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Canadian Compositions for Euphonium
(last updated September 15, 2023)
There are not many Canadian works specifically written for euphonium; however, many trombone works would work very well on euphonium. Please consult my list of Canadian Compositions for Trombone for additional repertoire.
Each listing follows this format:
COMPOSER, date
Title (date of composition) Instrumentation. Duration.
Details of first performance.
[publisher information]
CD: Performer: "Title" - Label/number (recording date)
Link to score or audio sample.
Individual movement titles.
Canadian Music Centre Library call number
Euphonium solo (5)
AUGER, Evelin, 1956-
Nestor et Cactusse (1996) For solo trombone (version 1 for tenor trombone or cello; version 2 for bass trombone) or euphonium or tuba. Duration: 3:45.
Premiere: Julia Bantin (Julia McIntyre), bass trombone.
[published by Symphony Land 10753 (version for tenor) / 10754 (version for bass) - France]
Listen to recording (version for bass trombone) here (video includes scrolling score).
Euphemism (1990) For euphonium. Duration: 3:30.
[Published by Conners Publications #093, © 1996]
CMC#: MI 6114 C261eu
Stuff: Theme with Seven Variations (2001) Version for euphonium. Duration: 5:30.
Dedicated to the 78 members of the 2001 Solstice/Equinox Commissioning Consortium.
[published by Potenza Music, 2012 - Evansville, IN]
Watch video here (version for bass trombone).
Variable Winds (1979) Version 3 for bassoon or tenor tuba (or euphonium) and optional percussion (3 tom-toms or bongos). Duration: 5:30.
For students of wind instruments and a friend interested in percussion.
Download score sample here.
Listen to Centrestreams recording (of the oboe version) here (requires login).
I. Sirocco -- II. Nor'-easter -- III. Squalls -- IV. Zephyr.
CMC #: MI 8270 P419va3
Morning Fog - Souvenir of San Francisco (2000) For trombone or baritone (euphonium) or tuba. Duration: 2 min.
Commissioned by the British Columbia Region of the Canadian Music Centre through the British Columbia 2000 Millenium Arts and Heritage Fund.
Download score sample here.
CMC #: MI 6113 S531mo
Euphonium and piano (40)
A Three Piece Suit (2012) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 9:30.
Commissioned by Cameron Rawlins.
[Published by Potenza Music, 2013 - Evansville, IN]
CD: Robert Miller, euphonium: "Fountain of Euph" - CD Baby (2013)
I. Trousers (Scherzo) -- II. Vest (Espressivo) -- III. Jacket (Allegro).
Point Pelee (1986) For euphonium (or trumpet) and piano (composer's arrangement of the second movement of 'Ontario Pictures' for concert band). Duration: 2:30.
This work is listed in the Royal Conservatory of Music's Official Examination Syllabus for Brass, 2003 Edition (Grade 4).
[published by Northdale Music Press Limited NMPL118 - Toronto, ON; 1996]
Listen to recording here (trumpet version).
CHAULK, David, 1958-2018
Andante and Scherzo (1980) For bassoon or euphonium and piano.
Premiere: 1980, Asbury University, Wilmore, Kentucky; David Chaulk, euphonium.
[published by Experianza Music Limited - Auckland, New Zealand; 2016]
View score sample and listen to recording here.
Listen to complete recording here.
CHAULK, David, 1958-2018
Night Song (2016) For euphonium or trombone or bassoon and piano.
[published by Experianza Music Limited - Auckland, New Zealand; 2016]
View score sample and listen to audio (MIDI) sample here.
CHAULK, David, 1958-2018
Tango de Pesar (2006) For trombone or euphonium and piano.
Premiere: July, 2006, Dunedin, New Zealand; David Chaulk, trombone; Lee Martelli, piano.
[published by Experianza Music Limited - Auckland, New Zealand; 2017]
View score sample and listen to audio (MIDI) sample here.
CHAULK, David, 1958-2018
Variants on 'St. Francis' (1987) For euphonium and brass band (piano reduction).
Premiere: May, 1987, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, ON; David Chaulk, euphonium; Canadian Staff Band.
[published by Experianza Music Limited - Auckland, New Zealand; 2017]
CD: Simon Birkett, baritone: "Bridgewater Hall Live: Highlights from the 2000 Great Northern Brass Arts Festival" - Marple Band
CD: David Church, euphonium: "Monuments of Brass Band Literature" - The National Capital Band of the Salvation Army, Washington, DC
CD: Steven Mead, euphonium: "Locomotion: A Tribute to My Childhood" - Bocchino Music
View score sample and listen to audio sample here.
