Classic Festival Solos - Tuba, Volume 1


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Classic Festival Solos offers the advancing instrumentalist an array of materials graded from easy to more challenging. There are different titles for each instrument, and an assortment of musical styles has been included in each book for variety. Many of the solos appear on state contest lists. Titles: * Allegro (Saint-Saens, arr. Dishinger) * Aurora (Ostling) * Bordogni Medley (arr. Bowles) * Bourree (Handel, arr. Swanson) * Dance of the Slovaks (Bartok, arr. Dishinger) * The Elephant Dance (Weber) * Gallant Captain (arr. Ostling) * Largetto and Allegro (Handel, arr. Little) * Legend (Stoutamire) * Military March (arr. Little) * Minuet (Eccles, arr. Dishinger) * Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child (Spiritual, arr. Barnes) * Where'er You Walk (Handel, arr. Swanson) * Work Song (Barnes)




Solos for the Tuba Player


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For unaccompanied tuba. Contents: Also Sprach Zarathustra bull; Aria (Magic Flute) bull; Bourree I bull; Dream of a Witches' Sabbath bull; Duet bull; Hungarian March bull; Theme from Lohengrin bull; March to the Scaffold bull; Masterings of Nurenb




The Canadian Brass Book


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Just how does a brass quintet from Toronto become the most traveled classical act on the scene today? The Canadian Brass, called The Marx Brothers of Brass by the New York Times, has been cheered in concerts around the world for over 20 years. Their nearly 30 albums define them as the most successful crossover group in history. This fascinating look into the makings of a musical institution is a story to be enjoyed by musicians and music lovers. Flavored with the whimsy that has become the trademark of the group, the book is an amusing romp through their career, featuring a revealing look into the recording industry, extensive interviews with each player, dozens of amusing anecdotes, and over a hundred photos.




Guide to the Tuba Repertoire, Second Edition


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Guide to the Tuba Repertoire is the most comprehensive investigation ever undertaken into the literature and discography of any single musical instrument. Under the direction of R. Winston Morris and Daniel Perantoni, this publication represents more than 40 years of research by dozens of leading professionals throughout the world. The guide defines the current status of the tuba and documents its growth since its inception in 1835. Contributors are Ron Davis, Jeffrey Funderburk, David Graves, Skip Gray, Charles A. McAdams, R. Winston Morris, Mark A. Nelson, Timothy J. Northcut, Daniel Perantoni, Philip Sinder, Joseph Skillen, Kenyon Wilson, and Jerry A. Young.




An Illustrated Dictionary for the Modern Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium Player


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Modern low brass instruments—trombone, tuba, and euphonium—have legions of ancestors, cousins, and descendants in over five-hundred years of history. Prominent scholar and performer Douglas Yeo provides a unique, accessible reference guide that addresses a broad range of relevant topics and brings these instruments to life with clear explanations and the most up-to-date research. Brief biographies of many path-changing individuals highlight their influence on instrument development and use. The book’s inclusive scope also recognizes the work of diverse, influential artists whose important contributions to trombone and tuba history and development have not previously been acknowledged in other literature. Extensive illustrations by Lennie Peterson provide insight into many of the entries.




The Tuba Source Book


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The chapter entitled "Recommended Basic Repertoire" is subdivided by level, from high school through professional, and "Orchestral Excerpts," in addition to listing 146 works that every tubist should know, includes advice on how to audition.




Tuba Solos


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An overview of the most popular contest and recital pieces written for tuba. The material has been carefully selected to match the technical capabilities of the younger advancing player. Levels 1 & 2 are available for each instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, F horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drum), both with supplementary piano accompaniment volumes. Correlated to the First Division Band Course.




Introduction and Dance


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Southern Music




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