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Scaramouche - Philip Sparke - Wind band/Harmonie/Concert Band accompaniment |
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In stockScaramouche - Baritone or Euphonium Solo (with Wind band/Harmonie/Concert Band accompaniment
From the composer Philip Sparke - "Scaramouche was commissioned by Katrina Marzella with a grant from the BBC Performing Arts Fund. Undoubtedly the finest baritone player of her generation, Katrina was granted an education bursary from the BBC Performing Arts Fund as a result of winning the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist of the Year in 2004. This has allowed her to commission a series of new works for her instrument, including Scaramouche. In this version for euphonium and concert band, Scaramouche continues Sparke’s series of works which uses the Italian improvisational theatre tradition of commedia dell’arte as an inspiration. Pantomime, Harlequin and, now, Scaramouche draw on the contrasting moods of pathos and comedy characterised by the ‘happy/sad’ masks which symbolise European theatre. A slow expressive ballad, followed by a spirited vivace allows the composer to exploit both the lyrical and technical sides of the euphonium, therefore giving the soloist the chance to display the full capabilities of their instrument."
A really super solo, sure to be widely played!
Watch Bastien Baumet perform it (euphonium and brass band) and Felix Geroldinger (baritone and piano) and Tobias Reifer (euph and wind band)
Published by Anglo Music
Duration: approx 6.45'
Difficulty: 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC full band score and full set of Wind band/Harmonie/Concert Band accompaniment
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NEW STYLE Besson belly guard for Prestige Euphoniums 2052/2051 - Gold plated - PRE-ORDER - ships beg. October |
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Finally we are getting in stock, the brand-new style Besson Euphonium belly guards, for Prestige and Sovereign euphoniums.
This is the new design, which should stop any of the old breakages that used to. The plexi glass plate has been redesigned, reshaped to allow easy access to the tuning slide rod.
A custom design Besson fixture is on the right hand side, complete with logo.
No more breakages, no more stress!
In our experience, this part also adds a little extra stability and control to the sound, enhancing the overall experience.
++Currently this is on pre-order and your order will be shipped at the beginning of October.++
This is the gold plated version. The silver plated version is also available on this site..
We will have 47 of the gold plated versions left in the first batch.
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NEW STYLE Besson belly guard for Sovereign Euph 967T/968T- Silver plated - PRE-ORDER - ships beg. October |
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Please note the photograph shows a gold plate, but this page is for the silver plated version come out with a new photos to follow!
Finally we are getting in stock, the brand-new style Besson Euphonium belly guards, this silver one for Sovereign 967/968T euphoniums.
This is the new design, which should stop any of the old breakages that used to. The plexi glass plate has been redesigned, reshaped to allow easy access to the tuning slide rod.
A custom design Besson fixture is on the right hand side, complete with logo.
No more breakages, no more stress!
In our experience, this part also adds a little extra stability and control to the sound, enhancing the overall experience.
++Currently this is on pre-order and your order will be shipped at the beginning of October.++
This is the silver plated version. The gold plated version is also available on this site..
We will have 17 of the silver plated versions LEFT in the first batch.
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Omaggio - Euphonium Concerto No.4 - Philip Sparke - Euphonium and Piano |
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Gramercy Favourites (4 solos) - Peter Graham - Solo instrument with piano accompaniment |
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A collection of solo versions of some of Peter Graham's most popular melodies. For brass instrument with piano accompaniment.
Please note that this purchase is for Bb. Instruments. An album of four beautiful Peter Graham solos that are going to enchant your audiences!
Contents: (click on link to hear each movement)
Lady Stewart's Air was commissioned by David King as a birthday tribute to one of New Zealand's most prominent supporters of the arts and in particular the brass band fraternity, Lady Adrienne Stewart.
Meditation is the central theme from The Triumph of Time, a work commissioned for The Black Dyke Band by Music Director Nicholas Childs.
The original brief was for a piece which would showcase the talents of the band's many fine soloists, among them Zoe Hancock on Flugel horn, who has made this particular theme from the larger work her own.
The main theme from the composer's work The Torchbearer, this version was arranged for Flugel Horn soloist Lucy Cutt.
Deep River is one of the best known of the spirituals originating among the enslaved Africans in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. This arrangement was made for Eb Tuba soloist Steven Walsh.
Difficulty level: 3.5/6
Duration total c.18-20 mins total
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Alarum - Edward Gregson - for unaccompanied tuba |
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Alarum for solo tuba was written, especially for James Gourlay, and was first performed by him at the Adrian Boult HJall, Birmingham on February 13,, 1994.
The title of the work derives from an old English word, meaning a 'call to arms', and I have taken this to be a primitive (that is primeval) call, and hence the opening gesture of the piece, which is meant to imitate a tribal like intensity. The opening four note set of pitches is taken from the name of the dedicatee.
The piece is divided into three main sections and runs continuously. The first section is by turns, aggressive, nervous and lyrical. The second section is melodic and peaceful, but reaches a climax when the two themes, lyrical and rhythmic, are juxtaposed against each other. The last section is dance-like in character with changing time patterns which lead back to the very opening statement of the piece.
Published by Gramercy Music
Difficulty 5.5/6
Duration: 8 minutes
Supplied with solo part in BC only.
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A Portrait of Paris - Peter Graham - Duet (cornet/euph or two euphs) with piano accompaniment |
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A Portrait of Paris was written for Alexis Demailly and Bastien Baumet of the Paris Brass Band.
The three movements, Promenade (aux Champs-Élysées), Sur La Seine and Tour de France, are the composer's musical impressions of some of the city's landmarks and events (with occasional references to a famous Parisian composer thrown in for good measure...)
A fantastic extended work.
P{ublished by Gramercy Music
The duet will work great in its original form for cornet and euphonium, but we think it will also work great as a duet for two euphoniums.
Score: https://www.gramercymusic.com/image/Portraitpiano.pdf
Have a listen: https://www.gramercymusic.com/sound/Portsound.mp3
Difficulty level 4.5/6
Supplied with duet parts (Corent in TC and euph (in TC and BC) and piano part
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Thomann Breath Trainer SMILEplus |
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Lung Trainer SMILEplus
A really great way to train your lungs to be more efficient, to fill more, and will definitely help your breathing!
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Thomann Breathing Bag 5 Litre Set |
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Thomann Breathing Bag 5 Liter
comes with
Thomann Mouthpiece for Breathing Bag
Highly recommended
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Concerto for Euphonium - Vaclav Nehybel - Euphonium and Piano (Bass clef only) |
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An important concerto in one continuous movement.
This comissioned by the American euphonium played Roger Behrend
Composed by Vaclav Nelhybel (1920-1996)
Sound file
https://www.cimarronmusic.com/concertoforeuphoniumnelhybelpiano
Published by Tuba Euphonium Press
Duration approx 13 minutes
Difficulty level 4.5/6
Supplied with solo part in BC only and piano part
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Concerto Per Flicorno Basso Op.155 - Amilcare Ponchielli Arr. Henry Howey - Euphonium and Piano |
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We are pleased to offer this famous composition, one of the oldest surviving works for our instrument, a grand Italian theme and variation solo.
A work in terms of importance, length and difficulty. After a substantial introduction, we get to the main theme and variations follow. In the great operatic tradition, and typical of the important works of the composer. Have a listen to the recording from the Euphonium Virtuoso CD played by Steven Mead.
One of our biggest technical challenges! Musical too!
https://youtu.be/6tWdEICGuzEBc
Published by Tuba Euphonium Press
Length 13.41
Difficulty 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano
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Four Puccini Arias - G.Puccini Arr. Joseph Spaniola - Euphonium and Piano (Bass clef only) |
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Four beautiful Puccini arias, arranged by Joseph Spaniola.
1. Vissi D'Arte
2. Un Bel Di
3. Dondie Lieta
4. Nessun Dorma
You simply have to have this album in your collection!
Published by Tuba Euphonium Press
Duration approx 15.00
Difficulty level. 3.4/6
Supplied with solo parts in BC and piano part
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First Movement from Concertino No.1 in B flat - Julius Klengel Arr. Leonard Falcone - Euphonium and Piano |
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The Klengels (Julies Klengel (1859-1933) were a very musical family in the second half of the 19th century.
This wonderful work, originally for cello, is a real tour de force for euphonium.
Steven Mead recorded this on his Tribute album with the Michigan State Wind Orchestra. The connection of course was with Leonard Falcone, whose arrangement inspired performance on the CD.
It's a great work, and a complete workout for the performer.
Published by Tuba Euphonium Press.
Duration 4.20
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Faustbuch - Elizabeth Raum - Euphonium and Piano |
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The Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum composed this work and dedicated it to the Euphonium player, Mark Jenkins, in 2002.
It's a really fascinating and complex work in three movements.
Three movements based on the Faust legend. Also a version for F tuba. Premiered by Jenkins on January 24th at the Army band tuba/euphonium convention at Ft. Myer, Virginia, and band version premiered by John Griffiths at ITEC 2004 in Budapest.
https://elizabethraum.com/solo-accompanied-by-band/
Published by Tuba Euphonium press
DurationL: 13.40
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC
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Nocturne Op.7 - Franz Strauss Arr. Michael Fischer - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here's a super arrangement, by Michael Fischer of the classic solo by Franz Strauss for French horn, now arranged for Euphonium and Piano.
A perfect piece for recitals or concerts, and one that's always sure to please, if you play it nicely!
https://youtu.be/jbHJHHiM-is (horn original, video)
Published by Tuba Euphonium Press
Duration: 6.40
Difficulty level 4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Hungarian Melodies - Vincent Bach Arr. Harold Brasch - Euphonium and Piano |
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A real virtuoso showpiece from a composer who became better know as a maker of mouthpieces and trumpets etc
A great recital or concert work.
Listen to this fine recording by Dave Werden, accompanied by wind band
http://www.dwerden.com/music-videos/euphonium-music-videos.cfm?vid=1422
Duration 5.40
Difficulty level 4.5 /6
Supplied with solo part in TC
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60 Etudes for High Tuba or Euphonium - Georg Kopprasch ed. Bryan Doughty (bass clef only) |
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A terrific method book that will challenge you with hours of study, both lyrical and technical. Many people know the name Kopprasch, and he studies have challenged brass players for generations. These studies are progressive and provide intereting study material for players of all levels.
Duration n/a
Difficulty level: 3-4.5/6
Suuplied with book in BC only
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25 Duets for Low Brass - Anthony O'Toole (bass clef only) |
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A great book of duets for either two euphoniums, or euphonium and tuba, or baritone and euphonium.
Very well, written with some nice rhythmic, stylistic and counting challenges. Also explores the Mixolydian and Dorian scales.
Not too difficult and well worth the effort.
Published by Cimarron Music Press.
About the Author
Anthony O'Toole , born 1988 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, holds a bachelor's degree in Music Theory & Composition from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied composition with Daniel Perlongo, Jack Stamp and David Martynuik. He is currently a master's student in Composition at George Mason University where he studies with Mark Camphouse. Anthony O'Toole's music is unique and fresh with its intense rhythmic energy, lush jazz-influenced harmonic language, and his talent for highly effective and colorful orchestration. Mr. O'Toole has written more than 100 works for almost every medium and began writing music in his early teens. In high school his interest in composition stemmed from his studies as a percussionist and love of performing. He also became a competent multi-instrumentalist learning piano, viola, saxophone, clarinet, trombone and tuba. Although he is largely self-taught as a composer he credits many of his teachers for being mentors and advocates of his music. While at IUP he had the pleasure of receiving lessons and attending lectures from guest composers such as Cindy McTee, Samuel Hazo, Christopher Marshall, Frank Ticheli, Clark MacAllister, Richard Danielpour, Bruce Yurko and Drew Hemenger. After graduation from IUP in 2011 he worked full-time as a composer while also working as an orchestrator and arranger for 2 years before beginning his MM in Composition at GMU. In the last 5 years Mr. O'Toole has seen success as a composer winning numerous prizes which include the Grand Prize in the 2012 Garritan Composition Contest for his orchestral work 'CA-91' as well as other accolades and honorable mentions. His music has been featured in the GIA Publication 'Teaching Music Through Performance in Band' (Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment edition) and a large amount of his music is published by Cimarron Music Press, Euphonium.com and Bandworks Publications. In particular, his band music has become rather popular and has been played by some of the finest ensembles including the University of North Texas Wind Symphony, The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble and the United States Coast Guard Band. His band music and chamber music have been performed all over the country and internationally in Canada, Australia, Tawain, Portugal, Britain, Brazil and Singapore.
Duration n/a
Difficulty level 3.5,4/6
Supplied wirth book in BC only
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Twelve Jazz Duets - Jack Gale - for Trumpet and Trombone (or two euphs/baris) - with play along CD |
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A great of jazz duets, very suitable for our instruments. A chance for you to explore some jazz style duets, with a backing CD, that can be used in performance.
A really great challenge to play something different and refreshing.
Play play along CD has the 12 tracks in both duet form, accompanied by bass and drums, and just drum and bass accompaniments only that can be used for performance.
Published by Cimarron Music Press
Duration : n/a
Difficulgty level: 4/6
Supplied with book and playalong CD, trumpet in TC and trombonw part in BC.
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Arcades and Alleys (Sonata for Euphonium) - Alan Lourens - Euphonium and Piano |
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The Sonata for Euphonium is a traditional three movement sonata following classical forms. Movement one is lively Sonata Form, Movement Two is a quiet Ternary Form, and a very lively Rondo rounds out the composition.
This is is post-modern; it is Each movement opens strong in the stated key (G Major, f minor) though in each case the tonality wanders considerably before finishing in the home key. The work is descriptive in nature, but not programmatic.
Arcades and Alleyways explores the whole range of the instrument, from a Pedal B Flat to a C three octaves above that note, and requires professional level technical ability.
Is a really interesting work, essentially a Sonata for Euphonium.
Lourens was born in Perth, Western Australia, and attended Scarborough Senior High School, where he won the prize for music in his graduating year. After completing a degree in Music Education at the Western Australian College of Advanced Education, Lourens taught brass and classroom music in public schools, based at Kelmscott Senior High School, and including conducting and teaching brass at Churchlands Senior High School and Perth Modern School. He returned to study at Indiana University, earning a master's degree in music (in Euphonium Performance) in 1992, and a Doctorate (in Wind Conducting) in 1999, working as an Associate Instructor to Harvey Phillips and in the IU department of bands, working with the Marching Hundred. At Indiana, he studied Euphonium with M.Dee Stewart and Daniel Perantoni. He was also awarded a Performers Certificate for the quality of his Masters recital.
From 2000, Lourens has held leadership positions at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (as Head of Classical Music), and has held positions in Singapore(at Lasalle College of the Arts),[1] and in Dubai.[2] His name was also associated with a possible appointment as Head of the ANU School of Music.[3][4] In 2009, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
Listen to the world premiere by Fletcher Mitchell: Finland, July at the opening concert of the Lieksa Brass Week. World premiere performance of Australian composer Dr Alan Lourens's Euphonium Sonata 'Arcades and Alleys'.
https://fb.watch/kxwTBboRjn/
Duration 13.38
Diffiulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC, BC and piano part
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Andante and Hungarian Rondo - Carl Maria von Weber Arr. Dave Werden - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here's the wonderful classical solo, originally for bassoon, now arranged by David Werden for the Euphonium. It works brilliantly and it's great to have this addition as a standard text now for the Euphonium.
https://youtu.be/ToI7PAozptE
Published by Cimarron Music Press
Highly. recommended
Duration 10.30
Difficulty 5/6
Supplied solo parts in TC and Bc and piano part
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Kaleidoscopic Overdrive - Ben McMillan - euphonium and brass quintet |
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A very exciting work for euphonium and brass quintet . composed for Steven Mead and Spanish Brass; The title comes from the constantly-shifting meter and somewhat hectic feel, the melody bouncing back and forth between soloist and quintet, and the shifts between somewhat unconnected sections.
The composer Ben McMillan writes: The main melody was something that had been in my head for a while, one of the many musical seeds that I constantly find myself humming or whistling absentmindedly. This became the first piece I ever had published, and the second ever recorded.
As recorded with Steven Mead and Spanish Brass Quintet on the Brass and Wines CD: https://youtu.be/NrmPgxwVjeU
Highly recommended.
Duration : 6.20
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC. brass quintet score and full serts of berass quintet parts
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Mountain Silence - Ian Lester - Euphonium and Piano |
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A beautiful evocative piece composed by a euphonium player, and one of the brightest young writers for brass in the USA, Ian Lester.
Listen to the sound file: https://soundcloud.com/ianlester-1/mountain-silence-for-solo-euphonium-and-piano?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Published by Cimarron Music Press
Duration 3.05
Difficulty level: 3.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano
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International Songbook for Euphonium - Arr. David R.Werden - Euphonium and Piano |
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Nineteen beautiful melodies, both classical and folk style. Sure to be in big demand, some of the most beautiful melodies here. Look at the track listing on the image.
Published by Cimarron music press.
Duration n/a
Difficulty level 3/6
Supplied with Solo parts in TC and BC nad piano part
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Fantasia Di Concerto (Sounds from the Riviera) - Ed. Boccalari - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is the famous and favourite euphonium classic solo from the end of the 19th century.
Often used as a recital work and also with Band. This is the version with piano accompaniment.
Published by Cimarron Music Press.
As heard on Steven Mead ' Tribute' CD
Duration approx: 10 mins
Difficulty 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Fantasia Per Tromba - Amilcare Ponchielli - Euphonium and Piano |
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This is a virtuoso showpiece, and perfectly suited to the Euphonium. Based on a melody from La Traviata,
Ponchielli is best known to Euphonium players for his Concerto per Flicorno Basso, but this absolute delight
Listen to a digital sound file:
https://www.cimarronmusic.com/fantasia-la-traviata-op-309
Published by Cimarron Music Press
Duration. approx 8 minutes
Difficulty level. 4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Bravura Variations - Adolphe Adam Arr. Henry Howey - Euphonium Solo and Brass Quintet |
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Some great variations on the tune, most commonly known as Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star!
Stylistically, this is Mozart from beginning to end.
As heard on a performance given by Steven Mead and Spanish Brass Quintet:
https://open.spotify.com/track/0TGNZpanbsWD3aU4XEsu1B?si=67b0cfb807834055
Take a listen
Duration 5.50
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC , brass quintet score and set of BQ parts.
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Arpeggione Sonata - Franz Schubert Arr. David R. Werden - Euphonium and Piano |
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Composer: Schubert, Franz Arranger: Werden, David
Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Euphonium, Piano
https://youtu.be/AQgnN0_YOD0
Originally written for an instrument called the Arpeggione (like a fretted cello), Schubert's beautiful Sonata works very well for wind instruments. This arrangement is written by the performer, David Werden, for euphonium and piano. The performance is from a live recital tour of Japan in 1989. A graduate of The University of Iowa, Mr. Werden was the euphonium soloist with The United States Coast Guard Band for more than 20 years. He has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, England, Japan, and the former Soviet Union. Through FM and TV broadcasts, his solos have been heard in dozens of countries around the world. He is a recitalist and clinician, and has performed at local, national, and international symposiums. He was a member of The USCG Band Euphonium/Tuba Quartet, the Atlantic Tuba Quartet, and the Classic Brass Band. He previously taught at the University of Connecticut and is listed in Marquis' Who's Who in American Education. His efforts to expand the role and recognition of the euphonium led the British magazine Sounding Brass in conjunction with the American publication Euphonia to name him "Euphonium Player of the Year" in 1980. He is the first American awarded this honor. In 1981 he was elected to the post of Euphonium Coordinator for the International Tuba-Euphonium Association (formerly called Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association: T.U.B.A). In 1987 he was appointed to the Honory Board of Advisors of ITEA. His many solo performances and his efforts to expand the role of the euphonium in music earned him the prestigious Coast Guard Commendation Medal. He has also been awarded two Coast Guard Achievement Medals, the Coast Guard Special Operations ribbon, two Coast Guard Unit Commendations, and three Coast Guard Merit Somnataorious Unit Commendations. In 1993 he was inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda honors society. He has published articles in Euphonia magazine, The Instrumentalist magazine and the T.U.B.A. Journal. He is the author of The Blaikley Compensating System, Scoring for Euphonium, co-author with Denis Winter of the Euphonium Music Guide, and a co-author of the Brass Player's Cookbook. He compiled and edited a series of papers by Arthur Lehman into the book The Brass Musician. He has also published over four dozen arrangements for a variety of solo instruments and ensembles. His website, http://www.dwerden.com/, has become a favorite of euphonium players everywhere. Since moving to Minnesota he has performed with Symphonia (America's Premier Large Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble), the Minnesota Orchestra, the Sheldon Theater Brass Band, was a special guest artist at the International Euphonium Institute, and has been heard on live national broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion.
Duration 9.15
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Euphonium Concerto - Edward Gregson - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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Here is the Euphonium Concerto by Edward Gregson, just published with brass band accompaniment.
This is certain to be a highly sought-after concerto and one that advanced players will want to study and perform in the future.
Program notes by the composer:
The Euphonium Concerto was commissioned by the Euphonium Foundation UK and was written for, and dedicated to, David Childs. Lasting some 22 minutes, it is a large-scale symphonic work in both its structure and scale. Its three movements, subtitled Dialogues, Song without Words, and A Celtic Bacchanal, explore the full range of the technical, musical, and emotional scope of the euphonium.
The first movement, Dialogues, is concerned with contrast and development, using as a reference point a five note musical cypher (BACH – B flat, A, C, B natural – followed by a tritone F). This cypher is used in various guises throughout the movement and beyond and acts as a ‘pillar’ in an ever-changing musical canvass. The movement’s sonata form structure contrasts highly charged rhythmic ideas with a lyrical second section, where perhaps the euphonium takes on the cloak of a cello with its soaring melodicism. This leads to a central section, with scurrying semiquavers culminating in a frenetic fugal climax before returning to the opening ideas, now further explored and developed.
An extended cadenza, with brief but dramatic interruptions from the timpanist, leads directly into the slow movement – Song without Words. Here, the peaceful mood of the opening tutti section leads to a wistful ballad for the soloist, which pays nostalgic homage to another era long since gone. The opening music returns, this time developing into an intense climax, before quietly sinking into a reprise of the opening music, with the soloist’s ballad now transferred from minor to major. The movement ends quietly and leads without a break into the final movement.
A Celtic Bacchanal is, as the title suggests, a wild dance that takes on some of the character of Celtic folk music (the dedicatee is a Celt, and the composer half-Celt!). Whilst primarily being a technical tour-de-force, a lyrical central section once again exploits the euphonium’s singing qualities, reaching a majestic peroration before subsiding into tranquility. The folk-like dance starts up again, this time culminating, via a reference to the first movement, into an exuberant and life-affirming coda.
The work exists in FOUR versions, with symphony orchestra, wind orchestra, piano (available on this site)and here with brass band accompaniment
Published by Novello.
Listen on Youtube:
1st movement. https://youtu.be/HQpRkoieEsU
2nd movement. https://youtu.be/s1jiTR68Avo
3rd movement. https://youtu.be/z-Q77JWaibo
Highlly recommended!
Duration: 22minutes
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and brass band score and full set of brass band parts.
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Be My Love - Brodsky and Cahn Arr. Ray Farr - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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Be My Love was written for the film The Toast of New Orleans in 1950, and was nominated for an Academy Award in the same year. The story revolves around a rough-and-tumble fisherman from the Louisiana bayous, who is gifted with a wonderful, if unschooled voice. He is discovered by the director of the New Orleans French Opera (David Niven), and falls in love with the prima donna, a refined young soprano (Kathryn Grayson). The film has sunk into obscurity, but Be My Love survives as one of Mario Lanza's best known signature songs.
This version for euphonium and brass band was expertly crafted by Ray Farr in the late 80's for the Grimethorpe Colliery Band
This arrangement has firmly established itself in the euphonium repertoire over the years, and remains one of Ray Farr's most popular arrangements.
Published by Prima Vista Musikk.
Duration: 4 mins
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with solo parrt in TC, brass band score and full set of parts
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Be My Love - Brodsky and Cahn Arr. Ray Farr - Euphonium and Wind, Harmonie, Concert Band |
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Be My Love was written for the film The Toast of New Orleans in 1950, and was nominated for an Academy Award in the same year. The story revolves around a rough-and-tumble fisherman from the Louisiana bayous, who is gifted with a wonderful, if unschooled voice. He is discovered by the director of the New Orleans French Opera (David Niven), and falls in love with the prima donna, a refined young soprano (Kathryn Grayson). The film has sunk into obscurity, but Be My Love survives as one of Mario Lanza's best known signature songs.
This arrangement has firmly established itself in the euphonium repertoire over the years, and remains one of Ray Farr's most popular arrangements.
A famous traditional solo, much loved by audiences everywhere.
Published by Prima vista Musikk
Duration approx 4 mins
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with solo part in BC, wind band score and full set of parts.
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Euph'Tudes - Progressive Concert Etudes - Phil Snedecor - Treble clef |
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Phil writes: These euphonium-specific studies were inspired by Hiram Diaz (that’s right-The President’s Own euphonium player!), who had me pull out all the stops to explore the amazing versatility of this instrument. You’ve never seen anything like this before! BC or TC Bb versions now avaliable!
I've always been fascinated by the Euphonium and their owners. They seem to be stuck between so many different worlds, both technically and musically. They can play gorgeous melodies as well as lightning, fast, technical passages, and often do, not only in the same piece, but sometimes in the same line of music for years, the great Robert King tried to get the Boston Symphony Orchestra to endow a Euphonium chair and make that voice take up permanent residence in the orchestra. Certainly, the orchestral works that exist in the repertoire by Strauss, Holst, and others that score for Euphonium (or tenor tuba) are richer for this addition. The fact that Mr King was not successful in his quest, speaks more to the orchestral worlds inflexibility than to the versatility of this fascinating instrument. Certainly the musical ensembles that regularly use this voice find it indispensable. In my many brass ensemble arrangements for the Washington Symphonic Brass, the euphonium part was one of the most fun to imagine.
In the pages of this book, I offer up a small addition to your ever increasing and expanding repertoire. My hope is that it will find a place on your music stand as a book. That's both fun to play and challenging. Here's to the next 200 years of Euphonium!"
Steve Mead writes: this book is highly recommended. It's very challenging as lots of euphonium-inspired classical influences can be detected, and it's all over the instrument! Fantastic to study and work up to a high level.
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with : book in bsss clef, 44 pages
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Euph'Tudes - Progressive Concert Etudes - Phil Snedecor - Bass clef |
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Phil writes: These euphonium-specific studies were inspired by Hiram Diaz (that’s right-The President’s Own euphonium player!), who had me pull out all the stops to explore the amazing versatility of this instrument. You’ve never seen anything like this before! BC or TC Bb versions now avaliable!
I've always been fascinated by the Euphonium and their owners. They seem to be stuck between so many different worlds, both technically and musically. They can play gorgeous melodies as well as lightning, fast, technical passages, and often do, not only in the same piece, but sometimes in the same line of music for years, the great Robert King tried to get the Boston Symphony Orchestra to endow a Euphonium chair and make that voice take up permanent residence in the orchestra. Certainly, the orchestral works that exist in the repertoire by Strauss, Holst, and others that score for Euphonium (or tenor tuba) are richer for this addition. The fact that Mr King was not successful in his quest, speaks more to the orchestral worlds inflexibility than to the versatility of this fascinating instrument. Certainly the musical ensembles that regularly use this voice find it indispensable. In my many brass ensemble arrangements for the Washington Symphonic Brass, the euphonium part was one of the most fun to imagine.
In the pages of this book, I offer up a small addition to your ever increasing and expanding repertoire. My hope is that it will find a place on your music stand as a book. That's both fun to play and challenging. Here's to the next 200 years of Euphonium!"
Steve Mead writes: this book is highly recommended. It's very challenging as lots of euphonium-inspired classical influences can be detected, and it's all over the instrument! Fantastic to study and work up to a high level.
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with : book in bsss clef, 44 pages
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A Simple Song - Joel Collier - Euphonium and Piano |
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The composer Joel Collier writes: "In 2017 I accepted a new job opportunity that required me to move halfway across the country. While it was an exciting opportunity, it meant leaving behind all the friends and colleagues I had grown to love. A Simple Song was a way for me to express this bittersweet goodbye, both sad to leave people behind, yet hopeful of what was to come. The premiere was given with The National Capital Band, where I had served as principal euphonium since 2011, less than a week before I left. It is dedicated to those I left behind."
This is a very beautiful piece of music and one that is sure to enchant any audience who hears it, so long as you play it nicely!
Published by Prima Vista Musikk
Duration 4:30
Difficulty Level: 3.5/6
Supplied with solo part in TC, and BC with piano partfull brass band score and set of brass band parts
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A Simple Song - Joel Collier - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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The composer Joel Collier writes: "In 2017 I accepted a new job opportunity that required me to move halfway across the country. While it was an exciting opportunity, it meant leaving behind all the friends and colleagues I had grown to love. A Simple Song was a way for me to express this bittersweet goodbye, both sad to leave people behind, yet hopeful of what was to come. The premiere was given with The National Capital Band, where I had served as principal euphonium since 2011, less than a week before I left. It is dedicated to those I left behind."
This is a very beautiful piece of music and one that is sure to enchant any audience who hears it, so long as you play it nicely!
Published by Prima Vista Musikk
Duration 4:30
Difficulty Level: 3.5/6
Supplied with solo part in TC, full brass band score and set of brass band parts
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Divertimento - Dan Price - Euphonium and Piano |
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Comissioned in 2009 by Welsh College of Music and Drama student Lynsey Orr, Divertimento for euphonium or baritone is written in four distinct and individual movements, each tailored to display a different charecteristic of the instrument.
I Intrada - traditional in style with a pompous melody line which conjures images of the English countryside
II Siciliana - a slow and melancholic movement, full of emotion and a hint of an Irish air.
III Habanara - a rousing passionate movement written with technicallity in mind.
IV Rondo - a combination of jazz and traditional melodic influences, requiring dexterity from the soloist.
Published by Prima Vista Musikk
Difficulty level: 4/6
Duration. 8.30
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Three Stories - Three Worlds (Concerto for Euphonium) - Peter Meechan - Euphonium and Piano |
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New to the EuphoniumStore and a fine concerto here for the ambitious player!
This exciting concerto by composer Pete Meechan is an important new addition to the euphonium repertoire. It was written at the request of David Thornton and the Black Dyke Band, and composed between June and August 2003. The first performance was given on 8th November of the same year at St. Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincs. The euphonium soloist, David Thornton, was accompanied by the Black Dyke Band, under the baton of Dr. Philip Wilby.
The concerto lasts approximately 15-16 minutes, and is divided into three movements I - Hubris: The House of Atreus, II - Discardation: Lament for Aerope and III - New Order: Flight to Sparta. The original version of the concerto with brass band accompaniment is also available from Prima Vista Musikk.
Duration 15-16 Minutes
Difficulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Super Duets - Philip Sparke - 15 progressive duets for trombones or euphonium - TC |
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Philip Sparke’s Super Duets is the third volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first books in the series (Starter Duets, Skilful Duets) this collection contains longer pieces that are suitable for the more advanced player. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Super Duets takes the player into new keys, with new technical and musical challenges, and contains pieces suitable for concert or recital. The series provides invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method.
This is book in is TREBLE clef.
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Super Duets - Philip Sparke - 15 progressive duets for trombones or euphonium - BC |
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Philip Sparke’s Super Duets is the third volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first books in the series (Starter Duets, Skilful Duets) this collection contains longer pieces that are suitable for the more advanced player. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Super Duets takes the player into new keys, with new technical and musical challenges, and contains pieces suitable for concert or recital. The series provides invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method.
This is book in is BASS clef.
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FlowPartner (L) - for tuba euphonium trombone (large shank) - GREY |
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FlowPartner
This is a new addition to the Euphonium store (and replaces on this store, the Wick buzz tube which is being phrased out.)
This is designed and produced by Patrik Randefalk
It helps with airflow, stamina, register and more features.
The unique combination of internal conical shape and a rotating end piece it controls the airflow to achieve balanced resistance in all different registers.
Proven with many many players!