Listen to complete recording here (brass band version).
COURT, Douglas
Fantasy Jubiloso (?) For euphonium and band (piano reduction). Duration: 4:10.
This work is listed in the Royal Conservatory of Music's Official Examination Syllabus for Brass, 2003 Edition (Grade 8).
[published by Curnow Music Press CMP 0392.99 - Wilmore, KY; 1999 (Hal Leonard #: HL 44003366)]
Watch video of live performance here (version with piano).
CRAWLEY, Clifford, 1929-
Divertissements (1991) For euphonium/baritone or trombone or bassoon or bass clarinet, and piano.
I. Levet -- II. Eclogue -- III. Rant.
CMC #: MI 6215 C911di
DEEGAN, Roger, 1928-2006
Festival Etude (1991) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 4:00.
Commissioned by the Sherburne G. McCurdy Festival Series, a joint project of the Alberta Music Festival Association and Alberta Culture. Dedication: "The composer wishes to express his appreciation for the advice given to him by Ken Read and Chris Taylor."
CD: Kathy Turnock, euphonium: "Prairie Brass - Brass Music by Roger Deegan" - Arktos 97023
CMC #: MI 6214 D311fe
Mark My Words (2007) For tuba or euphonium and piano. Duration: 4:15.
Dedicated to Mark Nelson.
[published by Potenza Music, 2013 - Evansville, IN]
Watch video here (version for tuba).
Sultry & Eccentric (2013) For tuba or euphonium or clarinet and piano. Duration: 8:30.
Commissioned by a consortium of 50 sultry and eccentric tubists from North America, Japan and New Zealand.
[published by Potenza Music - Evansville, IN]
Watch video here (version for tuba).
Waltz for Betz (1999) For any solo instrument with string orchestra. Arranged for euphonium and piano by the composer. Duration: 5:30.
Commissioned by The Bay-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (Jed Gaylin, music director). Dedicated to Elizabeth Siegfried.
[published by Potenza Music, 2012 - Evansville, IN]
Download score sample and listen to recording here (version for horn and strings).
HAWORTH, Frank, 1905-1994
Nocturne (1977) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 2:45.
CMC #: MI 6215 H397no
Concertino for Euphonium (1988) For euphonium and brass band (piano reduction by the composer). Duration: 14:00.
Commissioned by the Hannaford Street Silver Band through the Laidlaw Foundation. Written for and dedicated to Curtis Metcalf. Premiere: May 12, 1988; Curtis Metcalf, euphonium; Hannaford Street Silver Band.
[published by Hannaford Brass Music Publishing, 2015]
CD: Curtis Metcalf, euphonium: "Canadian Impressions" - CBC SMCD 5136
Download score sample here.
Listen to recording here (brass band version).
I. Introduzione -- II. Romanza - Cadenza -- III. Rondo.
Dreams of Earth (2017) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 9:00.
Commissioned by Robert Miller. Premiere: March 17, 2018, Toronto Tuba Euphonium Symposium (TOTES), Lawrence Park Community Church, Toronto, ON; Robert Miller, euphonium.
View perusal score here.
CMC #: MI 6215 L36dre 2017
she danced in the rain (2018) Originally for tuba and piano. Versions for trumpet or horn or euphonium or trombone and piano. Duration: 5:00.
Written for Caitlin Jodoin.
[published by Cait Nishimura, 2018]
Listen to recording and view perusal score here.
Tundra (2020) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 9:00.
Commissioned by Christian Folk. Dedicated to Christy. Premiere: March 4, 2020, University of South Carolina School of Music Recital Hall, Columbia, SC; Christian Folk, euphonium; Winifred Goodwin, piano.
[published by Cait Nishimura, 2020]
Listen to recording of premiere performance here.
Annunciation (2009) For euphonium or trombone and piano. Duration: 6:15.
Commissioned by Jillian Peddle. Premiere: March 2010, von Kuster Hall, Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, London, ON; Andrew Salmon, trombone; Jason Noble, piano.
O'NEILL, Charles, 1882-1964
Chums (1946) For 1 or 2 cornets and piano. Also exists in version for trombones and baritones.
