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Works for String OrchestraSerious Contemporary Music |
Works for Tuba(see tubist page for more information and free music to play!)
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Variations on "America the Beautiful" (also available for full orchestra)An arrangement of the well-known anthem that goes through several full variations depicting different musical styles that have become popular in American music. Very effective at events such as Memorial Day and other patriotic celebrations. |
27 Etudes for the Advancing Tuba PlayerThis was an "Honorable Mention" at the 2003 T.U.B.A. (now I.T.E.A.) composition contest. Exactly as the name implies - this collection of 27 etudes is designed as a transitional book for students between those earlier books (Rubank, Beeler, etc...) and the more advanced etude books (Tyrrell, Rochut, Fink, etc...) |
12 Days (string orchestra
with chimes and timpani)
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The New Tuba Player's Manual
Designed for the non-tuba player, this manual is
appropriate for teachers and students alike. It covers everything that
typically comes up - from basic care, to forming the embouchure, the
holding the instrument. Including are a set of duets and beginning exercises, designed to get things started. Duets parts are
recorded and available for additional purchase. Great for being able to
demonstrate good tone if a tuba player of high quality is not readily
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| A Gentle Wave Written to promote full and rich string playing within the structure of a level 3 or 4 piece, while incorporating modern harmonies and progressions, as well as counterpoint. An excellent teaching piece. |
John Henry (tuba, anvil, narrator, string orchestra)
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Bride's Processional
(String Quartet)
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Sonata #2 in e minor (Benedetto Marcello, arranged Michael D. Blostein, available from Southern Music)In the tradition of other well-known Baroque sonatas, this sonata sits extremely well for the tuba, and is even more effective when performed with harpsichord. |
Pagan Dance (written as a commission for the Mannheim Middle School Orchestra, Peter Tambroni, Director)A level 3 or 4 work which has a catchy groove to it (very popular today in educational music - groove based music works because it draws on the commonality and repetition so common in popular music but incorporates musical traits necessary for younger players to learn). |
Nebulous (12 tuba ensemble, available from the tuba-euphonium press)As the name implies, the tuba-euphonium ensemble is one of those ensemble types that is constantly changing as better and more music is being developed. Here, the change is through meter, where the timing alters gradually, by instrument, throughout the work. |
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Works for String Orchestra Groove-Based learning pieces (all level 3 / intermediate). These pieces all focus on only one or two specific performance and/or music issues, which allows for optimal learning. |
Other Works |
| Blues Etude This piece us designed to introduce students to the basic formal structure of the blues. Also introduces/reinforces syncopation. Requires shifting in the cellos. |
Canyon Images (Brass Quartet (2 trumpets, trombone, tuba))Written as a memoir of my initial mental images upon seeing the Grand Canyon, trying to capture how echos and various sounds are affected by the natural wonder. |
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| Fiddler's Delight This piece is designed in the basic format of a fiddling tune, but gives the melodic material to all instruments. Requires first violins to shift into 3rd position, all instruments to cross strings, and keeps a steady tempo. |
Stroll (Marimba Solo)This is a very demanding work, which requires the full use of the marimba. |
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| The Chase Introduces/Reinforces the finger patterns requires to play the upper tetrachord of the harmonic minor scale. Requires cello and bass students to slide on the lower strings, which focus on ear training to hear the upper pitch and relaxed left hand. |
O Captain, My Captain (Mixed Chorus)Based on the poem, this hymn is equally as haunting. Currently under revision. |
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