratifying with a big CC.
Re: Vaughan Williams "Dona Nobis Pacem"
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 1:38 pm
by PaulTkachenko
I recently played double bass on this (small orchestra).
Great piece - any tuba would have been appreciated on this particular performance.