[Published by Waterloo Music, 1946 - Waterloo, ON]
CMC #: MI 6225 O58co
PILON, Daniel, 1957-
Entre le 8-5-5 et le 148 (2001) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 2:30.
Dedicated to Geneviève Goulet. Premiere: Geneviève Goulet, euphonium.
CMC #: MI 6215 P643en
Chagallian Scenes (2011) For baritone saxophone (or euphonium) and piano. Duration: 17:00.
Commissioned by and dedicated to Wayne Leechford.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1930]
Download score sample here.
Watch video of live performance here (baritone saxophone version).
I. Promenade (Der Spaziergang) -- II. Wandering Jew -- III. Above the Town (Au Dessus de la Ville) -- IV. I and the Village.
Concerto del garda (1996) For euphonium or tuba and piano. Also exists in versions with band and orchestra accompaniment. Duration: 13:00.
Written for John Griffiths. Premiere: July, 1997, International Tuba-Euphonium Conference, Riva del Garda, Italy.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10725]
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "Canadian Chops" (piano version).
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "The Legend of Heimdall" (orchestra version) - MSR Classics MS1281.
Download score and audio samples here.
I. Moderato grandioso-- II. Lento -- III. Allegretto con anima.
CMC #: MI 1334 R246coG
Faustbuch (2002) For euphonium (or F tuba) and piano. Also exists in versions with band and orchestra accompaniment. Duration: 15 min.
Commissioned by and dedicated to Mark Jenkins. Premiere: January 24, 2004, Army band tuba/euphonium convention, Ft. Myer, Virginia; Mark Jenkins, euphonium.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10729]
Download score and audio samples here.
I. Faust and Mephistopheles -- II. Faust and Gretchen -- III. Walpurgis, Death and Redemption.
Mr. S.C. (2012) For euphonium or tuba and piano.
Written for Sergio Carolino.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1942]
Download score sample here.
Pershing Concerto (1998) For euphonium or tuba and piano. Also exists in versions with band and orchestra accompaniment. Duration: 14:30.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10735]
CD: Richard Raum, euphonium: "Raum Plays Raum" (piano version) - RPR-062006
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "The Legend of Heimdall" (orchestra version) - MSR Classics MS1281.
Download score sample here.
I. Allegro moderato -- II. Andante -- III. Allegro non troppo.
Romance (2001) For trombone or bass trombone or euphonium or tuba or french horn or bassoon or saxophone or viola or violoncello and piano. Duration: 5:30.
[published by Cherry Classics 2525 - Vancouver, BC]
CD: David Russell Martin, trombone: "Fleurs et Épines" - Fiori Records 0036
CD: Richard Raum, trombone: "Raum Plays Raum" - RPR-062006
Download score sample here.
Listen to recording here.
CMC #: MI 1333 R246ro
Sherwood Legend (2012) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 25:00.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1949]
CD: Richard Raum, euphonium: "Raum Plays Raum" - RPR-062006
Download score sample here.
I. Swashbuckling Hero -- II. Pensive Romantic -- III. Unabashed Scoundrel.
T For Tuba (1991) For Tuba (or bass trombone or euphonium) and Wind Band (piano reduction).
Commissioned for the 1991 Mid-West International Band & Orchestra Clinic.
[Published by Virgo Music VOWB2/pr (VOWB2/sa - advanced solo part) - Birmingham, England]
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "Canadian Chops" (piano version).
Tribute (2007) For tuba or euphonium or bass trombone or horn and piano. Duration: 5:00.
In memory of John Griffiths.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1361]
Download score and audio samples here.
Song For Euphonium (c1976) For euphonium or trombone or bassoon and piano.
Written for Heather Shand. Premiere: 1976, Denton Hall, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS; Heather Shand, euphonium; Acadia Concert Band.
[published by Seesaw Music Corp. (2715), 1976 - New York, NY. Also in a version for trombone and band]
Vita in motu (2023) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 7:30.
Premiere: June 2, 2023, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Katzin Concert Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; Alex Avila, euphonium; Andria Fennig, piano.
[published by Hope Salmonson, 2023]
Listen to recording here.
Four Bagatelles (2006) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 5:30.
Commissioned by the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers' Association. Premiere: Winnipeg, MB; Vanessa Nowastowski, euphonium; Carol Pollard, piano.
Download score sample here.
