JOURNEYS BY TUBA (bass clef)

The Tuba, seen and heard in the orchestra pits of opera houses, on the concert hall stage, in the streets of New Orleans, providing fundamental support in concert bands and oompah bands, not to mention brass bands, brass ensembles and winds bands. And of course, it''s a great solo instrument too. Mr. Jonathan Rees, Tubist and Educator asked if I would consider writing a collection of unaccompanied tuba pieces. The brief was that they should be graded in difficulty, would be enjoyable to play and that the collection would be a companion that would provide students with a steady progression through their studies. I have tried to include as many aspects of musicianship as possible within each piece: dynamics, articulation, breath management, phrasing etc., all of which should be carefully thought about and applied. There is also an element of performance in these pieces, giving the player an opportunity to tell a story, or set a mood, rather than being just a technical exercise. I hope y

• 2. Too Much Rum for the Pirate - Grade 1
• 3. Are We There Yet? - Grade 2
• 4. The Flea - Grade 2
• 5. Rollercoaster - Grade 3
• 6. Jigging - Grade 3
• 7. Sacred Spirit - Grade 4
• 8. Carnival Time - Grade 4
• 9. Hemiola Waltz - Grade 5
• 10. Sleeping Giant - Grade 5
• 11. Stealthy Approach - Grade 6
• 12. Pushed to the Limit - Grade 6
• 13. The Line - Grade 7
• 14. Fascinations with Rhythms - Grade 7
• 15. Mr. P. Comes to Town - Grade 8
• 16. Reel Groovy - Grade 8

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