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.

Wedding March / Trumpet Voluntary / Aria / Trumpet Tune / Bridal Chorus. For trombone, euphonium, and piano (organ). Swiss import. Level: 3. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift. (EMR 930W)

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

Clarinet and Piano

SKU: ST.C129

Composed by Mark Tanner. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C129. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C129).

ISBN 9790570811298.

As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword, I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little further up the road, in Bristol), I feel I have spent sufficient time in these 'ere parts to resonate with the sturdy brass band tradition that continues to permeate this incomparably beautiful, rugged county. One can almost detect a French 'accent' when listening to the piano music of Debussy, and likewise, speaking as a lapsed brass player, there is undoubtedly something of the Cornish twang about Trelawny when played on a cornet or euphonium. Then again, one gets a different, yet entirely convincing effect upon hearing these melodies rendered on woodwind instruments; hence, with a little gamesmanship on my part, I am pleased to see my collection of these fifteen delectable ditties come to fruition in the form of arrangements for treble clef brass instruments (in B flat and E flat), trombone and tuba (bass clef), horn in F, flute, clarinet and bassoon. While many will find themselves humming the likes of Going up Camborne Hill, Lamorna or The Helston Furry Dance even before they have turned to the first page - for these are indelibly intertwined with Cornish culture – I wonder if I might draw your attention to The Cornish Squire, The Pool of Pilate and Cold Blows the Wind Today Sweetheart, which are quite simply sublime melodies, perhaps needing that extra bit of help in bringing them to mind nowadays. In the best tradition of musical hand-me-downs, Cornish folk music works equally ideally sung and played, and only by doing so on a regular basis can such traditions hope to continue forward with vigour and authority. A legitimate way of achieving this is to revitalise the harmonic scheme of these ancient tunes and bring them up to date for a modern audience; after all, it was such an approach that fuelled the imagination of Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams in decades past, while skilfully paying homage to the underlying charm and, for want of a better word, simplicity, of the original music. But this is only a start – for without an energetic response from younger generations, Cornish folk music is destined to wither on the vine in much the same way as is happening with the Cornish dialect. So, put your instrument to your lips and proceed, not with caution, but with enthusiasm and a smile, for your great grandparents (and perhaps even their grandparents) would surely raise a glass if they could hear you doing your bit to ensure the survival of this splendid heritage.
Timeless Cornish melodies, cooked up for hungry clarinet players
Grades 1–4
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP1218.

Bassoon and Piano

SKU: ST.C130

Composed by Mark Tanner. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C130. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C130).

ISBN 9790570811304.

As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword, I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little further up the road, in Bristol), I feel I have spent sufficient time in these 'ere parts to resonate with the sturdy brass band tradition that continues to permeate this incomparably beautiful, rugged county. One can almost detect a French 'accent' when listening to the piano music of Debussy, and likewise, speaking as a lapsed brass player, there is undoubtedly something of the Cornish twang about Trelawny when played on a cornet or euphonium. Then again, one gets a different, yet entirely convincing effect upon hearing these melodies rendered on woodwind instruments; hence, with a little gamesmanship on my part, I am pleased to see my collection of these fifteen delectable ditties come to fruition in the form of arrangements for treble clef brass instruments (in B flat and E flat), trombone and tuba (bass clef), horn in F, flute, clarinet and bassoon. While many will find themselves humming the likes of Going up Camborne Hill, Lamorna or The Helston Furry Dance even before they have turned to the first page - for these are indelibly intertwined with Cornish culture – I wonder if I might draw your attention to The Cornish Squire, The Pool of Pilate and Cold Blows the Wind Today Sweetheart, which are quite simply sublime melodies, perhaps needing that extra bit of help in bringing them to mind nowadays. In the best tradition of musical hand-me-downs, Cornish folk music works equally ideally sung and played, and only by doing so on a regular basis can such traditions hope to continue forward with vigour and authority. A legitimate way of achieving this is to revitalise the harmonic scheme of these ancient tunes and bring them up to date for a modern audience; after all, it was such an approach that fuelled the imagination of Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams in decades past, while skilfully paying homage to the underlying charm and, for want of a better word, simplicity, of the original music. But this is only a start – for without an energetic response from younger generations, Cornish folk music is destined to wither on the vine in much the same way as is happening with the Cornish dialect. So, put your instrument to your lips and proceed, not with caution, but with enthusiasm and a smile, for your great grandparents (and perhaps even their grandparents) would surely raise a glass if they could hear you doing your bit to ensure the survival of this splendid heritage.
Timeless Cornish melodies, cooked up for hungry clarinet players
Grades 1–4
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP1219.