I. -- II. -- III. -- IV.
CMC #: MI 6215 S425fo
SMITH, Jeremy
Sonata (2010) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 13:00.
[Published by Potenza Music, 2013 - Evansville, IN]
CD: Robert Miller, euphonium: "Fountain of Euph" - CD Baby (2013)
I. Busyness -- II. Meditation -- III. Service.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Arioso Gloria (2003) Version for euphonium and piano. Duration: 5:00.
Written for Michael Fischer.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1578]
Download score and audio samples here.
Watch video of live performance here (includes scrolling score).
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
A Caged Bird (2014) For trombone or euphonium and piano. Also available in a version for bass trombone and piano (a 4th lower). Duration: 9 min.
Commissioned by the International Women's Brass Conference, 2014. Premiere: June 8, 2014, Northern Kentucky University, Cincinnati, OH; Ava Ordman, trombone; Carol Conger, piano.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2413 (tenor) and 2020, CM4300 (bass)]
CD: Ava Ordman, trombone: "It's About Time: Music for Trombone by Women Composers" - Blue Griffin
Download score sample and watch video here.
Listen to recording (on euphonium) here.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Concerto "Creative States" (2018) For euphonium and piano. Also available with orchestra and band accompaniments.
Commissioned by Amy Schumaker Bliss, Lauren Veronie Curran, Jonathan Helmick, Jamie Lipton, Gail Robertson, Travis Scott, and Evagene Wellman.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 3339]
Download score sample here.
I. Wonder -- II. Emptiness -- III. Playfulness -- IV. Joy.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Prophecies (2013) For euphonium (or tuba) and wind band (piano reduction). Duration: 7:30.
Commissioned by the Washburn University Wind Ensemble for Demondrae Thurman. Premiere: February, 22, 2013; Kansas Music Educators Conference; Demondrae Thurman, euphonium; Washburn University Wind Ensemble; Mark A. Norman, conductor.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2396]
Download score sample here.
Listen to complete recording here (version for band).
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Sonata "Child's Play" (2007) For euphonium and piano. Duration: 12:00.
For Steffan Michel Thurman.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1346]
Download score and audio samples here.
I. quarter=132 -- II. Dolce (quarter=66) -- III. quarter=132.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Sonata No. 2 (2013) For euphonium and piano (with optional bass clarinet duet part for movements 1 and 4).
In memory of Ryan Mathews (1983-2010).
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2326]
Download score and audio samples here.
I. Plato's Cave -- II. A Psalm of Peace -- III. White Lightening -- IV. Epilogue.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Talking to Myself (2018) For double-bell euphonium or euphonium and piano.
Written for Gail Robertson. Premiere: November 18, 2018, University of Central Arkansas; Gail Robertson, euphonium.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 4087]
Download score and audio samples here.
I. Wishing -- II. Worry -- III. Faith/Prayer -- IV. Anticipation.
Euphonium and Percussion (1)
Variable Winds (1979) Version 3 for bassoon or tenor tuba (or euphonium) and optional percussion (3 tom-toms or bongos). Duration: 5:30.
For students of wind instruments and a friend interested in percussion.
Download score sample here.
Listen to Centrestreams recording (of the oboe version) here (requires login).
I. Sirocco -- II. Nor'-easter -- III. Squalls -- IV. Zephyr.
CMC #: MI 8270 P419va3
Euphonium and Electronics (1)
Differentia (1987) For euphonium and tape. Duration: 7:03.
Euphonium and Band (17)
Concerto (1971) For euphonium and band. Duration: 8:00.
A pedagogical discussion of this work can be found on page 39 of Guidelist of Unpublished Canadian Band Music Suitable for Student Performers (1987) by Patricia Martin Shand. Toronto, ON: Canadian Music Centre.
Download score sample here.
CMC #: MI 1930 B344co
CHAULK, David, 1958-2018
Variants on 'St. Francis' (1987) For euphonium and brass band. Also available in a version for wind band, and in a reduction for euphonium and piano.
Premiere: May, 1987, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, ON; David Chaulk, euphonium; Canadian Staff Band.
[published by Experianza Music Limited - Auckland, New Zealand; 2016]
CD: Simon Birkett, baritone: "Bridgewater Hall Live: Highlights from the 2000 Great Northern Brass Arts Festival" - Marple Band
CD: David Church, euphonium: "Monuments of Brass Band Literature" - The National Capital Band of the Salvation Army, Washington, DC
CD: Steven Mead, euphonium: "Locomotion: A Tribute to My Childhood" - Bocchino Music
View score sample and listen to audio sample here.
