Concerto For Tuba Or Bass Trombone

SKU: P2.PZA90187

Concert Duets is a collection of 14 arrangements of works by prominent 18th-century composers, mostly taken from Trio Sonatas. Duet 11 is a Jim Self original work in the Rococo style; and Duets 12, 13 and 14 are arrangements of the three-movements of the Bach Concerto for Two Violins. Included with this edition are play-along recorded tracks by tubist Zach Collins, who also served as editor of the current edition.

I created these duets as Christmas gifts for my tuba playing friends, with the first duet being arranged in 1976. All 14 of the duets are challenging and fun to play and are especially effective as concert pieces.

As a young musician I had the privilege of playing duets with many of the world’s finest tubists including Harvey Phillips, John Fletcher, Bob Pallansch, Chester, Schmitz, Dan Perantoni, Toby Hanks, Ron Bishop, Winston Morris and Tommy Johnson. I learned more about playing music in these duo sessions than from any other musical activity I have ever experienced. Duets are powerful teaching tools for learning and mastering rhythm, phrasing and intonation and for developing overall musicianship.

Jim Self:

Self (b. 1943) is a Los Angeles free-lance musician, a veteran of thousands of Hollywood motion pictures, television shows and records, and tuba soloist on many prominent movies. His tuba was the “Voice of the Mothership” in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He is Principal Tuba/Cimbasso with the Pacific and Pasadena Symphonies and the Los Angeles Opera and Hollywood Bowl Orchestras. Formerly he was in The U.S. Army Band and tuba / euphonium professor at the University of Tennessee. He holds a DMA from the USC Thornton School of Music where he is Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Chamber Music. His compositions and arrangements include works for solo tuba, brass quintet, other brass, string and woodwind chamber music, wind band and orchestra. Jim has produced many solo jazz and classical recordings. His music and recordings are available from Potenza Music and www.jimself.com. Jim Self is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

Zach Collins, editor:

Zach Collins is professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2019, he released his first solo album, Chronicle. It was recognized with the 2021 ITEA Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording for the best Solo Tuba Album.

His interpretation of William Kraft’s Encounters II for Solo Tuba was released on Cambria Master Recordings. Zach performs with Eastern Standard, a horn, tuba, piano trio he formed with Heidi Lucas and Jacob Ertl. The ensemble has released two commercial albums, Eastern Standard and Wanderlust.

Zach regularly performs with the Keystone Chamber Winds, Altoona Symphony Orchestra, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras. His compositions and arrangements for brass and for tuba and euphonium can be purchased from Cimarron Music and Eighth Note Publications. Zach earned degrees from Texas Christian University and the University of Southern California. His primary teachers have been Richard Murrow, Jim Self, Tommy Johnson, and Norm Pearson. Zach Collins is a Miraphone artist.

SKU: FL.FX072849

Instruments: Soprano Saxophone Solo (1 part) Alto Saxophone Solo (1 part) Tenor Saxophone Solo (1 part) Baritone Saxophone Solo (1 part) Flute 1 (1 part) Flute 2 (1 part) Flute 3 (1 part) Oboe 1 (1 part) Oboe 2 (1 part) Bassoon 1(1 part) Bassoon 2(1 part) Bb Clarinet 1 (4 parts) Bb Clarinet 2 (4 parts) Bass Clarinet (1 part) Alto Saxophones 1&2 (2 parts) Tenor Saxophones 1&2 (2 parts) Baritone Saxophone (1 part) Bb Trumpet 1 (1 part) Bb Trumpet 2 (1 part) Bb Trumpet 3 (1 part) F Horn 1 (1 part) F Horn 2 (1 part) F Horn 3 (1 part) Trombone 1 (1 part) Trombone 2 (1 part) Bass Trombone (1 part) Bb Baritone / Euphonium B.C. (1 part) C Tuba (1 part) Double Bass (1 part) Vibraphone & Timpani (1 part) Glockenspiel & Xylophone (1 part) Suspended Cymbal/Tambourine/Bass Drum (2 parts) Triangle/Cymbal/Chimes/Snare Drum/Wood Block (2 parts)
Additional Parts: C Baritone / Euphonium T.C. (1 part) Bb Baritone / Euphonium T.C. (1 part) C Euphonium B.C. (1 part) Bb Tuba (1 part) Eb Tuba (1 part); Difficuly Level: Grade 4; Duration: 11 mn 30 s; Musical Style: Classical; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Gilles ARCENS;.

SKU: PR.41641501L

UPC: 680160619313. 11 x 17 inches.

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, 4 Percussion: Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Bass Drum, Cabasa, Cymbals, Daf, Guiro, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Tam-Tam, Triangle, Wood Blocks, Celesta, Harp, Solo Piano, Strings.

SKU: CY.CC2600

Beethoven's Romance No. 2 Opus 50 has been a staple of Violinists for over 210 years, having been written in 1798. The C major Romance is a tender, adagio cantabile movement full of beauty, requiring grace, poise and elegance to perform properly. It has been said that it could have been titled Song Without Words, the music being so lyrical of character. 'Romance' may have been written as a slow movement to a Violin Concerto that was never completed. This arrangement by Gordon Cherry is a wonderful addition to the Tuba & Bass Trombone repertoire.

Almost 10 minutes in length, this work for advanced performers will be a great addition to any recital.

SKU: HL.48182256

UPC: 888680836603. 9.0x12.0x0.089 inches.

“French composer and conductor, Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Concerto for Bassoon 1963. As with his other wind compositions, To be or not to be for Bass Trombone or Tuba and 3 Trombones was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille, but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents, Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor, and during the summer, he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However, in 1921, he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican roots, often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother into his compositions. To be or not to be is a highly unusual and modern work for Trombone quartet. The composition exploits tonality, rhythm and structure amongst other aspects. However, this Tomasi piece, suitable for advanced Tuba and Trombone players, provides an exciting, alternative addition to the instrument's ensemble repertoire.”.

SKU: PR.41641404L

UPC: 680160600632. 11 x 17 inches.

SKU: BT.DHP-1043527-070

International.

Le Quintette de Cuivres Rekkenze Brass a été fondé par des membres de l’Orchestre Symphonique d’Hof en Allemagne, et reconnu internationalement comme un des meilleurs ensembles du genre. La devise de l’ensemble se résume par“BRASSzination® : la fascination par les cuivres”. C’est avec grand plaisir que nous vous présentons la Collection Rekkenze Brass qui couvre un large éventail de styles. Chaque œuvre publiée dans cette collectionest accompagnée d’un compact disc sur lequel sont enregistrées les versions intégrales de la plupart des œuvres disponibles dans une interprétation unique du Rekkenze Brass. Instrumentation : 2 Trompettes Sib, Coren Fa/Mib,Trombone en Ut BC, Tuba

Diese Pastorale des italienischen Barock-Komponisten Manfredini stammt aus einem Weihnachts-Concerto für Streicher. Peter Knudsvig vom Blechbläserquintett Rekkenze Brass bearbeitete sie für variables Blechbläserquintett. Die Stimmung kommt besonders gut zur Geltung, wenn statt der Trompeten Flügelhörner eingesetzt werden.

Strumentazione: 2 Trombe Sib, Corno Fa/Mib, Trombone, Tuba in Do o Basso Sib.