"Flashy" Tuba Solos

goldenmoose · Post by **goldenmoose** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:21 pm

Hi,
I am looking for some solos that are "flashy" for theme park auditions. I need something that demonstrates different styles of music and can demonstrate my playing ability. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it. I am looking for something else to play besides the blues movement of "Tubatunes". Thanks!

porkchopsisgood · Post by **porkchopsisgood** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:34 pm

I just got Chris Olka's transcription of JS Bach's Badinere in the mail. That'll do it.

I've worked for theme parks since 1991. I've played everything from "Popeye's Hornpipe" to "Amazing Grace" to John William's Concerto. Whatever you play, just make sure it's clean and impressive. There's no doubt "flashy" could get you the job, but "flashy" and CLEAN will assure you the job.

I think the most favorite piece I did was McBeth's Daniel in the Lion's Den. All you need is the first 8 measures.

Good Luck!

Allen V. Carter, Tubist
Temple University
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA
avcarter@temple.edu

docpugh · Post by **docpugh** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 3:59 pm

What about Blue Bells of Scotland? I believe I saw Gene Pokorny's version (arranged by??) is for sale somewhere on the internet.

Biggs · Post by **Biggs** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:10 pm

Where I might I find Daniel in the Lions' Den?

porkchopsisgood · Post by **porkchopsisgood** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:30 pm

Biggs wrote:Where I might I find Daniel in the Lions' Den?

To be honest, I ordered the solo part directly from Francis McBeth.

At the time, a piano part didn't exist, and he was not planning on doing a reduction.

If that's different, let me know!

Allen

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:05 pm

How about any of the Clarke standards, like "Bride of the Waves" or "Cousins", etc.?

There's also a kind of neat old poka called "The Water Witch", but I don't recall the author.

Aubrey Foard · Post by **Aubrey Foard** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:31 pm

What about Monti's Czardas?

Steve Marcus · Post by **Steve Marcus** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:46 pm

docpugh wrote:What about Blue Bells of Scotland? I believe I saw Gene Pokorny's version (arranged by??) is for sale somewhere on the internet.

Here's the description of the item available for purchase at http://www.windsongpress.com:

Chicken Scratch Press - Blue Bells of Scotland Arthur Pryor (Arr. Childs, ed Pokorny) - E Flat Ver
This is a traditional turn-of-the-(twentieth)century, theme and variations, Sunday afternoon, concert-in-the-park solo. The one word that people should at least be mumbling if not shouting by the end of the performance is â€œamazing!â€

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"Flashy" Tuba Solos

"Flashy" Tuba Solos

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