Listen to complete recording here.
COURT, Douglas
Fantasy Jubiloso () For euphonium and band. Duration: 4:10.
[published by Curnow Music Press (Hal Leonard #: HL 44000279)]
Watch video of live performance here.
COURT, Douglas
Spiritual Fantasy () For euphonium and brass band. Duration: 11:30.
Written for Steven Kellner, principal euphonium of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.
[published by Curnow Music Press CMP 0586.01, 2001]
CD: Joel Collier, euphonium: "A Musical Offering" - The National Capital Band of the Salvation Army, Washington, DC
Watch video of live performance here.
I. I've Got a Robe -- II. There is a Balm in Gilead -- III. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.
Botanicus (1998) For euphonium and brass band. Duration: 14:00.
Commissioned by the Hannaford Street Silver Band. Premiere: November 10, 1998; Massey Hall, Toronto, ON; Curtis Metcalf, euphonium; Hannaford Street Silver Band; Bramwell Tovey, conductor.
CD: Curtis Metcalf, euphonium: "Heavy Metal" - Opening Day ODR 9319
Double Concerto for Euphonium and Tuba (2011) For euphonium, tuba and wind ensemble. Also available in a reduction for euphonium, tuba and piano. Duration: 15:30.
Commissioned by and dedicated to the 2012 Double Concerto for Euphonium and Tuba Commissioning Consortium. Premiere: March 25, 2012; Kelly Thomas, euphonium; Mark Nelson, tuba; The University of Arizona Wind Ensemble; Gregg Hanson, conductor.
[published by Potenza Music, 2012 - Evansville, IN]
CD (version with piano): Symbiosis Duo (Gail Robertson, euphonium; Stacy Baker, tuba): "Playground" - GAR Music (2014).
Download score sample, listen to recording, and watch video here.
I. Playground -- II. Passage -- III. Sprint.
Concertino for Euphonium (1988) For euphonium and brass band. Duration: 14:00.
Commissioned by the Hannaford Street Silver Band through the Laidlaw Foundation. Written for and dedicated to Curtis Metcalf. Premiere: May 12, 1988; Curtis Metcalf, euphonium; Hannaford Street Silver Band.
[published by Hannaford Brass Music Publishing, 2015]
CD: Curtis Metcalf, euphonium: "Canadian Impressions" - CBC SMCD 5136
Download score sample here.
Listen to recording here.
I. Introduzione -- II. Romanza - Cadenza -- III. Rondo.
Concerto for Euphonium (2017) For euphonium and band. Duration: 10:30.
[Published by the composer and available for purchase here]
View scrolling score and listen to audio recording here.
I. -- II. -- III.
PURVES-SMITH, Michael, 1945-2018
Ian's piece (2004) For solo fluegel horn and euphonium with orchestral brass and tympani. Duration: 3:37.
In Memory of Ian Beard. Premiere: March 2004, Maureen Forester Hall, Waterloo, ON; Guy Few, fluegel horn; Darrin Kools, euphonium; Orchestral Brass of Wilfrid Laurier University Orchestra; Paul Pulford, conductor.
Download score sample here.
CMC #: MI 6170 P993ia
PURVES-SMITH, Michael, 1945-2018
Never on sunday (2004) For solo euphonium and small band or chamber winds. Duration: 2:00.
Written for Harvey Gleiser and the Wellington Winds. Premiere: April 2004, First United Church, Waterloo, ON; Harvey Gleiser, euphonium; Wellington Winds; Michael Purves-Smith, conductor.
CMC #: MI 1934 P993ne
Concerto del garda (1996) For euphonium or tuba and concert band. Also exists in versions with piano and orchestra accompaniment. Duration: 13:00.
Written for John Griffiths. This arrangement was commissioned in 2003 by the Lethbridge Community Band Society.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10727]
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "Canadian Chops" (piano version).
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "The Legend of Heimdall" (orchestra version) - MSR Classics MS1281.
Download score sample here.
I. Moderato grandioso -- II. Lento -- III. Allegretto con anima.
CMC #: MI 1334 R246coG
Faustbuch (2002) For euphonium (or F tuba) and band. Also exists in versions with piano and orchestra accompaniment. Duration: 15 min.
