This work is dedicated to John Fletcher, who gave the first performance on 24 April 1976. The concerto is in three movements, the first in sonata-form shell with two contrasting themes. There is a reference made in the development section to the opening theme of Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto. Set as part of the ABRSM Tuba Syllabus. / Tuba

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'The award winning wind and brass tutor series. Learn As You Play provides everything you need from the first lesson up to grade three. A well structured course of exercises studies and pieces ensures a good grounding in technique and musicianship. Also available in Dutch French German and Spanish language editions.The edition is part of the ABRSM syllabus (grade 1 2 3).