Euphonium Concerto No. 3. Composed by Philip Sparke (1951-). Anglo Instrumental series. Book Only. Composed 2012. 32 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 374-401. Published by Anglo Music Press

Euphonium & Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2457

Composed by Arnold Bax. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic/Impressionist. Solo part & score. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2457).

Sir Arnold Bax composed in a style that blended Romantic, Impressionist and Celtic flavors together in a brilliant way. Mr. Sauer has taken these two works originally for Piano and brilliantly transcribed them for Euphonium & Piano. The Country Tune begins with a beautiful melody which turns into a jaunty dance. The Burlesque is also dance-like, but mixes 3/4 and 4/4 time in a most inovative way. These works are light, airy & very pleasant to perform and listen to.

Composed by David Maslanka. For euphonium, piano. Contemporary. Solo part with piano reduction. Published by Carl Fischer

Euphonium & piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2586

Composed by P. I. Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Russian Romantic. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2586).

Ralph Sauer has beautifully arranged four movements from Opus 40 for Euphonium and Piano:
1. Chanson Triste
2. Valse
3. Rêverie interrompue
4. Danse russe
These four movements totalling 14 minutes of music offer the artist a great deal of musical contrasts, ranging from lyrical, dramatic, dance-like, etc.
An excellent collection of the Russian master's music for the Euphonium.

Euphonium & Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2652

Composed by Frank Bridge. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century British. Solo and Piano. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2652).

British composer Frank Bridge is mainly remembered for his beautiful chamber music. The Four Pieces from 1912 are originally for Violin and Piano and are titled:
1. Meditation
2. Spring Song
3. Lullaby
4. Country Dance
Mr. Sauer has done a beautiful job scoring these works for Euphonium. There is a wonderful simplicity to Bridge's music, a simplicity that was lost forever just two years later at the beginning of the Great War, WW I. Bridge's most famous composition student was Benjamin Britten, who wrote one of his greatest works as an homage to Bridge.

Composed by Reinhold Moritzovich Gliere (1874- 1956). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Russian Romantic. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. 28 pages. Cherry Classics #3012. Published by Cherry Classics

By Picchi/Mantia. Arranged by Harold Brasch. Solo. For Euphonium Solo with Piano. Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press

Euphonium and piano accompaniment - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2892

Composed by Germaine Tailleferre. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. French 20th century. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2892).

Ralph Sauer has arranged two lovely and contrasting short works by Germaine Tailleferre for Euphonium and Piano. Tailleferre was the only female composer of the famous French Les Six.

1. Berceuse, originally for Violin and Piano lilts and floats in a calm and lyrical stream of dreamy phrases.

2. Pastorale originally for solo Piano is a playful movement in mixed meter alternating between legato and articulated phrases.

Togethe r they are total about 5 minutes in length and are appropriate for advanced performers.

(Original Pour Tuba Francais Et Piano, Pour Euphonium Ou Saxhorn Et Piano - (Original for French Tuba and Piano, for Euphonium or Saxhorn and Piano)). By Alfred Desenclos (1912-1971). For Euphonium / Saxhorn, Piano. Philippe Fritsch. Advanced. Score and part(s). Standard notation. Duration 11 minutes. Published by Gerard Billaudot Editeur

Euphonium and Piano - virtuoso

SKU: CY.CC2769

Composed by Russell Scarbrough. Comtemporary. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2769).

As the title suggests the work dying and dancing for Euphonium solo and Piano accompaniment is in two parts, which are played without a pause between the two.

The first part, an adagio, is not necessarily meant to be evocative of the actual act of passing away, but more perhaps of the contemplation and reflection upon one's life as that time approaches, and particularly of sorrow over regret and disappointment. The unsettled mood of the music reflects this bitterness, and stands in contrast to the expansive peace of the grave, heard at the beginning and end of the adagio.