Get one for instrument case and one for the car!!
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FlowPartner (L) - for tuba euphonium trombone (large shank) - RED |
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FlowPartner
This is a new addition to the Euphonium store (and replaces on this store, the Wick buzz tube which is being phrased out.)
This is designed and produced by Patrik Randefalk
It helps with airflow, stamina, register and more features.
The unique combination of internal conical shape and a rotating end piece it controls the airflow to achieve balanced resistance in all different registers.
Proven with many many players!
Get one for instrument case and one for the car!!
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FlowPartner (M) - for medium shank euph/trom, baritione - GREY |
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FlowPartner
This is a new addition to the Euphonium store (and replaces on this store, the Wick buzz tube which is being phrased out.)
This is designed and produced by Patrik Randefalk
It helps with airflow, stamina, register and more features.
The unique combination of internal conical shape and a rotating end piece it controls the airflow to achieve balanced resistance in all different registers.
Proven with many many players!
Get one for instrument case and one for the car!!
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FlowPartner (L) - for tuba euphonium trombone (large shank) - BLACK |
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FlowPartner
This is a new addition to the Euphonium store (and replaces on this store, the Wick buzz tube which is being phrased out.)
This is designed and produced by Patrik Randefalk
It helps with airflow, stamina, register and more features.
The unique combination of internal conical shape and a rotating end piece it controls the airflow to achieve balanced resistance in all different registers.
Proven with many many players!
Get one for instrument case and one for the car!!
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BrassTrail Duets series Vol.2 - 15 Concert Duets - Maria Sturm and Michael Muller - BASS CLEF |
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15 Concert Duets for Baritone, Euphonium & Tenorhorn - NEW
The following collection includes 15 concert duets, which were composed and arranged especially for the instruments baritone, euphonium, and tenorhorn. These are arrangements of classical pieces from the baroque to the modern era, as well as new compositions covering different styles. Look forward to 15 exciting duets!
Duets:
1. Danza barocca (M. Sturm
2. Flowers (M. Sturm)
3. Fuge in G-Moll (J.S. Bach)
4. The Strenous Life (S. Joplin)
5. Chill out! (M. Sturm)
6. Allegro (G.P. Telemann)
7. Rondò alla Turca (W.A. Mozart) - watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR8H24YHsAM
8. Flowing River (M. Sturm)
9. Allegro Scherzoso (F.A. Kummer)
10. Springtime (M. Sturm)
11. Cuba Libre (M. Sturm)
12. Wade in the water (Spiritual)
13. Schiffwirt´s Leo sagt “Rumba” (D. Häusler)
14. Gankino Oro (Bulgarian Folk Dance)
15. Lost in thoughts (M. Sturm)
Level of Difficulty:
3-4.5/6. This is the bass clef book
Includes:
Edition German/English, 29 pages
Highly recommended!
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BrassTrail Duets series Vol.2 - 15 Concert Duets - Maria Sturm and Michael Muller - TREBLE CLEF |
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15 Concert Duets for Baritone, Euphonium & Tenorhorn - NEW
The following collection includes 15 concert duets, which were composed and arranged especially for the instruments baritone, euphonium, and tenorhorn. These are arrangements of classical pieces from the baroque to the modern era, as well as new compositions covering different styles. Look forward to 15 exciting duets!
Duets:
1. Danza barocca (M. Sturm
2. Flowers (M. Sturm)
3. Fuge in G-Moll (J.S. Bach)
4. The Strenous Life (S. Joplin)
5. Chill out! (M. Sturm)
6. Allegro (G.P. Telemann)
7. Rondò alla Turca (W.A. Mozart) - watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR8H24YHsAM
8. Flowing River (M. Sturm)
9. Allegro Scherzoso (F.A. Kummer)
10. Springtime (M. Sturm)
11. Cuba Libre (M. Sturm)
12. Wade in the water (Spiritual)
13. Schiffwirt´s Leo sagt “Rumba” (D. Häusler)
14. Gankino Oro (Bulgarian Folk Dance)
15. Lost in thoughts (M. Sturm)
Level of Difficulty:
3-4.5/6. This is the treble clef book
Includes:
Edition German/English, 29 pages
Highly recommended!
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Wiseman Wooden Euphonium Case _ NEW_ information page only |
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We are very proud to announce the release of the new Wiseman wooden euphonium case. This is an extremely strong and stylish case. This is just an information page. You cannot purchase the case through this page at the Euphoniumstore.
If you wish to have the reservation sheet, please send a quick message to euphstore@gmail.com
This gives the ultimate protection to your prized euphonum, whether it be in the band room, in a car or on an aeroplane. It will be the only euphonium case you’ll ever need, and will last your whole life.
Specifications Length: 75.5 cms (29.72 inches) Bell end: 32.5/41 (12.8/16.14 inches) Small end. 18.5/41 (7.28/16.14 inches) Weight: 4.9kgs. (10.8 pounds) Made from aircraft-grade birch ply from sustainable forests in Finland. The rubber inserts inside the case are nitrogen expanded foam. This case offers the absolute best protection. It has a crush resistant shell and shock absorbing interior. Every case should ideally have two main components, one is a crush resistant shell and equally important is a shock absorbing interior. The Wiseman case provides both and actually isolates the bell of the instrument completely. It touches nothing. It just hangs in space! The case can stand in three positions, the bell end, the other end, and in a normal horizontal position (due to shock absorbing removable/replaceable feet) Wheels are offered as an option, so long as this option is chosen when ordering, see sample photo of the wheels. The positioning of the internal rubber inserts allows for a perfect fitting for your instrument, and is suitable for triggers with either the small or full size belly guard. There is also a special protective piece for those who use the travel mute inside the bell. There are two internal pockets as well as a mouthpiece holder. The instrument also comes with a music case which wraps around the outside of the case. The instrument can be carried comfortably on the back, using the backpack straps. All fittings are made of the absolute highest quality, and the case is protected by a lifetime warranty. Personalisation of the case is possible, autograph etc and can be discussed when ordering. Initially the case will be available in three finishes, blue, mahogany, and walnut. The Euphoniumstore in the UK, Europe, USA etc and the Euphoniumstore Taiwan (for Taiwan and other Asian countries) will be supplying all orders. Pricing and ordering information are available on the reservation sheet, that can be obtained by emailing euphstore@gmail.com I hope very much do you like this and you’re interested! I'll be using it from now!
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Wick Tuba Mouthpiece triple case |
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A top quality TRIPLE mouthpiece case for tuba mouthpieces. Made by Denis Wick.
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Funk Theory - Peter Meechan - Piano or electronic backing |
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Originally composed for euphonium and trombone quartet, Funk Theory became an instant success following its première on 7th October 2003, featuring the all female Bones Apart trombone quartet and David Childs in Manchester's RNCM Concert Hall. Funk Theory is now available in this arrangement with piano and/or CD accompaniment.
The music is based on two simple chord sequences - the first is heard in the first 7 bars and the second is an 8 bar sequence heard throughout the piece. The melody continually varies and develops becoming increasingly busy and difficult. It could almost be considered a small set of 'funk' variations.
Funk Theory has been performed in its various forms by euphonium soloists throughout the world. It is great fun to play and creates a little 'light relief' during any concert. The original version of Funk Theory with trombone quartet accompaniment is also available from Prima Vista.
The electronic backing can be downloaded from the Prima Vista website: https://primavistamusikk.com/
Duration: 4.15
Difficulty level 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part and electronic part (which is a download from the publisher)
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Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin Arr Doksitzer/Andrews - Concert Band/Harmonie/Wind Orchestra |
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The classic arrangement for trumpet, and also suitable we believe for euphonium (as played by Misa Mead) in the full version for soloist and wind orchestra (Concert Band/Harmonie/Blasorchester)
An outstanding major work for any concert with a great soloist and excellent band.
Published by Editions Marc Reift.
Difficulty 5/6 Duration. 12'14 Supplied by full score and full set of parts, including Special Parts and Fanfare Parts
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100 Days of Trumpet Practice - Rex Richardson - Practice Book (TC) |
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100 Days of Trumpet Practice is a solid practice ritual. A true recipe book covering all aspects of trumpet (brass) playing. Rex Richardson establishes the structure of a disciplined routine. A concept that reveals the meticulous and efficient daily work of one of the great virtuosos. Ear training and mouthpiece buzzing, sound production, flexibility, articulation, fingers, range, improvisation, reading and transposition, repertoire, scales and arpeggios.
Renowned as a performer and composer of new, genre-busting music, Yamaha Performing Artist Rex Richardson has been called “One of the finest virtuosos of our time” (Brass Herald) “a standout soloist with the power, range and flexibility to rival Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw” (DownBeat), and “among the very best trumpet soloists in the world today” (Journal of the International Trumpet Guild).
A professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) since 2002, he has served as International Tutor in Trumpet at England’s Royal Northern College of Music and at Austria’s JAM Music Lab University.
Although conceived for the trumpet, we believe that this method has many many outstanding benefits for Euphonium and Baritone players also. Highly recommended.
TC only
Published by Edition BIM (Switzerland)
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**NEW** CD - Omaggio - Steven Mead and Brighouse and Rastrick Band - Cond. Russell Gray |
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Here is the brand new CD from Steven Mead, Omaggio, in a landmark recording with the 2022 British Open Champions, Brighouse and Rastrick. It features as it's centrepiece three original concerti for euphonium, two of them brand new (Philip Sparke and Philip Harper).
Track listing
Euphonium Concerto No. 4, Omaggio*- Philip Sparke
1. Fantasia
2. Ballad
3. The King Triumphant
4. Dancing Lights*- Lucy Pankhurst
Euphonium Concerto* – Philip Harper
5. Summer 1916 – Days of Youth
6. Winter 1916 – The Weight of Maturity
7. 4th February 1917 – Release
8. Cafe 1930* - Astor Piazzolla Arr. Luc Vertommen
In League with Extraordinary Gentlemen - Concerto for Euphonium - Peter Graham
9. Time Traveller, HG Wells
10. The Final Problem, Conan Doyle
11. The Great Race, Jules Verne
12. The Sally Gardens - Ken Downie
* - premiere recording
Recording details:
Recorded 14/15 May 2022
Recording venue: Hade Edge Bandroom, Holmfirth
Recording engineers: Daniel Lock, Melissa Dee
Production: Daniel Lock
World of Brass
Omaggio is the Italian word for homage or tribute, and as we consider the subject matter of the three solo concerti, this is undoubtedly the thread between them. In chronological order, Peter Graham’s In League with Extra-ordinary Gentleman is dedicated to three euphonium playing family members, with literary stars titled in each of the three movements. Philip Harper’s evocative and dramatic concerto is a tribute to the great grandfather of Micah Parsons, the young euphonium player who commissioned the work from the composer. Henry Nichols was killed in the First World War and the events surrounding this tragic event provide the subject matter for this concerto. Philip Sparke’s Euphonium Concerto No. 4 with subtitle Omaggio is written as a tribute to our soloist’s father, Rex Mead who passed away in January 2021. Rex was a kind, loving father and husband, who sporting prowess, good nature and true gentlemanly conduct inspired all those he came in contact with.
Three shorter contrasting works provide balance to these wonderful concerti. Lucy Pankhurst’s colourful work receives its premiere recording as does Luc Vertommen’s superb arrangement of Piazzolla’s masterful Cafe 1930. Ken Downie’s setting of The Sally Gardens provides a suitable benediction to the action, drama and high emotion of the main works of this album.
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MDP Method (treble clef) - **NEW** |
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This is an excellent new addition to the euphonium/baritone method book repertory.
76 pages of outstanding studies and daily drills, refreshingly original, from the pen of composer Daniel Hall.
From intermediate to advanced. High quality publication.
Micah Dominic Parsons writes:
Over the course of the past year, I have been working alongside Daniel Hall to create an accessible exercise book for amateur musicians. In our modern world, we are becoming increasingly busy with work, family and hobby commitments and finding the time to practice each day especially after a busy day can be difficult.
Over the past seven years, I have tested and adapted my own practice routine to fit around my own commitments which has developed my own personal interest in developing a method book which can aid in encouraging the individual to develop their own daily practice routine which fits around their daily commitments and also maintains and improves their current standard.
The MDP Method Book is an amalgamation of a number of personal practice routines which I have developed over the past seven years to fit around my daily routines.
The book contains a range of exercises which cover all the basic technical aspects of practice and is designed to be used for fifteen minutes over a six or seven day period.
The MDP Method is split into sections which can be tackled either as a whole in one practice session or individually working through the book working on one exercise within each section for a total period of thirty minutes. The book is designed to accommodate all musicians from those working at a beginner level to those working at a more advanced level.
Please note: TREBLE CLEF ONLY
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Harley Benton Finger Trainer |
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Highly recommended - special feature - adjustable tension!
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Conn Superslick Slide Cream - for euphonium main slide (with trigger) |
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This is the cream that Steven Mead recommends for all main tuning slides that use a trigger. This is the BEST cream for this purpose.
Of course it's also a classic trombone slide cream!!
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Sonata (in five movements) for Trombone and Piano - Martin Ellerby |
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Programme Notes:
The work is designed as a recital piece, the five movements comprising an arch like structure with relationships between movements I and V and II and IV respectively, leaving the central 3rd movement as a more extended lyrical interlude. The subtitles are in French and should be pronounced as such. The reason for this is purely that the premiere performance was scheduled to take place in France enabling the composer a little personal amusement whilst engaged on the work's composition! Also, the spontaneous use of parody and music hall mannerisms has particularly 'Les Six' connotations even though concocted here by an English composer.
1. Déclamation
An agitato introductory movement with two contrasting subjects, the first marcato and the second delicato.
2. Burlesque
The soloist is muted throughout in a scherzo quasi una marcia movement that includes two parody moments, the first a march, the second a waltz.
3. Endurance
A lamentoso movement that grows in intensity from its gentle origins to reach a central more passionate outburst based upon the traditional Dies Irae melody.
4. Variété
This second scherzo is marked molto ritmico and is also muted throughout for the soloist. Two highly contrasting ideas provide the material: the first edgy yet being capable of being recast as a jazz waltz. The second is marked misterioso and is exactly that!
5. Affirmation
A return to the opening agitato style though the material is new with funky elements meeting rhythmic properties and much use of glissando in the solo part. A coda of increasing intensity brings the work to a dramatic conclusion.
The first performance of this work was given by Brett Baker (trombone) and Emmanuelle Bartoli (piano) in the Salle Fauré at the Conservatoire á Rayonnement Régional de Paris on 4th July 2012 as part of the 41st International Trombone Festival.
Youtube links for all 5 movements
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNtSW4r5TQt1_iJKM9wYinXemawl6Xixi
Difficulty Level 4.5/6
Duration approx 14 mins
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Pulcinella - Philip Sparke - Euphonium and Piano |
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New**
PULCINELLA - Philip Sparke
Euphonium (or Baritone) and Piano Reduction
Watch/listen the youtube video: https://youtu.be/qJSVuaz7Vmc
which shows the full score too - Recorded by the Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Air Force and its conductor Matty Cilissen. Soloist: Kevin Van Giel, Euphonium
Pulcinella was commissioned by the Taiwanese euphonium player Tzu-Hsiang Lin. Lin is a renowned soloist and teacher and a Besson Euphonium Artist. He teaches euphonium at Taipei National University of the Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts, Shih Chien University and National Kaohsiung Normal University. Pulcinella continues Sparkes series of euphonium solos named after characters of the Italian commedia dellarte and opens with a long and expressive minor melody for the soloist over a brooding accompaniment. This is taken up briefly by the piano and is extended by the soloist after a change of key. A cadenza, accompanied by fragments of the main melody leads to a complete change of mood, tempo and tonality, introducing a Vivo section starting with a perky syncopated tune for the soloist. The piano then uses elements of this new tune to introduce a change of key, where the soloist introduces a more lyrical second subject over a pulsing accompaniment. The piano then takes this up and changes key to reintroduce the original Vivo melody, which leads to a short and acrobatic coda to bring the work to a spectacular close.
Duration: 6:45 Difficulty level: 4.5/6 Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and piano part.
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Denis Wick Baritone Practice Mute |
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Most practice mutes are infamous for their deficiencies in pitch, intonation and excessive resistance. Through careful design, Wick has created a practice mute that stops nearly all sound while retaining a stable pitch, accurate intonation and the ideal level of resistance. Whether they are being used in teaching or practicing, Wick practice mutes can bring the sound to the edge of silence.
This is a terrific quiet metal mute that will satisfy the needs of many baritone players.
Weight 0.49 kg Dimensions 30 × 23.01 × 23.01 cm
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Meadsprings MEDIUM for compensating euphoniums - *NEW* - 2 sets of four springs |
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TWO SETS of four springs
This is the latest addition to the Meadsprings family, and is sure to be very popular. This new Medium set is released for the first time now in June 2022.
• The four stainless steel springs are covered in a thin fluoropolymer plastic tubing giving a completely silent action. • This is the latest addition to the highly successful sets of MeadSprings but with an even faster action. Valves 1,2,3 are all the same and have a slightly stronger tension (2mm taller) than the Light Springs and there is a different spring tension for the 4th valve. • No rebound bounce on your valve action whatsoever, allowing for smoother soft playing and without doubt more precision and speed with faster music. • The new medium tension for outstanding performances every time!
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Meadsprings MEDIUM for compensating euphoniums - *NEW* - 1 set of four springs |
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This is the latest addition to the Meadsprings family, and is sure to be very popular. This new Medium set is released for the first time now in June 2022.
• The four stainless steel springs are covered in a thin fluoropolymer plastic tubing giving a completely silent action. • This is the latest addition to the highly successful sets of MeadSprings but with an even faster action. Valves 1,2,3 are all the same and have a slightly stronger tension (2mm taller) than the Light Springs and there is a different spring tension for the 4th valve. • No rebound bounce on your valve action whatsoever, allowing for smoother soft playing and without doubt more precision and speed with faster music. • The new medium tension for outstanding performances every time!
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Sonata for Euphonium and Piano - Martin Ellerby - back in stock |
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Here is an exciting new work from the pan of Martin Ellerby. Many euphonium enthusiasts will know and love his famous Euphonium Concerto, and now, nearly 20 years later, comes his Euphonium Sonata. It is not as technically difficult as his Concerto, and therefore much more accessible to many euphonium enthusiasts.
Programme Notes from the composer:
The work is designed as a recital piece in three movements and was composed as a gift for the Japanese virtuoso Shoichiro Hokazono for having made the first recording of the orchestral version of the composer's Euphonium Concerto with the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Tatsuya Shimono released on the Kosei label in in Japan in 2008.
1. Tokyo Toccatas
A giocoso piano figuration forms the backdrop to the first subject which makes five appearances (the starting phrase becoming shorter and the ending phrase longer each time) against which the solo part plays a free fantasia style line in lyrical mode which gets more and more animated on each reoccurrence. A second subject provides a foil to this material with the piano adopting a more chordal 'vamp' style against the soloist's contrasting scherzando line. This subject also occurs five times losing a bar at its start and one at its close each time. The briefest of codas concludes the movement at the point where parts of the subject matter have run their course and have no more material to lose. This is the most intellectual of the sonata's three movements though the challenge was to not make it sound so. I once read in an academic tome somewhere that this kind of thing is 'permissible' in first movements!
2. Midnight Cowboys
In April 2013 I was in the USA as composer-in-residence at LIU (Post) on Long Island, New York State. The university was very close to Oyster Bay where I knew the British film music composer John Barry had a residence. A little research narrowed this down to Center Island and my host very kindly drove me down this exclusive drive with its private police station and waterside palaces. Although Barry had passed away in January 2011 for me his presence was all around and this, the work's slow movement, is a tribute to him. Written in a free style with no tricks or devices, except for a hint at a harmonic progression suggested by Barry's score to John Schlesinger's 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, here is a moment of repose and reflection where the 'brass cello' can sing its cantabile line in salute of the fallen hero.
3. Dance Diversions
A melting pot of Bartok, Stravinsky and Bernstein type allusions provides a dynamic finale where the soloist can display dexterity and virtuosity in measure. Both instruments in this sonata have been equal partners and here they combine towards a flamboyant and absolute conclusion.
The first performances of this work were given by Shoichiro Hokazono (euphonium) and Ami Fujiwara (piano) on a concert tour of five Japanese cities in November 2013.
Difficult level: 4/6
Duration: approx 13 minutes
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Reverie - Thomas Doss - Euphonium and Piano |
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The composer writes: "Reverie is a small piece of music for a euphonium player. A dear friend and colleague of mine commissioned the work, to whom Reverie is also dedicated. The work commences with a dream-like melody and then explores various emotions to showcase its virtuosic capabilities".
This is a very beautiful and extended work for euphonium, and this is the arrangement with piano accompaniment. It also exists with wind orchestra accompaniment. Please contact us at euphstore@gmail.com if you require the band set.
Steve recorded this in the band version on his recent CD entitled Pulse, and it's proved to be a very popular work.
This is suitable for recitals, concerts and festivals.
It is quite an extended work, and put some physical demands on the player, with quite a few high concert C's throughout. That said, it is a work that players should aspire to play. It's one of the most beautiful additions to our repertoire in recent years.
Published by Mitropa Music. highly recommended.
Listen to Steve's performance on Spotify
Commissioned by Wolfgang Weichselbaumer.
Duration: 8 mins
Difficulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb and piano part.
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Fiddlydee - Kimberley Archer - Euphonium and Piano |
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What if, on the night of a barn dance, the fiddle player got sick and couldn't make it? What if only a euphonium player were available to fill in? A spirited work which requires a little singing, whistling, kazoo playing, and even audience.
https://soundcloud.com/c-alanpublications/fiddlydee-by-kimberly-archer
Chamber Ensemble Euphonium & Piano (euphonium, piano) - medium difficult
Composed by Kimberly Archer. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.11680).
Duration: 7 minutes
Difficulty level 4/6
Supplied with solo part in Bass clef only amnd piano part
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Diversive Elements for Euphonium, Tuba and Piano - David Gillingham |
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Here is the fantastic composition by David Gillingham for euphonium, tuba and piano. This is a very advanced composition and requires great dexterity by all three participants. It's a work that Steven Mead has performed on a few occasions and it is a very serious recital – concert work.
5 Movements entitled: Intrada; Jazz Walk; Euphony; Caccia; Fanfare & March.
Date completed: 1996
Take a listen: https://gillinghammusic.com/chamber/diversive-elements/
Duration : 10 mins
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with Euph parts in TC and BC , tuba part in BC in C and piano part.
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Sonata for Euphonium and Piano - David Gillingham |
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Herer's the Sonata for Euphoniumm and Piano by the very popular US composer David Gillingham. He is a prolific composer for the euphonium and so many of his works have become an integral part of the modern euphonium repertoire.
Program Notes
The Sonata for Euphonium and Piano was written for and commissioned by Chris McGinty. The work is cast in the usual three-movement format with the outer movements structured in sonata form and the middle in simple song form (ABA). As the title suggests, the piano has an equal role to the euphonium and is hardly ever “accompanying” the euphonium.
The first movement features an aggressive primary theme characterized by octave leaps over fluctuating simple and compound meter. By contrast, the second theme group is comprised of graceful chord outlines and descending scale figures following modal harmony and chromatic mediant progressions in compound quadruple and quintuple meter. The development section utilizes the material from both theme groups moving through constantly shifting tonality. Solo piano brings back the primary theme in the recapitulation eventually joined by the euphonium. The second theme group finds the euphonium playing material related to the piano’s figuration in the exposition while the piano plays the melodic line, originally stated by the euphonium. A sprightly coda utilizing the primary thematic material ends the movement.
Like distant bells, the piano begins the second movement with a mixture of thirds and seconds in the warmth of D-flat major under which the euphonium plays a lovely arching melody. A transition leads to C major and the piano repeats the thematic material. A development ensues with the euphonium playing an ornamented version of the theme in compound duple meter with the piano moving in continuous 16ths. The passage modulates to D major and the euphonium plays an augmented version of the theme with the piano articulating the opening bell-like figure in diminution. The piano continues its figuration in an interlude which serves as a transition back to D-flat major and changes its pattern to pan-diatonic clusters that serve as a backdrop to a return of the theme in the euphonium. A coda shifts to F major, then A major, back to D-flat major, and then ends, longingly, on an F major seventh.
The final movement centers around the tonality of B-flat minor and begins tenaciously with a undulating pattern of 16ths in the piano in a very fast tempo. Against this, the euphonium plays an aggressive and foreboding theme following a mixture of the harmonic and melodic minor scale, ascending and descending. The foreboding mood changes drastically when the mode changes to B-flat major and the euphonium sings a celebratory theme derived from the primary theme. The piano enhances the celebration with quick octave leaps on three and four note diatonic clusters alluding to the ringing of bells. An extensive development section follows reworking both themes through transient modulations, sequences, diminution and augmentation, all of which fluctuate in mood from foreboding to celebratory. In the recapitulation, the euphonium begins with a dance-like version of the theme in 6/8 rhythm while the piano states the theme in augmentation. The two soon return to their roles as they were in the exposition. The second theme becomes even more celebratory with the piano playing the undulating pattern of the beginning of the movement in E-flat major and the euphonium augmenting the theme. There is a retransition to B-flat minor, but the rhythmic excitement continues through the coda to definitive closure.
Published C.Alan Publications
Duration:13.30 mins
Difficulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Motions for Euphonium and String Quartet - David Gillingham |
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There are not many works for Euphonium and string quartet of an original nature, so this major work, Motions is to be welcomed and for the ambitious euphonium player, can be an extremely useful and effective piece of music..
Program Notes
Motions was commissioned by the Tuba Bach Festival of Big Rapids, Michigan, Ed Mallett, director, for performance by the Harlem String Quartet with Ed Mallett on euphonium.
The work is in five movements, each alluding to a different “motion.” Movement 1, “perpetual,” uses a continuous pattern of 16th notes depicting perpetual motion. Movement 2, “slow,” makes obvious reference to very slow motion. The harmony provides much of the interest of this movement with suspended figures, added note chords, extended tertian sounds, and shifting tonality. “Contrary,” the motion of Movement 3, uses contrary motion throughout within the melodic vocabulary of a blues scale and traditional jazz-like harmonies and rhythms. Movement 4, “stationary” is based on a pedal “B” throughout the whole movement played by euphonium, cello and violin 1. As in Movement 2, the harmony provides interest and variance around the sustained “B.” “Oscillatory” motion is the subject of Movement 5. The movement is based on an oscillating minor third with driving rhythms and fluctuating dynamics.
Take a listen HERE
Publisher: www.c-alanpublications.com
Duration: 16 minutes
Difficulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC, and string quartet parts and full score.
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Bounce - Nathan Doughtrey - Euphonium and Piano |
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Infused with the sounds of Bernstein, Gershwin, and a brief nod to Dizzy Gillespie, Bounce features the euphonium as both a classical and a jazz instrument, offering moments of blazing virtuosity and expressive lyricism.
Program Notes
Commissioned by the West Forsyth High School Band (Jim Kirkpatrick & Phil Spencer, directors) and a consortium of North Carolina high school band programs, Bounce was originally written to feature the talents of NYC jazz trumpeter (and NC native) Mike Sailors. The original version for trumpet and wind ensemble received its world premiere at the NC Music Educator's In-Service Conference in Winston-Salem in November 2014. Infused with the sounds of Bernstein, Gershwin, and a brief nod to Dizzy Gillespie, Bounce features the euphonium as both a classical and a jazz instrument, offering moments of blazing virtuosity and expressive lyricism.Bounce by Nathan Daughtrey
Take a listen HERE
Published by C.Alan Publications
Duration: 6 minutes
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Spitfire - Nathan Doughtrey for Euphonium or Tuba/Euphonium and Piano |
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Spitfire is a tour-de-force duet for euphonium and piano that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet into a trio.
Program Notes
Spitfire was inspired by the British fighter planes of the same name used by the Royal Air Force and several other countries during World War II. Designed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor aircraft, the Supermarine Spitfire was one of the fastest planes in service during the war. The quick moto perpetuo nature of the composition was an attempt to capture the speed and excitement of this historic plane. The word spitfire is also used to describe a quick-tempered or highly excitable person, which is also appropriate.
Spitfire was written for Dr. Brian Meixner for performance at the Southeast and Northeast Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conferences (SERTEC & NERTEC). Dr. Meixner and the composer performed the world premiere of the work on March 15, 2013 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL as part of SERTEC. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet into a trio.
Take a listen HERE:
P:ublished by C.Alan Publications
Instrumentation
Euphonium
Tuba (optional)
Piano
Duration: 7.15
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with Solo euph part in TC and BC, optional tuba part (BC) and piano score.
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Spitfire - Nathan Doughtrey for Euphonium or Tuba/Euphonium and Vibraphone and Marimba |
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Spitfire is a tour-de-force duet for euphonium and piano that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet into a trio.
This is the version for euphonium (with optional tuba part)and percussion (marimba and vibraphone).
Program Notes
Spitfire was inspired by the British fighter planes of the same name used by the Royal Air Force and several other countries during World War II. Designed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor aircraft, the Supermarine Spitfire was one of the fastest planes in service during the war. The quick moto perpetuo nature of the composition was an attempt to capture the speed and excitement of this historic plane. The word spitfire is also used to describe a quick-tempered or highly excitable person, which is also appropriate.
Spitfire was written for Dr. Brian Meixner for performance at the Southeast and Northeast Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conferences (SERTEC & NERTEC). Dr. Meixner and the composer performed the world premiere of the work on March 15, 2013 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL as part of SERTEC. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet into a trio.
Take a listen HERE:
P:ublished by C.Alan Publications
Instrumentation
Euphonium
Tuba (optional)
Vibraphona and Marimba
Duration: 7.15
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with Solo euph part in TC and BC, optional tuba part (BC) and percussion parts.
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Spitfire II - Nathan Doughtrey for Euphonium or Tuba/Euphonium and large Percussion Ensemble |
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Spitfire is a tour-de-force duet for euphonium and piano that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet into a trio.
This is the version for euphonium (with optional tuba part) and large percussion ensemble.
Program Notes
Spitfire was inspired by the British fighter planes of the same name used by the Royal Air Force and several other countries during World War II. Designed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor aircraft, the Supermarine Spitfire was one of the fastest planes in service during the war. The quick moto perpetuo nature of the composition was an attempt to capture the speed and excitement of this historic plane. The word spitfire is also used to describe a quick-tempered or highly excitable person, which is also appropriate.
Spitfire was written for Dr. Brian Meixner for performance at the Southeast and Northeast Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conferences (SERTEC & NERTEC). Dr. Meixner and the composer performed the world premiere of the work on March 15, 2013 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL as part of SERTEC. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet into a trio.
Take a listen HERE
P:ublished by C.Alan Publications
Instrumentation
Euphonium
Tuba (optional)
Vibraphona and Marimba
Duration: 7.15
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with Solo euph part in TC and BC, optional tuba part (BC) and percussion parts for large ensemble (8 players)
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Sonata for Euphonium and Piano - David Gillingham |
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Herer's the Sonata for Euphoniumm and Piano by the very popular US composer David Gillingham. He is a prolific composer for the euphonium and so many of his works have become an integral part of the modern euphonium repertoire.
Program Notes
The Sonata for Euphonium and Piano was written for and commissioned by Chris McGinty. The work is cast in the usual three-movement format with the outer movements structured in sonata form and the middle in simple song form (ABA). As the title suggests, the piano has an equal role to the euphonium and is hardly ever “accompanying” the euphonium.
The first movement features an aggressive primary theme characterized by octave leaps over fluctuating simple and compound meter. By contrast, the second theme group is comprised of graceful chord outlines and descending scale figures following modal harmony and chromatic mediant progressions in compound quadruple and quintuple meter. The development section utilizes the material from both theme groups moving through constantly shifting tonality. Solo piano brings back the primary theme in the recapitulation eventually joined by the euphonium. The second theme group finds the euphonium playing material related to the piano’s figuration in the exposition while the piano plays the melodic line, originally stated by the euphonium. A sprightly coda utilizing the primary thematic material ends the movement.
