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A massive research effort by leading professional tubist in 36 countries presents a comprehensive picture of the tuba. The "baby" of the orchestra, the tuba was "born" in 1835. The first major solo compositions for the instrument appeared only in the 1950's, but in the next 40 years the body of literature for the tuba increased at an amazing pace. The first several chapters of The Tuba Source Book identify that literature by ensemble type. They provide bibliographic data and descriptions of 1,900 pieces for tuba and keyboard, 234 for tuba and band, 1056 for tuba ensemble, 106 for tuba and strings, and 258 for unaccompanied tuba, as well as hundreds of works in other categories and 456 methods and studies. The chapter entitled "Recommended Basic Repertoire" is subdivided by level from high school through professional and "Orchestral Excerpts," in addition to listing 146 works that every tubist should know, includes advice and how to audition. The Tuba Source book also offers an extensive discography, a very complete bibliography, biographies of professional tubist, career advice, guidelines for composing and arranging music for the tuba, and lists of instrument builders and sources of tuba equipment. This encyclopedic volume fills a need for tubists at all levels of study and accomplishment. It is invaluable for composers, music educators, conductors, administrators, librarians, historians, and everyone who enjoys the art of tuba performance.
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #3015724 in Books
- Published on: 1996-04-01
- Original language:English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 676 pages
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