Dance, with ironic wit, the second part, is the other side of the same coin; perhaps humor of the gallows describes its spirit. At once fatalist and mocking, it brings to mind the words of the ancient teacher Koheleth, The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

I was pleased to compose dying and dancing in 2013 for Mark Kellogg, a superb Euphonium artist and my former trombone iProfessor at the Eastman School of Music.

Euphonium and Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2496

Composed by Alexander Scriabin. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic Russian. Solo part and piano score. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2496).

* Alexander Scriabin's music has been described as mystical, lyrical and idiosyncratic. * He was a most innovative and controversial early modern Russian composer. * Scriabin's works were ignored for many years until recently and are now seen as sincere expression(s) of genius. * The Three Etudes for Euphonium and Piano are early works of Scriabin, originally written for solo Piano. * They show lyricism, passion, moodiness, chromatic harmonies and great expression. * Mr. Sauer has once again arranged three wonderful new works for advanced performers who wish to explore Scriabin's music, largely unknown to the Euphonium world. * Those who do will be richly rewarded with the great depth of musicianship found in these works. * The three movements are about 9-10 in length and suitable for advanced performers.

Euphonium & piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2922

Composed by Robert Schumann. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2922).

The Five Pieces in Folk Style by Schumann were originally written for Cello and Piano. They have been expertly transcribed for Euphonium by Ralph Sauer, retired Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The five movements are in contrasting styles and work very well for Euphonium. Schumann was considered the Poet of the Romantics. This music is expressive and full of robust and elegant phrases. For moderately advanced performers. The complete work is almost 17 minutes in length and can be a major work on your concert. Parts are supplied for bass and treble clef readers.

Euphonium & piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2860

Composed by Gabriel Faure. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Impressionist French. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2860).

* Faure's two beautifully sounding pieces, Sicilienne Op. 78 and Berceuse Op. 16, have been transcribed for Euphonium and Piano by Ralph Sauer.
* Both are originally written for Violin or Cello, but easily transfer their charm to the Euphonium.
* Parts are supplied in bass and treble clef and can be performed by intermediate level players.
* Either piece will make a perfect addition to any recital.

By Charles Ives (1874-1954). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For Euphonium and Piano. American 20th Century. Moderately advanced. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics

By Various. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For Euphonium and Piano. Italian vocal arias. Intermediate. Solo part and piano score. Published by Cherry Classics

Euphonium & Piano - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2477

Composed by S. Prokofiev. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century Russian. Solo part & accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2477).

* Also known as Four Grandmother Songs and Old Granny Tales, this work was composed in New York in 1918 at the beginning of the composer's self-imposed exile from Russia after its Revolution. * These short pieces were immediately successful and were performed worldwide. * In the epigraph to this work Prokofiev wrote, Some recollections had become half erased from her memory; others will never be erased. * Mr. Sauer once again, has produced a magnificent work for Euphonium & Piano. * This work with its great character is a joy to perform, about 8 - 9 minutes in length for moderately advanced performers. .

Euphonium & piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2563

Composed by Cecile Chaminade. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. French Impressionist. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2563).

The Six Romances, Op. 76 for Euphonium and Piano were originally composed for solo Piano, each one being dedicated to a different gentleman.

The six movements are titled:

1. Souvenance

2. elevation

3. Idylle

4. eglogue

5. Meditation

6. Chanson Bretonne

The length of the entire six movement suite is about 16.5 minutes and playable by advanced performers.

The sound samples are excerpts from a masterclass at the 2012 Music Academy of the West with Steven Warren, Trombonist and Miles Fellenberg, Piano performing movements 1-3 and Trombonist Kelton Koch, Trombonist and Yu Ra Kim, Piano performing movements 4-6.

For Euphonium and Piano Intermediate-Advanced Level Festival Solo Series. By Gustav Mahler. Arranged by James Curnow. Curnow Concert Band Full Set. Published by Curnow Music.

Euphonium & piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2588

Composed by Ernest Chausson. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. French Romantic. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2588).