Like distant bells, the piano begins the second movement with a mixture of thirds and seconds in the warmth of D-flat major under which the euphonium plays a lovely arching melody. A transition leads to C major and the piano repeats the thematic material. A development ensues with the euphonium playing an ornamented version of the theme in compound duple meter with the piano moving in continuous 16ths. The passage modulates to D major and the euphonium plays an augmented version of the theme with the piano articulating the opening bell-like figure in diminution. The piano continues its figuration in an interlude which serves as a transition back to D-flat major and changes its pattern to pan-diatonic clusters that serve as a backdrop to a return of the theme in the euphonium. A coda shifts to F major, then A major, back to D-flat major, and then ends, longingly, on an F major seventh.
The final movement centers around the tonality of B-flat minor and begins tenaciously with a undulating pattern of 16ths in the piano in a very fast tempo. Against this, the euphonium plays an aggressive and foreboding theme following a mixture of the harmonic and melodic minor scale, ascending and descending. The foreboding mood changes drastically when the mode changes to B-flat major and the euphonium sings a celebratory theme derived from the primary theme. The piano enhances the celebration with quick octave leaps on three and four note diatonic clusters alluding to the ringing of bells. An extensive development section follows reworking both themes through transient modulations, sequences, diminution and augmentation, all of which fluctuate in mood from foreboding to celebratory. In the recapitulation, the euphonium begins with a dance-like version of the theme in 6/8 rhythm while the piano states the theme in augmentation. The two soon return to their roles as they were in the exposition. The second theme becomes even more celebratory with the piano playing the undulating pattern of the beginning of the movement in E-flat major and the euphonium augmenting the theme. There is a retransition to B-flat minor, but the rhythmic excitement continues through the coda to definitive closure.
Published C.Alan Publications
Duration:13.30 mins
Difficulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Diversive Elements for Euphonium, Tuba and Piano - David Gillingham |
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Here is the fantastic composition by David Gillingham for euphonium, tuba and piano. This is a very advanced composition and requires great dexterity by all three participants. It's a work that Steven Mead has performed on a few occasions and it is a very serious recital – concert work.
5 Movements entitled: Intrada; Jazz Walk; Euphony; Caccia; Fanfare & March.
Date completed: 1996
Take a listen: https://gillinghammusic.com/chamber/diversive-elements/
Duration : 10 mins
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with Euph parts in TC and BC , tuba part in BC in C and piano part.
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Fiddlydee - Kimberley Archer - Euphonium and Piano |
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What if, on the night of a barn dance, the fiddle player got sick and couldn't make it? What if only a euphonium player were available to fill in? A spirited work which requires a little singing, whistling, kazoo playing, and even audience.
https://soundcloud.com/c-alanpublications/fiddlydee-by-kimberly-archer
Chamber Ensemble Euphonium & Piano (euphonium, piano) - medium difficult
Composed by Kimberly Archer. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.11680).
Duration: 7 minutes
Difficulty level 4/6
Supplied with solo part in Bass clef only amnd piano part
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Short Story - George Gershwin Arr. Luc Vertommen - Euphonium and Piano |
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A new addition to the Euphoniumstore, February 2022 :
Gershwin's Novelettes, written in 1925, were arranged by the Polish-born violinist Samuel Dushkin, pupil of Auer and Kreisler and a friend and collaborator with Stravinsky, for violin and piano, under the title Short Story. The piece takes the performer and listener to the entrance, at least of Tin Pan Alley.
An elegant recital/concert work.
This has been skifully arranged by Luc Vertommen and published by BandPress VOF.
Listen to the original version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yodCDOdk7CE
Duration: approx 3 minutes
Difficulty 3.5,4/6 (some optional 8ve writing in places)
Supplied with solo parts in TC, BC in C, and BC in Bb and piano score.
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Sonatina Frivola for Euphonium and piano - Andrew Wilson-Dickson |
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A brand new publication from Brass Wind Publication.
These three new pieces invite musical sleuths to discover three well-known classics concealed inside them, while enjoying the euphonium's wide range of colour, dexterity and tone.
...After Rachmaninoff's Prelude op 3 no 2 • After Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March no 1• After Albinoni's Adagio
A nice innovative set of three pieces offering a fresh challenge and really fun to play.
Duration - total 12 mins (3 pieces)
Difficulty level 3.5,4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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SBTray - Extendable Water Catcher/Valve Gutter for euphonium - (long legs) |
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After more than 9 months of testing Steven Mead is very happy to recommend and promote this new valve tray/gutter/water catcher for euphoniums. This is the only one we sell now, but it is available with short legs and long legs, this is the version with long legs so please check the other image on this page to see if your valve bottom caps correspond with this photo.,
Here is the latest addition tot he series, the spring adjustable water catcher for euphoniums that is designed to fit all euphoniums!
He has been looking for something like this for many years, and unhappy with the metal water catches the clip to the bottom of the valve group. The problem is traditionally have been extraneous vibration on certain frequencies, slight change of performance as well as the air compression sound that often accompanies the use of the metal gutters.
This new SB Tray is extraordinary light (10g) and nonmetallic, and it has small hooks on the end of the two protruding prongs that clip inside the bottom caps of valves one and three, giving a very secure and reliable grip. This model has the extendable hooks to allow for the different dimensions of the different brands of euphoniums.
Guaranteed not to vibrate!
Weight: 10 grams (0.4 ounces)
Length: 8 cms (3.15 inches)
Width: 1.9 cms (0.76 inches)
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Belly Guard Small for Sovereign (with trigger) and Prestige Euphoniums - gold plated |
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Here's a geniune replacement gold plated belly guard for Besson Sovereign - 967T and 968T and Prestige 2051 and 2052 euphoniums
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Belly Guard Small for Sovereign (with trigger) and Prestige Euphoniums - silver plated |
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Here's a geniune replacement silver plated belly guard for Besson Sovereign - 967T and 968T and Prestige 2051 and 2052 euphoniums
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Arturo Sandoval - Brass Playing Concepts and 12 Original Studies (TC only) |
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This is one of Steve's favourite books, since MANY years, and here now for the first time at the Euphoniumstore.
About Brass Playing Concepts
The Work
The art of the brass musician is measured by the extent, the intensity and the quality of his mastery as well as the influence of his personality. The phenomenal mastery of Arturo Sandoval has aroused the admiration, respect and even the incredulity of audiences, of his colleagues and of young students. Not a few imagine that there must be sorne kind of special trick involved here ...
The approach proposed here by Arturo Sandoval - as perhaps that of every artist who has made his way to success and can verbalize his experience - may appear simple. In fact, it is. As simple as is the solution to every problem, once it is found...
Arturo Sandoval was born November 6th,1949 in Artemis, province of Havanna, Cuba. At the age of fifteen he entered the Cuban National School of the Arts where he studied classical trumpet. In 1965 he met the great Russian trumpet player Timofey Dokshidser and was deeply impressed by his artistry. From 1974 to 1980 he played with the famous Cuban Irakere big band. Then he created his own band, started to travel to foreign countries, getting finally the international recognition he deserved. In 1990 he left Cuba for good and settled in the USA. He has since toured all over the world, recording many CDs and his fame is growing constantly. His phenomenal virtuoso trumpet playing and his great talent as a pianist and film music composer are admired worldwide by classical and jazz musicians.
49 pages. With special sections devoted to breathing, lip buzzing, the mouthpiece, warming up, the tongue, the attack, pedal tones, muscles of the body, endurance, diet and health, the teeth and their configuration, flexibility, relaxation and more!
You will never tire of these 12 original studies!
Published by Editions BIM
Duration N/A
Difficulty level 3-6!!
Supplied with book (49 pages) with all studies in Treble Clef.
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The Euph of Yesterday - Arr. Chris Mowat - Euphonium and Piano (TC version) - NEW |
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10 baroque pieces.
We all know that the euphonium was not developed until well into the 19th century, so there is no authentic classical or baroque repertoire. This is especially frustrating when you consider the agility and expressiveness of the instrument in the hands of our best players. We can be sure that the composers of the baroque era would have leapt at the chance of writing for the euphonium, and this volume of pieces attempts to show what might have resulted, had it been around.
...Bourée (from Music for the Royal Fireworks) HANDEL • Sarabande (from English Suite no 6) JS BACH • O Ruddier than the Cherry HANDEL • Winter (from The Four Seasons) VIVALDI • Bourée (from English Suite no 2) JS BACH • Theme and Variations HANDEL • Allegro (from Harpsichord Suite no 1) MONZA • Arioso (from Church Cantata no 156) JS BACH • Minuet and Badinerie (from Orchestral Suite no 2) JS BACH • Allegro (from Sonata no 6) BESOZZI
Published by BrassWind Publications (UK)
A great new addition to the rep, beautifully produced and not so difficult!
Duration: complete around 35 mins
Difficulty level: 3/6
Supplied with solo part in BC and piano part.
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The Euph of Yesterday - Arr. Chris Mowat - Euphonium and Piano (BC version) - NEW |
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10 baroque pieces.
We all know that the euphonium was not developed until well into the 19th century, so there is no authentic classical or baroque repertoire. This is especially frustrating when you consider the agility and expressiveness of the instrument in the hands of our best players. We can be sure that the composers of the baroque era would have leapt at the chance of writing for the euphonium, and this volume of pieces attempts to show what might have resulted, had it been around.
...Bourée (from Music for the Royal Fireworks) HANDEL • Sarabande (from English Suite no 6) JS BACH • O Ruddier than the Cherry HANDEL • Winter (from The Four Seasons) VIVALDI • Bourée (from English Suite no 2) JS BACH • Theme and Variations HANDEL • Allegro (from Harpsichord Suite no 1) MONZA • Arioso (from Church Cantata no 156) JS BACH • Minuet and Badinerie (from Orchestral Suite no 2) JS BACH • Allegro (from Sonata no 6) BESOZZI
Published by BrassWind Publications (UK)
A great new addition to the rep, beautifully produced and not so difficult!
Duration: complete around 35 mins
Difficulty level: 3/6
Supplied with solo part in BC and piano part.
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30 Etudes Melodiques - Emile Joseph Trognee (TC only) |
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Emile Joseph Trognée was born on 4th of July 1868 in Tirimon, Belgium. He studied trumpet at the Brussels Conservatory. After winning a European competition in 1902, he became solo trumpet and cornet at the Mariinskiy Theatre (now called Kirov Theatre) in St. Petersburg. He spent the rest of his life in Russia, working at the Mariinskiy for 25 years, and he died in 1942 of hunger during the three year siege of Leningrad by German troops.
Trognée was an outstanding musician. A well-known Russian conductor, Karl Eliasberg, wrote: “Trognée had a unique feeling of ensemble; his sense of dynamics and musical phrasing was remarkable. His sound was never forced but always bright, powerful and even in all registers. He was also a great master of very soft legato playing and well-known for his performances of the “Ring”, “Rienzi” and “Lohengrin” as well as of the operas of Tchaikovsky and Verdi.”
Trognée was respected by both musicians and composers. He advised Rimsky-Korsakow to make some changes in the trumpet part of his opera the “The Legend of the invisible City of Kitezh” (the well known difficult trumpet passage in the symphonic poem of the “Battle at Kerzhenets”).
Trognée taught at the Baltic Fleet Music School from 1911-1917 and at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music School of St.Petersburg from 1928 to 1941. He wrote several works for trumpet and cornet. His “Fantasia-Caprice”, published in Moscow in 1946 in Tabakov’s “Elementary and progressive Trumpet Method” was especially popular for many years.
The “Studies for Trumpet”, published 1932 by Triton in St.Petersburg were also well known. These 15 final etudes have been dedicated to Mikhail Tabakov (1877-1956), the father of the modern Russian trumpet school. Serguej Bolotin, the Russian trumpet player, preserved them together with Trognée’s complete muscial work. These studies, as well as the works of Vassili Brandt or Oskar Böhme, have greatly contributed, to the history of the Russian trumpet school.
About 15 Grandes Etudes
This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia.
Product details
Composed 1932Genre: romanticPages:33Publisher: Editions BimDuration N/ADifficulty level 4/6Supplied with book in TC only (33 pages)
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15 Grand Etudes - Emile Joseph Trognee (TC only) |
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Emile Joseph Trognée (1868-1942)
Emile Joseph Trognée was born on 4th of July 1868 in Tirimon, Belgium. He studied trumpet at the Brussels Conservatory. After winning a European competition in 1902, he became solo trumpet and cornet at the Mariinskiy Theatre (now called Kirov Theatre) in St. Petersburg. He spent the rest of his life in Russia, working at the Mariinskiy for 25 years, and he died in 1942 of hunger during the three year siege of Leningrad by German troops.
Trognée was an outstanding musician. A well-known Russian conductor, Karl Eliasberg, wrote: “Trognée had a unique feeling of ensemble; his sense of dynamics and musical phrasing was remarkable. His sound was never forced but always bright, powerful and even in all registers. He was also a great master of very soft legato playing and well-known for his performances of the “Ring”, “Rienzi” and “Lohengrin” as well as of the operas of Tchaikovsky and Verdi.”
Trognée was respected by both musicians and composers. He advised Rimsky-Korsakow to make some changes in the trumpet part of his opera the “The Legend of the invisible City of Kitezh” (the well known difficult trumpet passage in the symphonic poem of the “Battle at Kerzhenets”).
Trognée taught at the Baltic Fleet Music School from 1911-1917 and at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music School of St.Petersburg from 1928 to 1941. He wrote several works for trumpet and cornet. His “Fantasia-Caprice”, published in Moscow in 1946 in Tabakov’s “Elementary and progressive Trumpet Method” was especially popular for many years.
The “Studies for Trumpet”, published 1932 by Triton in St.Petersburg were also well known. These 15 final etudes have been dedicated to Mikhail Tabakov (1877-1956), the father of the modern Russian trumpet school. Serguej Bolotin, the Russian trumpet player, preserved them together with Trognée’s complete muscial work. These studies, as well as the works of Vassili Brandt or Oskar Böhme, have greatly contributed, to the history of the Russian trumpet school.
About 15 Grandes Etudes
This edition of Trognée' s studies gives us an opportunity to study the work of someone who, like Vasiliy Wurm, Vasiliy Brandt and Oskar Böhme, made a great contribution to the history of the trumpet in Russia.
Originally composed for trumpet, but the extended studies work extremely well for euphonium and baritone
Published by Editions BIM
Duration N/A
Difficulty level: 4,4.5/6
Supplied with book in TC only (33 pages)
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Ncore - Roland Szentpali - Euphonium and Piano (+ optional conga drum ad lib) |
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About Ncore
Roland Szentpali presents a light and playful piece with Latin American flavors. An excellent encore!
A very challenging work for the advanced player!
Commissioned and recorded by Swiss euphonium soloist Fabian Bloch.
Spot on!
The Next Generation of Euphonium Music
Fabian Bloch (euphonium)
Francoise Killian (piano)
Michael Meinen (percussion)
GENUIN Recordings: CD GEN19679
Roland Szentpali was born in 1977 in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. He began his musical studies in his hometown; in 1991 he was admitted to the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest, as the tuba student of József Bazsinka and later of Gábor Adamik. At the age of 16 he won the national “Brasses and Percussion” competition, then wrote and performed his first concerto for tuba and symphony orchestra, recorded and broadcast by Hungarian state television. From here, his career as tubist and composer rapidly gained an international dimension. He entered the Ferenc Liszt Music Academy in Budapest where he studied with László Szabó, while taking private lessons with Roger Bobo. Since 1998 he has won first prize at seven international competitions: Gdansk, Poland; Munich, Germany; Budapest, Hungary; Chéju, Republic of Korea; Brno, Czech Republic; Lieksa, Finland and second prize at the competitions of Guebwiller, France and Markneukirchen, Germany. His opus includes chamber music works, orchestral pieces and concerti for various wind instruments, most of it is published by Editions Bim
Duration: 5 mins
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with solo part in TC annd BC, piano part and optional conga drum, part)
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Besson euphonium trigger adjusting rod, gold plated, with snap on and miniball - BACK IN STOCK 8-2-23 |
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This trigger adjusting rod will be compatible with all Besson euphoniums that use a main tuning slide trigger system. Sovereign 967T/968T, Prestige 2051 and 2052.
This is the gold plated version.
Original Besson spare part.
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Water key corks (set of 3) |
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This item is new to the euphoniumstore and by popular demand. Here is a set of three water key corks, original Besson corks, but would probably fit most instruments.
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Besson euphonium main trigger plexiglass guard |
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Here is the large plexiglass trigger guard, or belly guard as it is sometimes known.
Players sometimes look for replacements for these if one has become damaged, and we are happy to stock them now. This is just the plexiglass panel, and you would have to fit the attachment rod and fixing screw from a previous original guard.
Fits Besson and York euphoniums that use a trigger system.
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SBTray - Water catcher/Valve Gutter for Besson Baritones - Black - non extendable |
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After more than 2 months of testing Steven Mead is very happy to recommend and promote this new valve tray/gutter/water catcher for euphoniums and now here for the first time, for Besson Baritones.
He has been looking for something like this for many years, and unhappy with the metal water catches the clip to the bottom of the valve group. The problem is traditionally have been extraneous vibration on certain frequencies, slight change of performance as well as the air compression sound that often accompanies the use of the metal gutters.
This new SB Tray is extraordinary light (10g) and nonmetallic, and it has small hooks on the end of the two protruding prongs that clip inside the bottom caps of valves one and three, giving a very secure and reliable grip.
It's very easy to remove and put back on for emptying the water, and there's also a very small groove at one end which allows the instrument to be tipped to one side to allow water to escape, if preferred.
Guaranteed not to vibrate!
Please watch this video where Steven explains all aspects of this new accessory.
As this is a brand-new accessory, it hasn't been tested on every brand and model of baritone yet but we are confident that it will be compatible with the following brands:
Besson - all professional models: Sovereign and Prestige. 1974 to the present
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Sicilienne Op.78 - Gabriel Faure Arr. Misa Mead - Euphonium Duet |
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Here's a brand new arrangment from Misa Mead of the beautiful Sicilienne Op.78 by Gabriel Faure.
Watch Misa's performance of this piece on Youtube.
Sicilienne, Op. 78, is a short work by Gabriel Fauré, composed in 1893. It was originally an orchestral piece, written for a theatrical production that was abandoned. In 1898 Fauré arranged the unperformed music as a work for cello and piano, and in the same year incorporated it into his incidental music for Maurice Maeterlinck's play, Pelléas et Mélisande, in an orchestration for theatre orchestra. It took its final form as part of a suite arranged for full orchestra by Fauré, published in 1909.
The duet will work great for two equally talented euphonium or baritone (with 4v) players.
This is sure to be a popular concert or recital piece.
Duration Approx 3.20
Difficulty level 3.5,4/6
Supplied with duet parts in TC and BC
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Brasstrail- Duet Series Vol.1 - Bass clef - NEW!! |
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From the people who brought you the popular Brass Trail Method book:
24 traditional duets for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn - this page is for the bass clef version
This collection contains 8 freshly written wind tunes, 8 german folk songs & 8 international folk songs composed and / or arranged for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn.
Wise: Longing for the distance, a bit of luck, in a good mood !, Dr Berlesmichl, Ds Herrgöttli, Auerbach waltz, As Grüassli vu da Hörnlihütta, Auf dem Hohen Ifen
German Folk Songs: Bajazzo, Egg girl from the country, how beautiful are you, Many despise the noble music, No beautiful country at this time, Heavily laden with the treasures of the Orient, We love the storms, the roaring waves, Good evening, good night
International Folk Songs: The last rose of summer, Un poquito cantas, Lueget, vo Bärg und Tal, Wellerman, The Wayfaring Stranger, Hava Nagila, Choson Kale Mazel Tov, Indodana
Level of Difficulty: 3/6
Duration N/A
Supplied with : duet book in Edition German / English, 32 pages in BC
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Brasstrail- Duet Series Vol.1 - Treble clef - NEW!! |
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From the people who brought you the popular Brass Trail Method book:
24 traditional duets for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn - this page is for the treble clef version
This collection contains 8 freshly written wind tunes, 8 german folk songs & 8 international folk songs composed and / or arranged for baritone, euphonium & tenor horn.
Wise: Longing for the distance, a bit of luck, in a good mood !, Dr Berlesmichl, Ds Herrgöttli, Auerbach waltz, As Grüassli vu da Hörnlihütta, Auf dem Hohen Ifen
German Folk Songs: Bajazzo, Egg girl from the country, how beautiful are you, Many despise the noble music, No beautiful country at this time, Heavily laden with the treasures of the Orient, We love the storms, the roaring waves, Good evening, good night
International Folk Songs: The last rose of summer, Un poquito cantas, Lueget, vo Bärg und Tal, Wellerman, The Wayfaring Stranger, Hava Nagila, Choson Kale Mazel Tov, Indodana
Level of Difficulty: 3/6
Duration N/A
Supplied with : duet book in Edition German / English, 32 pages in TC
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Euphonium Concerto - Edward Gregson - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is the Euphonium Concerto by Edward Gregson, just published with piano accompaniment.
This is certain to be a highly sought-after concerto and one that advanced players will want to study and perform in the future.
Program notes by the composer:
The Euphonium Concerto was commissioned by the Euphonium Foundation UK and was written for, and dedicated to, David Childs. Lasting some 22 minutes, it is a large-scale symphonic work in both its structure and scale. Its three movements, subtitled Dialogues, Song without Words, and A Celtic Bacchanal, explore the full range of the technical, musical, and emotional scope of the euphonium.
The first movement, Dialogues, is concerned with contrast and development, using as a reference point a five note musical cypher (BACH – B flat, A, C, B natural – followed by a tritone F). This cypher is used in various guises throughout the movement and beyond and acts as a ‘pillar’ in an ever-changing musical canvass. The movement’s sonata form structure contrasts highly charged rhythmic ideas with a lyrical second section, where perhaps the euphonium takes on the cloak of a cello with its soaring melodicism. This leads to a central section, with scurrying semiquavers culminating in a frenetic fugal climax before returning to the opening ideas, now further explored and developed.
An extended cadenza, with brief but dramatic interruptions from the timpanist, leads directly into the slow movement – Song without Words. Here, the peaceful mood of the opening tutti section leads to a wistful ballad for the soloist, which pays nostalgic homage to another era long since gone. The opening music returns, this time developing into an intense climax, before quietly sinking into a reprise of the opening music, with the soloist’s ballad now transferred from minor to major. The movement ends quietly and leads without a break into the final movement.
A Celtic Bacchanal is, as the title suggests, a wild dance that takes on some of the character of Celtic folk music (the dedicatee is a Celt, and the composer half-Celt!). Whilst primarily being a technical tour-de-force, a lyrical central section once again exploits the euphonium’s singing qualities, reaching a majestic peroration before subsiding into tranquility. The folk-like dance starts up again, this time culminating, via a reference to the first movement, into an exuberant and life-affirming coda.
The work exists in FOUR versions, with symphony orchestra, wind orchestra, brass band and here on this site , with piano accompaniment.
Published by Novello.
Listen on Youtube:
1st movement. https://youtu.be/HQpRkoieEsU
2nd movement. https://youtu.be/s1jiTR68Avo
3rd movement. https://youtu.be/z-Q77JWaibo
Highlly recommended!
Duration: 22minutes
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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Tech-Oil - Premium Valve Lubricant - new style bottle |
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The euphoniumstore has just acquired the first ever UK supply of Tech-Oil, highly regarded as the best brass instrument lubricant that you can buy.
Perform your best when your instrument has the finest lubricants on the market.
Steven Mead now uses this oil and recommends it.
Avoid bad notes because your valve is stuck. Use Tech-Oil for a worry-free performance.
Apply just two spots of oil to a clean valve (make sure you remove all traces of old oil from your valve and valve casing for optimum performance). Just one spot at each end of the valve, no more, then you don't need to reapply for weeks! Seems unbelievable, but it's true.
Here's some more info from the company:Developed for musicians by a musician (who happens to be an engineer)
Result: a product tailored to your true needs instead of being designed for frequent sales.
Lubricity
Tech-Oil forms a barrier between the piston and the valve casing. This cohesive barrier resists sideways forces that otherwise cause metal contact and “sticking". Customers have noticed that Tech-Oil often solves sticky valve problems and saves expensive trips to the repair shop.
Balanced Viscosity
Valve oils that are too thin are weak in lubricity tests, while oils that are too thick are sluggish. Tech-Oil is smooth and fast.
Stability
The components of Tech-Oil are stable against atmospheric interference which cause "gumming" in many valve oils…which is valve oil geek talk for, when you use normal valve oil and wipe your valves during cleaning, a dark residue is usually on your rag. This residue is caused by this adverse interference. With Tech-Oil your valves stay clean.
Volatility
This measures the tendency of liquids to evaporate. Many valve oils dry out too fast, requiring frequent application. Tech-Oil stays in the valves by having a low rate of evaporation. This low evaporation rate combined with the stability of the oil allows Tech-Oil to stay on your horn even during use in hot and cold weather extremes.
Low Water Passover Ratio
Tech-Oil repels water to keep breath moisture and contaminants out of the valve walls and lower caps while other oils allow water to exchange place with the oil resulting in all sorts of bad things happening to your playing and horn. Avoid this by using Tech-Oil.
How to Use
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Wipe your piston or rotor & clean the casings
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Apply only 2 drops of Tech-Oil
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Perform with confidence
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Re-oil about a month later
Buy Tech-Oil now and perform with the confidence you deserve. Now with new EU-approved child proof top.
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Tech-Oil - Premium Valve Lubricant - 2 bottles - new style bottles |
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TECH OIL - 2 bottles
The euphoniumstore has just acquired the first ever UK supply of Tech-Oil, highly regarded as the best brass instrument lubricant that you can buy.
Perform your best when your instrument has the finest lubricants on the market.
Steven Mead now uses this oil and recommends it.
Avoid bad notes because your valve is stuck. Use Tech-Oil for a worry-free performance.
Apply just two spots of oil to a clean valve (make sure you remove all traces of old oil from your valve and valve casing for optimum performance). Just one spot at each end of the valve, no more, then you don't need to reapply for weeks! Seems unbelievable, but it's true.
Here's some more info from the company:
Developed for musicians by a musician (who happens to be an engineer)
Result: a product tailored to your true needs instead of being designed for frequent sales.
Lubricity
Tech-Oil forms a barrier between the piston and the valve casing. This cohesive barrier resists sideways forces that otherwise cause metal contact and “sticking". Customers have noticed that Tech-Oil often solves sticky valve problems and saves expensive trips to the repair shop.
Balanced Viscosity
Valve oils that are too thin are weak in lubricity tests, while oils that are too thick are sluggish. Tech-Oil is smooth and fast.
Stability
The components of Tech-Oil are stable against atmospheric interference which cause "gumming" in many valve oils…which is valve oil geek talk for, when you use normal valve oil and wipe your valves during cleaning, a dark residue is usually on your rag. This residue is caused by this adverse interference. With Tech-Oil your valves stay clean.
Volatility
This measures the tendency of liquids to evaporate. Many valve oils dry out too fast, requiring frequent application. Tech-Oil stays in the valves by having a low rate of evaporation. This low evaporation rate combined with the stability of the oil allows Tech-Oil to stay on your horn even during use in hot and cold weather extremes.
Low Water Passover Ratio
Tech-Oil repels water to keep breath moisture and contaminants out of the valve walls and lower caps while other oils allow water to exchange place with the oil resulting in all sorts of bad things happening to your playing and horn. Avoid this by using Tech-Oil.
How to Use
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Wipe your piston or rotor & clean the casings
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Apply only 2 drops of Tech-Oil
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Perform with confidence
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Re-oil about a month later
Buy Tech-Oil now and perform with the confidence you deserve. Now with new EU-approved child proof tops
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Contest Piece - Misa Mead - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is a brand-new composition by Misa Mead entitled Contest Piece.
There are many solo competitions the world over, and Misa decided to create a work that would be very suitable for some of these events, that allows the soloist to demonstrate various skills and techniques, all within a two octave range and of a duration of four minutes.
To get a full appreciation of this work we recommend that you watch Misa's performance with piano accompaniment. We feel sure that this work is going to become very popular as it's accessible for many performers, creates a great impression of sound and technique, and also great fun to play.
Click HERE to view the video performance of this, performed by Misa accompanied by Dr. Howard J Evans.
Published by Bocchino Music, 2021.
Duration: 4 minutes
Difficulty level: 3/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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Kristy's song - Pete Meechan - Baritone or Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is a beautiful lyrical solo suitable for euphonium or baritone, composed for the Australian baritone soloist Kristy Rowe.
The composer writes:
“I got to know Kristy when she moved over to the UK from Australia. I enjoyed getting to know her personally, and also enjoyed getting to know her beautiful playing, so was delighted when she asked if I would write something for this project. I had produced a CD for Leyland Band during Kristy’s time with Leyland, on which she performed John Golland’s ‘Peace’, and her lyrical playing, and her sound, blew me away. So I wanted to write something that reflected those qualities.” Peter Meechan – 2013
Duration - 4 minutes
Difficulty level - 3/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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Origins (Euphonium Concerto) - Pete Meechan - euphonium and piano - New in store |
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The composer Pete Meechan writes of his concerto 'Origins':
'Origins is in three movements, with each movement having a different subject matter, all linked by the idea of origins: the first movement refers to musical origins; the second to the origins of life; and the final movement to the space exploration - the research of all origins.
The first movement is based on a short motif, heard in the first three notes the soloist plays. These three notes cover the interval of a minor third (an interval that often plays a crucial role in my music) on which the whole concerto is built. The soloist and accompaniment interplay freely throughout the opening section, before an ostinato accompaniment appears in the woodwinds - over which the soloist sounds a long legato melody. A short cadenza follows and a return to the opening material leads the movement to an end.
The second movement, titled Harry's Song, is - as tradition dictates - a slow movement. Happy and reflective in nature, the main melody was written on the evening that my closest friend, Mark Bousie (a fine euphoniumist himself), and his wife Jayne, had their first child - Harry Bousie. It seemed only fitting that this song should be written for Harry in celebration.
The final movement brings me back to a lifelong fascination with space, and in this particular movement, the Space Shuttle Discovery. Having completed 39 missions (including flying the Hubble telescope in to orbit), and spent a total of 365 days in space, SS Discovery made its final voyage in 2011 and was taken to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. in April 2012. This final movement, titled Discovery, pays tribute to the great shuttle whose missions inspired millions across the generations.
Origins was commissioned by Marco Schneider, Adrian Schneider and the Dunshan Wind Orchestra, Beijing, China".
Duration; approx 14.5 mins
Difficulty rating 5/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and piano part.
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Ave Maria - Astor Piazzolla Arr. Luc Vertommen - Euphonium and Piano - now back in stock |
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This is Piazzolla's beautiful and haunting Ave Maria. This is a brand-new release from Band Press, the company owned by the arranger of this work, Luc Vertommen. This was recently recorded on video by Steven Mead, and you can watch the video here.
PROGRAM NOTES
Ave Maria (Tanti anni prima – Many years ago) is one of two hauntingly beautiful tunes drawn from Ástor Piazzola’s score for the 1984 Marco Bellocchio film Enrico IV (Henry IV) based on the eponymous play by Luigi Pirandello with the same title, starring Marcello Mastroianni and Claudia Cardinale.
An unnamed Italian aristocrat falls off his horse while playing the role of Henry IV during carnevale festivities. After he comes to, he believes himself to be Henry. For the next twenty years, his family, maintain an elaborate charade in a remote Umbrian villa, staffed with servants hired to play the roles of Henry's privy councillors and simulate the eleventh-century court. During the play it appears that after 12 years of illness, he notices that he is cured, but decides to continue in his role.
The movie contains two of Piazzolla's most beautiful and haunting songs. Of the two songs, Oblivion, which is heard at the close of the movie, became one of Piazzolla’s best known songs and more frequently performed, but Tanti anni prima is no less beautiful. The theme is associated with the character Matilda, a widow whom Henry loved, unrequited, before the accident, portrayed by Claudia Cardinale in the movie.
The song is also known as Ave Maria, a later name most likely given it for commercial reasons by Piazzolla’s Italian agent, Aldo Pagani. One must agree that the new name fits, the Ave Maria does bring to mind a church organ during a meditative moment. Ave Maria consists of two parts, both with smooth, broad melodic lines to show of the composers lyrically sentimental side. In the second movement more passion and character is requiered especially to colour with the modern, more dissonant chords.
