Category: SOLOS - Euphonium Composer: Peter Meechan
Euphonium Solo - with piano and CD accompaniment.
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Originally composed for euphonium and trombone quartet, Funk Theory became an instant success following its première in 2003, featuring the all female Bones Apart trombone quartet and David Childs. 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 is great fun to play and creates a little ‘light relief’ during any concert. This version is with piano and or CD accompaniment.
Duration: c. 4.5 minutes
About the music... Having enjoyed many of Peter Meechan’s early works for brass I commissioned Peter to compose a new work, for solo euphonium and trombone quartet, during the summer of 2003. Although composed for on unusual combination of instruments, the work became an instant success following its premiere on 7th October 2003, featuring the’all female ‘Bones Apart’ trombone quartet and myself in Manchester’s RNCM Concert Hall. It was obvious from the outset that the unusual instiumentation of the accompaniment would make Funk Theory difficult to programme, whidh is why the composer also produced versions for solo euphonium with piano or CD accompaniment presented here in this publication.
The music is based on two simple chord sequences - the first is heard in the initial 7 bars and the second is an eight bar sequence heard throughout the piece. The melody continually varies and develops becoming increasingly busy and difficult. To this extent, it could almost be seen as 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’ within any recital programme. Funk Theory is also available in this series with trombone quartet accompaniment.
Performance tips... I have found the composer’s CD accompaniment, provided with this, piano reduction, works particularly well and truly captures the essence of the music. However, in perforrnance it is important to ensure the correct balance is achieved between the pre-recorded accompaniment and the soloist prior to any public performance. A poor balance will detract and can result in the performance becoming difficult for both soloist and audience.
The composer’s skillfully crafted piano reduction also works extremely well, but it is important for both soloist and accompanist to pay particular care to ensemble when tackling the rhythmic complexities present throughout the work. For any adventurous musicians out there, it can be effective to combine both the CD and piano accompaniments. If this is attempted it is sensible to allow the CD to begin the work with the piano joining at bar 106- Good luck!
The Meeting of the Waters is a traditional Irish toasting song, which tells of the meeting of the two drinks as the toast is carried out. Ralph Pearce has skilfully adapted this beautiful and somewhat sentimental melody as a cornet solo. It is not a direct arrangement of the song, but rather a rhapsody that uses the tune as a basis for the basis of the work. After an introduction, the melody is presented twice, linked by a ruminative central section.
Cornet Solo Idyll on an Irish Folk Hymn was originally written for a concert of Irish music given by Salt River Brass from Phoenix, Arizona. It was made at the request of a close friend of the composer, who’s favourite melody this is. This version for cornet solo was made at the request of Roger Webster. Although the origin of the tune is not known, it is most often associated with hymn "Lord of all hopefulness", with words by Jan Struther (1901-1953). It is quite often sung at wedding services, immediately after the signing of the register. It speaks of the desire that God goes with the couple into the future, helping them to fulfill their vows.
This exciting concerto is an important new addition to the euphonium repertoire. It was written at the request of David Thornton and the Black Dyke Band, who gave the first performance in 2003. It was later recorded by the same performers on the award winning CD 'Three Worlds'. The concerto lasts approximately 15' 30" min, and is divided into three movements I - Hubris: The House of Atreus II - Discardation: Lament for Aerope III - New Order: Flight to Sparta
Parallel Realities is one of Peter Meechan’s earliest works for brass. It was composed in the year 2000 and although originally intended for solo trumpet, it has been well and truly adopted into the euphonium repertoire having received over 30 performances in this form. The first performance was given by David Thornton in January 2001.
Categories: SOLOS - Euphonium, SOLOS - Trombone Arranger: Robert Ramskill
This is the TREBLE CLEF version of this book
A collectio of eight soul classics for Trombone or Euphonium
01. I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER 02. GOIN' OUT OF MY HEAD 03. I GOT YOU - I FEEL GOOD 04. I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE 05. IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR 06. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME 07. SIR DUKE 08. BAKER STREET
Category: SOLOS for Horn in F Composer: Carol Barratt
Original pieces and arrangements designed to give beginners something really satisfying to play.
1. Jewel in the Crown 2. Round Dance 3. Crook’s Corner 4. On the Wing 5. Rise and Shine! 6. Getting a Buzz! 7. In the Limelight 8. Allemande 9. Mosey Along 10.Safe Haven 11.Shortcake-Walk 12.Ferryside 13.Harvest Time 14.Minuet 15.The Night Visiting Song 16.Moderato 17.Howling-bags 18.Modal Lament 19.Serenade 20.Chorale 21.Another Wimbledon Waltz! 22.Bed-Rock Blues 23.English Jig 24.St. James’ Infirmary 25.Trompe de Chasse 26.Three Variations on “Cat in the Snow” 27.Astolpho’s Horn
Categories: SOLOS - Euphonium, SOLOS - Trombone Arranger: John Iveson
Nine very well known (easy to medium level of difficulty) solos for Bb. instruments with Piano Accompaniment.
Solo part is included in Treble Clef - a book in Bass Clef is also available.
Tunes included are :
01. TAKE THE A TRAIN 02. STRANGER ON THE SHORE 03. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN 04. MOOD INDIGO 05. CABARET 06. WATCH WHAT HAPPENS 07. STRICTLY COME DANCING 08. ALL I ASK OF YOU 09. THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG
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