Commissioned by and dedicated to Mark Jenkins. Premiere (band version): 2004, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Budapest, Hungary; John Griffiths, tuba.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10730]
Download score and audio samples here (piano version).
I. Faust and Mephistopheles -- II. Faust and Gretchen -- III. Walpurgis, Death and Redemption.
Pershing Concerto (1998) For euphonium or tuba and band. Also exists in versions with piano and orchestra accompaniment. Duration: 14:30.
Premiere (band version): January, 2000; John Griffiths, tuba; U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own".
CD: Richard Raum, euphonium: "Raum Plays Raum" (piano version) - RPR-062006
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "The Legend of Heimdall" (orchestra version) - MSR Classics MS1281.
Listen to audio sample here (orchestra version).
I. Allegro moderato -- II. Andante -- III. Allegro non troppo.
T For Tuba (1991) For Tuba (or bass trombone or euphonium) and Wind Band. Also exists in a version with piano.
Commissioned for the 1991 Mid-West International Band & Orchestra Clinic.
[Published by Virgo Music VOWB2 (VOWB2/sa - advanced solo part) - Birmingham, England. Also in a version for tuba and piano (reduction)]
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "Canadian Chops" (piano version).
Song For Euphonium (ca 1976) For euphonium or trombone and symphonic winds.
Premiere: 1976, Denton Hall, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS; Heather Shand, euphonium; Acadia Concert Band.
[published by Seesaw Music Corp. (2714), 1976 - New York, NY. Also in a version for trombone and piano]
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Concerto "Creative States" (2018) For euphonium and piano. Also available with orchestra and band accompaniments.
Commissioned by Amy Schumaker Bliss, Lauren Veronie Curran, Jonathan Helmick, Jamie Lipton, Gail Robertson, Travis Scott, and Evagene Wellman.
[to be published by Cimarron Music Press]
Download score sample here (piano version).
I. Wonder -- II. Emptiness -- III. Playfulness -- IV. Joy.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Prophecies (2013) For euphonium (or tuba) and wind band. Also exists in a version with piano. Duration: 7:30.
Commissioned by the Washburn University Wind Ensemble for Demondrae Thurman. Premiere: February, 22, 2013; Kansas Music Educators Conference; Demondrae Thurman, euphonium; Washburn University Wind Ensemble; Mark A. Norman, conductor.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2192]
Download score sample and listen to complete recording here.
Euphonium and Orchestra (6)
Waltz for Betz (1999) For any solo instrument with string orchestra. Arrangements available for euphonium and piano or string quartet or string quintet or string orchestra. Duration: 5:30.
Commissioned by The Bay-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (Jed Gaylin, music director). Dedicated to Elizabeth Siegfried.
[version for euphonium and piano published by Potenza Music, 2012 - Evansville, IN]
Download score sample and listen to recording here (version for horn and strings).
MARTIN, David L., 1926-
Suite (1961) For euphonium and orchestra - 1121 2100, percussion (2), harp, strings. Duration: 9:20.
Dedicated to Paul Droste.
This work is listed in the Royal Conservatory of Music's Official Examination Syllabus for Brass, 2003 Edition (Performer's ARCT).
CD: Paul Droste: "Complete Recordings of Paul Droste" - Potenza Music PM1004 (1975, 1984)
I. Allegro moderato -- II. Moderato -- III. Molto allegro.
Concerto del garda (1996) For euphonium or tuba and orchestra. Also exists in versions with piano and band accompaniment. Duration: 13:00.
Written for John Griffiths. This arrangement premiered June 23, 1998, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Minneapolis, MN; Roger Bobo, tuba; Minneapolis Pops Orchestra; Craig Kirchhoff, conductor.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10726]
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "Canadian Chops" (piano version).
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "The Legend of Heimdall" (orchestra version) - MSR Classics MS1281.
Download score and audio samples here.
I. Moderato grandioso -- II. Lento -- III. Allegretto con anima.
CMC #: MI 1334 R246coG
Faustbuch (2002) For euphonium (or F tuba) and orchestra. Also exists in versions with piano and band accompaniment. Duration: 15 min.
Commissioned by and dedicated to Mark Jenkins. Premiere (orchestra version): Mark Jenkins, euphonium; US Army Orchestra; Maj. Paul Bamonte, conductor.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP11066]
Download score and audio samples here (piano version).