Although originally for oboe and piano, the version for cello and piano is among the more frequently performed. This version for euphonium and piano of Piazzolla’s Ave Maria is arranged by Luc Vertommen.
Highly recommended, sure to be very popular
Duration 4.45
Difficulty level 3.5/6
Supplied with Solo part in TC, BC in C, and BC in Bb and piano part.
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Caprice - Ray Woodfield. Euphonium and Wind Orchestra/Harmonie |
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Here is the popular solo Caprice by Ray Woodfield. This solo has been around since the late 1970's but still this is sure to have a popular appeal.
This version is for wind orchestra/harmonie accompaniment. The version with piano accompaniment is also available on this site. Listen to a recording made by Robbert Vos wirth brass band acc.
It's a fun fast jazz waltz with frequent fast scales and intervallic phrases, with a showy cadenza in the middle of the work usually members of the band are invited to pick up percussion instruments to add to the carnival atmosphere!
From the publishers Hallamshire Music:
Difficulty level 4.5/6
Duration 4.30 approx
Supplied with Solo part in TC and BC and full set of wind band parts and full wind band score.
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Childs Play - John Golland Op.73 - Euphonium solo or duet and Piano |
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Written for Bob and Nick Childs by John Golland, 'Childs Play' is based on 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' and can be used either as a solo or duet for Euphoniums.
Lot's of fun. Good dexterity needed!!
Duration: approx 4 mins
Difficulty: 5/6
Supplied with: solo part in TC, 2 duet parts in TC, and piano part
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Peace - John Golland Arr. Derek Ashmore - Euphonium with Woodwind accompaniment |
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This gentle and moving solo has its origins in an organ piece written by John Golland for the funeral of his niece who died tragically young.Later he arranged the work as a solo for euphonium and brass band, and its gentle, consoling phrases speak more than words ever could. This version is with woodwind accompaniment:
Here's a recording by Tormod Flaten , with brass band acc.
Highly recommended. (Also available with piano accompnaiment on this site)
Duration 5.00
Difficulty: 3/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and full score and ww parts as above,
Highly recommended. (Also available with piano accompnaiment on this site)
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Caprice - Ray Woodfield - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is the popular solo Caprice by Ray Woodfield. This solo has been around since the late 1970's but still is sure to have a popular appeal.
This version is with piano accompaniment. The version with wind orchestra/harmonie accompaniment is also available on this site. Listen to a recording made by Robbert Vos wirth brass band acc.
It's a fun fast jazz waltz with frequent fast scales and intervallic phrases, with a showy cadenza in the middle of the work.
From the publishers Hallamshire Music:
Difficulty level 4.5/6
Duration 4.30 approx
Supplied with Solo part in TC and BC and piano part
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Peace - John Golland - Euphonium or Baritone and Piano |
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This gentle and moving solo has its origins in an organ piece written by John Golland for the funeral of his niece who died tragically young.Later he arranged the work as a solo for euphonium and brass band, and its gentle, consoling phrases speak more than words ever could. This version is with piano accompaniment.
It's quite possibly one of the most popular and often played slow solos for euphonium and baritone.
Here's a recording by Tormod Flaten with brass band acc.
Highly recommended. (Also available with wind ensemble accompnaiment on this site)
Duration 5.00
Difficulty: 3/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and piano part
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Fantasie - Impromptu - Chopin Arr. Derek Ashmore - Euphonium and Piano |
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Hear the ORIGINAL version for piano here, So are there any advanced euphonium players who want a fantastic technical challenge?
Here is Chopin's famous fantasie impromptu. A more unlikely piece to arrange for euphonium you ccouldn't find!
However in this fantastic arrangement which tests flexibility and dexterity to the limits, there is perhaps here the most astonishing encore showpiece waiting to be played.
Even if you never actually get the chance to perform it, this can stay on your music stand to permanently remind you that there are challenges as yet unconquered!!
From the publishers:
Hear the ORIGINAL verison for piano here
Duration from 6 mins...!!
Difficulty level 5.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Meditation from Thais - Jules Massenet Arr. John Golland - Euphonium and Piano (TC only) |
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Here is one of the most beautiful classical melodies ever to be arranged for brass solo. It is the famous Meditation from Thais.
Here the origin version for violin here played by Nicola Benedetti
For many years this has been seen as a real challenge for euphonium and baritone players.
Here, just arrived at the Euphoniumstore is the classic arrangement by the late John Golland.
Méditation is a symphonic intermezzo from the opera Thaïs by French composer Jules Massenet. The piece was written originally for solo violin and orchestra. The opera premiered at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on March 16, 1894.
Published by Hallamshire Music.
highly recommended.
Duration approx 6 minutes
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC only, and piano part.
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CD - Spot on! - Fabian Bloch, with Francois Killian (piano) and Michael Meinen (percussion) |
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This is the latest CD from the talented and creative Swiss euphonium player Fabian Bloch.
Spot on! - The Next Generation of Euphonium Music featuring world premiere recordings of new works for euphonium.
1. Bogalusa .. Francois Killian 4:06 2. Vault .. Jim Fieldhouse 5:08 3. Blazing .. Fabian Kunzli 6:38 4-6. Euphonium Concerto (ATLAS) .. Daniel Schynder - Version for Euphonium, Piano & Percussion]: 18.42 7. Ncore .. Roland Szentpali 5.15 8-9 Euphonia .. Jukka Linkola 14.05 10. Wheeap! .. Daniel Hall 4:44 11. From This Earth .. Andy Scott 5:30 12. Karachi (Version for Euphonium, Piano & Percussion), 4th Mov of Nay Concerto .. Daniel Schynder 1.46 Playing time 65.57
Review from Thomas Dunne, Brass Band World, Oct.2019
In this new release Swiss euphonium player, Fabian Bloch, breaks new ground with an outstanding selection of no less than eight première recordings of new repertoire in a ‘jazz trio’ style.
He opens with François Killian’s Bogalusa. The cheeky syncopated rhythms, and nonchalant piano and drum kit accompaniment paint a delightfully nostalgic picture of the small Louisiana town famous for its jazz and blues. Composed by Bloch’s former euphonium colleague at Fairey Band, Jim Fieldhouse’s Vault reveals a sonorous tone in the expansive opening passages, followed by showcasing a considerable technical ability. Meanwhile, Blazing by Fabian Kunzli proves to be a fascinating, often mesmerising work, ranging from dance passages to mysterious moments of introversion.
Daniel Schnyder’s ATLAS concerto features as the major work of the disc. Inspired by the snowy mountain peaks of Marrakesh, the listener is transported to North Africa with driving, richly ornamented lines. The second movement creates an almost Indian atmosphere in its improvisatory feel and impressive range. The third evokes South America with its lively, dancing jazzy rhythms and features a notable extended cadenza.
The Latin America vibe continues with Ncore by Roland Szentpali. As this rousing, hip-swaying encore progresses, the listener almost forgets that the performer is playing euphonium and becomes absorbed in the perfectly captured style. Famous for his challenging euphonium concerto, Jukka Linkola’s new Euphonia is an extended two-movement work of epic proportions, contrasting energised funky passages and broad melody. Next, Daniel Hall offers a characteristically fascinating work, Wheeap!, inspired by jungle drum, bass and reggae delivered in a performance of pure energy! This continues in Andy Scott’s From This Earth, which explores the themes of courage and determination in a minimalist, yet spirited work. For an encore, Fabian Bloch switches to bass trumpet in a cheeky rendition of Daniel Schnyder’s 2005 work Karachi, which transports the listener to the Arabian Sea in a cascade of technical flourish.
Fabian Bloch has indisputably proved the potential of the euphonium in the ‘jazz trio’ setting through an outstanding level of performance and repertoire, which fuses traditional forms with a plethora of styles. Combined with excellent recording and understated, yet informative presentation, this innovative disc will have a lasting appeal for audiences, including those far beyond the brass band sphere.
THOMAS DUNNE
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CD - Drive - Fabian Bloch |
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Here is the beautiful CD, 'Drive' from the Swiss euphonium star Fabian Bloch.
Repertoire
1. Gypsy Earrings .. Ardeshir Farah arr. Ryan McGeorge. 4.57
2. Respectfully Yours .. Andy Scot 3.53
3. Hummingbrrd .. Steven Bryant 3.08
4. Pulse .. Oliver Waespi 4.45
5. Fujiko .. Andy Scott. 4.10
6. Elegie .. Peter Meechan. 5.44
7-10. Drive - Euphonium Concerto No. 1 .. Simon Dobson. 17.40
11. The Red Novae .. Peter Graham. 5.16
Biography
Fabian Bloch, a Swiss musician, has shown since his childhood an unconditional passion for the euphonium, an instrument he studied at the Berne University of the Arts, in the class of Thomas Rüedi, before continuing his improvement at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (United Kingdom), where he obtained a Master in Performance under the tuition of Steven Mead. At that time, he also played for “Fairey Band”, an world famous brass band, and performed at numerous concerts and competitions throughout England.
As a soloist, Fabian Bloch is constantly looking for new challenges, both in Switzerland and abroad. His first solo-CD, “Drive”, was released in September 2015 and was literally praised by the specialised press. His strong interest in new music is also reflected in the “Spot On!” project of his trio, in which he presents lots of new compositions.
Fabian Bloch currently plays with the european Brass Ensemble and in various leading brass bands in Switzerland and Great Britain. He also regularly gives concerts with his duo Euphorimba (euphonium and marimba).
He also passes on his passion to the next generation of euphonium players as an teacher in two music schools and teaches students of all ages in his own studio, “Brass Sounds”.
He completes his wide range of activities with frequent engagements as an extra in the Basel Symphony Orchestra, the Zurich Opera Orchestra, the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and the Berne Symphony Orchestra.
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Brass Trail - Method book for Bariton/Euphonium/Tenorhorn - Bass Clef version - Michael Muller and Maria Sturm - NEW!! |
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Here is an exciting new method book, written and published in Germany, by two euphonium players Maria Sturm and Michael Muller, that is sure to win many friends and admirers.
This is an extremely well put together book, (desribed as a 'brass school') with loads of exercises covering all the basic skills that we need, and there are also in addition many original etudes, and some excerpts from very famous solos and classical solos. There are also lots of additional features including a practice diary, recommended literature, a note-taking section, fingering charts and lots of explanatory sections too.
It's a really good book to work through alone, and of course very suitable for a teacher to work with students as it covers so many things in a logical progression.
This is beautifully printed, very high quality publication, and we at the Euphoniumstore recommend this method book highly. It's a great addition to our education resources.
For more info and examples, and the mp3 downloads go to https://www.brasstrail.de/downloads/
Method book for tenorhorn (in Bb), baritone/bariton and euphonium (in BASS CLEF in C). The treble clef (in Bb) book is also available on this site.
Duration : n/a
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: book in both German/English language, 88 pages + mp3 Audio (Download) - see. www.brasstrail.de
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Brass Trail - Method book for Bariton/Euphonium/Tenorhorn - Treble Clef version - Michael Muller and Maria Sturm - NEW!! |
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Here is an exciting new method book, written and published in Germany, by two euphonium players Maria Sturm and Michael Muller, that is sure to win many friends and admirers.
This is an extremely well put together book, (desribed as a 'brass school') with loads of exercises covering all the basic skills that we need, and there are also in addition many original etudes, and some excerpts from very famous solos and classical solos. There are also lots of additional features including a practice diary, recommended literature, a note-taking section, fingering charts and lots of explanatory sections too.
It's a really good book to work through alone, and of course very suitable for a teacher to work with students as it covers so many things in a logical progression.
This is beautifully printed, very high quality publication, and we at the Euphoniumstore recommend this method book highly. It's a great addition to our education resources.
For more info and examples, and the mp3 downloads go to https://www.brasstrail.de/downloads/
Method book for tenorhorn (in Bb), baritone/bariton and euphonium (in TREBLE CLEF in Bb). The bass clef (in C) book is also available on this site.
Duration : n/a
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: book in both German/English language, 88 pages + mp3 Audio (Download) - see. www.brasstrail.de
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Vintage - David Gillingham - Euphonium and Piano |
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This is undoubtedly one of the modern classics in the euphonium solo repertoire. It has been used in many recitals, auditions and competitions over the last 30 years or so, since it was first performed in January 1991. Here at the Euphoniumstore we are offering this now for the very first time! It's beautifully produced in the USA by C.Alan Publications and as well as the piano part, we offer the solo part in both treble and bass clef.
Vintage combines Gillingham's intimate knowledge of how to write effectively for the instrument. This composition features wonderful soaring lines in the euphonium (ascending up to the high C's, and higher in an optional element of the cadenza) while at the same time mixing in a jaunty and highly rhythmic 5/4 section. All the technical aspects of the piece, while challenging, are well thought out and effective for performer and audience.
Vintage was premiered on January 18, 1991 at the Midwestern School Band and Orchestra Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan by the Big Rapids High School Band with Ed Mallet as euphonium soloist.
Highly recommend, if You are an advanced player, or very enthusiastic and ambitious amateur!
Duration approx 10 minutes
Difficulty level: 4.5,5/6
Supplied with piano part and solo parts in TC and BC.
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Blue Lake Fantasies (Suite in Five Movements) - David Gillingham - Unaccompanied Solo Euphonium |
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Commissioned by The Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Festival, Blue Lake Fantasies is a virtuosic work intended for the professional euphonium player or an advanced student. Cast in the form of a five-movement suite, the work seeks to exploit both the technical facility as well as the lyrical quality of the instrument. Each movement is a fantasy and bears a name which could be associated with this Fine Arts Camp situated at Twin Lake, Michigan. Therefore, each movement is programmatic in that it reflects the spirit or image suggested by the title.
“Firefly” is a technical etude of sorts which simulates the lightning-fast firefly on a hot summer’s night. Sudden changes of dynamics and style in this movement are indicative of the elusive firefly as it darts through the summer air, sometimes flickering and sometimes resting in the grass.
The second movement, “Moonlight Across the Water,” is lyrical and expressive, capturing the emotion felt by the composer on many occasions while contemplating the serene beauty of a lake adorned by shimmering moonlight.
“All That Jazz,” the third movement, salutes the jazz program at Blue Lake with its swing tempo and stereotypical rhythms.
The fourth movement, “Ancient Native Air,” is simplistic and lyrical. It is based on the Chippewa Indian tune “My Music Reaches to the Sky.” Michigan has a rich Native American history and it seemed appropriate to include this wonderful old tune.
The fifth and final movement, “Party-Antics,” is a musical romp with cliché melodic patterns and rhythms. The music is intended to capture the spirit of celebration at a party gathering on the last day of camp. There is, however, a bittersweet wrinkle in all this fun: a soaring and majestic secondary theme reflects the sadness as new found friends depart from camp and go their separate ways.
Blue Lake Fantasies was premiered by Brian Bowman on August 12, 1995 at The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, Michigan.
Duration: 15 mins
Difficulty level: 5/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC
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CD - Songs for One and More - Matthew Murchison |
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“Songs for One and More” is a collection of unaccompanied and multi-tracked original and adapted music for euphonium and tuba. Recorded during the 2020 quarantine this marks the first album of newly recorded solo material from Matthew Murchison since 2004.
This is indeed a very clever and brilliant CD. Put together by the charismatic Matt Murchison. It's quite extraordinary what he can do in the studio with some time and some imagination. Incredible arrangements and what a range this guy has!!
Have a listen to some samples:
https://www.murchmusic.net/recordings/songs-for-one-and-more
Introducing Dr. Matthew Murchison
Dr. Matthew Murchison wants to make his corner of the musical world a better place. If his concerts were a Dickens novel the first sentence might be: “It was the highest of brows, it was the lowest of brows. ”Matthew believes everyone deserves high-quality, interesting, and funny entertainment, from contemporary electronic music to songs about cat anuses.
Matthew has a varied career as a performer, composer, arranger, educator, conductor, and producer. Matthew has been called “one of the finest players of his (or any) generation.” In a more humbling tale, at age 17 he was approached by an elderly lady during a retirement home performance and told to “STOP IT!”
Matthew was a member of River City Brass in Pittsburgh, PA from 2002-2015, where he was a featured soloist hundreds of times. His solo performances with the River City Brass have been broadcast across the country and his comedy songs have been enjoyed by tens of people from every dark corner of the internet.
As a musician, Matthew primarily plays euphonium, tuba, and ukulele, performing exclusively on the XO euphonium. Under a full moon you may hear him play trumpet, bodhran, or didgeridoo. He has served as producer for CD recordings and can be heard on solo, chamber, large ensemble, and rock band albums. Matthew has performed solo and chamber music concerts all across the United States as well as in South America, Europe, and Asia. He has been able to perform with such groups as the Brass Band of Battle Creek, the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band, Denver Brass, the Pittsburgh Symphony, and the Dallas Wind Symphony.
Matthew self-publishes a number of his compositions though his website, while others may be obtained only after completing a series of magical quests. Recent performances of his award-winning compositions have taken place across the US, as well as in Japan, South America, and Europe. He released his first solo album entitled “Everyone But Me” in 2003. As a member of the River Bottom Quartet, Matthew’s arrangements and playing can be heard on the album “In Too Deep.” Matthew’s newest album, “Reminiscence,” is a collection of American songs and folk tunes and is available on his website now!
As a conductor, Matthew has worked with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion Ensemble and has served as a guest conductor/clinician for honor bands. He has been a soloist multiple times with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra as the euphonium-playing Santa Claus, making Art performing his variations on “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” The Santa beard is very itchy. He has also been hired to write jokes and perform as the emcee for concerts, and has been a judge for international performance and composition competitions.
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Digital Download - Pastorale : My Joy and Crown - Howard J. Evans - Euphonium and Piano sheet music |
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This piece was composed for Steven Mead and first recorded on the UFO album in partnership with Brighouse and Rastrick Band. It's dedicated to Steve's father Rex Mead and Howard penned this arrangement of the beautiful hymn tune Ascalon (Rex's favourite tune)in the spring of 2019.
Howard is close friends with Rex and Sylvia Mead. He has also worked closely with Steven Mead, notably on two previous CDs, Brassin’Mozart 2006 and Locomotion.
The tune was originally a Silesian folk song, and the German text was printed for the first time in 1842. For more information regarding Howard J Evans please visit www.howardjevans.com
In the last days, Steven and Howard have produced a video performance of this work, which also gives an indication as to the story behind this beautiful piece.
Take a listen here: https://youtu.be/kjp1qA6XzBc
Important: once you have ordered this work, you will be able to go to the My Downloads section of the front page, and so long as you are signed into your account, you will see the item there to click and download.
Duration: 6.50
Difficulty level: 3.5,4/6
Supplied with PDF's of the piano part and solo part in TC and BC
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** Limited Edition - Autographed - The World of the Euphonium - Volumes 1,2,3,4,5 CDs - The Complete Collection ** |
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Here is a unique opportunity to have the complete collection of Steven Mead's 'The World of the Euphonium' CDs, all five volumes, around 7.5 hours of music.
Each CD Is autographed by Steve. This is a unique to the Euphoniumstore. While stocks last. Award-winning CDs.
THE PERFECT XMAS GIFT!!?
The pianists connected with these CDs are: Joyce Woodhead (1) Stewart Death (2,3), Richard Phillips (1), Nicoletta Mezzini (4), Tomoko Sawano (5)
There is so much fantastic repertoire here, and really essential listening for all euphonium enthusiasts.
The recordings date from 1994 - 2006.
Volume 1
1. Sonata in F - Marcello/arr. Mead
2. Partita Op. 89 - Butterworth
3. Vocalise - Rachmaninov
4. Soliloquy IX - Wiggins
5. Fantasy for Euphonium - Hoshina
6. Variations for Ophicleide - Kummer
7. Sonata Euphonica - Hartley
8. Après un Rêve - Fauré
9. Weber's Last Waltz - Rimmer
10. Heart in Heart - Bosanko
11. Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffman - Offenbach
12. A New Carnival of Venice – Stevens
Volume 2
1. Concerto Gallop - Wilby
2. Solo de Concurso - Yuste
3. Fantasia - Jacobs
4. The Swan - Saint-Saens/arr. Mead
5. Fantasie Concertante - Castérède
6. Song for Ina - Sparke
7. Ransomed - Marshall
8. Libesfreude - Kreisler
9. Largo Elegaico from Concerto No. 2 - Golland
10. Panache - Dewhurst
11. Two Fauré Duets - Fauré/arr. Mead
12. Ball of Fire - Smalley
13. Hora Staccato - Dinicu/arr. Heifitz
Volume 3
1. The Song of the Brother - Leidzen
2. Flight - Wilby
3. Romance - Elgar/arr. Wilson
4. Party Piece - Sparke
5. Song of the Seashore - Narita/arr. Kanai
6. Fantasy Variations - Ito
7. Sonata for Euphonium - Roper
8. Im Tiefsten Walde - Schmid/arr. Bacon
9. When You Wish Upon a Star - Harline/arr. Kanai
10. Notturno - Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Mead
11. Concerto per Flicorno Basso- Ponchielli/arr. Hower
Volume 4
1. Euphonium Concertos - Vladimir Cosma
2. Cantabile - Paginini/arr. Richards
3. Fever Fantasy - Nielsen
4. Café 1930 - Astor Piazolla/arr. Mead
5. Sonata for Euphonium - John Reeman
6. By Gaslight - Tadeusz Kassatti
7. Birthday Tribute - Sparke
8. Es ist eine Rose entsprungen - Brahms/arr. Gotoh
9. Pearls - Roland Szentpali
10. Vissi D'Arte - Puccini/arr. Steven Mead
11. Herbmaiden's Dance - Hugo Alven/arr. Olsrud
Volume 5
1.Fantasy - Hummel/Wilby
2.Euphonium Concerto Nr.2 – Philip Sparke
3. Prelude - Ito
4. Four Bagatelles - Howard Snell
5. Absolute Reality - Pete Meechan
6. Concert Piece Nr.1 - Joseph Turrin
7. Lokk from the Green Island - T.A.Nilsen
8. 4 Euphoniums for You (Four Euphoniums and Harp) - Yasuhide Ito
9. A La Suite Classique - Yasuhide Ito
10. Dream Nocturne - Howard Snell
11. Danse Du Diable Vert (Dance of the Green Devil) - Gaspar Cassadó Arr.Thomas Ruedi
Here is a unique opportunity to have the complete collection of Steven Mead's 'The World of the Euphonium' CDs, all five volumes, around 7.5 hours of music.
Each CD Is autographed by Steve. This is a Black Friday special, and unique to the Euphoniumstore. While stocks last. T
THE PERFECT XMAS GIFT!!?
The pianists connected with these CDs are: Joyce Woodhead (1) Stewart Death (2,3), Richard Phillips (1), Nicoletta Mezzini (4), Tomoiko Sawano (5)
There is so much fantastic repertoire here, and really essential listening for all euphonium enthusiasts.
The recordings date from 1994 - 2006.
Volume 1
1. Sonata in F - Marcello/arr. Mead
2. Partita Op. 89 - Butterworth
3. Vocalise - Rachmaninov
4. Soliloquy IX - Wiggins
5. Fantasy for Euphonium - Hoshina
6. Variations for Ophicleide - Kummer
7. Sonata Euphonica - Hartley
8. Après un Rêve - Fauré
9. Weber's Last Waltz - Rimmer
10. Heart in Heart - Bosanko
11. Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffman - Offenbach
12. A New Carnival of Venice – Stevens
Volume 2
1. Concerto Gallop - Wilby
2. Solo de Concurso - Yuste
3. Fantasia - Jacobs
4. The Swan - Saint-Saens/arr. Mead
5. Fantasie Concertante - Castérède
6. Song for Ina - Sparke
7. Ransomed - Marshall
8. Libesfreude - Kreisler
9. Largo Elegaico from Concerto No. 2 - Golland
10. Panache - Dewhurst
11. Two Fauré Duets - Fauré/arr. Mead
12. Ball of Fire - Smalley
13. Hora Staccato - Dinicu/arr. Heifitz
Volume 3
1. The Song of the Brother - Leidzen
2. Flight - Wilby
3. Romance - Elgar/arr. Wilson
4. Party Piece - Sparke
5. Song of the Seashore - Narita/arr. Kanai
6. Fantasy Variations - Ito
7. Sonata for Euphonium - Roper
8. Im Tiefsten Walde - Schmid/arr. Bacon
9. When You Wish Upon a Star - Harline/arr. Kanai
10. Notturno - Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Mead
11. Concerto per Flicorno Basso- Ponchielli/arr. Hower
Volume 4
1. Euphonium Concertos - Vladimir Cosma
2. Cantabile - Paginini/arr. Richards
3. Fever Fantasy - Nielsen
4. Café 1930 - Astor Piazolla/arr. Mead
5. Sonata for Euphonium - John Reeman
6. By Gaslight - Tadeusz Kassatti
7. Birthday Tribute - Sparke
8. Es ist eine Rose entsprungen - Brahms/arr. Gotoh
9. Pearls - Roland Szentpali
10. Vissi D'Arte - Puccini/arr. Steven Mead
11. Herbmaiden's Dance - Hugo Alven/arr. Olsrud
Volume 5
1. Fantasy - Hummel/Wilby
2. Euphonium Concerto Nr.2 – Philip Sparke
3. Prelude - Ito
4. Four Bagatelles - Howard Snell
5. Absolute Reality - Pete Meechan
6. Concert Piece Nr.1 - Joseph Turrin
7. Lokk from the Green Island - T.A.Nilsen
8. Four Euphoniums for You (Four Euphoniums and Harp) - Yasuhide Ito
9. A La Suite Classique - Yasuhide Ito
10. Dream Nocturne - Howard Snell
11. Danse Du Diable Vert (Dance of the Green Devil) - Gaspar Cassadó Arr.Thomas Ruedi
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Three Fantasias (from Nos.7,8,9 from 12 Fantasias for Violin) - G.P.Telemann - adapted by Roland Szentpali |
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Here is a brand new publication from Editions BIM, for solo unaccompanied euphonium, and it's the music of George Philipp Telemann.
The great Hungarian tuba player, composer and arranger Roland Szentpali has adapted these three fantasias for Violin.
These are sure to prove to be great stylistic and musical challenges to euphonium players everywhere, for the keen amateur and advanced players.
From the publisher:
The collection of 12 fantasias for solo violin (TWV 40:14-25) by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1757) was first published in Hamburg in 1735. The Italian influence of the sonata and concerto is clearly evident. The fantasias no. 7, 8 and 9 selected by Roland Szentpali are the most suitable for adaptation for brass instruments, while the other nine make use of double-stopped technique, a rather Germanic tendency in works for solo violin.
We see this as a great new addition to the repertoire for solo euphonium; and very suitable for recitals, examinations and competitions.
Duration: total 22 minutes
Difficult level: 4.5/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC.
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Gramercy Euphonium Album (4 extended solos) - Peter Graham - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is a brand-new album of four extended solos by the fantastic Peter Graham. This is published now, end October 2020 and is sure to be a very popular album with all euphonium players. All the solos are pretty advanced, although there are some very 'kind' alternative sections (ossias) in the extreme range sections.
These are sure to be taken up and used by advanced students, ambitious intermediate players, and top players alike.
The four works are as follows:
1. Cossack Fire Dance (From Call of the Cossacks) - Peter Graham
2. Fantasy on Sempre Libera - Verdi arr. Peter Graham
3. A Minstrel Boy (From Gailforce) - Perter Graham
4. Encore - Peter Graham (based on Spinnlied by David Popper)
Each of them are quite a workout, but with the piano accompaniment provided, can be really great solos to master and add a real zip to your practice routine!
Highly recommended.
Published by Gramercy Music
Duration approx 22 mins total
Difficulty level 4.5-5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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CD - Eire Time - Gary Curtin - accompanied by Foden's Band (cond.Michael Fowles) |
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Here is the brilliant new CD Eire Time, by Gary Curtin accompanied by Foden's Band.
There has been a lot of anticipation for this release, and it's sure not to disappoint! Undoubtedly one of the CD releases of 2020, and set to win awards we think!
Amazingly this is the debut CD by Gary Curtin, and we get to hear his astonishing technique and beautiful lyrical playing, in a program that has something for everyone including some incredibly important works for the euphonium.
Watch the trailor on YOUTUBE
Repertoire/Track list
- Eire Time - Andrea Price 7:40
- The Water is Wide - Trad. Arr Stephen Roberts 5:11
- Cantiphonia i - Bert Appermont Arr. McGhee 7:53
- Cantiphonia ii - Bert Appermont Arr. McGhee 6:49
- Cantiphonia iii - Bert Appermont Arr. McGhee 5:58
- Eternal Source of Light Divine - Jonathan Bates 4:22
- From your Smile - Paul Lovatt Cooper 4:01
- Dance of the Goblins - Bazzini Arr. Simon Oliver 4:59
- Deep Surge - Tom Harrold 9:28
- In Christ Alone - Richard Phillips 3:28
- Valflikans Dans - Hugo Alven Arr. Frode Rydland 3:55
- Get Here if You Can - Brenda Russell Arr.John Barber 4:29
- Carnival of Venus - Allen Vizzutti Arr. Jonathan Bates 6.24
World of Brass writes: "This is a perfect demonstration of passion, devotion and lyrical beauty. 'Eire Time is a truly captivating listening experience and broadens the spectrum of what the euphonium can achieve. The repertoire stretches from his virtuoso set pieces, known to brass band audiences throughout the world, to a brand-new concerto especially commissioned for this album."
Highly recommended.
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Valse Sentimentale (Op.51 No.6) - Tchaikovsky Arr. Eric Wilson - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is a brand new arrangement of a delightful Tchaikovsky classic. Originally for piano, the arranger Eric Wilson has successfully created a beautiful euphonium solo that can be enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities.
Here is a link to enjoy the original for piano: https://youtu.be/4Puw49Bry7U
In treble clef pitch there are a couple of top C's, but the rest is all within the range and is a great work to study and perform.
Highly recommended.
Published by Winwood Music
Duration approx 5.00
Difficulty level: 3,3.5/6
Supplied with: Solo part in TC and BC/tenor clef and piano part.
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Stretchable Bell Cover - Tenor Horn/Tenor Trombone - Made by Denis Wick Products Ltd |
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Here is the brand-new Tenor Horn/Tenor Trombone bell cover recommended for all those concerned about staying protected during the COVID-19 pandemic and as bands start to begin rehearsing again, perhaps you should think about one of these! Washable/multi-use.
Tenor Horn/Tenor Trombone 8.5"
Denis Wick has teamed up with a leading Northern textile company to produce new stretchable bell covers that reduce the risk of spreading harmful airborne droplets and aerosols produced by brass instruments. The covers are very easy to fit and make no perceptible difference to the sound of the instrument. The player might notice a very slight difference in response in the high register, but the sound remains true from low to high.
This product will be popular amongst school ensembles, amateur bands and professional brass sections alike. The safest way to play brass music is outside with the recommended distance between players of 2m – 3.5m. If playing indoors with the minimum distance (2m) between players bell covers can reduce the spread of germs and viruses greatly. Remember that venting water keys can spread germs too, so be careful to have a cloth or some paper to catch any water from the instrument, and to dispose of any paper safely.
Ideal for school ensembles and band rehearsals
Our partners making the bell covers are a traditional family-owned Manchester-based business who started spinning and weaving cotton in the nineteenth century. They are a company that we have enjoyed working with for many years, and in recent months they have been busy making PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the NHS. We have designed this range of bell covers which are produced in Greater Manchester using their skills developed in making PPE. Denis Wick bell covers are the only British-made bell covers in the market. We are proud to work with another successful British firm.
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Stretchable Bell Cover - Flugel - Made by Denis Wick Products Ltd |
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Here is the brand-new Flugel horn bell cover recommended for all those concerned about staying protected during the COVID-19 pandemic and as bands start to begin rehearsing again, perhaps you should think about one of these! Washable/multi-use.
Flugel horn 6.25"
Denis Wick has teamed up with a leading Northern textile company to produce new stretchable bell covers that reduce the risk of spreading harmful airborne droplets and aerosols produced by brass instruments. The covers are very easy to fit and make no perceptible difference to the sound of the instrument. The player might notice a very slight difference in response in the high register, but the sound remains true from low to high.
