William Tell Tuba Part

[imperialbari]

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[Mike-ICR]

WOW! Thanks, Klaus and Kenny. I still haven't heard back from the orchestra but I believe there's a rehearsal in the nest few days. I'm excited to try this and hear how it sounds with the orchestra. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!

[Mike-ICR]

We had a rehearsal last night and the part above worked great! It's in the right key, the rests are in the proper places and for the proper number of bars. The rehearsal numbers don't match but that was very easy to fix. When I arrived I was presented with the tuba part to both "Die Diebische Elster" and "La Forza Del Destino" overtures. Aside from being a little surprised that either of these pieces have tuba parts, I was shocked when I noticed they were in different keys from everyone else! Soon after I realized there were entire sections removed from my part and sections of rests where I should have been playing. It turns out the publisher sent the concert band tuba parts. Luckily one of the trombone players (who happens to be an opera fan) had optional 4th parts for both pieces. They work as well as the optional William Tell part. Would it be appropriate to bring my Cimbasso for these pieces? Everything is written with the trombones and I didn't think I blended well even on my small-ish British Eb.

[Wyvern]

Mike, there are proper orchestral tuba parts for La Forza Del Destino and Die diebische Elster - both are on the Cherry CD.

Playing all on cimbasso sounds very sensible to me, but will be interested in what others think, as I have La Forza Del Destino coming up in future concert.

[Mike-ICR]

Mike, there are proper orchestral tuba parts for La Forza Del Destino and Die diebische Elster - both are on the Cherry CD.

Good to know! I didn't realize.

Our next rehearsal is Tuesday. I'll probably bring my Cimbasso AND Tuba. I'll let you know the reaction.