I. Faust and Mephistopheles -- II. Faust and Gretchen -- III. Walpurgis, Death and Redemption.
Pershing Concerto (1998) For euphonium or tuba and orchestra. Also exists in versions with piano and band accompaniment. Duration: 14:30.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10738]
CD: Richard Raum, euphonium: "Raum Plays Raum" (piano version) - RPR-062006
CD: John Griffiths, tuba: "The Legend of Heimdall" (orchestra version) - MSR Classics MS1281.
Listen to audio sample here.
I. Allegro moderato -- II. Andante -- III. Allegro non troppo.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Concerto "Creative States" (2018) For euphonium and piano. Also available with orchestra and band accompaniments.
Commissioned by Amy Schumaker Bliss, Lauren Veronie Curran, Jonathan Helmick, Jamie Lipton, Gail Robertson, Travis Scott, and Evagene Wellman. Premiere (orchestra version): February 1, 2019, United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, Loboda Studio, Brucker Hall, Arlington, VA; Gail Robertson, euphonium; The U.S. Army Orchestra; Maj. Dae Kim, conductor.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 3345]
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I. Wonder -- II. Emptiness -- III. Playfulness -- IV. Joy.
Euphonium in Small Chamber Ensemble (8)
Extremities (1971) for clarinet, euphonium, piano and percussion. Duration: 5:00.
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CMC #: MI 8471 B344ex
Animals with horns (2007) For trumpet and euphonium. Duration: 4:00.
"For Duncan and Alasdair".
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Listen to Centrestreams recording here (requires login).
I. -- II. -- III.
CMC #: MI 6126 B397an
Dream Sequence Tango (2002) For euphonium, violin and accordion.
Trio pour quatuor (2002) For euphonium, alto saxophone and double bass. Duration: 5:00.
Premiere: Geneviève Goulet, euphonium; François D'Amours, alto saxophone; Jean Cyr, double bass.
CMC #: MI 8343 P643tr
Duet (2001) For flute or piccolo, euphonium and piano. Duration: 3:00.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10728]
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Le caveau des oubliettes I fell into the dungeon (2003) For clarinet, euphonium, marimba and piano. Duration: 10:00.
Commissioned by Quatunord (Dunkerque). Premiere: June 15, 2003; Paris, France; Quatunord (Dunkerque).
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CMC #: MI 8471 S969cav
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Conversations (2006) For alto saxophone, euphonium (or tuba) and piano. Duration: 12:00.
Winner of The Harvey Phillips Award for "Euphonium as featured in Chamber Music" at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference 2006.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1428]
CD: Adam Frey, euphonium: "Beyond the Horizon, Volume 2" - available here (2009)
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Watch video of live performance here (version with tuba).
I. Allegretto -- II. Lento -- III. Jaunty.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Memories of Things Both Lost and Found (2015) For horn, euphonium and piano. Duration: 9:00.
Commissioned by Brent Shires and Gail Robertson. Premiere: August 8, 2015, International Horn Symposium, Mayman Hall, Colburn School, Los Angeles, CA; Brent Shires, horn; Gail Robertson, euphonium; Terrie Shires, piano.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2785]
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Euphonium/Tuba Duo (7)
DUTTON, Brent, 1950-
Then and Now (1979) For euphonium or trombone, and tuba.
Premiere: 1979, Central Michigan University.
[published by Seesaw Music Corp. (0834) - New York, NY]
Double Concerto for Euphonium and Tuba (2011) Version for euphonium, tuba and piano. Duration: 15:30.
Commissioned by and dedicated to the 2012 Double Concerto for Euphonium and Tuba Commissioning Consortium. Premiere (version with piano): October, 2012, Michigan State University; Symbiosis Duo (Gail Robertson, euphonium; Stacy Baker, tuba), Hyekyung Lee, piano.
[published by Potenza Music, 2012 - Evansville, IN]
CD: Symbiosis Duo (Gail Robertson, euphonium; Stacy Baker, tuba): "Playground" - GAR Music (2014).
Listen to recording or watch video here.
I. Playground -- II. Passage -- III. Sprint.
Strange Dialogue, Op. 99 (2005) For two euphoniums. Duration: 8:15.
O'NEILL, Charles, 1882-1964
Chums (1946) For 1 or 2 cornets and piano. Also exists in version for trombones and baritones.
