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Hello, I am a tuba student at IAA and I am looking for a solo to work on over the summer. I am a rising 10th grader who has 4 years of experience on the tuba. Any suggestions will be helpful!
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What Mark said.

But having said "What Mark said," I'll also suggest checking out Air and Bourree, J.S. Bach/arr. Bell - Carl Fischer LLC. It's a great piece for players at many different ability levels.

http://www.jwpepper.com/Air-and-Bourree ... 1XGJ9krJD8" target="_blank
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58mark wrote:
iaatuba19 wrote:Hello, I am a tuba student at IAA and I am looking for a solo to work on over the summer. I am a rising 10th grader who has 4 years of experience on the tuba. Any suggestions will be helpful!
Thank you!

what have you played in the past, and what high notes are you comfortable with?
I just finished air and bourree and I played it for my jury. That is the only significant solo that I've played. I am comfortable up to a Bb right before middle c
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Both Sonata No.3 in A minor by Vivaldi and Variations on the Theme of Judas Maccabeus by Beethoven would be doable, and give you a chance to work on/show off multiple facets of your playing.
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