This product will be popular amongst school ensembles, amateur bands and professional brass sections alike. The safest way to play brass music is outside with the recommended distance between players of 2m – 3.5m. If playing indoors with the minimum distance (2m) between players bell covers can reduce the spread of germs and viruses greatly. Remember that venting water keys can spread germs too, so be careful to have a cloth or some paper to catch any water from the instrument, and to dispose of any paper safely.
Ideal for school ensembles and band rehearsals
Our partners making the bell covers are a traditional family-owned Manchester-based business who started spinning and weaving cotton in the nineteenth century. They are a company that we have enjoyed working with for many years, and in recent months they have been busy making PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the NHS. We have designed this range of bell covers which are produced in Greater Manchester using their skills developed in making PPE. Denis Wick bell covers are the only British-made bell covers in the market. We are proud to work with another successful British firm.
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Stretchable Bell Cover - Trumpet/Cornet - Made by Denis Wick Products Ltd |
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Here is the brand-new Cornet/Trumpet bell cover recommended for all those concerned about staying protected during the COVID-19 pandemic and as bands start to begin rehearsing again, perhaps you should think about one of these! Washable/multi-use.
Cornet/Trumpet 4.5"
Denis Wick has teamed up with a leading Northern textile company to produce new stretchable bell covers that reduce the risk of spreading harmful airborne droplets and aerosols produced by brass instruments. The covers are very easy to fit and make no perceptible difference to the sound of the instrument. The player might notice a very slight difference in response in the high register, but the sound remains true from low to high.
This product will be popular amongst school ensembles, amateur bands and professional brass sections alike. The safest way to play brass music is outside with the recommended distance between players of 2m – 3.5m. If playing indoors with the minimum distance (2m) between players bell covers can reduce the spread of germs and viruses greatly. Remember that venting water keys can spread germs too, so be careful to have a cloth or some paper to catch any water from the instrument, and to dispose of any paper safely.
Ideal for school ensembles and band rehearsals
Our partners making the bell covers are a traditional family-owned Manchester-based business who started spinning and weaving cotton in the nineteenth century. They are a company that we have enjoyed working with for many years, and in recent months they have been busy making PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the NHS. We have designed this range of bell covers which are produced in Greater Manchester using their skills developed in making PPE. Denis Wick bell covers are the only British-made bell covers in the market. We are proud to work with another successful British firm.
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Stretchable Bell Cover - Tuba - Made by Denis Wick Products Ltd |
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Here is the brand-new tuba bell cover recommended for all those concerned about staying protected during the COVID-19 pandemic and as bands start to begin rehearsing again, perhaps you should think about one of these! Washable/multi-use.
Tuba (19”)
Denis Wick has teamed up with a leading Northern textile company to produce new stretchable bell covers that reduce the risk of spreading harmful airborne droplets and aerosols produced by brass instruments. The covers are very easy to fit and make no perceptible difference to the sound of the instrument. The player might notice a very slight difference in response in the high register, but the sound remains true from low to high.
This product will be popular amongst school ensembles, amateur bands and professional brass sections alike. The safest way to play brass music is outside with the recommended distance between players of 2m – 3.5m. If playing indoors with the minimum distance (2m) between players bell covers can reduce the spread of germs and viruses greatly. Remember that venting water keys can spread germs too, so be careful to have a cloth or some paper to catch any water from the instrument, and to dispose of any paper safely.
Ideal for school ensembles and band rehearsals
Our partners making the bell covers are a traditional family-owned Manchester-based business who started spinning and weaving cotton in the nineteenth century. They are a company that we have enjoyed working with for many years, and in recent months they have been busy making PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the NHS. We have designed this range of bell covers which are produced in Greater Manchester using their skills developed in making PPE. Denis Wick bell covers are the only British-made bell covers in the market. We are proud to work with another successful British firm.
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Stretchable Bell Cover - Baritone/Bass Trombone - Made by Denis Wick Products Ltd |
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Here is the brand-new baritone/bass trombone bell cover recommended for all those concerned about staying protected during the COVID-19 pandemic and as bands start to begin rehearsing again, perhaps you should think about one of these! Washable/multi-use.
Baritone/Bass Trombone (9.5”)
Denis Wick has teamed up with a leading Northern textile company to produce new stretchable bell covers that reduce the risk of spreading harmful airborne droplets and aerosols produced by brass instruments. The covers are very easy to fit and make no perceptible difference to the sound of the instrument. The player might notice a very slight difference in response in the high register, but the sound remains true from low to high.
This product will be popular amongst school ensembles, amateur bands and professional brass sections alike. The safest way to play brass music is outside with the recommended distance between players of 2m – 3.5m. If playing indoors with the minimum distance (2m) between players bell covers can reduce the spread of germs and viruses greatly. Remember that venting water keys can spread germs too, so be careful to have a cloth or some paper to catch any water from the instrument, and to dispose of any paper safely.
Ideal for school ensembles and band rehearsals
Our partners making the bell covers are a traditional family-owned Manchester-based business who started spinning and weaving cotton in the nineteenth century. They are a company that we have enjoyed working with for many years, and in recent months they have been busy making PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the NHS. We have designed this range of bell covers which are produced in Greater Manchester using their skills developed in making PPE. Denis Wick bell covers are the only British-made bell covers in the market. We are proud to work with another successful British firm.
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CD - Changing Weather - Hidenori Arai (euphonium) and Hatsumi Shimizu (piano) |
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Hidenori Arai, Euphonium
Hatsumi Shimizu, Piano
The long-awaited 2nd CD of euphonium player Hidenori Arai. Like the first album "NASOTA", the new songs "Sonata for Euphonium and Piano No.2" "Impression in Those Days" "Inori " composed by Hidenori himself, inclduing the album title song "Changing Weather".
from Golden Hearts Publications Global Store:
Like the first album "NASOTA", the song "Sonata" is included in the first song. What a cool genius this is! As a euphonium player, the level is much higher than the previous work. While keeping the subtle narrative as it is, the sound is further refined, the range of expression is further expanded, and I'm looking forward to the third album as soon as "How far will this person evolve?"
This time again, his own 4 songs (1 more than the previous CD). Other than that, the previous work was Bach or Schumann, but this time it is Gilles Martin, Mendelssohn / Steckmest, Glinka, Jan Bach.
The first album was exposed with energy and passion, which was also attractive, but this second album keeps it a little bit secret (although it is full of passion) and the selection of songs It has a stylish finish overall.
To that extent, his narrative is more gentle and mellow. It is an album that accepts everyday changes as described in the title, enjoys those changes, and responds to those changes, going through the changing times. Gentle & Dandy.
Like the previous work, Arai himself is the producer. Especially in terms of sound as a CD, I think it was quite sophisticated.
The piano is Hatsumi Shimizu, as in the previous work. It is a good combination.
Euphonium CDs are interesting because amazing CDs are coming out all over the world. Euphonium enthusiasts should buy this "Changing Weather" without hesitation."
Label：opus55 LLC
Release year：2019
Biography:
Hidenori Arai / Euphonium
Hidenori Arai is very active as a freelance Euphonium player, performing as soloist and ensemble player as well as guest player in orchestras and wind bands.
He is principal euphonium player of “Brass Band Xepher”, member of “FUNKARU” (Euphonium Tuba Quartet) and “Bottoms Up Euphonium Tuba Quartet”.
He also composes, particularly for the euphonium and tuba which are instruments he is familiar with.
He currently serves as lecturer at Senzoku-Gakuen College of Music and executive director of the Japan Euphonium Tuba Association.
He graduated from Senzoku-Gakuen College of Music with highest honors - at the top of all classes. He studied with Kaoru Tsuyuki, Michio Funakoshi and Tetsuya Otsuka.
Prizes include 3rd prize at the 5th Jeju International Brass Competition, 3rd prize at the 26th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition and 1st prize at the 7th Tsuken Concours. And he performed at several concerts by selected musicians in Japan including Yomiuri Newcomer Concert and JMC Concert.
As an artist and an educator, he also appears on many festivals, academies and conferences including “Asia Tuba Euphonium Festival” 2016 in South Korea / 2017 in Hong Kong / 2018 in South Korea and “International Tuba Euphonium Conference 2019” in Iowa.
As a composer, in 2012, he was commissioned by the Japan Euphonium Tuba Association (JETA) to compose a required piece “Sonata for Tuba and Piano with Prologue" for the 2nd J.E.T.A. Student Competition.
He released two CDs; “Nasota” in 2017 and “Changing Weather” in 2019.
Track listing：
Sonata for Euphonium and Piano No.2 : Hidenori Arai
1. Tempo di Valse, appassionato - Latin [5:06]
2. Tempo rubato - Beguine [3:43]
3. Rondo alla Zingarese [3:10]
Mignardises : Gilles Martin
4. Giocoso [1:04]
5. Cantabile [1:55]
6. Fantasie "Auf Flugeln des Gesags" : Felix Mendelssohn / Henri Steckmest [4:05]
7. Sonatensatz：Michail Glinka (arr. Rainer Schottstadt) [9:52]
Impression in Those Days : Hidenori Arai
8. Kira Kira [1:15]
9. Henteco [1:31]
10. Poco a Poco a... [2:46]
11. Concert Variations : Jan Bach [16:03]
12. Inori : Hidenori Arai [4:05]
13. Changing Weather : Hidenori Arai [6:11]
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Euphonium Concerto - Paul Mealor - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is the new Euphonium Concerto, by Paul Mealor, composed in 2017, that was premiered and recorded (Chandos: Symphonic Euphonium Vol.2) by David Childs.
It is a truly wonderful and very difficult concerto, only for the advanced player!
The work is inspired by a Gaelic poem about lost love, telling the tale of a fisherman and his wife. She accompanies her love to the shores of the sea to wave him off; but tragically he never returns. Each day she returns to the sea and sings to him, but no answer ever comes. In the tradition of Celtic songs it is dark and full of passion and pain.
No I: Adagio
No II: Allegro
No III: Largo No
IV: Cadenza No
V: Allegro Vivace
Hear it hear on Youtube
Duration: 15.5 mins
Difficult level: 6/6
Suppplied with Solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Selected Studies for Baritone/Euphonium - H. Voxman - Bass Clef version |
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Here is one of the most important study books that has been very popular in the US scene for decades. It is the classic Voxman 'Selected Studies' method book for Baritone (Euphonium) and this page is dedicated to the Bass Clef version of the book (TC also available).
Advanced Etudes, Scales and Arpgeggios in All Major and Minor Keys
"The next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level ofperformance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists."
Published by Rubank Publications
Duration: 72 pages
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: Book in Bass Clef
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Selected Studies for Baritone/Euphonium - H. Voxman - Treble Clef version |
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Here is one of the most important study books that has been very popular in the US scene for decades. It is the classic Voxman 'Selected Studies' method book for Baritone (Euphonium) and this page is dedicated to the Treble Clef version of the book (BC also available).
Advanced Etudes, Scales and Arpgeggios in All Major and Minor Keys
"The next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level ofperformance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists."
Published by Rubank Publications
Duration: 72 pages
Difficulty: 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: Book in Treble Clef
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Selected Duets for Trombone of Baritone (Euphonium) Vol.2 (Medium-Advanced) - H. Voxman - Bass Clef |
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Here's Vol.2 of a famous series of duet books, published in the USA by Rubank/Hal Leonard.
A highly popular and classic book of duets
"This classic series of duets for like instruments is recognizable to nearly everyone who has ever studied an instrument. The wealth of material supplements musical development and provides a rich experience for growing musicians.Duet playing is often a student's first form of ensemble experience - technique, tone quality, intonation and balance are introduced as students do one of the things they enjoy most - making music with a friend. And duet playing leads easily and naturally to competent performance in larger ensembles".
Volume 2 (Medium to Advanced)
(Vol. 1 Medium Easy to Medium also available on this site)
Duration: 72 pages
Difficulty level 3-4.5/6
Supplied with: Book in Bass Clef (and a little bit tenor clef)
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Selected Duets for Trombone of Baritone (Euphonium) Vol.1 (Easy-Medium) - H. Voxman - Bass Clef |
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Here's Vol.1 of a famous series of duet books, published in the USA by Rubank/Hal Leonard.
A highly popular and classic book of duets
"This classic series of duets for like instruments is recognizable to nearly everyone who has ever studied an instrument. The wealth of material supplements musical development and provides a rich experience for growing musicians.Duet playing is often a student's first form of ensemble experience - technique, tone quality, intonation and balance are introduced as students do one of the things they enjoy most - making music with a friend. And duet playing leads easily and naturally to competent performance in larger ensembles."
Vol. 1 Medium Easy to Medium
(Volume 2 Medium to Advanced also available on this site)
Duration: 72 pages
Difficulty level 2-4/6
Supplied with: Book in Bass Clef (and a little bit tenor clef)
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Manhasset 53 Table Top Music Stand |
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We are happy to present this super high quality table music stand, manufactured by the famous music stand company Manhasset, in the USA.
For those of you working and studying from home this is the perfect solution for having your music on the table, perhaps near your computer screen, and without the need for another large full-size music stand in your room. Perfect for students, for those doing online teaching and taking lessons. (Steve uses it...every day!)
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CD - Elegance - Tzu-Hsiang Lin (euphonium) and Teng-Kuan Wang (piano) |
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Here is the brand-new CD 'Elegance', from the outstanding Taiwanese euphonium player and teacher Tzu-Hsiang Lin. 'Lin' was recently appointed a Besson Artist in Taiwan and has been largely responsible for so much of the recent upsurge in euphonium activity in Taiwan, that has seen extraordinary rising standards and outstanding students.
Lin returned to Taiwan after studying for some years in the UK (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire), and took with him the understanding and passion that puts an artist on a great forward trajectory. He is now part of a team of great teachers who organise clinics the masterclasses for Taiwanese students on a regular basis.
Here is his debut CD which shows outstanding playing across some quite famous and popular euphonium repertoire.
Congratulations Lin on this fantastic milestone in your career! This is believed to be the first euphonium solo CD ever produced in Taiwan.
Repertoire:
1. Brilliante - P:eter Graham
2. Softly As i Leave You - DeVita Arr. Catherall
3. Aces - Frank Gulino
4. Michelangelo - Dagsland Arr Rydland
5. Fantasy Variations for Euphonium and Piano - Y. Ito
6. Flower Song (from Carmen) - Bizet Arr. Wilson
7. Concert Piece No.1 - J.Turrin
8. Aubade - Sparke
9. Cantabile - Paginini Arr/ Richards
10. Once in a Blue Moon - Wan Yun Liang
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Digital download - Sonata No.8 Pathethique 2nd Mov. - Beethoven Arr. Misa Mead - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is the digital download sheet music to a brand-new arrangement from Misa Mead, the famous slow movement from Beethoven's Pathetique piano sonata.
This gorgeous slow movement suits the euphonium to perfection, but it will test your breath control and phrasing. This is sure to be very popular and suitable for recitals, concerts and maybe even for examination lists in the future.
You can see a video of Misa performing this new arrangement here
When you have purchased this digital download, and you are logged into your account, please visit the front page of this site and click on My Downloads. You will then be able to download this music to your computer.
Duration: 5.00
Difficulty: 3/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and PIANO SCORE
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Flight - Philip Wilby - Euphonium (or Flugel,Cornet,Trumpet) and Piano |
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Flight is a wonderful extended solo by the great British composer Philip Wilby.
It was composed in 1992 for Mark Walters who was then the flugel horn player with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Since that time it's gone on to also be a very popular solo for advanced euphonium players, and fantastic for recitals, competitions and serious music events!
The composer writes:"Flight is a virtuoso solo which seeks to investigate many of the various aspects of flying. It attempts to portray the effort of powered flight, the ease of gliding and soaring, the thrill of rising on natural thermals, and the chaotic swirling of rapid descent."
Philip Wilby biography:
Born in Pontefract in 1949, Philip Wilby was educated at Leeds Grammar School and Keble College, Oxford. Wilby attributes the awakening of his interest in composition to Herbert Howells, whose extra-curricular composition classes he attended while a violinist in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. A serious commitment to composition developed during the years at Oxford and, having gained his B Mus in composition in 1971, Wilby continued to write music even while working as a professional violinist (first at Covent Garden and later with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra). He returned to Yorkshire in 1972 and is Principal Lecturer in Composition at the University of Leeds.
In recent years, Wilby has established a very significant reputation in the field of brass band and wind band music. His first commission for brass band - The New Jerusalem (1990) for the National Youth Brass Band - was an instant success and led to further commissions: Paganini Variations (a BBC commission in 1991 for the Grimethorpe Band); Flight for solo flugelhorn and band (Grimethorpe, 1991); Revelation (1995, for the British Open Championships). Much of Wilby's recent wind band music has been commissioned by the Fresno campus of the University of California, where he has had a regular residency since 1985.
Wilby has also given much time to writing for liturgical purposes and works include St Paul's Service (1988) commissioned by St Paul's Cathedral for John Scott and the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral, and The Trinity Service (1992) commissioned by Norwich Cathedral for the 1992 Norwich Festival of Contemporary Church Music.
Other recent projects include a commission (The Cry of Iona) for BBC2's 1992 series of music videos for Advent; and, in 1993, the second symphony Voyaging, commissioned and premiered by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Partita, commissioned by Fine Arts Brass Ensemble and premiered at the Harrogate International Festival; An Imagined Fable commissioned by the Athelas Ensemble and premiered at the Danish Radio Concert House; and a Percussion Concerto commissioned by the English Northern Philharmonia and Yorkshire Youth and Music, premiered in Leeds, performed by Chris Bradley and the English Northern Philharmonia conducted by John Price-Jones. In January 1995 Philip Wilby was a featured composer in the PLG Young Artists New Year Series, London.
In addition to concert music, Philip Wilby has written educational works and incidental music for television. The academic environment at Leeds has also fostered a number of scholarly interests which have led to a remarkable series of reconstructions of Mozart fragments. In 1985 these were the subject of a Yorkshire television documentary featuring the Amadeus String Quartet, and in 1990 they were recorded by the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields for the complete Philips Mozart Edition.
As recorded by Steven Mead on The World of the Euphonium Vol.3
Published by Novello.
Duration: approx. 9.30 minutes
Difficulty: 5.5/6
Supplied with: solo part in TC only and piano part
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Arban Studies 1-14 - Ed. Gomm and Mayes (solo part, piano part and 2CDs) Treble Clef version |
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Here is a superb new release from Brass Wind Publications which is sure to bring a new and fresh dimension to your technique practice, with these famous 14 Characteristic Studies, traditionally found at the back of the Arban Grand Method.
As well as a beautifully producted solo part and piano accompaniment, this set includes 2 two hghi quality cds with the piano accompaniment (with a real pianist and real piano!), each in three different tempi: 1. slow practice 2. perfromance tempo 3. fast performance tempo!
From the publishers:
For nearly 150 years Jean-Baptiste Arban's 14 studies have been an essential part of a brass player's practice routine. Arban's original parts contain many inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Whilst we had no intention of creating an 'Urtext' edition, we have attempted to make each study's phrasing, articulation and where necessary, dynamics consistent with itself, without losing the character and intentions of Arban's manuscript. We, therefore, chose not to add dynamics at the beginning of studies where Arban has omitted them, as you will quickly discover the right dynamic (for you) on practising the piece. You may also, as performer, wish to change or ignore our suggestions, for that is what they are and you must feel free to do so.
This edition includes imaginative piano accompaniments written to reflect the nature of the solo part and enhance the soloist's practice whilst lending these studies also to the concert repertoire. Our hope is that you will gain more from playing these great studies 'with accompaniment’ rather than the traditional way 'without'.
The CD that accompanies this edition contains John Alley's accompaniments in three tempi. One for slow practice, one for general performance and then one for the virtuoso! Also included are stylish performances of all 14 studies by leading UK trumpeter Paul Mayes which are retained for guidance in this euphonium edition. In order to produce an artistically cohesive CD Paul Mayes’ performances are a mix of the two featured performance tempi
Highly recommended!
Duration n/a
Diffiulty level 4-5.5/6
Supplied with: solo part in treble clef (bass clef version also available on this site), piano accompaniment, and 2CDs with playalong accompaniments in 3 different tempi (and demo performance)
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Arban Studies 1-14 - Ed. Gomm and Mayes (solo part, piano part and 2CDs) Bass Clef version |
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Here is a superb new release from Brass Wind Publications which is sure to bring a new and fresh dimension to your technique practice, with these famous 14 Characteristic Studies, traditionally found at the back of the Arban Grand Method.
As well as a beautifully producted solo part and piano accompaniment, this set includes 2 two hghi quality cds with the piano accompaniment (with a real pianist and real piano!), each in three different tempi: 1. slow practice 2. perfromance tempo 3. fast performance tempo!
From the publishers:
For nearly 150 years Jean-Baptiste Arban's 14 studies have been an essential part of a brass player's practice routine. Arban's original parts contain many inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Whilst we had no intention of creating an 'Urtext' edition, we have attempted to make each study's phrasing, articulation and where necessary, dynamics consistent with itself, without losing the character and intentions of Arban's manuscript. We, therefore, chose not to add dynamics at the beginning of studies where Arban has omitted them, as you will quickly discover the right dynamic (for you) on practising the piece. You may also, as performer, wish to change or ignore our suggestions, for that is what they are and you must feel free to do so.
This edition includes imaginative piano accompaniments written to reflect the nature of the solo part and enhance the soloist's practice whilst lending these studies also to the concert repertoire. Our hope is that you will gain more from playing these great studies 'with accompaniment’ rather than the traditional way 'without'.
The CD that accompanies this edition contains John Alley's accompaniments in three tempi. One for slow practice, one for general performance and then one for the virtuoso! Also included are stylish performances of all 14 studies by leading UK trumpeter Paul Mayes which are retained for guidance in this euphonium edition. In order to produce an artistically cohesive CD Paul Mayes’ performances are a mix of the two featured performance tempi
Highly recommended!
Duration n/a
Diffiulty level 4-5.5/6
Supplied with: solo part in bass clef (treble clef version also available on this site), piano accompaniment, and 2CDs with playalong accompaniments in 3 different tempi (and demo performance)
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Ten Intermediate Duets for Two Euphoniums (TC) - Andrew Duncan |
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New and very well written duets from tuba virtuoso/composer Andrew Duncan.
10 extended duets to keep students/adults busy and focussed.
Steven Mead intends to use these duets in forthcoming workshops and masterclasses!
Ten Intermediate Duets for Two Euphoniums, Treble Clef Edition (Bass Clef version also available on this site)
A collection of 10 original duets written in variety of popular styles and suitable for players of an intermediate standard.
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Overture
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Marcia Prima
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Marcia Secondo
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A Song
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Walt’s Waltz
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Copycats
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Intermezzo
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Staccato Stomp
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Dynamic Duo
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Swan Song
Published by Duncan Music Press.
Duration 25 mins total
Difficulty level 2-4
Supplied with 21 page book in Treble Clef
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Ten Intermediate Duets for Two Euphoniums (BC) - Andrew Duncan |
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New and very well written duets from tuba virtuoso/composer Andrew Duncan.
10 extended duets to keep students/adults busy and focussed.
Steven Mead intends to use these duets in forthcoming workshops and masterclasses!
Ten Intermediate Duets for Two Euphoniums, Bass Clef Edition (Treble Clef version also available on this site)
A collection of 10 original duets written in variety of popular styles and suitable for players of an intermediate standard.
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Overture
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Marcia Prima
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Marcia Secondo
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A Song
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Walt’s Waltz
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Copycats
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Intermezzo
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Staccato Stomp
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Dynamic Duo
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Swan Song
Published by Duncan Music Press.
Duration 25 mins total
Difficulty level 2-4
Supplied with 21 page book in Bass Clef
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Six Advanced Duets for Two Euphoniums - TC only - Andrew Duncan |
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Here is a terrific book to keep good players occupied during these times! How about teying to multitrack them or record them with a friend! Perfect duets to play with your band partner once the lockdown ends too!
Really well written and full of great music details to keep your playing and stamina at a good level!
Six Advanced Duets for Two Euphoniums.
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Ragamuffin is my own musical tribute to the great American composer Scott Joplin. Duration 2.35 (5 pages)
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Chorale is designed to show the unique sound quality and emotional depth created by two euphoniums playing together expressively and lyrically.
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Duetto Diminuito is written mostly in 7/8 time and makes much use of diminished sevenths in an angular and rhythmically driving way.
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Perpetuum Mobile is a fast moving scherzo with very rapid music passing equally between both parts. Once the piece has begun there is no break in sound until the final bar.
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Caledonian Folksong is based on the traditional modal style of a Scottish and Celtic folksong.
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Circus Maximus is a circus march (and for a few bars a waltz) portraying all the excitement and ‘feats of daring do’ seen by the audience in an old fashioned Victorian travelling circus.
Duration - total approx 24 minutes
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with 24 page duet book,
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25 Progressive Studies for Euph and Baritone - Bass clef - Andrew Duncan |
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25 Progressive Studies is written for developing euphonium and baritone players and is made up of 25 studies ranging from music suitable for a beginner through to Grade 5.
Throughout the book musical theory is introduced and explained, then demonstrated in the studies that follow.
The book also includes Fingering Charts for -
3 Valve Euphonium or Baritone
4 Valve Euphonium or Baritone
Published by Duncan Music Press
Highly recommended
Duration N/A
Difficulty level : 1-3/6
Supplied with 17 page book in BC
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25 Progressive Studies for Euph and Baritone - Treble clef - Andrew Duncan |
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25 Progressive Studies is written for developing euphonium and baritone players and is made up of 25 studies ranging from music suitable for a beginner through to Grade 5.
Throughout the book musical theory is introduced and explained, then demonstrated in the studies that follow.
The book also includes Fingering Charts for -
3 Valve Euphonium or Baritone
4 Valve Euphonium or Baritone
Published by Duncan Music Press
Highly recommended
Duration N/A
Difficulty level : 1-3/6
Supplied with 17 page book in TC
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The Swan - Saint-Saens Arr. Ray Steadman-Allen - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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Here is the classic melody for euphonium, The Swan, in it's version for euphonium and brass band.
The key is the normal euphonium version of treble clef F major (Concert Eflat).
It's a beautiful arrangement by Ray Steadman-Allen, and this is published by the salvation army.
A serene addition to any concert!
Duration: 3 mins
Difficulty : 4/6
Supplied with: solo part in TC and full score and brass band set of parts
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Fantasy for Euphonium - Philip Sparke - Euphonium and Wind Band/Harmonie |
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Here is the ever-popular work for euphonium, Fantasy for Euphonium by Philip Sparke, Perhaps the first euphonium solo that this composer wrote, back in 1978.
For sure this work deserves to be heard more in this version with wind band accompaniment.
The version of this solo with piano accompaniment is also available on this web store.
Duration: 11.50 mins
Difficulty: 4.5/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and full set of wind band parts and full score.
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The Sally Gardens - Kenneth Downie - Euphonium and Brass band |
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Ireland is the home of many fine folk songs, none more charming perhaps than 'The Sally Gardens'. The composer first encountered it in the arrangement by Benjamin Britten. The music has a poignant quality which is rather haunting, reflecting the tone of regret in the last lines of each stanza: "She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs, But I was young and foolish, and now am full of tears'.
It's a beautiful melodic work for euphonium and brass band.
Duration : 4.40
Difficult: 3 or 4/6
Supplied with: solo part in TC and full set of brass band parts and full score
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Mozart Variations - Kenneth Downie - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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The main theme of this music comes from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, a very well-known melody which is sometimes associated with sacred words. It is a beautiful tune which lends itself to variation treatment including these very light-hearted examples. While working on this music, the composer had the idea of incorporating references to other well-known Mozart themes, again, with a rather tongue-in-cheek approach. The result is a high-spirited, flamboyant solo that will be fun to play and to listen to.
Watch/listen to Steven Mead performing it live back in 2013 on Youtube!
Highly recommended.
Duration: 9 mins
Difficulty: 4.5/6
Supplied with: Solo part in TC, brass band score and full set of brass band parts.
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Midnight Euphonium - Goff Richards arr. Dean Farrar - Euphonium and Wind Band/Harmonie |
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Here is the famous and beautiful solo Midnight Euphonium by Goff Richards, in the version for euphonium with wind band/harmonie accompaniment.
Always a real concert favourite, enjoyable for the performer, with excellent band parts, and always well received by the audience.
Duration: approx. 6 mins
Difficulty level: 3,4/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and full set of wind band parts and full score.
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Euphonium Concerto - Joseph Horovitz - Euphonium with Wind Band/Harmonie accompaniment - score and parts |
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Here is the iconic Euphonium Concerto by Horovitz, with wind band/harmonie accompaniment.
For the first time we are now now able to offer the full score and full set of wind band parts as well as solo part at the Euphoniumstore.
Duration: approx 17 minutes
Difficulty level: 4,5/6
Supplied with: solo part in TC and BC and full wind band score and full set of wind band parts.
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Soliloquy IX - Chris Wiggins - euphonium solo |
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Here is the very popular solo piece for euphonium without accompaniment, entitled Soliloquy IX, By Chris Wiggins. The composer wrote a series of these for different instruments, and with each trying to bring out the essential characteristics, both lyrical and virtuosic, of the instrument he was writing for.
Very popular work for recitals, examinations and auditions.
As recorded by Steven Mead on Polyphonic QPRZ014D The World of Euphonium Vol.1 (Steven Mead)
Duration: 3.20
Difficulty: 4/6
Supplied with: Solo part in TC only.
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Perhaps Love - John Denver Arr. B. Fraser - Euphonium Duet with brass band accompaniment |
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This is a really popular euphonium duet, with the classic melody Perhaps Love, by John Denver being set beautifully for both alternate voices and duet harmonic parts, with brass band accompaniment.
Always at winner at band concerts!
Youtube recording featuring Steven Mead and Romain Gumy
Published by Kirklees Music
Duration: 4.45
Diffiulty level: 3/6
Supplied with: duet parts (in TC only), brass band score and full set of brass band parts.
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Napoli - Hermann Belstedt - Euphonium or Cornet and Piano |
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Here is the classic solo Napoli, making its debut in the Euphoniumstore!
This is the well known solo version with its characteristic piano part. It's full of verve and energy, and well loved by so many soloists over the years.
Please note the solo part is only available here in treble clef.
Published by Kirklees Music.
Duration: c.5 minutes
Difficulty level: 4.5/6
Supplied with: solo part (treble clef only) and piano part.
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Euphonium Concerto - Michael Ball - Euphonium and Piano |
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This is a really outstanding euphonium concerto and deserves to be played a lot more than it is currently.
It was composed in 2002 and premiered by David Childs with the Parc and Dare Band.
Although active in all main areas of composition, in recent years Michael Ball has contributed particularly substantially to the repertoire for wind and brass.
The piece falls naturally into four interconnected sections. A gentle opening, marked 'as if awakening' , leads into an initially aggressive Allegro, gaining in energy and momentum as it proceeds. The succeeding slow movement is lyrical and wistful in character in its outer parts although containing a more urgent central passage this leads into a thoughtful cadenza which in its turn leads without a break into the scherzo finale.
The section now combines new figures with, in its later stages, return to the main ideas from the first movement.
This difficult and very beautiful concerto would suit advanced and professional players.
David Childs' recent recording Symphonic Euphonium II, which includes this concerto, can be found on Spotify.
Published by Kirklees Music.
Duration: c.19 minutes
Difficulty level 5/6
Supplied with : Solo part (in TREBLE CLEF ONLY) and piano part.
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Robin Robin - Liz Lane - Euphonium and Piano (TC solo part) |
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Robin Robin was especially adapted for David Thornton (euphonium) from the song of the same name, originally recorded by Belinda Evans (soprano) with Stephen Marquis (piano), to help raise funds for Yeovil Hospitals Flying Colours Appeal.
Words written by Jennifer Henderson trace a robin's journey through the seasons: Spring-'fearless and bold', Summer-'a bird with attitude', through to Autumn-'when other birds fly away, you're loyal'.
This beautiful solo was also recorded by Steven Mead on his recent CD, UFO recorded with the Brighouse and Rastrick band.
