Piece for Tuba and Euphonium

ajacobus · Post by **ajacobus** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:06 pm

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good piece for tuba and euphonium duet. Level of difficulty is not an issue, preferably something on the professional side, to be performed in a recital.

Thanks.

kalishdude · Post by **kalishdude** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:48 pm

hey i wrote jsut that type of duet, its not a profesionally written piece or anything but its decent. i am an amateur but u can still take a look if u want. u can email me at kalish.daniel@gmail.com if ur interested in taking a look see

BVD Press · Post by **BVD Press** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:20 pm

viewtopic.php?t=26871&highlight=barbara+york

A fun and a beautiful piece! Look for sounds clips on the CImarron site very soon.

Take care,

Posaune2 · Post by **Posaune2** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:27 am

Eric Ewazen recently wrote a piece for trombone, tuba, and piano that Carol Jantsch & David Murray just premiered here in Philadelphia.

I think the piece would actually sound better on euph and tuba.

It is fairly typical Ewazen - tonal and pleasant to listen to, with some very nice lyrical writing for both instruments.

I don't know if it is published yet, but you might be able to get a copy from Ewazen.

Eric Carlson

Mojo workin' · Post by **Mojo workin'** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:36 am

There is the Double Portraits by David Uber.

hbcrandy · Post by **hbcrandy** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:17 pm

My favorite duet for tuba and euphonium is Walter S. Hartley's "Bi-Valve Suite". The last movement is based on that immortal, classical melody, "Barnicle Bill The Sailor". It is a crowd pleaser (especially if your audience knows the words to several chorus' of Barnicle Bill).

I have performed the Uber "Double Portraits" several times over the years. I think the piece is more idiomatic for trombone (than euphonium) and tuba. A trombonist with a good handle on jazz styling, can, in the second movement, "Twilight", using slide technique, evoke a mood of sophisticated "coolness" that I cannot imagine a euphoniumist accomplishing with the limitation of valves. Also, in the last movement, "The City Awakes", the brighter trombone sound adds to the sense of urgency that I feel is necessary to bring that movement to life.

Brassworks 4 · Post by **Brassworks 4** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:43 pm

Definitely "Wonderland Duets" by Raymond Luedeke

The narration is a hoot!

MaryMacK · Post by **MaryMacK** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:17 pm

Last weekend, I heard a piece by Barbara York for Euphoinu, Tuba, and Piano performed by Matt Brown, Roland Froescher and a pianist (I forgot her name, sorry) and I thought it the best piece I've heard written for those specific instruments. It's called "Dancing with Myself," 5 movements, and it has a tango/dance feel to it through out the piece with some lyrical parts here and there. I think the piece is pretty difficult, nothing rediculous but will definately need some time to rehearse/practice.

You can get the piece through Cimarron Music at http://www.cimarronmusic.com (cm# 1348 - it says "pre-order only", but I know that he is taking orders for it now - costs $20).

BVD Press · Post by **BVD Press** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:59 pm

MaryMacK wrote:Last weekend, I heard a piece by Barbara York for Euphoinu, Tuba, and Piano performed by Matt Brown, Roland Froescher and a pianist (I forgot her name, sorry) and I thought it the best piece I've heard written for those specific instruments. It's called "Dancing with Myself," 5 movements, and it has a tango/dance feel to it through out the piece with some lyrical parts here and there. I think the piece is pretty difficult, nothing rediculous but will definately need some time to rehearse/practice.

You can get the piece through Cimarron Music at http://www.cimarronmusic.com (cm# 1348 - it says "pre-order only", but I know that he is taking orders for it now - costs $20).

Apparently I forgot to remove the pre-order part. This piece is currently available and we will soon post sound clips.

MikeMilnarik · Post by **MikeMilnarik** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:37 pm

Sanae Kanda has written a book of 10 duets called "Goodies for Two Tubas." The book is also now available as "Goodies for Two Euphoniums." They are in the same keys and are work just as well being played by a euphonium/tuba duo.

Recordings of all the duets are posted here...

viewtopic.php?t=18895

However, this is not a professional recording. It was done quickly in order to give people an idea of what the duets sound like, and they are by no means perfect. But you'll definitely get the idea.

The books are available at TubaStudio.com Drop an email to sales@tubastudio.com for more information.

Enjoy!

Mike Milnarik

k001k47 · Post by **k001k47** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:04 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ezb1DOZU8

The arranger has a couple on youtube...

dswoboda · Post by **dswoboda** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:48 pm

A great piece for tuba, euphonium and piano is the Diverse Elements by David Gillingham. I am performing it this week with Jason Ham in Kalamazoo MI. It's a great piece!

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