Our band is off to tour USA & Canada next October and I would like to do Celestial Morn by Leslie Condon, it's a cracking solo and probably one of my favourites. I also have a soft spot for the Andrew Mackereth arrangement of Swing Low. So what are other tuba players favourite solo pieces?
I don't have the CD, but I think this recording of Celestial Morn (as well as a treasure trove of SA recordings) is played by the composer.
Been listening to "Salt of the Earth" it sounds pretty amazing!! I also, like Hoch from Homage to the Noble Grapes. BTW...do you have your itinerary fully planned? Would love to have you folks through Columbus, OH. pm me if you are interested.
Blooming 'eck, when you think about it there has been loads of great solos for tubas (and Monster Basses). I had a favourite from Sunlife's 1977 LP Oliver Cromwell, called Tuba Tapestry. eek: another serious posting from the Rebel)
Just started practising Celestial Morn! Awesome piece of music! And I agree salt of the earth! 2nd Movement is FANTASTIC! I also quite like Tuba Muckl by Alan Fernie. Thats a really good fun piece!
Badinage by Kevin Norbury, written for Patrick Sheridan and recorded by him with New York Staff Band on a CD called Blazing Brass. Les Neish also recorded it, with Fuoco Brass, on which Badinage was the title track.