This is the version for euphonium and piano and is sure to be in great demand.
Published by Kirklees Music.
Duration: 5 minutes
Difficulty level: 3.5,4/6
Supplied with: Solo part (in treble clef ONLY) and piano part.
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200 Dances for Cornet or Saxhorn (euph/bari/tenor horn/tuba) from the Victorian Parlour - compiled by Andy Kershaw |
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Here is a brand-new collection of late 19th century pieces, perfect for study material, stylistic work, sight reading and etudes for audition etc. And, they are so much fun!
There is a wealth of inventive and absolutely delightful historic pieces here, a compendium of four books.
A high quality facsimile copy of a Compendium of 4 books originally published c. 1880 including ‘40 Polkas’, ‘25 Quadrilles’, ‘50 Anglaise, Bourbonnaise’ and ‘100 Melodies’.
Over 120 pages of music by composers including Strauss, Schubert, Musard, Rossini and many more. These were arranged and compiled for cornet and Saxhorns (now the modern day brass band family) and would have been played in Victorian parlours. They are perfect for sight reading and technical development.
Suitable for all treble clef reading brass instrumentalists!
Duration: It will take you hours to play them all !!!
Difficulty level: 2,3, 3.5/6
Supplied with : Book in TC. approx 120 pages
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - When He Cometh - Howard J. Evans - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is the stunningly beautiful solo When He Cometh by Howard J. Evans. (digital download - euphonium and piano)
This is the brand-new version with piano accompaniment as performed by Steven Mead and composer Howard J. Evans on Steven Mead's facebook page recently.
It is very highly regarded by brass musicians who have heard it. Steven Mead recorded on his Locomotion CD with Boscombe Salvation Army Band, conducted by the composer.
Now, it's available, for the first time with piano accompaniment!
You can enjoy the first performance of this that was done recently by Steven Mead and Howard J. Evans on this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/E09ygNBEszE
When He Cometh
Bandmaster Howard J. Evans writes of this work, “The song from which this melody comes was originally written for one of the Salvation Army Songster Leader's Councils Festival that took place in the Royal Albert Hall in 1989. Whilst the words are often viewed as a children’s song, they are very poignant. Although the song formed the basis of a major band work entitled 'Elegiac Variations', I have often been presented with requests for a solo version of the melody. This recording, and the work of Steven, provided the inspiration and impetus to complete a solo version presented here on this disc. I dedicate this solo version to my two lovely daughters, Sarah and Louise."
Duration 4.50
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with: Solo part in TC (only) and piano part
After payment has been made, go to the front page of euphoniumstore.net when you are logged in, you will see on the right hand side My Downloads. If you click on that you should see When He Cometh there to click and download.
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Journey - Misa Mead - Euphonium and Piano |
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This piece was originally composed for euphonium tuba octet (4 euphs and 4 tubas ideally), commissioned by Roger Bobo in 2013
Here is the version that Misa made for euphonium and piano.
There are many difficult pieces for euphonium in the world, so the composer wrote it especially for young students and amateur players.
There are 5 movements in this euphonium and piano version.
1. Morning
2. Hard Worker
3. Dream
4. Sloping Road
5. Scene
So here is a perfect suite of five pieces for young students and amateur players. Great fun, original and very creative!!
Difficulty level: 2or3/6
Total performance time: 8.00
Supplied with : Euphonium parts in both TC and BC and piano
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Concerto Classico - Stuart Johnson - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is a really fun and interesting 'classical' style concerto composed by Stuart Johnson, ex Head of music for Staffordshire.
This has some very challenging writing, but all of it a real joy to play. This has just been published by Brass Wind Publications in the UK.
Concerto Grosso was premiered at St. Mary's Church, Portsmouth in November 2016 by the Band of the Royal Marines, Collingwood. The soloist was Steven Boyes and the conductor was Lieutenant Nick Grace OBE, Principal Direcotr of the Royal Marines.
1st Mov. Andante Moderato/Allegro
2nd Mov. Sarabande
3rd Mov. Rondo Allegro vivace
Duration 15.00
Difficulty level 4.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Albion (Remembrance of things part) - Stephen Roberts - Euphonium/Baritone and Piano |
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Here is a beautiful reflective solo from Stephen Roberts; an original that really captures the spirit of remembrance and casts a fond eye to the past.
It's a truly lovely solo, not difficult and one that should be played well by players of intermediate standard and higher. Ideal for a contrasting work in a recital, or a church service.
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty level: 2-3/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and piano part.
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The Lark in the Clear Air - Arr. Stephen Roberts - for Euphonium/Baritone or Horn in F and Piano |
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Stephen Roberts has penned this most attractive setting of this much-loved melody.
Altgough the melodic line is clearly central, there are some lovely extended florid passagesWhich gives the setting a really nice original and fresh touch. A good soloist will really make this sound beautiful and free.
I'm sure this is set to be a very popular work. It was first written in 1999.
Here is the youtube video where this is performed beautifully by Katrina Marzella and the Black Dyke Band.
The first use of this tune seems to have been as an eighteenth-century rebel song. A hundred years later, Belfast writer Samuel Ferguson wrote these words, that were to make it one of the most famous romantic songs in the tradition.
Here are the lyrics of this popular song:
Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul it soars enchanted
As I hear the sweet lark sing in the clear air of the day
For a tender beaming smile to my hope has been granted
And tomorrow he shall hear all my fond heart longs to say
I will tell him all my love, all my soul's pure adoration
And I know he will hear my voice and he will not answer me nay
It is this that gives my soul all it's joyous elation
As I hear the sweet lark sing in the clear air of the day
Published by Tanglewind Music
Duration 5 minutes
Difficulty level 4/6
Supplied with solo part in TC, BC and for Horn in F, and piano part
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Sicilienne - Maria Theresa Von Paradis Arr. S. Roberts - Brass (in Bb) solo and Piano |
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Maria Theresia Paradis (also von Paradies) (May 15, 1759 – February 1, 1824), was an Austrian musician and composer who lost her sight at an early age, and for whom Mozart may have written his Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-flat major.
The beautful Sicilienne is a much loved classic melody, with a gently lilt.
This arrangement by Stephen Roberts makes it very accessible to brass players, in a nice friendly key and not too high at the high climax.
Here's a nice version on youtube , played on the violin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90z1KgGhtAw
Suitable for cornet, trumpet, Flugelhorn, euphonium, baritone, trombone.
Duration 2.40
Difficulty 3.5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC annd BC and piano part.
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Three Dances - Stephen Roberts - Euphonium or Baritone and Piano |
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Here is a brand new (2020) original work for Euphonium or Baritone and Piano from Stephen Roberts, the prolific brass pedagog, horn player, composer/arranger and brass band adjudicator.
This suite is really fun and quite challenging. In three movements:
1. Toreadors 2. Sarabande 3. Spring Dance
All are in beautiful stylistic settings, demanding quite advanced technique and a good high range. The last movement in particular with its rapid mixed meter writing will be quite a challenge.
This is a very welcome addition to the repertoire and short to be in demand from good students and players looking for something fresh in their recital.
Published by Tanglewind Music
Duration 11 minutes
Difficulty: 4/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and piano part.
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Cats Calling (A Suite of Seven Easy Pieces for Brass and Piano)- Stephen Roberts |
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Here is a really fun original suite for brass soloist and piano, suitable for young and intermediate players, composed by Stephen Roberts.
Instruments that this suite can be for: Bb trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone, Bb Tuba
The titles of the movements:
1. Copy Cat
2. Cat Nap
3. Cool Cat
4. Cat Burglar
5. Showbiz Cat
6. Ballet Cat
7. Alley Cat
The pieces are all composed in a light fun style, and is sure to popular with young players, and not so young players who have a youthful spirit!
Published by Tanglewind Music
Duration: approx 12 minutes
Difficulty: 3/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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Carrickfergus - Trad. Irish Air Arr. Stephen Roberts - Euphonium (or baritone or trombone) with piano accompaniment |
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Stephen Roberts' famous arrangement of the classic traditional Irish air Carrickfergus, as played by many fine euphonium, baritone and trombone soloists.
This version with piano accompaniment is sure to be very popular.
Highly recommended
Duration 3.45
Difficulty 3/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Carrickfergus - Trad. Irish Air Arr. Stephen Roberts - Euphonium (or baritone or trombone) and Brass Band |
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Stephen Roberts' famous arrangement of the classic traditional Irish air Carrickfergus, as played by many fine euphonium, baritone and trombone soloists.
This version with brass band accompaniment is sure to be very popular.
Highly recommended
Duration 3.45
Difficulty 3/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and brass band score and full set of parts
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Carrickfergus - Trad. Irish Air Arr. Stephen Roberts - Euphonium (or baritone or trombone) and Wind Band |
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Stephen Roberts' famous arrangement of the classic traditional Irish air Carrickfergus, as played by many fine euphonium, baritone and trombone soloists.
This version with concert band/wind band/harmonie is sure to be very popular.
Highly recommended
Duration 3.45
Difficulty 3/6
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC and wind band score and full set of parts
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Euphory Concerto - Adam Wesolowski - Euphonium and String Orchestra - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD sheet music |
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Here is the brand-new euphonium concerto by the Polish composer Adam Wesolowski, composed for Steven Mead and premiered by him in Poland in November 2019.
Here are the YouTube links to listen and watch each of the three movements:
1st movement: https://youtu.be/alXcOzzy658
2nd movement: https://youtu.be/Yq6l89avPJo
3rd movement: https://youtu.be/FLCUssb2BLA
This brilliant and fresh sounding concerto is now available for everyone to perform. This page is for the version with STRING ORCHESTRA accompaniment
As you can hear from the YouTube links. The first movement is a beautiful slow melody shared between soloist and the orchestra. It explores the rich lyrical sound of the euphonium, in the most romantic setting.
The second movement is the most original and daring, And we have happily described this movement as the beatbox movement, as you will see from the video. Maybe you need this challenge!
The final movement is a virtuoso tour-de-force with rapid scales, double tonguing, and contrasting motives.
We highly recommend this Concerto for outstanding students, advanced players and professionals, and all players who relish a challenge!
The version with piano accompaniment is also available on this site.
Duration 12.00
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with BASS CLEF (in C) solo part, string orchestra full score and full set of string orchestra parts.
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Euphory Concerto - Adam Wesolowski - Euphonium and Piano - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD sheet music |
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Here is the brand-new euphonium concerto by the Polish composer Adam Wesolowski, composed for Steven Mead and premiered by him in Poland in November 2019.
Here are the YouTube links to listen and watch each of the three movements:
1st movement: https://youtu.be/alXcOzzy658
2nd movement: https://youtu.be/Yq6l89avPJo
3rd movement: https://youtu.be/FLCUssb2BLA
This brilliant and fresh sounding concerto is now available for everyone to perform. This page is for the version with piano accompaniment.
As you can hear from the YouTube links. The first movement is a beautiful slow melody shared between soloist and the orchestra. It explores the rich lyrical sound of the euphonium, in the most romantic setting.
The second movement is the most original and daring, And we have happily described this movement as the beatbox movement, as you will see from the video. Maybe you need this challenge!
The final movement is a virtuoso tour-de-force with rapid scales, double tonguing, and contrasting motives.
We highly recommend this Concerto for outstanding students, advanced players and professionals, and all players who relish a challenge!
The parts for string orchestra are also available on this site.
Duration 12.00
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with BASS CLEF (in C) solo part and piano accompaniment
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CD - Industrially - 4 major works by Adam Wesolowski and String Orchestra, incl. Euphory Concerto with Steven Mead |
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Here is a brand-new CD release of major works by the Polish composer Adam Wesolowski.
Of special note for euphonium players is the premier performance and recording of the Euphory Concerto performed by Steven Mead (accompanied by the Silesian Chamber Orchestra)
This is the first CD recording where Steven has recorded with string orchestra. And long overdue perhaps!
The three movement Euphory Concerto begins the CD, and this 12 minute concerto has three very contrasting movements, Andante, Allegretto com umore and Presto con Fermazza.
The other works on the CD are:
Silver Concerto for harpsichord, string orchestra and sounds of the Historic Silver Mine, featuring harpsichordist Aleksandra Gajecka Antosiewicz (accompanied by the Silesian Chamber Orchestra)
Encore Concerto for flute and string orchestra, featuring flautist Lukaszz Dlugosz (accompanied by the Silesian Chamber Orchestra)
Industrial Sinfonia for string orchestra and multimedia (performed by The Chamber Orchestra of the City of Tychy)
INCREDIBLE SOUND QUALITY!!
Total time: 68.03
Recorded in Katowice, Poland
With special thanks to Adam Wesolowski for the wonderful music, the brilliant concept and for inviting me to perform and record with the orchestra.
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Digital Downland - Turkish March - Mozart Arr. Misa Mead - Euphonium Duo |
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The famous Turkish March is the last movement, marked Alla turca, of Mozart's Piano Sonata No.11. It's one of Mozart's best-known piano pieces. Mozart himself titled the rondo "Alla turca". It imitates the sound of Turkish Janissary bands, the music of which was much in vogue at that time.
Misa Mead has made a new arrangement of this classic work, and it's scored for two unaccompanied euphoniums.
Misa has also just recorded of herself playing both parts on this super video, please take a look! https://youtu.be/wjXhBFVbduc
Published by Bocchino Music (2020)
Duration: 3.30
Difficulty : 4 or 4.5/6 (depending on tempo selected and whether you choose to do all the ornamentation)
Supplied with : full score and separate duet parts in both TC and BC
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Digital Download - Czardas - Misa Mead - solo euphonium and quartet |
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Misa has made this very skilful arrangement of this famous brass player's classic, Vittorio Monti's Czardas.
It's based on the well known version but has some super original touches!
Great for concerts, as an encore piece, low brass events...wherever you want, it's always popular.
The solo part is pretty tough, but of course small easier 'alterations' can be made if the high notes are too scary!
Here is a video of Misa playing all the parts! This is the arrangment.
Try it, you'll have a lot of fun!
Duration: 4.30
Difficulty level: SOLO 5/6. ENSEMBLE 4/6
Supplied with : full score, Solo part and quartet parts in both TC and BC.
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Digital Download - Journey - Misa Mead - Tuba Octet |
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Digital download
This piece was composed for euphonium tuba octet ( 4 euphs and 4 tubas ideally), commissioned by Roger Bobo in 2013
Later, the composer also arranged it for euphonium and piano.
There are many difficult pieces for euphonium in the world, so the composer wrote it especially for young students and amateur players.
There are 4 movements in this octet ensemble version (there are 5 movements for euphonium and piano version).
1. Morning
2. Sloping Road
3. Dream
4. Hard Worker
You can hear the music in this superb video that Misa has made herself: https://youtu.be/UpuaiBb7R20
So here is a perfect suite of four pieces for young students and amateur players. Great fun, original and very creative!!
Misa writes: "I composed this piece about seven years ago. I was always thinking I should publish it, and finally I did it! It's an easy and fun piece for all levels of euphonium and tuba players"
Difficulty level: 2or3/6
Total performance time: 6:30
Supplied with : Full score, and euphonium parts in both TC and BC and tuba parts in BC
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When He Cometh - Howard Evans - Euphonium solo and brass band accompaniment - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD |
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Here is the stunningly beautiful solo When He Cometh by Howard Evans. (digital download - brass band sheet music)
It is very highly regarded by brass musicians who have heard it. Steven Mead recorded on his Locomotion CD with Boscombe Salvation Army Band, conducted by the composer.
Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/user9175576/when-he-cometh
Now, it's available, for the first time!!
Here you can download the solo part, brass band score and full set of brass band parts.
When He Cometh
Bandmaster Howard Evans writes of this work, “The song from which this melody comes was originally written for one of the Salvation Army Songster Leader's Councils Festival that took place in the Royal Albert Hall in 1989. Whilst the words are often viewed as a children’s song, they are very poignant. Although the song formed the basis of a major
band work entitled 'Elegiac Variations', I have often been presented with requests for a solo version of the melody. This recording, and the work of Steven, provided the inspiration and impetus to complete a solo version presented here on this disc. I dedicate this solo version to my two lovely daughters, Sarah and Louise."
Duration 4.50
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with: brass band score, aolo prt TC, full set of brass band parts
After payment has been made, go to the front page of euphoniumstore.net when you are logged in, you will see on the right hand side My Downloads. If you click on that you should see When He Cometh there to click and download.
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - Pastorale, My Joy and Crown - Howard Evans - Euphonium solo with brass band accompaniment - |
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Here is Howard Evans's beautiful new solo Pastorale, My Joy and Crown, composed for Steven Mead for the UFO album that he recorded with Brighouse and Rastrick. It's dedicated to Steve's father Rex Mead.
Pastorale; My Joy and Crown (sleeve notes from the UFO CD)
Howard penned this arrangement of the beautiful hymn tune Ascalon in the spring of 2019 and dedicated this euphonium solo to Rex Mead, the father of our soloist. Howard is close friends with Rex and Sylvia Mead and has also worked closely with Steven Mead, notably on two previous CDs, Brassin’Mozart 2006 and Locomotion. The tune was originally a Silesian folk song, and the German text were printed for the first time in 1842. Howard Evans is a Mus.B (Hons) graduate from the University of Manchester. He also holds LRAM, LTCL and ARCM (Hons) diplomas. As a postgraduate pianist at the Royal Northern College of Music, he gained a Diploma in Performance Studies. He completed his Performance based MA (Dist) from Salford University, majoring in conducting. This was followed in July 2009 by his subsequent award of ‘Doctor of Musical Arts’ (DMA) from Salford University. Howard has held posts including the National Bandmaster for the Salvation Army in the UK, Director of Music for the SA in the Netherlands, and conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. From 2007 to 2015 he held the post as Director of Classical Performance at the University of Salford. He was also Bandmaster of the Boscombe Salvation Army band from 2002-2019. Howard was often worked as a guest conductor for a number of major bands, including: appearing with the Leyland Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band to name but two. In addition, he has undertaken work as an examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in Singapore, Macao, China, Poland, Oman and the UK, since 1998.
Digital download
Once you have purchased this piece of music, then return to the front page of Euphoniumstore.net and look to the right hand side for the box marked My Downloads.
So long as you are logged in you will then be able to download your music.
Please do not circulate this music. This has been sold to you for your use. Please understand the situation, thank you, Steve
Duration: 6.45
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with: brass band score, solo part in TC and full set of brass band parts
Listen to the full performance on the UFO CD, or here at Soundcloud
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Turkish March - Mozart - Misa Mead - unaccompanied Euphonium Duet |
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The famous Turkish March is the last movement, marked Alla turca, of Mozart's Piano Sonata No.11. It's one of Mozart's best-known piano pieces. Mozart himself titled the rondo "Alla turca". It imitates the sound of Turkish Janissary bands, the music of which was much in vogue at that time.
Misa Mead has made a new arrangement of this classic work, and it's scored for two unaccompanied euphoniums.
Misa has also just recorded of herself playing both parts on this super video, please take a look! https://youtu.be/wjXhBFVbduc
Published by Bocchino Music (2020)
Duration: 3.30
Difficulty : 4 or 4.5/6 (depending on tempo selected and whether you choose to do all the ornamentation)
Supplied with : full score and separate duet parts in both TC and BC
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Largo - Frederic Chopin Arr. Eric Wilson - Euphonium and Piano |
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Here is a technically easy yet very beautiful melody by Chopin, arranged by Eric Wilson
It's a brand new publication from Winwood Music.
It's the third movement from the composer's Cello Sonata Op.65
Listen/watch the original version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlzeUi9rv2w
Arranger Eric Wilson has unearthed a real gem here, and we hear it may be be on an Associated Board Euphonium exam list soon!
Only 3.45 in lduration, it will be a real delight to play in a longer recital, slow melody contest, or college performance.
Duration 3.45
Difficulty: 2.5 or 3/6
Supplied with solo part in TC and BC and piano score
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Czardas - Monti Arr. Misa Mead - for Solo Euphonium and Euphonium Quartet (or 3+1 tuba) |
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Misa has made this very skilful arrangement of this famous brass player's classic, Vittorio Monti's Czardas.
It's based on the well known version but has some super original touches!
Great for concerts, as an encore piece, low brass events...wherever you want, it's always popular.
The solo part is pretty tough, but of course small easier 'alterations' can be made if the high notes are too scary!
Here is a video of Misa playing all the parts! This is the arrangment.
Try it, you'll have a lot of fun!
Duration: 4.30
Difficulty level: SOLO 5/6. ENSEMBLE 4/6
Supplied with : full score, Solo part and quartet parts in both TC and BC.
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Journey - Misa Mead - for Euphonium and Tuba Octet |
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This piece was composed for euphonium tuba octet ( 4 euphs and 4 tubas ideally), commissioned by Roger Bobo in 2013
Later, the composer also arranged it for euphonium and piano.
There are many difficult pieces for euphonium in the world, so the composer wrote it especially for young students and amateur players.
There are 4 movements in this octet ensemble version (there are 5 movements for euphonium and piano version).
1. Morning
2. Sloping Road
3. Dream
4. Hard Worker
You can hear the music in this superb video that Misa has made herself: https://youtu.be/UpuaiBb7R20
So here is a perfect suite of four pieces for young students and amateur players. Great fun, original and very creative!!
Misa writes: "I composed this piece about seven years ago. I was always thinking I should publish it, and finally I did it! It's an easy and fun piece for all levels of euphonium and tuba players"
Difficulty level: 2or3/6
Total performance time: 6:30
Supplied with : Full score, and euphonium parts in both TC and BC and tuba parts in BC
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CD - UFO - Steven Mead and Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band - special sale |
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Here is the brand new album, UFO, that Steve has recorded with the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band.
It is a much anticipated release awith some incredible repertoire and its marks another reocrding milestone for our soloist.
He writes: "Recording this album with the famous Brighouse and Rastrick band was an absolute delight! The broad range of literature including several world premiere recordings has made this truly a gem in my recording career. Whilst composer Johan de Meij does not claim that his Concerto is concerned with extra-terrestrial beings, one might be forgiven for indulging in some thoughts relating to our world and the mysteries of our existence. The simple beauty of nature, and the love for our family, is at the very heart of this album. There is a strong autobiographical element to this choice of repertoire, from George Marshall’s Ransomed, the first solo that I ever played with Boscombe Salvation Army Band on a Sunday evening in Ealing, in the presence of Eric Ball, in 1978, through the exciting modern repertoire of Move Their Mind and Blind Spot, and the truly epic UFO Concerto, to the stunningly beautiful Lullaby by Mike Sheppard and Liz Lane’s Robin Robin, to a work that Tom Davoren composed for me recently, A Simple Gift. It all leads emotionally to the final track, Pastorale; My Joy and Crown, that Howard Evans wrote as a dedication to my father Rex. Dad has always been my biggest supporter in my career, from my earliest memory as a young brass player aged five. Now he is being cared for in the Castle Dene nursing home in Bournemouth, and his favourite hymn tune, Ascalon is given a sublime setting in this work that concludes the CD. I hope you enjoy it"
The band comments:
“Brighouse and Rastrick were delighted to be approached to be part of such a fantastic, innovative project and work with such a superb professional in Steven Mead. We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and can’t wait to hear the finished product.”
Well here it is !!
1. Blind Spot - Gilles Rocha
UFO Concerto - Johan A. De Meij
2. I Andante - Con moto
3. II Giocoso - Vivo
4. III Andante cantabile
5. IV Vivace
6. V Alla Marcia - Vivace
7. Lullaby - Mike Sheppard
8. Robin Robin - Liz Lane
9. Ransomed - George Marshall
10. A Simple Gift - Tom Davoren
11. Move Their Mind - Stan Nieuwenhuis
12. Pastorale; My Joy and Crown - Howard J Evans
We really hope you enjoy this.
This CD will be shipped, for the first 100 orders, with a signed poster.
The CD comes in a full colour digipak format with a 12 page colour booklet inserted in the digipak with all the info on the band, personnel, photos and full info on each piece.
A digital download option is also available on this site! (from 8th November 2019)
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SM Ultra 5XR silver plated - back in stock |
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The XR range was introduced to great critical acclaim with its extra-comfortable curved rim edge and massive projection in the high range. The 5XR is the latest addition and we feel sure that it will meet the needs of many euphonium players around the world, especially those used to be slightly smaller rim diameter. Comfort and stability are the watchwords here, giving the musician hours of pleasure without fatiguing the lips.
Denis Wick SM Ultra 5XR silver plated
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CDs - Pulse and UFO - 2 CD special offer |
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Buy both of Steve's great releases of 2019
Pulse - with the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force, conducred by Matty Cilissen
UFO - with the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, conducted by David Thornton
Special price of £18
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Denis Wick SM Ultra 3XR gold plated - back in stock |
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Such was the success of the ultra 4XR it was inevitable that due to public demand we would produce a mouthpiece with the same design and specifics, with the number three rim. This is a powerful mouthpiece that has outstanding flexibility and big range of tone. The new comfort rim will be of great interest to many musicians. If you are used to this rim diameter then the DW SM Ultra 3XR will meet your needs, without a doubt. With you in control it can create huge tone and presence in any band situation.
Denis Wick SM Ultra3XR in gold plate
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Denis Wick SM Ultra 3XR silver plated |
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Such was the success of the ultra 4XR it was inevitable that due to public demand we would produce a mouthpiece with the same design and specifics, with the number three rim. This is a powerful mouthpiece that has outstanding flexibility and big range of tone. The new comfort rim will be of great interest to many musicians. If you are used to this rim diameter then the DW SM Ultra 3XR will meet your needs, without a doubt. With you in control it can create huge tone and presence in any band situation.
Denis Wick SM Ultra 3XR silver plated.
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SM Ultra 5XR gold plated |
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The XR range was introduced to great critical acclaim with its extra-comfortable curved rim edge and massive projection in the high range. The 5XR is the latest addition and we feel sure that it will meet the needs of many euphonium players around the world, especially those used to be slightly smaller rim diameter. Comfort and stability are the watchwords here, giving the musician hours of pleasure without fatiguing the lips.
Denis Wick SM Ultra 5XR gold plated.
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SM Ultra 5X gold plated |
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The DW SM Ultra X mouthpiece has proved itself to be extremely popular since it’s release and has become a gold standard mouthpiece in the world of euphonium playing.
They are designed and played by Steven Mead and manufactured by Denis Wick Products Ltd.
They have a significant modification from the current Ultra range in that they have a differently contoured internal cup shape and cup depth.
We are now very happy to introduce the newest member of the Ultra X family, the 5X.
Over the last few years we have received numerous requests from musicians who prefer the number five rim and now we’re happy to introduce this high-performance mouthpiece.
As with the Ultra 3X and 4X, this has great power, flexibility, and a fantastic mix of tonal centre and traditional colour.
It will facilitate greater ease throughout the whole range especially with this rim, in the upper register, also facilitating greater stamina and control.
Denis Wick SM Ultra 5X Gold plated
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SM Ultra 5X silver plated |
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The DW SM Ultra X mouthpiece has proved itself to be extremely popular since it’s release and has become a gold standard mouthpiece in the world of euphonium playing.
They are designed and played by Steven Mead and manufactured by Denis Wick Products Ltd.
They have a significant modification from the current Ultra range in that they have a differently contoured internal cup shape and cup depth.
We are now very happy to introduce the newest member of the Ultra X family, the 5X.
Over the last few years we have received numerous requests from musicians who prefer the number five rim and now we’re happy to introduce this high-performance mouthpiece.
As with the Ultra 3X and 4X, this has great power, flexibility, and a fantastic mix of tonal centre and traditional colour.
It will facilitate greater ease throughout the whole range especially with this rim, in the upper register, also facilitating greater stamina and control.
Denis Wick SM Ultra 5X silver plated.
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10 Classical Quartets - Corrado Maria Saglietti - for Euphonium Quartet |
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“10 Classical Quartets” is a collection of quartets for euphonium - richly detailed and written to use the whole range of the euphonium, with easy melodies and a lot of counterpoint so that each part is exciting and satisfying to play.
1. Giocando a 4 2. In modo andante 3. Richiami di caccia 4. Adagio drammatico 5. Invito al Ballo 6. Allegro deciso e agitato 7. Canone a 4 8. Vivace e spiritoso 9. Poco adagio ma ben ritmato 10. Epilogue brillanteGreat for students, for fun and for study. for concerts and competitions.
Duration about 15 mins
Difficulty 3,4/6
Supplied with full score and 4 quartet parts in TC and BC
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Prelude and Tarantella - Anthony Plog - Euphonium and Piano |
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This super release is one the Adventures in Brass is a series of 6 six brass solos written by Anthony Plog and commissioned by M. Dee Stewart, Director of CAP ventures (College Auditions Preparation) at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA. Anthony Plog’s characteristic and original style of composition is clearly in evidence here in this series of six contrasting and idiomatic short pieces (between 3’30’’ and 4’). Each of them can enrich a recital program.
Anthony Plog (*1947)
Anthony Plog was born on November 13th, 1947 in Glendale, California. He received his music degree from UCLA (University of California Los Angeles). Trumpet studies were first with his father Clifton Plog and later with Irving Bush, Thomas Stevens and James Stamp. He has a successful international career as a soloist and has made many recordings
Duration 4 mins
Difficulty: 3,4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Turbulence, Tide and Torque - Concerto for Baritone (or Euphonium) - Peter Graham - solo with piano accompaniment |
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Here is the brand new concerto for baritone (or euphonium) composed for and performed by Katrina Marzella.
Composer Peter Graham writes:
"Turbulence, Tide and Torque can be considered to be a companion piece to my 2008 Euphonium Concerto In League with Extraordinary Gentlemen, and indeed can be performed on Euphonium (vintage or medium bore instrument preferred). Whereas the gentlemen in question in the latter work were fictional (e.g. Sherlock Holmes and Phileas Fogg), the former pays tribute to three real life women who were very much true pioneers and heroines of their age.
Turbulence: Harriet Quimby (b. 1875) was one of the world's best woman aviators, her significant and historic achievement being the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Sadly, in her lifetime very few people were aware of her 1912 accomplishment; potential press coverage was dominated by the sinking of The Titanic only two days before.
Grace Darling (b. 1815) is a name much more familiar to the public today, and in her lifetime she was lauded as a national heroine. A humble lighthouse keeper's daughter from Northumberland, her participation in the rescue of survivors from the wrecked paddle-steamer Forfarshire is well documented (a museum dedicated to her achievements located in Bamburgh, the town of her birth). This movement, Tide, develops a main theme from my large scale work Harrison's Dream, reflecting on the souls lost in the disaster.
The final movement Torque, opens with a sudden gear change such as might have been undertaken by Dorothy Levitt (b. 1882), the woman's world land speed record holder, in her Napier racing car. Levitt, who following her 1906 record-breaking achievement was described as the Fastest Girl on Earth, went on to write extensively about her experiences, encouraging females to take up motoring through her articles in The Graphic newpaper.
Turbulence, Tide and Torque was commissioned by and is dedicated to Katrina Marzella as part of an Arts Council of England funded residency I was awarded with the Black Dyke Band in 2018.
Peter Graham
As recorded on Katrina's new CD with Black Dyke Band: Full recording available on Spotlight from World of Brass.com
Duration 15 mins
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with Solo part in TC and BC and piano part
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Step Out! - Robin Dewhurst Euphonium and Brass Band |
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A new and really fun new work by Robin Dewhurst, composed for Glenn Van Looy. Here an audio clip for euphonium and band.
This is the version for euphonium and brass band.
In a light easy style, in swing time, which should be very popular for audiences and soloists alike.
Robin also has contributed to the euphonium repertory with his Panache, composed around 20 years ago!!
Highly recommended!
Duration. 3.5 minutes
Difficulty: 3 or 4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb and full brass band set and full score.
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Step Out! - Robin Dewhurst Euphonium and Piano |
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A new and really fun new work by Robin Dewhurst, composed for Glenn Van Looy. Here an audio clip for euphonium and band.
This is the version for euphonium and piano.
In a light easy style, in swing time, which should be very popular for audiences and soloists alike.
Robin also has contributed to the euphonium repertory with his Panache, composed around 20 years ago!!
Highly recommended!
Duration. 3.5 minutes
Difficulty: 3 or 4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb.
