Composer: Horne, Benjamin Instrumentation: Solo Instruments: Euphonium Genre: Contemporary
"Unaccompanied; Stutter Step is work for unaccompanied euphonium and was commissioned by Patrick Geren. The work was influenced by the music of Argentine composer, Astor Piazzolla, who revolutionized tango music in the 20th century. Stutter Step opens with an introduction meant to be played freely and without time. It is a scene as if the two dancers are entering the room. An opportunity for the performer to demonstrate virtuosic musicality and interpretation. A meter and tempo are then given as the dance begins. Style and articulation are of the most importance in this section. Following is another freer section, however this time there is a greater sense of melody than in the introduction. The compound melody of this section works in tandem to outline harmony with a bassline accompanying the main melody. Familiar material then transitions the piece back to the dance tempo and to the coda as the work ends with a flourish." Learn More
Composer: Horne, Benjamin Instrumentation: Quartet Instruments: Euphonium Genre: Contemporary
Tango Divertido" is a work for euphonium quartet. Originally conceived for solo euphonium and piano, this piece intends for the four parts to all contribute to a single solo line. This idea is further accentuated in the cadenza section as all four parts trade off phrases that could otherwise(or if necessary) be a single soloist for the duration. This concerto grosso, of sorts, is inspired by the music of Astor Piazzolla with two distinct sections: one slow, one fast, and with the aforementioned cadenza separating them. Learn More