Two Rep. Questions: Six Studies in Eng. Folk Song/ Mippy

adam0408 · Post by **adam0408** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:05 pm

I have two questions for yous guys:

One. I am playing Vaughn Williams Six Studies in English Folk Song on an upcoming recital. This is a long slow piece made up of six movements, all slow with a faster 6th movement. My teacher suggested breaking it up in some manner so I wouldn't lose my audience. What are your suggestions?

Two. I am playing Waltz for Mippy III by Bernstein as well (mainly for the muted part at the end, for "wow" factor) and I was wondering if the copy I have is the original (not watered down) version of the piece. I am playing it out of "solos for the Tuba player" compiled and edited by Herbert Wekselblatt. If anyone can help me with this I would be very happy.

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adam0408 · Post by **adam0408** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:39 am

Thanks. Thats what I was thinking. I don't really mind if I have to break it up but I would rather not....

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:14 am

It's been a while since I looked at the Mippy in Wekselblatt, but as I recall some spots have been dropped down an octave.

LoyalTubist · Post by **LoyalTubist** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:51 am

Mippy in the Wekselblatt book is, in fact lowered by an octave in a couple of places. I vaguely remember playing it a long time ago. I also have the original G. Schirmer edition of it--the piano part is the same.

Both Wekselblatt books are great. I think the First Solos for the Tuba Player book is a little more interesting and usable.