Allen Vizzutti has put together a blend of technical and lyrical challenges that all have their roots in familiar classical and dance styles. These dances do not test extremes of range, and as such, are accessible to most euphonium and baritone players. Some of them are very quick, but in the early stages of practice, it's recommended to keep the tempi moderate and speed them up as you progress. Includes an intro by and bio of Steven Mead, and a play-along accompaniment CD. MORE»
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20 more progressive, intermediate-level pieces complete with piano accompaniments. The CD features recordings of the accompaniments for play-along practice. MORE»
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Philip Sparke's Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in the series (Starter Solos and Skillful Solos), this collection contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Super Solos extends technical and mucial demands, takes the player into new keys with larger instrumental ranges, and adds new notes in a gradual and logical manner. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. MORE»
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Piano Reduction. Score and part included.
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Also available for euphonium and concert band (HL44010538)
Scaramouche was commissioned by Katrina Marzella with a grant from the BBC Performing Arts Fund. Undoubtedly the finest baritone player of her generation, Ms. Marzella was granted an education bursary from the BBC Performing Arts Fund (as a result of winning BBC Radio 2's “Young Brass Soloist of the Year” in 2004), which allowed her to commission a series of new works for euphonium.
Scaramouche continues Sparke's series of works that highlights the Italian theatre tradition of commedia dell'arte. Like its predecessors Pantomime and Harlequin, Scaramouche draws on the contrasting moods of pathos and comedy characterized by the symbolic “happy/sad” masks of European theatre. A slow, expressive ballad followed by a spirited vivace allows the composer to exploit both the lyrical and technical sides of the instrument, and the soloist to display its full capabilities. MORE»
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This book contains vocalises that were originally intended for the development and training of the singing voice. Almost since its invention the euphonium has been regarded as perhaps the most vocal of all brass instruments. These vocalises when studied carefully will encourage many positive aspects of performance. The demo CD, featuring the vocalises accompanied by the piano, provides one intepretation played by euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead. MORE»
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10 songs from the latest live action hit movie adaptation of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast arranged for instrumentalists. Each book features online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound. Songs: Aria • Be Our Guest • Beauty and the Beast • Belle • Days in the Sun • Evermore • Gaston • How Does a Moment Last Forever • The Mob Song • Something There.
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For all brass players who were taught the “traditional” way, the studies and solos of Jean-Baptiste Arban have always been the ultimate musical test. In this highly challenging book/CD pack, euphonium pioneer Steven Mead presents 8 Arban themes with variations: Brilliant Fantasy • Cavatina “Beatrice di Tenda” • Do You See the Glittering Snow? • Variations on a Favorite Theme • and more. MORE»
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The title makes an obvious reference to Mr. Curnow's teacher, mentor and renowned baritone horn teacher/soloist Leonard. This is a four-movement suite of fantasy variations, based on a theme from one of Falcone's favorite band transcriptions: Andrea Chanier (Opera Excerpts) by Umberto Giordano. This theme is only referenced (not quoted) in the opening cadenza of Movement #1, then developed throughout the overall construction of all four movements.
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