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Concertino (originally for bassoon) - Ferdinand David Arr Vertommen - Euphonium and Piano |
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Ferdinand David (1810— 1873) was a German virtuoso violinist and composer.
David was born in the same house in Hamburg where Felix Mendelssohn had been born the previous year. David was a pupil of Louis Spohr and Moritz Hauptmann and became concertmaster (Konzertmeister) at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig working with Mendelssohn. In 1843 David became the first professor of violin at the newly founded Leipziger Konservatorium fu"r Musik. David worked closely with Mendelssohn, providing technical advice during the preparation of the latter's Violin Concerto. He was also the soloist in the premiere of the work in 1845. David's own compositions number about 50 opuses including Concertinos for violin, bassoon, clarinet & trombone and orchestra. David’s most played piece today is without a doubt his Concertino for trombone and orchestra. This piece is very often used as the test piece for trombonists auditioning for symphony orchestras around the world. His Concertino for bassoon was used as test piece at the Paris Conservatoire. During the first century of the Conservatoire’s existence, the pieces for the competition were mostly written by the bassoon professors but near the end of the 19th century the Conservatoire had a policy of commissioning new works from established composers in most years. The Concertino by Ferdinand David was used as a test piece in 1881. The arrangement for euphonium and piano (or orchestra/band) was made by Luc Vertommen. Duration 9.50 Difficulty 4.5/6 supplied with solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb and piano part
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CD - CIRQUE - Mnozil Brass |
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It has been sometime since we've seen a new release from Mnozil Brass. Here is a CD release of their brilliant touring show Cirque.
For those that have seen the show you will be delighted to see that all the major pieces from the show are here on this CD.This is from a live concert(s?) and what stunning playing it is too, some of it just totally jawdropping!!! (When I first heard the CD I had to hit the replay button to track 11 some 6 six times - S.Mead)
Guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, and for a brass player, shake your head in disbelief!!
1 Der Lippenfresser (The lip-eater!) .. Leonhard Paul
2 Harry Lime Theme .. Anton Karas
3 Overture ("Citizen Kane") .. Bernard Herrmann
4 Infernal dance of all Kashei's subjects .. Igor Stravinsky
5 French Kiss .. Leonhard Paul
6 Saint Agnes and the burning train .. Sting
7 Tiger Rag .. Nick LaRocca
8 Four Brothers .. Jimmy Guiffre
9 Loop de Cirque .. Thomas Gansch
10 Tip Top Toe .. Leonahrd Paul
11 Overture to the operetta "Die Fledermaus" .. Johann Strauss Arr Mnozil Brass
12 Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen - I am lost to the world .. Gustav Mahler Arr. Leonard Paul
Produced by Suedpolmusic.de
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CD - Radiance - Bastien Baumet - Portugal Air Force Band |
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Out of stockHere is the brand-new CD, Radiance, from the French euphonium star Bastien Baumet.
It features four new and important works including the Symphony Concertante by Roland Szentpali which was used as the final test in the 2018 Jeju Euphonium Competition.
This is an outstanding recording in every way. For more information please check out Bastien's informative website http://bastienbaumet.fr/
Repertoire/track listing:
Quatre Danses .. Jean-Jacques Charles
1 Tango
2 Habanera
3 Valse
4 Samba
Symphony Concertante .. Roland Szentpali
5 Introduction
6 Passepied
7 From Nora
8 Play
9 Euphantasy .. Giancarlo Castro D'Addona
Radiance -- Oliver Calmel (Tran. Laurent Arandel)
10 Energy
11 Prysm
12 Light
Recorded in Lisbon November 2018
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Cafe 1930 - Astor Piazzolla Arr. Luc Vertommen - Euphonium and Piano |
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I'm delighted to say that we can present this new published arrangement of this much-loved classic from Astor Piazzolla. Several euphonium artists including Steven Mead have performed and recorded this work, and this appears to be a virtually identical arrangements to those played by these artists during the last years.
Congratulations to Luc Vertommen and his company Brass Press VOF For now making this available. It's sure to be very popular indeed.
"Histoire du Tango" Is one of the most famous compositions by tango composer Astor Piazzolla, originally written for flute and guitar in 1986. It was Piazzolla's lifes work to bring the tango from the bordello's and dance halls of Argentina Into the concert halls of Europe and America. It attempted to convey their history and evolution of the tango in four movements, Bordello 1900, Cafe 1930, Nightclub 1960, and Concert d'Aujourd'hui.
Cafe 1930 describes another age of the tango. People stopped dancing it as they did in 1900, preferring instead simply to listen to it. It became more musical, and more romantic. This tango has undergone total transformation: the movements are slower, with new and often melancholy harmonies. Tango orchestras came to consist of two violins, two concertinas, a piano, and a bass. The tango is sometimes sung as well.
Highly recommended
Duration approx 6 mins
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb and piano score.
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UFO Concerto - Johan de Meij - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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Here is the superb UFO Concerto by the Dutch composer Johan de Meij in the version for euphonium and BRASS BAND.
The composer writes of the work:
UFO Concerto, my first solo work for euphonium and wind orchestra, is not a traditional concerto in the classical sense. It consists of five movements that are thematically related to one another. The opening chord may sound familiar to some listeners: This chord and the first theme are based on the same five-note chord used in ‘Extreme Makeover’ and ‘Planet Earth’ in 2005: a major triad with an added 4th and a 7th. This chord has been obsessively present in my head ever since -- I could not resist using it again! Both the chord as well as the main theme make appearances in various shapes and forms throughout the entire piece.
I Andante – Con moto
II Giocoso – Vivo
III Andante cantabile
IV Vivace
V Alla Marcia – Vivace
Jason Ham, solo-euphonium player with the West Point Band (USA), initiated the consortium for UFO Concerto. He performed the world premiere on February 15th, 2012 in Baltimore (MD) with the Peabody Wind Ensemble, conducted by Harlan Parker. Jason also invited British virtuoso David Childs to join the consortium and play the European performances. At the request of both players, I also made a version for euphonium and brass band. David premiered this version with The Cory Band, conducted by his father Robert Childs at the 2012 RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester, and recorded the wind version on CD [Extreme Beethoven] with the Banda de Lalín.
The UFO Concerto with piano accompaniment is available elsewhere on this site.
Watch highlights of the Concerto on YouTube HERE
IT'S THE TITLE TRACK FROM STEVE'S FORTHCOMING SOLO CD WITH BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK.
Duration approx 24 mins
Difficulty level 6/6
Supplied with Solo parts in TC and BC and full brass band score and full set of brass band parts, including parts for piano and harp.
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Premier Concertino - Charles Gauchet - Euphonium and Piano |
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PROGRAM NOTES Charles Gauchet (1863—1922) was born in Liege and studied cornet at the conservatory in the class of Dieudonne Gerardy between 1880 and 1888. He won a first prize for fugue in the class of Jean-Théodore Radoux and a first prize for harmony in the class ofJoseph Delsemme and Sylvain Dupuis. Afterwards he became a teacher in a primary school and at the normal school in Liege. He was a member of the orchestra of the Theatre Royal and from 1890 to 1896 he was assistant in Gerardy's class. He conducted the Harmonie des Orphelins for over thirty years. In addition to the opera Else’a, he mainly composed works for brass, including Petit pie‘ce dans Ie style ancien (1893) for trumpet and a Concertina in fminor (1889) for trumpet and piano and a Concertino for horn. For the six-valved trombone, he composed a Romance with piano accompaniment and the well—known (Premier) Concertino with string quintet (or piano) accompaniment and a second Concertina. It was composed for the 1890 competition and dedicated to Emile Daloze, trombone teacher at the Lie‘ge conservatoire. The version with piano accompaniment was published in Liege by Veuve Léopod Muraille and the parts for string quintet were found in the archives of the Antwerp conservatoire. The Concertino became hugely popular and was used as test piece in Ghent (1892), Brussels (1894) and Antwerp (1895). Jules Blangenois (teacher at Brussels conservatoire) made a version with wind band or fanfare band accompaniment. It was soon followed by a second Concertino in a more romantic mood. A copy of the original version for trombone and piano is preserved in the library of the Antwerp conservatoire. Both concertinos by Gaucet follow the pattern of a three-movement concerto (fast-slow-fast) and remind us of a more romantic style and language in the style of the Russian national school. Both concertinos (although sadly neglected and unknown) could easily be compared with the much admired Trombone Concerto by Nicolai Rimski-Korsakov composed in 1877. The core of both concertinos is the slow movement which reminds us of the music of Camille Saint Saens and the era of salon music.
to be heard:
Complete recording: Anthology of Flemish Band Music volume 6 - Une soirée musicale chez Adolphe Sax - Glenn Van Looy (euphonium), Geert Callaert (piano) Lost Treasures - Glenn Van Looy (euphonium), Geert Callaert (piano) Duration 10 minutes Difficulty 4/6 sSpplied with piano part and solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb
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American Sketches - Bertrand Moren - Euphonium and Piano |
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A superb concert/recital work by the Swiss composer Bertrand Moren.
Challenging and huge fun to play. Great for solo contests too!
Duration 5.30
Diffuculty 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Concertino No.2 - Charles Gauchet - Euphonium and Piano |
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to be heard:
Complete recording: Anthology of Flemish Band Music volume 6 - Une soirée musicale chez Adolphe Sax - Glenn Van Looy (euphonium), Geert Callaert (piano) Lost Treasures - Glenn Van Looy (euphonium), Geert Callaert (piano) Duration 10 minutes Difficulty 4/6 sSpplied with piano part and solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb
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Japanese Dance - Bertrand Moren - Euphonium and Piano |
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Bugaku is a very ancient form of traditional Japanese dance music. Executed only by men at imperial court ceremonies, Bugaku reinforces the gravity of Gagaku by the absence of string instruments. Some pieces are danced with masks, others with the face bare and without make-up. The Togaku (left-hand) dancers enter the stage from the left and are dressed in red with gold ornaments. The Komagaku (right-hand) dancers enter from the right and have blue costumes with silver accessories.
There are three movements in a Bugaku piece : Jo — very slow and free Ha - regular beat, but still slow Kyu - the tempo quickens and concludes the dance. This solo is inspired by Bugaku, trying to recreate the atmosphere of this music and using traditional Japanese modes and rhythms. The structure follows the three parts mentioned above, first a slow free cadenza, then a slow but metrically regular part, then a fast and virtuosic finale. The composer has not however attempted to create authentically Japanese music, because the latter does not use the same tuning, sounds or tonal structure as Western music. This is a free adaptation of oriental music to the Euphonium. Listen to this solo in a version for cornet: https://www.reift.ch/popupPlayerCd.php?id=15028&ModPagespeed=off
Duration 7.30
Difficulty 4+/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano score
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Don't Know Why (as sung by Norah Jones) - Jesse Harris Arr. Jirka Kadlec - Euphonium and Concert Band/Harmonie |
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This is an effective setting of this popular song, now for euphonium and concert band.
Watch /listen to Norak Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO4dxvguQDk
An effective concert workm and not difficult!
Duration 3.10
Difficulty 3/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and full concert band/harmonie score and sets of parts.
Published by Editions Marc Reift.
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Love Is Here To Stay - George Gershwin Arr. Jirka Kadlec - Euphonium and Piano |
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A very good arrangment of this classic Gershwin song. Not difficult and can be used in a vareity of situations.
Highly recommended
Duration 3.50
Difficulty 3/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano score.
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A Breath of Air - Gilles Rocha - Euphonium and Piano |
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This solo is another virtuoso piece from Gilles Rocha, dedicated to the superb bass trombonist Lionel Fumeaux.
Despite it's creation for the talened Mr. Fumeaux, it works great on euphonium. There are several writeen glisses, but we can have some fun trying to reaslise these!
In this euphonium edition there are not the crazy pedal tones that we have come to expect from the combination of Rocha and Fumeaux!
Duration 7.00
Difficulty 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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A Dark Night - Gilles Rocha - Euphonium and Piano |
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Another exciting solo from the pen of Gilles Rocha, originally composed for trombone but in this edition for euphonium and piano it's clear it's a very effective and exciting solo for euphonium.
A great contest/display/recital solo.
Duration: 6.15
Difficulty 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part
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Pieces Breves Op. 84 - Gabriel Faure Arr. Luc Vertommen - Euphonium and Piano |
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A set of five movements from this suite of pieces by Gabriel Faure.
Faure did not intend these pieces to be published as a set; they were composed as individual works between 1869 and 1902. his publishers, insisted on issuing them together as "Eight Short Pieces" in 1902, the composer successfully demanded that none of the eight must be allocated its own title. When he moved on to another publisher, Hamelle ignored his earlier instructions and issued subsequent editions with titles for each piece.
1. Capriccio Dedicated to Madame Jean Leonard Koechlin.[Morrison calls it "capricious indeed", and notes a harmonic twist at the end "as nonchalant as it is acrobatic".It was originally written as a sight-reading test for students at the Paris Conservatoire, of which Faure was the professor of composition from 1896 and director from 1905 to 1920.
2. Adagietto An andante moderato, "serious, grave, at once firm and pliant, attaining real beauty" (Koechlin).
3. Improvisation Orledge calls this piece a middle period "song without words". It was composed as a sight-reading test for the Conservatoire.[
4. Allégresse "A bubbling perpetuum mobile whose surging romantic feelings are only just kept under restraint" (Orledge). "A song, pure and gay, uplifted to a sunlit sky, a youthful outpouring, full of happiness." (Koechlin).
5. Nocturne As noted above, this piece stands apart from the larger-scale works to which Fauré gave the title "nocturne". It would not be listed among them were it not for the publisher's unauthorised use of the title in this case. It is the longest of the eight pieces of Op 84, but is much shorter and simpler than the other 12 nocturnes, consisting of a song-like main theme with a delicate semiquaver accompaniment in the left hand.
What a super collection of music, and brilliantly edited and arranged by Gabriel Faure. Movements can of course by played separately.
Highly recommended
Duration approx 10 mins
Difficulty 4.5+/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb and piano score
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Carmen Fantasy No.2 - Bizet Arr Vertommen - Euphonium and Piano |
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This is the new second set of variations that now exists for euphonium and piano!!
Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen is based on the story of the same title by Prosper Merimee and concerns the renowned Carmen, a beautiful gypsy with a fiery temper. Several well-known pieces from the opera have taken on a life separate to the work: the Prelude (overture), the Toreador song and the Habanera. A number of classical composers have used themes from Carmen as the basis for works of their own. This Carmen Fantasy is a virtuoso showpiece in the tradition of fantasias on operatic themes. Like in the opera, the soloist most not only have a great range, but also exhibit superior dramatic skills in order to portray Carmen’s character. Almost every technical challenge for the brass soloist is contained here or what is more the soloist must fully understand beautiful song like aspect and stylistic demands of this music. This Carmen Fantasy No.2 is mainly based on the ‘fantaisie brillante’ for flute by Francois Borne (1840-1920) which is a staple of the romantic flute repertoire. This is fun to play but not for the faint-hearted. It is a huge challenge for the advanced euphonium player. Fancy a challenge ?? Here it is! Duration : 12 minutes Difficulty 6/6 Supplied with solo parts in TC, BC and BC in Bb.
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Bliss - Hermann Pallhuber - Euphonium and Concert Band/Harmonie |
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Here is the full wind band/concert band/harmonie set to the hugely popular solo 'Bliss' by the Austrian composer Hermann Pallhuber.
Duration approx 11.5 mins
Difficult 5.5/6
Supplied with full band set (concert band/harmonie/wind orchestra), full score, and solo parts in TC and BC
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CD - Dream - Kyohei Ando (euph) and Hatsumi Shimizu (piano) |
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Here is the brand new album from the top Japanese euphonium soloist Kyohei Ando, accompanied by the brilliant pianist Hatsumi Shimizu.
Three extended works make up this terrific CD and two of the works are very well known in the euphonium repertoire, euphonium concerti by Linkola and Sparke.
Biohgraphy
Kyohei Ando was born in Ashibetsu, Hokkaido in 1986.
He graduated from National Music University with Yatabe Award. Studied at the University of Alabama, USA as a ROHM Music Foundation Scholar.
December 2012 Master's degree at the same university. He has studied euphonium under the supervision of Masae Matsuoka, Hirozo Takeuchi, Toru Miura, Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Dr. Demondrae Thurman.
24th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition Euphonium 1st place
The 25th Falcone International Euphonium Tuba Competition 1st place
Jeju International Solo Competition 2016 2nd place
In addition to holding regular recitals every year since 2009, he plans and conducts concerts across genres to open up the new world of euphonium.
Recorded in the United States as a member of the Euphonium Tuba quartet "Boreas Quartet" formed by alumni of the University of Alabama, the 2014 debut album "The Serpent's Kiss" released.
A member of the Euphonium Tuba Quartet "Euphonium Tuba Collective".
Spiel Chamber Orchestra Euphonium player.
He is also active in professional brass band music, symphony orchestra extra work and euphonium coaching.
Part-time lecturer at National Music University since April 2014.
Please enjoy this new CD!!
Repertoire/Track list
Euphonium Concerto - Yukka Linkola
1. i. Agitato
2. ii. Quasi Nocturne
3. iii. Maestoso, Energico
UFO Dreams - Euphonium Concerto - David Maslanka
4. i. Fantasy Variations 'The Water is Wide'
5. ii. Home Planet 'Who Are You? Where Do You Come From?'
6. iii. Variations 'From The Bottom of My Heart'
Euphonium Concerto No.1 - Philip Sparke
7. i. Moderato e Energico
8. ii. Lento
9. ii. Vivo e Scherzando
72.21 mins total
Recorded 6-7 March 2019 in Saitama, Japan Catalogue number OVCC-00149
Please visit Kyohei's website.
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CD - Eufonissimo - Luciano De Luca (euph) with Lucio Del Vescovo piano) |
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Here is the debut solo CD from perhaps currently Italy‘s most famous euphonium player Luciano De Luca, who is a professional euphonium player with the Italian Police Band, and perhaps best known as the principal euphonium player with the Italian Brass Band. On this fabulous first disc there is most definitely an Italian flavour to the repertoire, but also some exciting works from other European countries, including a world premiere recording and performance of the Shamanda Dance by Thomas Doss, the wonderful showpiece Move Their Mind by Stan Nieuwenhuis, and Bliss by Hermann Pallhuber. There is also a brand-new Suite for Euphonium by the Italian composer Davide Valllini. Luciano is joined by his friend and colleague Fausto Bottoni in the beautiful and mesmerising duet, Two Part Meditation. We highly recommend this debut recording from Luciano. Enjoy his lyrical phrasing and astonishing virtuosity.
Repertoire:
1. Shamanda Dance - Thomas Doss. 8.42
2. Autumn - Giovanni Piacente. 3.26
3. Move Their Mind - Stan Nieuwenhuis. 8.15
4. Elegy - Filippo Cangiamila. 2.49
5. Ave Maria - Piazzolla Arr. Filippo Cangiamila. 5.20
6. Two Part Meditation - Kiankitu. 7.40
Suite for Euphonium - Davide Vallini.
7. Le Pale Eoliche. 5.33
8. Cerrentango. 4.51
9. Apparita. 3.53
10. Bliss - Hermann Pallhuber. 11.22
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CD - Austrian Colors - Georg Pranger - accompanied by piano and brass band |
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It is with huge pleasure that I can recommend this debut CD recording by the Austrian euphonium player Georg Pranger. His ambassadorial work for the euphonium over the last years in Austria is well known to all those who had contact with him and the brass band scene in that country.
So now he has released an album entitled Austrian Colors, and this demonstrates his fine sound, outstanding control and a desire to put the euphonium on the map in Austria by commissioning, performing and now recording new works by leading Austrian composers.
The established works are Café 1930 by Piazzolla, Respectfully Yours by Manchester-based Andy Scott, In Gardens of Piece by Philip Harper and Euphonium Fantasia by the American composer Stephen Bulla. These are well played with sensitivity and complete understanding of the styles.
The Austrian works are what make this CD so significant, starting with Pulse by Thomas Doss, then we hear the very evocative work entitled Nachtmusik Fragmente by Jakob Gruchmann, and then two fantastic original works: Chamäleon Concertino, a brand-new 10 minute work by Thomas Doss and the Euphonium Concerto for Euphonium and Brass Band by Martin Rainer.
The development of the euphonium in Austria has been slow but significant, enhanced by the rising popularity of brass bands. I myself have been involved with the Austrian scene, working with ensembles and bands for many years, and during this time I have noticed the developing skill and musical intelligence of Georg Pranger which is now fully realised on this magnificent CD. Congratulations to pianist Johanna Hengg and the RET Brass Band, conductor Andreas Lackner, who share the accompanying duties with great skill and sensitivity.
This CD is highly recommended, and congratulations to Georg and everyone else involved in making this such an outstanding project.
Repertoire
Pulse - Thomas Doss 7.20
Cafe 1930 - Astor Piazzolla Arr. Ken-ichiro Isoda 7.11
Nachtmusik Fragmente - Jacob Gruchmann
i. Allegro 2.42
ii. Wiegenlied 2.07
iii. Espressivo 2.13
iv. Allegro 2.17
Respectfully Yours - Andy Scott 4.26
Euphonium Fantasia - Stephen Bulla 6.56
Chamaleon Concertino for Euphonium and Brass Band - Thomas Doss 10.00
In Garden of Peace - Philip Harper 5.51
Euphonium Concerto for Euphonium and Brass Band - Martin Rainer
i. Allegro con moto 4.25
ii. Marcia Funebre 9.06
iii. Allegro con brio 4.33
Recorded between October 2018 and February 2019
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PDF download - Misa's Technicals Book 1 - Bass clef - Misa Mead |
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This page is for the bass clef book DOWNLOAD. After purchase you must log into your account to see the PDF ready to be downloaded, under the heading: My Downloads. Please do not copy this book for others. This purchase is for you alone. Thank for your understanding.
Misa Mead has created this outstanding 75 page book of 40 extended technical studies for euphonium, that covers all tonalities and the full extended range of the instrument.
It is definitely not a book for beginners, but would suit good intermediate level, advanced and professional players.
Misa originally created 40 technical videos which she put on social media, and such was the overwhelming response to these, this book has now been written. This is how this wonderful book originated.
This book covers so many areas of technical study, and allows the student of freedom to work at them at their own pace and increase the tempo as facility comes.
This book covers all aspects of performance technique: different articulation exercises, range, intervals, finger studies, rhythmic studies, harmonic studies. This book is almost unique in the range that it demands, and reflects the range that is demanded by the modern euphonium player.
Misa writes: Technical skills for brass players also help with musicality. When we have developed the perfect technique we can play any music as we want. I hope this book helps you to enjoy your music-making.
You can see all the exercises being performed by Misa is an extended video: https://youtu.be/VI94RvcHbog
This book is available in TC and BC, and this page is for the bass clef book PDF DOWNLOAD.
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PDF download - Misa's Technicals Book 1 - Treble clef - Misa Mead |
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This page is for the treble clef book DOWNLOAD. After purchase you must log into your account to see the PDF ready to be downloaded, under the heading: My Downloads. Please do not copy this book for others. This purchase is for you alone. Thank for your understanding.
Misa Mead has created this outstanding 75 page book of 40 extended technical studies for euphonium, that covers all tonalities and the full extended range of the instrument.
It is definitely not a book for beginners, but would suit good intermediate level, advanced and professional players.
Misa originally created 40 technical videos which she put on social media, and such was the overwhelming response to these, this book has now been written. This is how this wonderful book originated.
This book covers so many areas of technical study, and allows the student of freedom to work at them at their own pace and increase the tempo as facility comes.
This book covers all aspects of performance technique: different articulation exercises, range, intervals, finger studies, rhythmic studies, harmonic studies. This book is almost unique in the range that it demands, and reflects the range that is demanded by the modern euphonium player.
Misa writes: Technical skills for brass players also help with musicality. When we have developed the perfect technique we can play any music as we want. I hope this book helps you to enjoy your music-making.
You can see all the exercises being performed by Misa is an extended video: https://youtu.be/VI94RvcHbog
This book is available in TC and BC, and this page is for the treble clef book PDF DOWNLOAD.
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Misa's Technicals Book 1 - Treble clef - Misa Mead **special offer** |
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Misa Mead has created this outstanding 75 page book of 40 extended technical studies for euphonium, that covers all tonalities and the full extended range of the instrument.
It is definitely not a book for beginners, but would suit good intermediate level, advanced and professional players.
Misa originally created 40 technical videos which she put on social media, and such was the overwhelming response to these, this book has now been written. This is how this wonderful book originated.
This book covers so many areas of technical study, and allows the student of freedom to work at them at their own pace and increase the tempo as facility comes.
This book covers all aspects of performance technique: different articulation exercises, range, intervals, finger studies, rhythmic studies, harmonic studies. This book is almost unique in the range that it demands, and reflects the range that is demanded by the modern euphonium player.
Misa writes: Technical skills for brass players also help with musicality. When we have developed the perfect technique we can play any music as we want. I hope this book helps you to enjoy your music-making.
You can see all the exercises being performed by Misa is an extended video: https://youtu.be/VI94RvcHbog
This book is available in TC and BC, and this page is for the treble clef book. It is attractively produced in high quality, with wire bound binding.
PDF download is also available (£13)
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Misa's Technicals Book 1 - Bass clef - Misa Mead ** special offer** |
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Misa Mead has created this outstanding 75 page book of 40 extended technical studies for euphonium, that covers all tonalities and the full extended range of the instrument.
It is definitely not a book for beginners, but would suit good intermediate level, advanced and professional players. Misa originally created 40 technical videos which she put on social media, and such was the overwhelming response to these, this book has now been written. This is how this wonderful book originated.
This book covers so many areas of technical study, and allows the student of freedom to work at them at their own pace and increase the tempo as facility comes.
This book covers all aspects of performance technique: different articulation exercises, range, intervals, finger studies, rhythmic studies, harmonic studies.
This book is almost unique in the range that it demands, and reflects the range that is demanded by the modern euphonium player.
Misa writes: Technical skills for brass players also help with musicality. When we have developed the perfect technique we can play any music as we want. I hope this book helps you to enjoy your music-making.
You can see all the exercises being performed by Misa in an extended video: https://youtu.be/VI94RvcHbog
This book is available in TC and BC, and this page is for the bass clef book.
It is attractively produced in high quality, with wire bound binding.
This book will be available as a PDF download will also be available (£13) from 24th May.
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Signed souvenir poster for the Pulse CD |
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This souvenir poster, A3 size, was made to celebrate the recording of the new CD, Pulse, with Steven Mead, conductor Matty Cilissen, and the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force.
It contains the autograph from each band member,soloist and conductor, the CD cover image, and the photo of the band at the recording in Perwex, Belgium.
A poster to treasure!
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CD - Pulse - Steven Mead and the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force - special sale £2 |
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The amazing new CD from Steven Mead and the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force. Released May 2019.
An introduction by Steven Mead:
Introduction
After the success of my two albums with the Central Band of the RAF in the UK, I’ve dreamed of recording a further album with a top military band in Europe, and following a chance meeting with conductor Matty Cilissen at the WMC in Kerkrade in 2017, I proposed to him a CD recording with the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force. I was thrilled that he and the band accepted the idea and they have been absolutely wonderful to work with.
As we know Belgium is home to some of the finest wind players in the whole of Europe, and this outstanding band sounds quite brilliant on this album.
My recordings over the years have been driven by the desire to record excellent music for the euphonium, and on this album I’ve brought together a few established classics from the pen of the doyen of euphonium composers, Philip Sparke, sitting side-by-side with five new works for our repertoire by the Austrian composer Thomas Doss, the Belgian composer Kevin Houben and from Spain, Carlos Pellicer and proud Welshman Tom Davoren. Completing the line-up is a virtuoso encore from trumpet legend Rafael Méndez.
I want to say a special thank you to recording engineer and producer Richard Scott for his marvellous work once again.
This is the first album that I have recorded with my new euphonium, the gold lacquered Besson Prestige 2052.
Once again with pride I dedicate this CD to my parents, Rex and Sylvia Mead.
PULSE
STEVEN MEAD – EUPHONIUM
The Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force
Musique de la Force Aérienne
Conductor : Matty Cilissen
- Pulse – Thomas Doss 6.35
- Reverie – Thomas Doss 8.06
- Legend of a Big Friendly Giant – Kevin Houben 10.07
- Summer Isles from Hymn of the Highlands - Philip Sparke 4.56
- Pantomime – Philip Sparke 8.45
- Omaira – Carlos Pellicer 11.35
- Scaramouche – Philip Sparke 6.55
- Rituals – Tom Davoren 8.13
- Jota Méndez – Rafael Méndez 4.40
Total 69.30
Recorded in Salle Perwex, Perwez, Belgium 21-23 January 2019
Producer: Richard Scott - RAS Audio Engineer: Phil Hardman Produced in the UK by Bocchino Music BOCC128
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b# Brass Instrument Soak, 1 litre |
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Replacement b# Brass instrument soak in a handy 1Ltr bottle.
This instrument soak, as part of the b# Cleaning Kit has been so popular, the manufacturers are now supplying this separately. Here it is!
Unique soak that cleans the instrument from the inside out, removing the unpleasant biofilm from your instrument pipework and clearing oils and greases leaving your instrument with a pleasant citrus scent and an easy next time clean anti-static coating.
b# Brass Instrument Soak - 1 Litre
* very popular!!
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CD - Souvenir - Misa Mead and Benjamin Powell - special sale £2 |
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This album is totally outstanding, from start to finish, from the brilliance of her own arrangement of Flight of the BumbleBee to the dashing final phrases of Fernando Deddos' Ratata for euphoniun and snare drum.
Benjamin Powell is the consummate accompanist on this album, and we hear his great skills and sensitivity to the full.
We are sure this is going to be a hit !!
Please take a look at the demo video that Bocchino Music made for this CD release: https://youtu.be/xdnQyp-S5Nc
Here's the full track listing:
Souvenir
1 Flight of the Bumblebee - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov / arr. Misa Mead
2 Silent Noon (from ‘The House of Life’) - Ralph Vaughan Williams
Suite Brève dans le goût classique - Alfred Désenclos 3 I. Prélude 4 II. Fugue 5 III. Aria 6 Ⅳ.Finale
7 The Green Hill - Bert Appermont
8 Adagio Op.38 - Woldemar Bargiel
Appalachian Impressions: Sonata for Euphonium - Matthew Jackfert 9 I. Autumn at Grist Mill 10 II. A Train Through Snowy Thurmond 11 III. Hootenanny
12 La Gruta - Diego Niñerola
13 The Moon Over a Ruined Castle (Kojo no Tsuki) - Rentaro Taki / arr. Tomohiro Ibaraki
14 Concertino - Misa Mead
15 Ratatá! - Fernando Deddos featuring percussionist Laurent Zufferey
Recorded in RNCM Studio 7, September 6-7, 2018 Recorded and Produced by Richard Scott and Phil Hardman Bocchino Music BOCC127
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Denis Wick Wooden Baritone Mute |
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The Denis Wick baritone wooden mute offers a uniquely warm tone unmatched by any other material, especially in soft dynamics. The sidewalls are constructed from quality birch faced plywood that provides a warm and rich sound.
Through careful design, Denis Wick has produced the wooden mute to attenuate your tone while retaining accurate intonation with a perfect level of resistance. For enhanced durability, the Denis Wick wooden mute has a marine ply base which is lined with vulcanised fibre to ensure it can survive the lifestyle of a touring musician.
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Denis Wick Metal Straight Baritone Mute (DW5523) |
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Undoubtedly the market leader.
Made from high purity spun aluminum, these handmade mutes blend perfectly, provide unmatched brilliance and projection, and have excellent intonation. Denis Wick offers the most comprehensive line of straight mutes available.
Weight 540gr
Dimensions 30x23x23
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Denis Wick 50th Anniversary Special Edition Trombone Straight Mute |
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The EuphoniumStore has purchased the remaining stock of the 50th Anniversary Special Edition Trombone Straight Mute!!