Trombone

SKU: HL.48181777

Composed by Roger Boutry. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. Alphonse Leduc #AL21675. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181777).

UPC: 888680863050. 9x12 inches.

For trombone (or euphonium) and 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.

Score and Parts. By Percy Aldridge Grainger. Arranged by Brain S. Wilson. Schirmer Concert Band. 215 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Tuba

SKU: HL.48181849

Composed by Jacques Ed. Barat. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 4 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL21812. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181849).

UPC: 888680861414. 9.0x12.0x0.052 inches.

New Edition (for tuba (or bass trombone, or euphonium) and piano).

(Aria from "Judas Maccabaeus") - for Trombone (or Baritone) and Piano. By George Frideric Handel. Arranged by R. Bernard Fitzgerald. For Tenor Solo, Euphonium Solo, Piano. Solo part with piano reduction. 7 pages. Duration 3:50. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Trombone, Piano SKU: HU.F0571510841 For Trombone and Piano. Arranged by Leslie Pearson and Peter Goodwin. Brass, Repertoire, Collections. Softcover Book. 64 pages. Faber Music #F0571510841. Published by Faber Music (

Trombone or Euphonium and Piano - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3123

Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by Gordon Cherry. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3123. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3123).

ISBN 9790530111017. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Beau Soir (Beautiful Evening) is a French song written by Claude Debussy in the Impressionist style. The work has been arranged for many instruments. This version for Trombone (or Euphonium) and Piano by Gordon Cherry is in the original key and in bass clef. The music is subtle and full of beautiful colors, giving an impression of peace, warm breezes, rose-colored sunsets and fields of wheat. This music is appropriate for intermediate level performers and is about 3 minutes in length.

Accessible Solo Repetoire. Classical, Acoustic. Book and Digital Audio. Excelcia Music Publishing #WB1805. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing

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).

Trombone or Euphonium and Piano - very easy, easy

SKU: BT.DHP-1185927-404

C Trombone/Baritone/Euphoni um BC. Arranged by Markus Schenk. Look, Listen and Learn. Classical. Book with Part and Audio-Online. Composed 2018. 36 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1185927-404. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1185927-404).

ISBN 9789043155076. English.

Look, Listen & Learn sets the bar for brass and woodwind teaching nowadays. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles and games to increase the pupils’ understanding of music, information about their instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play. The three volumes of the method that form the basis of this series are enhanced by several books with supplementary material designed to correspond with the progress of the method.

In Meet the Masters, the melodies are arranged in increasing order of difficulty and can be used in conjunction with all three volumes of the Look, Listen & Learn method series. Pupils takea journey through music history and meet the most important composers of classical music, from Tielman Susato to Anton n Dvo ák, together with pertinent historical commentary. The present edition includes printed music for piano accompaniments, expertly arranged at a moderate level of difficulty, which are also available in recorded versions online to stream or download.

Sur Le Theme Du Tuba Mirum Du Requiem De Mozart. By C. Gouinguene. For trombone or euphonium and piano. Contemporary. Level: 4-5. Published by International Music Diffusion (Arpeges Diffusion) (French import).

Trombone or euphonium and piano - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2879

Composed by Gardell Simons. Arranged by Gregory Cox. Early 20th Century. Solo part and Piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2879).

The Trombone/Euphonium solos of Gardell Simons have been sadly forgotten over the years. Atlantic Zephyrs is the only one known to most. Gregory Cox has compiled five of them in a new collection:
Atlantic Zephyrs
The Gondolier
Polka Caprice
The Volunteer
The Weldon Polka
The solos are about 5 minutes in length each and are appropriate for Intermediate level and above (range goes up to high C). They are light and delightful, harking back to the turn-of-the last century in style.
Cherry Classics is pleased to have brought them back to life, set in their original format in the Vintage Brass Collection.

Composed by Antonio Capuzzi, edited by Philip Catelinet. For tuba (or euphonium, trombone, Eb bass, Bb bass) and piano. Format: set of performance parts (euphonium, trombone, bass Eb and Bb parts included). With solo parts and piano reduction. Classical period. 31 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by C.F. Peters.

By John Stevens. For trombone (or euphonium) and piano. Contemporary. 4-5. Composed 2002. Duration 16'30''. Published by Editions BIM