The Quelques Dances (Some Dances) Opus 26, arranged by Ralph Sauer for Euphonium and Piano were originally composed for Piano during the summer of 1896. The four movements are:
Dedicace
Sar abande
Pavane
For lane

Opus 26 is dedicated to Madame Robert de Bonnieres. Many of Chausson's trademarks are present in this work: lyricism, sensuousness, stateliness and beautiful part-writing combined with constant harmonic progression.
This work of 15 minutes in length is appropriate for advanced performers.

The mp3 sound clip features Ralph Sauer (Trombone) and Miriam Hickman (Piano).

Euphonium & piano - intermediate

SKU: CY.CC2602

Composed by Leos Janacek. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century Czech. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2602).

These are fifteen short, but intense works by Leos Janacek. This music is indeed a great gift to the Euphonium solo literature by Mr. Sauer.

These pieces can be performed by intermediate to advanced performers and are about 9 minutes total in length.

Below are a few notes from the arrangement by Ralph Sauer.

Originall y for solo piano, the Fifteen Moravian Folksongs are remarkable for their musicality as well as their brevity - the only notated, repeated passage in the entire work is in Number 5. Because Janacek included the text in his piano score (with no indication that it should be sung), and the fact that there are, in many cases, indications that the text is only a first verse, I have included some additional repeats.

The mp3 sound sample is from a recital at the 2012 Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. Performance by Ralph Sauer, trombone and Natasha Kislenko, piano.

Composed by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. French Impressionist. Solo part and Piano Accompaniment. 10 pages. Cherry Classics #2994. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2994).

By Erik Satie (1866-1925). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For euphonium and piano. French Impressionist. Advanced. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics

Euphonium & Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2697

Composed by Reinhold Moritzovich Gliere. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Russian 19th Century. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2697).

Gliere's Two Pieces, Op. 9 is an early work, originally written for double bass with the two movements having been beautifully arranged for Euphonium and Piano by Ralph Sauer.

The Intermezzo is lyrical, sensual and Eastern sounding.

The Tarantella is a sprightly folk dance of southern Italy. The curious name comes from the wolf spider or Tarantula whose bite is highly poisonous and in earlier times was believed to cause the victims to engage in a frenzied dance.

The two movements are about 9.5 minutes in length and are
appropriate for advanced performers.

The mp3 clip is of Ralph Sauer on Trombone and Mac Booke on Piano.

Euphonium & piano - moderate

SKU: CY.CC2625

Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic Solo. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2625).

* Impromptu No. 3 originally for Piano is a beautiful example of Schubert's genius for long melodic line.

* Mr. Sauer has done a beautiful job of editing this arrangement for Euphonium and Piano of about 5 3/4 minutes in length.

* In bass clef, this work can be performed by intermediate performers.

Euphonium and Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2711

Composed by Zoltan Kodaly. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Hungarian 20th Century. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2711).

Four Pieces from Opus 11 arranged for Euphonium and Piano by Ralph Sauer are originally from a group of seven pieces for solo Piano written between 1917 and 1918, except for movement 3, Il pleure dans mon coeur comme il pleut sur la ville (It rains in my heart like it rains in the city) from 1910.

The writing is very expressive and dark, possibly evoking the mood of Europe in the throes of great upheavals and the Great War.

This item is now available with parts in bass and treble clef.

About 12 minutes in length, these four movements are appropriate for advanced performers.

Composed by S. Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For euphonium and piano. British 19th century. Advanced. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics

By Peter Meechan. For Euphonium and Piano. Chamber music, 20th century. Published by Potenza Music

Euphonium and Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2761

Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century Brazilian. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2761).

Villa-Lobos' Pequena Suite is an early work written in 1913 originally composed for Cello and has been arranged for Euphonium and Piano by Ralph Sauer. The Suite of six movements are titled:
1. Romancette
2. Legendaria
3. Harmonias soltas
4. Fugato (all'antica)
5. Melodia
6. Gavotte-Scherzo
The movements alternate slow-fast-slow-fast, etc., the slow movements are serious and contemplative and the fast ones are playful and bouncy.

The complete work is about 13 minutes in length and suitable for advanced performers.