The Denis Wick 50th Anniversary Special Edition Trombone Straight Mute has been specially designed to celebrate the fifty years since 1968 when Denis Wick brought out his first mutes. This beautiful mute is coloured gold to celebrate the Golden Anniversary and has a sparkling finish to add to the sense of celebration. We have taken a regular DW5505 and have given it a fantastic new look, which will shine on any concert stage. This Special Edition mute will only be available in the Anniversary year of 2018, and is already becoming a sought-after item for collectors, as well as for players seeking a mute with some added bling!
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Denis Wick SM Ultra 4XR Gold plated - back in stock |
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This is the mouthpiece Steven Mead plays now!!
Brand new (November 2018), we have a now model Ultra 4X euphonium mouthpiece, the SM ULTRA4XR. Already one of the most popular euphonium mouthpieces in the world, we have developed a modification to this great mouthpiece.
It has a new rounded rim, giving great comfort to the player, with a newly-designed inner shape and slightly reduced cup depth.
The result is a new feel, almost a 'sports' model if you like, with enormous possibilities in the higher register, with an ease of playing and crystal clear high tones. The middle range is further energised. Perhaps it doesnt have the weight of sound in the lower register of the regular U4X but the notes speak so clearly.
Could this be the mouthpiece to give you massive confidence in the higher range, and add valuable time to your stamina? We think so!
Nearly a year in the design, we are happy to launch this exciting new 4XR to the hugely popular Ultra and Ultra X range.
This is the gold plated version. The silver plated version is also available on this site.
Steven Mead
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Denis Wick SM Ultra 4XR Silver plated |
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Brand new (November 2018), we have a now model Ultra 4X euphonium mouthpiece, the SM ULTRA4XR. Already one of the most popular euphonium mouthpieces in the world, we have developed a modification to this great mouthpiece.
It has a new rounded rim, giving great comfort to the player, with a newly-designed inner shape and slightly reduced cup depth.
The result is a new feel, almost a 'sports' model if you like, with enormous possibilities in the higher register, with an ease of playing and crystal clear high tones. The middle range is further energised. Perhaps it doesnt have the weight of sound in the lower register of the regular U4X but the notes speak so clearly.
Could this be the mouthpiece to give you massive confidence in the higher range, and add valuable time to your stamina? We think so!
Nearly a year in the design, we are happy to launch this exciting new 4XR to the hugely popular Ultra and Ultra X range.
This is the silver plated version. The gold plated version is also available on this site.
Steven Mead
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15 Intermediate Christmas Carols - Arr. Philip Sparke - with piano accompaniment and play along CD accomp. |
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Philip Sparke's 15 Intermediate Christmas Carols, a bundle that is part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, is intended for the young instrumentalist who can play about one and a half octaves. The book, which in terms of notes is tailored to the instrument in question, is a sequel to 15 Easy Christmas Carols and allows musicians in development to discover some of the world's most popular Christmas songs - simple yet beautiful melodies that suit their limited range. This book contains valuable material that is an excellent addition to every teaching method; it comes with piano accompaniment and a CD with demo and play-along tracks.
Content:
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn
- Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
- Coventry Carol
- Deck the Halls
- Ding Dong! Merrily on High
- He is Born, the Holy Child
- Here We Come A-Wassailing
- Joy to the World
- Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Or the Father's Love Begotten
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- Silent Night
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
Difficulty 2,3/6
Duration approx 40 mins total
Supplied with : solo parts in TC and BC, piano part and play-along/demo CD
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15 Easy Christmas Carols - Arr. Philip Sparke - with piano accompaniment and play along CD accomp. |
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Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Christmas Carols, a bundle that is part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, is meant for the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. The book is custom-tailored to the instrument concerned and introduces the novice musician to some of the world's most popular Christmas songs - simple yet beautiful melodies that suit their limited range. This book contains valuable material that is an excellent addition to every teaching method; it comes with piano accompaniment and a CD with demo and play-along tracks.
Content:
- As With Gladness Men of Old
- Away in a Manger
- The First Noël
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- Good Christian Men, Rejoice
- Good King Wenceslas
- Rake! The Herald Angels Sing
- The Holly and the Ivy
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- O Come, O Come, Immanuel
- On Christmas Night all Christians Sing
- Once at Royal David's City
- Rocking Carol
- We Three Kings of Orient Are
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Difficulty 1/6
Duration: approx 35 minutes total
Supplied with: solo parts in TC and BC, piano accompaniment and play-along CD backing.
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Sonata - Doug Bristol - Euphonium and Piano |
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This is a challenging three movement work that Demondare Thurman and Kathryn Fouse premiered at the 2015 U.S. Army Tuba-Euphonium Workshop at Fort Myer, VA. This is a wonderful addition and perfect all aspiring college Euphonium players.
Highly recommend for all serious students and advanced players everywhere.
Listen!!
Published by Cimarron Music Press
Duration: 12.00
Difficulty: 5/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC and piano part.
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A Caged Bird - Barbara York - Trombone or Euphonium and Piano |
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An attractive work for trombone that will also work well for euphonium, and piano.
Barbara York writes, "This piece was not written specifically in response to either the poem by Maya Angelou or that by Paul Dunbar that both refer to the 'caged bird'. However, there is no doubt that both poems have inspired my own further exploration and now musical extrapolation on the subject of being 'caged' and still 'singing' in spite of this... Even within the many bonds and restrictive boundaries that we often find ourselves, it still seems to be a fundamental part of Nature as both human and spiritual beings that we cannot help but sing in both joy and praise both from ourselves and to our own Creator despite the sometimes, even apparently insurmountable obstacles we encounter."
listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_KIuFa9dVQ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtgOld3IdVk
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Concertino for Euphonium and Concert Band - Rolf Wilhelm |
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Version with concert band/wind band/harmonie.
This super work was composed for Steven Mead, at the suggestion of Bob Tucci, in 1998.
The composer wrote: "July 1997 the international tuba and euphonium conference was held under the motto Verson il Millenio at Riva del Garda. During those days that I spent at Lake Garda under sunny Italian skies, I met so many outstanding international instrumentalists and heard so much fascinating and wonderfully interpreted music, that I spontaneously resolved to compose a new work for euphonium. It would be a companion piece to my 1983 Concertino for Tuba and Wind Instruments which we also performed there. The present work is herewith made available to performing artists, and I hope that they, the musicians, as well as the public, receive it as well and enjoy it as much as they did its predecessor. This new work is also a short, uncomplicated peace, striving solely to express the love of music and joie de vivre."
Written in three movements: Allegro mon troppo; Andante ma non troppo, piacevole; Moderato con animo. A contemporary classic for the euphonium, the Concertino highlights the qualities of the euphonium very well. The opening movement features a slightly technical style with a great energy. There are no extremely awkward sections, but Wilhelm does occasionally use a bar with numerous accidentals. The second movement allows the soloist to show excellent control and features very lovely writing, especially the descending motive that reappears three times. The technique is manageable as the level dictates, but the range does occasionally create problems in the final movement. This remains the main challenge and features the most range extremes. The articulations are very detailed.
Highly recommended.
This is the version for euphonium and concert band (wind band). The piano accompaniment version is also available on this site.
Watch the Youtube version of the band version performed by Steven Mead, also available on the Concertino CD recorded by Steven Mead and the Lillestrom Musikorps
Duration approx 10 minutes
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with : solo parts in TC (Bb) and BC (in C), Concert band score and full sets of parts.
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A Little Prayer - Evelyn Glennie Arr. R.Childs - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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Originally composed for solo marimba, this popular version of A Little Prayer was made in 1998 following Evelyn Glennie's collaboration with Black Dyke Band during the recording of their Grammy nominated Reflected in Brass CD. Robert Childs, then principal euphonium with Black Dyke, requested Evelyn's permission to make the arrangement for his son, David. The composer obliged, and Robert presented the score and parts to his son as a seventeenth birthday present.
Evelyn Glennie revealed: "When I wrote this chorale for marimba, it expressed my spiritual feelings and displayed a pleasantly relaxed dimension of the instrument. Over the years my exposure to brass bands has filled me with wonder; their musical diversity is considerable. I had no hesitation in giving A Little Prayer to Robert Childs to bring this little melody to life."
Having composed the work when she was only 13, Evelyn continued: "As a child I would never have believed that such a short and simple piece of music, would come to grow this much. A little Prayerserves to prove that one should always bet their chips on what they believe in, for nine out of ten it will be worth it!"
After twenty years of exclusivity, Prima Vista Musikk is proud to make this beautiful arrangement available to all. A Little Prayer provides the perfect reflective interlude for concert or devotional use by euphonium soloists and bands of all abilities.
Listen and watch this YouTube video
Sure to be popular !!
Duration: 3.10
Difficulty 2-3/6
Supplied with : solo part in TC Bb, brass band score and full set of brass band parts.
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Concertino for Euphonium - Rolf Wilhelm - Euphonium and Piano |
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This super work was composed for Steven Mead, at the suggestion of Bob Tucci, in 1998.
The composer wrote: "July 1997 the international tuba and euphonium conference was held under the motto Verson il Millenio at Riva del Garda. During those days that I spent at Lake Garda under sunny Italian skies, I met so many outstanding international instrumentalists and heard so much fascinating and wonderfully interpreted music, that I spontaneously resolved to compose a new work for euphonium. It would be a companion piece to my 1983 Concertino for Tuba and Wind Instruments which we also performed there. The present work is herewith made available to performing artists, and I hope that they, the musicians, as well as the public, receive it as well and enjoy it as much as they did its predecessor. This new work is also a short, uncomplicated peace, striving solely to express the love of music and joie de vivre."
Written in three movements: Allegro mon troppo; Andante ma non troppo, piacevole; Moderato con animo. A contemporary classic for the euphonium, the Concertino highlights the qualities of the euphonium very well. The opening movement features a slightly technical style with a great energy. There are no extremely awkward sections, but Wilhelm does occasionally use a bar with numerous accidentals. The second movement allows the soloist to show excellent control and features very lovely writing, especially the descending motive that reappears three times. The technique is manageable as the level dictates, but the range does occasionally create problems in the final movement. This remains the main challenge and features the most range extremes. The articulations are very detailed.
Highly recommended.
This is the version for euphonium and piano. The concert band set is also available, and please contact us directly regarding this.
Watch the Youtube version of the band version performed by Steven Mead, also available on the Concertino CD recorded by Steven Mead and the Lillestrom Musikorps
Duration approx 10 minutes
Difficulty level: 4/6
Supplied with : solo parts in TC (Bb) and BC (in C)
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Legend of a Big Friendly Giant - Kevin Houben (transcribed Alexandre Korovitch) - Euphonium and Piano |
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At night The Big Friendly Giant catches dreams and nightmares in jars. Playing on his ´big trumpet´, he gives the beautiful dreams back to the sleeping children and he keeps the nightmares with him.
The composition ´The legend of a big friendly giant´ is all about this ´big trumpet´, in this case the euphonium. The euphonium doesn´t need special effects.
All his lyrical and technical capacities are used in function of creating beautiful musical dreams. As in a classical concerto, the soloist combats with the orchestra. At first they are playing alternately, afterwords they play fraternal together.
This work was created in Torrent (Spain) and dedicated to Steven Mead and Frank De Vuyst.
Kevin Houben was born in Peer (Belgium) in 1977.
At the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, he attained a first prize in trumpet (with Leon Pétré) and pedagogy. He also obtained a masters in concert band conducting (with Jan Van der Roost), symphonic band conducting (with Edmond Saveniers), composition and orchestration (with Jan Van der Roost), chamber music and solfège.
Kevin Houben’s work (from 2001), composed only on commission, comprises pieces for solo instrument, brass quintet, brass ensemble, wind orchestra, fanfare orchestra, brass band and symphonic orchestra.
In 2003, he won the ‘Sabam’ and the public’s prize at the ‘2ième Concours International de composition pour orchestre à vents de Comines-Warneton’ for the work Arcana. With this same composition, he won the ‘3rd European Composer’s Competition 2006 European Brass Band Association’ in Belfast (Northern Ireland) in April 2006.
In 2009, he won the EBBC public’s prize with the work Thyellene – ‘Battle on the Heath’ as well as the 3th place at the composition contest for brass bands during the EBBC in Belgium (Ostend).
In 2016, he won the prestigious international BUMA brass award.
In 2017, he composed his first Symphony, it was premiered by the Belgium National Symphonic Orchestra (NOB) and conducted by the maestro, Brossé.
The same year he also was Composer in Residence in Lithuania and he wrote Where Angels Fly, Commissioned for the 2017 European Brass Band Championships by Vlamo, the Flemish Association for Music Bands and Musicians. It was the test piece for the champion division during the EBBC in Ostend.
Besides being a versatile and prolific composer he is also very much in demand as an adjudicator, clinician and guest conductor. His musical activities have taken place in various countries in three continents and his compositions have been performed and recorded around the world.During the 2015 festival ‘TOMORROWLAND’ in Belgium, he worked closely with the Belgium National Symphonic Orchestra (NOB) as an arranger and orchestrator of dance tracks including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren and Dimitri Vegas. Houben also orchestrated the special composition Hymne (by Hans Zimmer) for the event.
Duration : 10 minutes
Difficulty: 4.5-5/6 (due to sustained high range playing
Supplied with: Solo parts in TC (Bb) BC (Bb) nd BC (in C) and piano part
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** Limited Edition - Autographed - The World of the Euphonium - Volumes 1,2,3,4,5 CDs - The Complete Collection ** |
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Here is a unique opportunity to have the complete collection of Steven Mead's 'The World of the Euphonium' CDs, all five volumes, around 7.5 hours of music.
Each CD Is autographed by Steve. This is a unique to the Euphoniumstore. While stocks last. Award-winning CDs.
THE PERFECT XMAS GIFT!!?
The pianists connected with these CDs are: Joyce Woodhead (1) Stewart Death (2,3), Richard Phillips (1), Nicoletta Mezzini (4), Tomoko Sawano (5)
There is so much fantastic repertoire here, and really essential listening for all euphonium enthusiasts.
The recordings date from 1994 - 2006.
Volume 1
1. Sonata in F - Marcello/arr. Mead
2. Partita Op. 89 - Butterworth
3. Vocalise - Rachmaninov
4. Soliloquy IX - Wiggins
5. Fantasy for Euphonium - Hoshina
6. Variations for Ophicleide - Kummer
7. Sonata Euphonica - Hartley
8. Après un Rêve - Fauré
9. Weber's Last Waltz - Rimmer
10. Heart in Heart - Bosanko
11. Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffman - Offenbach
12. A New Carnival of Venice – Stevens
Volume 2
1. Concerto Gallop - Wilby
2. Solo de Concurso - Yuste
3. Fantasia - Jacobs
4. The Swan - Saint-Saens/arr. Mead
5. Fantasie Concertante - Castérède
6. Song for Ina - Sparke
7. Ransomed - Marshall
8. Libesfreude - Kreisler
9. Largo Elegaico from Concerto No. 2 - Golland
10. Panache - Dewhurst
11. Two Fauré Duets - Fauré/arr. Mead
12. Ball of Fire - Smalley
13. Hora Staccato - Dinicu/arr. Heifitz
Volume 3
1. The Song of the Brother - Leidzen
2. Flight - Wilby
3. Romance - Elgar/arr. Wilson
4. Party Piece - Sparke
5. Song of the Seashore - Narita/arr. Kanai
6. Fantasy Variations - Ito
7. Sonata for Euphonium - Roper
8. Im Tiefsten Walde - Schmid/arr. Bacon
9. When You Wish Upon a Star - Harline/arr. Kanai
10. Notturno - Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Mead
11. Concerto per Flicorno Basso- Ponchielli/arr. Hower
Volume 4
1. Euphonium Concertos - Vladimir Cosma
2. Cantabile - Paginini/arr. Richards
3. Fever Fantasy - Nielsen
4. Café 1930 - Astor Piazolla/arr. Mead
5. Sonata for Euphonium - John Reeman
6. By Gaslight - Tadeusz Kassatti
7. Birthday Tribute - Sparke
8. Es ist eine Rose entsprungen - Brahms/arr. Gotoh
9. Pearls - Roland Szentpali
10. Vissi D'Arte - Puccini/arr. Steven Mead
11. Herbmaiden's Dance - Hugo Alven/arr. Olsrud
Volume 5
1.Fantasy - Hummel/Wilby
2.Euphonium Concerto Nr.2 – Philip Sparke
3. Prelude - Ito
4. Four Bagatelles - Howard Snell
5. Absolute Reality - Pete Meechan
6. Concert Piece Nr.1 - Joseph Turrin
7. Lokk from the Green Island - T.A.Nilsen
8. 4 Euphoniums for You (Four Euphoniums and Harp) - Yasuhide Ito
9. A La Suite Classique - Yasuhide Ito
10. Dream Nocturne - Howard Snell
11. Danse Du Diable Vert (Dance of the Green Devil) - Gaspar Cassadó Arr.Thomas Ruedi
Here is a unique opportunity to have the complete collection of Steven Mead's 'The World of the Euphonium' CDs, all five volumes, around 7.5 hours of music.
Each CD Is autographed by Steve. This is a Black Friday special, and unique to the Euphoniumstore. While stocks last. T
THE PERFECT XMAS GIFT!!?
The pianists connected with these CDs are: Joyce Woodhead (1) Stewart Death (2,3), Richard Phillips (1), Nicoletta Mezzini (4), Tomoiko Sawano (5)
There is so much fantastic repertoire here, and really essential listening for all euphonium enthusiasts.
The recordings date from 1994 - 2006.
Volume 1
1. Sonata in F - Marcello/arr. Mead
2. Partita Op. 89 - Butterworth
3. Vocalise - Rachmaninov
4. Soliloquy IX - Wiggins
5. Fantasy for Euphonium - Hoshina
6. Variations for Ophicleide - Kummer
7. Sonata Euphonica - Hartley
8. Après un Rêve - Fauré
9. Weber's Last Waltz - Rimmer
10. Heart in Heart - Bosanko
11. Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffman - Offenbach
12. A New Carnival of Venice – Stevens
Volume 2
1. Concerto Gallop - Wilby
2. Solo de Concurso - Yuste
3. Fantasia - Jacobs
4. The Swan - Saint-Saens/arr. Mead
5. Fantasie Concertante - Castérède
6. Song for Ina - Sparke
7. Ransomed - Marshall
8. Libesfreude - Kreisler
9. Largo Elegaico from Concerto No. 2 - Golland
10. Panache - Dewhurst
11. Two Fauré Duets - Fauré/arr. Mead
12. Ball of Fire - Smalley
13. Hora Staccato - Dinicu/arr. Heifitz
Volume 3
1. The Song of the Brother - Leidzen
2. Flight - Wilby
3. Romance - Elgar/arr. Wilson
4. Party Piece - Sparke
5. Song of the Seashore - Narita/arr. Kanai
6. Fantasy Variations - Ito
7. Sonata for Euphonium - Roper
8. Im Tiefsten Walde - Schmid/arr. Bacon
9. When You Wish Upon a Star - Harline/arr. Kanai
10. Notturno - Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Mead
11. Concerto per Flicorno Basso- Ponchielli/arr. Hower
Volume 4
1. Euphonium Concertos - Vladimir Cosma
2. Cantabile - Paginini/arr. Richards
3. Fever Fantasy - Nielsen
4. Café 1930 - Astor Piazolla/arr. Mead
5. Sonata for Euphonium - John Reeman
6. By Gaslight - Tadeusz Kassatti
7. Birthday Tribute - Sparke
8. Es ist eine Rose entsprungen - Brahms/arr. Gotoh
9. Pearls - Roland Szentpali
10. Vissi D'Arte - Puccini/arr. Steven Mead
11. Herbmaiden's Dance - Hugo Alven/arr. Olsrud
Volume 5
1. Fantasy - Hummel/Wilby
2. Euphonium Concerto Nr.2 – Philip Sparke
3. Prelude - Ito
4. Four Bagatelles - Howard Snell
5. Absolute Reality - Pete Meechan
6. Concert Piece Nr.1 - Joseph Turrin
7. Lokk from the Green Island - T.A.Nilsen
8. Four Euphoniums for You (Four Euphoniums and Harp) - Yasuhide Ito
9. A La Suite Classique - Yasuhide Ito
10. Dream Nocturne - Howard Snell
11. Danse Du Diable Vert (Dance of the Green Devil) - Gaspar Cassadó Arr.Thomas Ruedi
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CD - Lost Treasures Vol.2 - Glenn Van Looy - Geert Callaert (piano) and string quartet |
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This is a brand-new album from Glenn Van Looy, who once again, in collaboration with the conductor and arranger Luc Vertommen, has put together a superb album of 'Lost Treasures', from the 19th century, with piano accompaniment and also this time with string quartet.
With nearly 70 minutes of music, this album is sure to appeal to all lovers of the euphonium. Glenn's playing as always is quite outstanding, and he really breathes new life Into these forgotten gems from the 19th century.
Repertoire:
1. Air Varie - J.Ramain
2. Air Varie - Vasseilliere Fils
3. Premier Solo - Henri Pottier
4. Grand Solo (Andante et Allegro) - Hedwige Cretien
5. Solo de Concours - Adrien Barthe
6. Piece de Concert - Paul Veronge de la Nux
7. Variations Brilliantes Op.14 - Jean Paque
8. Concert Aria - Emile Wambach
9/10/11 Premier Concertino - Charles Gaucet
12. 2nd Concertino - Charles Gaucet
Highly recommended
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Two Part Invention - Philip Sparke - for 2 Euphoniums and piano |
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This duet has been around for some time, but new to Euphoniumstore. it has become undoubtedly one of the most popular euphonium duets in existence, featured by many duetists, including Steven and Misa Mead.
it was originally composed for the Child's Brothers, who were responsible for commissioning many works for euphonium duet.
This work has definitely stood the test of time. It begins with each voice playing separately then together before we embark on a sustained and highly virtuosic Allegro section.
Youtube link with Steven Mead and Shoichiro Hokazono with the Garde Republicaine (Paris).
Duration 8 minutes
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with duet parts in TC and BC and piano accompaniment.
(The version with wind band accompaniment is also available on this site).
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Two Part Invention - Philip Sparke - for 2 Euphoniums and Wind Band |
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This duet has been around for some time, but new to Euphoniumstore. it has become undoubtedly one of the most popular euphonium duets in existence, featured by many duetists, including Steven and Misa Mead.
it was originally composed for the Child's Brothers, who were responsible for commissioning many works for euphonium duet.
This work has definitely stood the test of time. It begins with eachVoice playing separately then together before we embark on a sustained and highly virtuosic Allegro section.
Youtube link with Steven Mead and Shoichiro Hokazono with the Garde Republicaine (Paris).
Duration 8 minutes
Difficulty 4.5/6
Supplied with duet parts in TC and BC and wind band full score and full set of wind band parts
(The version with piano accompaniment is also available on this site).
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Euphonism - Philip Sparke - 2 Euphoniums and brass band |
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A real gem of a euphonium duet, not so well known as the famous Two Part Invention by the same composer, but really delightful and deserves to be heard a lot more.
It was commissioned by Brass Band World Magazine for Riki MacDonnell and Mike Kilroy, and exists just in this version for 2 euphoniums and brass band.
The subtitle is 'Te Hononga' - That meeting or friends from across The water.
It has a two-part structure (Lento/Fast in 6/8) giving each player the chance to play beautiful lyric lines and virtuosic playing. It ends slowly and with a beautiful mood.
Youtube of a Brazilian performance HERE (wind band version)
Duration 8.30 approx
Difficulty 4/6
Supplied with duet parts in TC (Bb) and full score and full set of brass band parts.
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CD - Hustle - Mark Glover (euphonium) Dr. Viktoriya Zaharieva (piano) |
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Here is a brand new and highly recommended CD from British born Mark glover, who currently lives and works in Dubai.
It is indeed one ofthe more original and important euphonium CDs we have heard for a very long time!!
Mark writes:
"Between 2012 and 2016 I live in Singapore and a big mission of mind was to get the euphonium out to new audiences. I was finding opportunities for recitals and travel so I started asking composers and arrangers to write for me, mainly so my recital programs could be unique. I had a crazy thought that one day I would record some of this music and after a lot of hard work, time, money, patience and belief, HUSTLE is the result."
www.markglovermusic.co.uk
Repertoire
1) Sholem Alekhem, Rov Freidman - Béla Kovács
2 -4) Concerto for Euphonium “Euphoria!” - Zaidi Sabtu-Ramli
i Mania
ii A Lucid Dreamin’
iii Nirvana
5) Pavane - Gabriel Fauré arr. Wesley Kendrick
6) Scherzo for Euphonium and Piano - Asaad Hamzy
7) Bells Across the Meadow - Albert Ketèlbey arr. Wesley Kendrick
8) Through Her Eyes - Mark Glover
9) The Devil’s Tongue - Hugo Schmidt arr. Harold Brasch
10) Euphtude - Steven Lloyd-Gonzales
11) Lullaby for Lucy - Alex Thio
12) Hustle in Jozi - Zaidi Sabtu-Ramli
Recorded, Mixed and masteredIn Dubai December 2017 to February 2018
Watch Mark Glover in concert in this Youtube video
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Dreamsong - Philip Sparke - Euphonium and Brass Band |
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Dreamsong was commissioned by Geir Ulseth and the Nidaros Brass Band from Trondheim, Norway. After a short introduction, the soloist introduces a rather nostalgic melody, accompanied by the lower brass parts. A fast central section is then played by the band, which leads to a climax. Eventually, the main melody played by the solo cornet and flugel horn returns, overlaid with an ornamented counter-melody from the soloist, who then closes the piece with a short cadenza.
A really beautiful new solo, very 'playable' from the pen of the band world's favourite composers and one who has contributed so many quality works for the euphonium over the years!
Please watch this excellent Youtube video that shows of the work perfectly!!
Please note this piece is available with euphonium with brass band accompaniment only.
Duration: 4.25
Difficulty level 3/6
Supplied with solo euphonium part, brass band score and full set of brass band parts.
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Summer Isles - Philip Sparke - Euphonium and Concert/Wind Wind |
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The Summer Isles are a group of islands located off the North West coast of Scotland which are famous for their wildlife. This piece, written for solo euphonium and brass band, reflects the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the islands. The wonderful melodious nature of the euphonium is displayed in this piece and the opening theme is followed by melodic interplay between the soloist and cornets. This piece will surely be enjoyed by any audience.
This work is from the longer work, Hymn of the Highlands
One of Philip Sparke absolutely classic melodic works for euphonium.
Please note this version is with Wind/Concert band accompaniment!
Watch and listen to the Youtube video featuring the YBS Brass Band cond. Dr. David King
Duration: 4.15
Difficulty: 3,4/6
Supplied with euphonium solo part in TC and BC, Wind band score and complete set of parts
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Cantiphonia (Concerto for Euphonium) - Bert Appermont - Euphonium and Wind Band/Concert Band/Harmonie |
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The EuphoniumStore is proud to present this superb concerto by the Belgian composer Bert Appermont. Read all info on the composer on Wikipedia
This spectacular three-part concerto (Contrasti, Romanza and Fugato) for euphonium and symphonic wind orchestra was composed by order of the Swiss euphonium virtuoso Ueli Kipfer who created it in November 2004 with the Swiss Army Band conducted by Jan Cober.
Watch /listen to a superb live performance of Cantiphonia on Youtube
It is only for the very advanced player! It is a magnificent showpiece and pretty unrelenting on the demands it places on the soloist. But for the soloist wanting a spectacular challenge, this is it!!
This is exciting music and will create a totally thrilling effect for the audience when played well. Undoubtedly one of the finest extended works in the euphonium repertoire.
Published by Beriato Music
Dutation approx 22 minutes
Difficulty level 6/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC ad BC, full concert/wind/harmonie score and full set of parts.
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The Legend of Spirit Island - Philip Sparke - Euphonium and Concert Band, Wind Band, Harmonie |
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Another superb lyrical work by Philip Sparke for euphonium and wind orchestra.
This is a new one and deserves to be widely performed!
The Legend of Spirit Island was commissioned by the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra, Duluth, Minnesota (Mark Whitlock, conductor), to honour the euphonium player, Dick Carlson. The piece takes its title from a local legend about Spirit Island, which lies in a gap of the St. Louis River called Spirit Lake. The legend tells the story of Chaska, the son of a Dakota Chief, and Wetona, the daughter of Ojibwe Chief Buckado. He was handsome and she was beautiful; it wasn’t long before they fell in love. This is a challenging euphonium solo in which the versatile soloist can explore very expressive melodic sequences, as well as energetic, technical sections.
The range isn't too extended, high C (TC) and one optional high D!, so it's accessible for many players with their wind orchestras, and for guest soloists looking for a beautiful contrasting work in the programme.
Hauntingly beautiful!
Watch the excellent Youtube video produced by Anglomusic Press
Duration: 8 mins
Difficulty: 4
Supplied with solo parts in TC and BC, full wind band score and complete set of parts.
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Old Italian Arias for Brass - Trans. Donato Semeraro - Euphonium or Trombone (BC only) - with piano accompaniment + free mp3 backing tracks |
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Here is a fabulous collection of old Italian Arias, available in this album, transcribed for euphonium/baritone or trombone by Donato Semeraro. It comes with a beautifully produced book for piano and a set of free Mp3 backing tracking tracks (piano) - Euphoniumstore sends you the link to download these backing tracks once you've purchased this book.
"Old Italian Arias for Brass". Selection of ancient arias transcribed for brass and piano, composed by some of the most important Italian composers who lived between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Songs belonging to the "Bel Canto" school, of great educational use for all those teachers and students of trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba, who base their "musical belief" on the importance of singing, sound, phrasing and of musicality.
18 songs by composers such as :Scarlatti, Caccini, Cesti, Cimarosa, Giordani, Pergolesi, Wivaldi and Marcello
Duration: approx 1 hour
Difficult level 3/6
Supplied with solo book in BASS CLEF only and piano accompaniment book and free Mp3 backing tracks (we send you the link)!!!
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Holalola - Xavier Denis - Euphonium/Saxhorn/baritone and Piano |
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A brand new publication from the leading French publishers Robert Martin, with a really fun piece, in jazzy style, and not too difficult!!
A really fresh sounding piece for players who are cool...or want to be cool!
Fun jazzy rythms, some mixed metre sections...a really good recital/concert work and not too technically difficult.
From a new series called Collection Duo Fact,
Duration: approx 6 mins
Difficult: level 3/6
Supplied with solo parts in TC (Bb) BC (C) and BC (Bb) and piano part
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Funky Kids - Tom Caudelle - 5 part ensemble (4 Euphs and 1 Tuba) |
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A brand new ensemble piece for young players or mature players who want to try some funky style music.
Sure to be popular in concerts/masterclasses.
Scored in 5 parts, 4 euphs and one tuba...all parts can be doubled of course.
Part of the new Duo Fact Collection published by Robert Martin, in France
Duration 4-5 minutes
Difficulty level: 3+/6
Supplied with 4 euph parts in TC (Bb), 1 tuba part in BC (C) and 1 tuba part in BC (Bb) and full score.
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Cococerto Grosso - Frank Steckar - Euphonium/Saxhorn/Baritone and Piano |
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A brand new and truly original work, not too difficult, by one of France's most notable brass composers of the modern era, Frank Steckar.
Just released a few weeks ago, this workIs a superb vehicle for the intermediate player to play a work that has serious yet more relaxed and fun moments, very well constructed, an excellent piece for recitals, competitions and festivals. It has a rich harmonic language In the accompaniment, and is an fine work for a teacher coach a student on, as there are so many excellent musical elements involved.
Highly recommended.
Duration , approx. 8 mins
Difficulty level 3+
Supplied with solo parts in TC (Bb) BC (C) and BC (Bb)
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Euphonium Store Mug - 1 |
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Brand new in store, an attractive embossed EuphoniumStore mug, designed by Steve.
Full size coffee/tea mug, dish washer and microwave safe.
A new souvenir, gift, or just for you!
(you can also buy two for £8.50, here)
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Euphonium Store Mug - set of 2 |
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Brand new in store, an attractive embossed EuphoniumStore mug, designed by Steve.
TWO Full size coffee/tea mugs, dish washer and microwave safe.
A new souvenir, gift, or just for you!
(you can also buy one for £4.95, here)
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Quick March: 'Throw Away' - Tom Davoren - Euphonium and Piano |
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