Composed by S. Prokofiev. Arranged by Charles Vernon. Russian Ballet Suite. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2561).

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).

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For Euphonium and Piano. Baroque German. Advanced. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics

Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic German Solo. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2757).

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

Composed by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For euphonium and piano. French 20th century. Advanced. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics

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

Composed by Carl August Nielsen (1865-1931). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Late Romantic. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2615).

Composed by Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2870).

Composed by S. Prokofiev. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Russian 20th century. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2607).

Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic solo with Pianno. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2648).

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

Composed by Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Russian 20th Century. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. 20 pages. Cherry Classics #2935. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2935).

Composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Finnish National. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2907).

Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. German Romantic. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2628).

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 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.

Euphonium and Piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2619

Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic. Solo part and accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2619).

The Serenade, Op. 37 was conceived for Cello with Piano accompaniment, but later in life the composer scored the work for the solo instrument with orchestra. The Low Brass world knows Rimsky-Korsakov for his Trombone Concerto for Band. The Serenade has a very similar mood to the slow movement of the Concerto. It's beautiful lilting rhythm combined with a wonderful melody makes this work very worthwhile.
Mr. Sauer's arrangement brings a beautiful feel to this 4 minute work, which is appropriate for advanced performers.

Part s for Bass and Treble readers are supplied.

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.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.

Euphonium & piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2613

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Romantic. Solo part & piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2613).

Ralph Sauer has transcribed six of Mendelssohn's many Songs Without Words for Euphonium. Mendelssohn wrote eight volumes of songs for the Piano throughout his life. These pieces became popular immediately because of their beauty and accessibility technically . The Songs are mostly lyrical and of utmost beauty. Mr. Sauer has found a previously unmined resource and added immeasurably to the Euphonium repertoire.

For advanced performers in Bass Clef.

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.

By Joseph Horovitz. For Euphonium, (Or Bassoon), Piano Accompaniment. 20th Century. Sheet Music. 36 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

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.

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.