for Euphonium and Piano-Harlequin was commissioned by and is dedicated to euphonium virtuoso David Childs. The piece takes as its inspiration the happy and sad masks which symbolise the Commedia dell'Arte (which features Harlequin as one of its main characters) and comprises two movements a slow modal ballad followed by a frenetic faster movement. A fantastic showpiece for any euphonium player.

This piece was originally written by Saint-Saens in 1893 for the Horn. The work is technically demanding: however optional cuts and ossia notes make this piece more accessible to less experienced players. This edition has been transcribed for Euphonium and Piano by Douglas Nelson.

Karl Jenkins' Euphonium Concerto is a major addition to the euphonium repertory commissioned by Euphonium Foundation UK for David Childs. Cast in four characterful movements it demands both expressive and technical prowess on the part of the soloist and its charm exhilaration and wit will delight audiences. ‘The Juggler’ effortlessly entertains ‘Romanza’ waxes lyrical and ‘It takes two ...’ an atmospheric tango-style episode reveals hidden depths. ‘A Troika? Tidy!’ is the thrilling finale and a showcase for the soloist’s mastery of rapid passage-work.Orchestra and concert band scorings available from Boosey & Hawkes.Brass band version available fromPrima Vista Musikk.Recorded on Doyen DOY CD262 by David Childs and Cory Band conducted by Robert Childs.

8 Themes with Variations-This edition contains a selection of themes and variations with newly composed cadenzas originally published in the famous Arban Method Book. A demo CD of Steven Mead performing each piece is included to give you an idea of how a master would perform them. A piano accompaniment book is available to enable concert performances of these classic works.