Fantasia For Tuba And Concert Band

Finally! An outstanding band arrangement with a tuba feature. Your brass section will really shine when they play this fun and upbeat piece. This is your chance to show off the talent of your tuba players. This well-arranged piece is a great addition to any concert or contest lineup. Your band will love this music!

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Difficulty 4 on a scale of 1 to 6 with 6 being the hardest.

Technical Notes: This composition begins with the solo tuba stating the four notes (F, B Flat, G, C) on which the entire piece is based. All other themes, and much of the harmony, are built on these four notes and their permutations. Immediately following the tuba statement is a brief Allegro section that features further development of the opening theme. The second section states the original four notes in diminution and augmentation over quartal, quintal chord structures and interplay between the soloist and several soloists from the band.

The driving scherzo that follows (6/8) stays true to the fantasia form with many brief variations, developing the original four notes into cell structures that are interjected into the solo's lines. After a sudden change of tempo, the tuba has the opportunity to show its beautiful tone and expressice abilities, while being accompanied by various combinations (colors) of instruments. A brief cadenza introduces the final scherzo that leads to an energetic conclusion.

The bass part is labeled "Double Bass". The mallet percussion 1 part is for xylophone and bells. The mallet percussion 2 part is for chimes and vibes.

Note To The Conductor: In The opening two-measure tuba solo, allow the soloist a great deal of freedom before accelerating into the scherzo in measure 3. The style here must not be heavy or ponderous, and the tempo must be even and secure. All harmonic material must be considered strictly accompaniment and kept in the background. Any melodic material, which is stated by the soloist and answered by another instrument, must be given prominence and proper balance. Careful listening and tuning, particularly in sections with long sustained harmonies underneath the soloist, will be required so that the soloist will be able to tune to the ensemble.

In general, balance problems will occur between the band and the soloist if all dynamics are not adhered to carefully. The composer has given a great deal of time and care in making sure that the score is balanced, however, it is the conductor's responsibility to assure that this happens. Allow the soloist a great deal of liberty during the cadenzas, and keep the tempi controlled and comfortable for the soloist.

Estimated Performance Time: 8:20

Composer(s): "Fantasia For Tuba And Concert Band" was composed by James Curnow.

Publisher: "Fantasia For Tuba And Concert Band" was published by Curnow Music Press.

Series: This piece was part of the series "Curnow Prestige Series".

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Instrumentation

1	-	Full Score
1	-	Piccolo in C
7	-	1st And 2nd Flute
2	-	1st & 2nd Oboes
2	-	1st And 2nd Bassoons
4	-	1st B Flat Clarinet
4	-	2nd B Flat Clarinet
4	-	3rd B Flat Clarinet
1	-	E Flat Alto Clarinet
2	-	B Flat Bass Clarinet
4	-	1st And 2nd E Flat Alto Saxophone
2	-	B Flat Tenor Saxophone
1	-	E Flat Baritone Saxophone
2	-	1st B Flat Trumpet
2	-	2nd B Flat Trumpet
2	-	3rd B Flat Trumpet
2	-	1st & 3rd Horn In F
2	-	2nd & 4th Horn In F
2	-	1st Trombone
2	-	2nd Trombone
2	-	3rd Trombone
2	-	Euphonium T.C.
2	-	Euphonium B.C.
1	-	Solo Tuba
4	-	Tuba
1	-	Bass
1	-	Mallet Percussion 1
1	-	Mallet Percussion 2
1	-	1st Percussion
1	-	2nd Percussion
1	-	3rd Percussion
1	-	Timpani

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