Solo Literature for Church/Religious Setting

[harrell]

Hello,

I am looking for some decent tuba solo literature to play at my church. It can be "canned" accompaniment or live(piano, organ, etc.). Any ideas? I have tried looking in various avenues and I have a feeling I am just going to have to either arrange it myself or rip off some trumpet or woodwind stuff.

Thanks for the help.

Jason
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[Tubazilla]

I usually just read out of the hymnal. Grab a couple hymns and play a few "verses". It's usually about as good as a cheesy arrangement.

The important thing is when is it happening in the service?

Is it a prelude or postlude? Offertory? Is it taking place of a choral anthem? Is there a section just for you?

[MikeMilnarik]

Hi Jason,

Go to TubaStudio.com and scroll down to:

On A Spring Morning and Sunrise by Sanae Kanda. They were both written for Easter services I did. They have no religious context, but work great for church services.

Hope this helps.

Mike Milnarik

[Kayla]

I would check out transcriptions from the Baroque period. I've used pieces from then with really good results. Another place to look would be art songs - I've done a couple pieces from Schubert's lieder.

I hope this helps!

[KenS]

I've played Bennie Beach "Lamento" and Paul Holmes "Lento" many times at different churches. Both have always been well received.

Ken S.

[Mark]

Here are some good ideas: http://www.amazon.com/The-Sacred-Euphon ... 901&sr=8-1

[opus37]

Klaus has created a library of stuff and has it available for your use. Have him give you access to his Yahoo group.

Also, "Arioso Gloria" by Barbara York is very nice. I second "Spring Morning" as a good choice. Also, look up Tuba4u website there are things there.

[acjcf2]

Thanx Jason for posting, I was comptemplating this same question as I have been asked to do a Tuba solo w/ piano during the summer. Our Choir Director suggested the same thing, pick out a hymn or two and play them where need, offering, communion, etc. Thanx to others for the web links, I'll take look see.

Jim

(The lady's at church just seem to dig the tuba sound)

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[Trumgottist]

To play a hymn is a good suggestion - it tends to be very appreciated. A simple melody played well is enjoyable to hear, and people like to hear things they recognise.

But, depending on context, it can be fun to surprise with something different too. I've played Hijazker Longa (arr. Gary Buttery) as a postlude, which worked fine (though a small child got scared and had to be walked out by its mother).

[ScottM]

You can check out Chorale Prelude by AD Schmutz. It is pretty playable but uses an Organ for accompaniment. It would require an organ as there is a pedal part. There is also an arrangement of the Bach Adagio by Walter Hilgers that is very nice. While it is supposed to have an organ accompaniment it could be done on piano as there isn't an independent pedal part. The Bach Air from the flute sonata is available as well. There is a book called Copland for Tuba by Boosey and Hawkes. It has a couple of the songs from the sets of Old American Songs that originally had religious texts and an arrangement of Simple Gifts too. ( Ching a ring ching chaw and Zion's Walls) The Schmutz would probably be easier on an F Tuba due to the range. It is almost entirely from C in the bass clef staff to D above the staff. The rest could all be done on either bass or contrabass tubas.
Enjoy
ScottM

[harrell]

Thanks to all of you for the information. I have found some new resources to use. I am thankful to be able to use the musical talent God has given me to praise Him.

Thanks,

Jason