[Published by Waterloo Music, 1946 - Waterloo, ON]
CMC #: MI 6225 O58co
SCHOALES, Herb, 19??-2004
Advanced Duets for Lower Voiced Instruments, Vol. 1 & 2. For trombones, bassoons, cellos or basses.
This collection was reviewed in the International Trombone Association Journal, January 2010 (Vol. 38 No. 1, p. 47) by Peter Fielding.
[Published by Cor Publishing Co., 1999 - Massapequa, NY]
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Every Day an Alleluia (2013) For euphonium, tuba and piano. Duration: 5:00.
Written for Bonnie and Richard Denton. Inspired by Charlene Denton.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2138]
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Watch video of live performance here.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Suite "Dancing with Myself" (2008) For euphonium, tuba and piano. Duration: 15:00.
For JLL and other friends...
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1348]
CD: Matthew K. Brown, tuba (with Jason Ham, euphonium): "How Beautiful: The Music of Barbara York" - CD Baby (2011)
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Watch video of live performance here.
I. Bohemian Evening -- II. Tango -- III. The Night Goes On -- IV. Polka -- V. Past Midnight.
Euphonium/Tuba Trio (3)
BLAIR, Dean, 1932 -
The Serious Suite (1964) For 3 bass trombones (or euphonium/tuba trio). Duration: 5 min.
Written for the low brass class at Wisconsin State University, Stevens Point.
[published by TAP Music Sales TBSE08 - Newton, IA]
I. Prelude -- II. March -- III. Chant -- IV. Finale.
BLAIR, Dean, 1932 -
Six Miniatures (1995) For 3 tubas (or 1 euphonium and 2 tubas). Duration: 9:00.
Premiere: February 1995, University of Victoria, BC; University of Victoria Tuba Ensemble; Kit Murphy, director.
I. Prelude -- II. Chant -- III. Waltz -- IV. Recitative and Dance -- V. Chorale -- VI. Perpetual Motion.
CMC #: MI 6134 B635si
Bachianas Capensis (1966) For 3 trombones, alto/tenor/bass (or any three instruments of suitable range). Duration: 2:15.
This work was reviewed in the International Trombone Association Journal, January 2011 (Vol. 39 No. 1, pp. 54-55) by Peter Fielding.
Premiere: February 1972, Old Supreme Court Building, Cape Town, South Africa; Malcolm Forsyth Trombone Ensemble.
[Published by Counterpoint Musical Services Inc. - Toronto, ON]
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Euphonium/Tuba Quartet (12)
Quartet, Op. 73 (1984) For 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas.
CMC #: MI 6144 E653qu
Endgame (2008) For tuba-euphonium quartet (2 euphoniums and 2 tubas). Duration: 3:30.
Dedicated to Matt Tropman, Kelly Thomas, Mark Nelson and Don Harry. Premiere: June 2008, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Cincinnati, OH; Matt Tropman, Kelly Thomas, euphoniums; Mark Nelson, Don Harry, tubas.
[published by Potenza Music, 2012 - Evansville, IN]
CD: Eufonix Quartet: "End Game" - Potenza Music PM1012.
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Homage: Songs Without Words No. 6 (2015) For tuba quartet (2 euphoniums and 2 tubas, or 3 euphoniums and 1 tuba, or 4 tubas). Duration: 5:30.
Commissioned by Eufonix Quartet and the participants in the Songs Without Words No. 6 Commissioning Consortium. Premiere: April 20, 2015, Northeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, Ithaca College, NY; Eufonix Quartet (Danny Helseth, Aaron Tindall, Kelly Thomas, Pat Stuckemeyer).
[published by Potenza Music, 2015 - Evansville, IN]
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tba4tet (2008) For tuba-euphonium quartet (2 euphoniums and 2 tubas). Duration: 12:00.
Commissioned by and dedicated to "the brave souls of the 2008 tba4tet commissioning consortium". Premiere: June 2008, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Cincinnati, OH; Matt Tropman, Kelly Thomas, euphoniums; Mark Nelson, Don Harry, tubas.
[published by Potenza Music, 2016 - Evansville, IN]
CD: Eufonix Quartet: "End Game" - Potenza Music PM1012.
Listen to recording here.
I. Care to Dance? -- II. Convocation -- III. Étude/Attitude.
McINTYRE, Paul, 1931-
Euphonisms (1986) Three pieces for four euphoniums.
I. Kaleidoscope -- II. The Kow's in the Korn -- III. Kat's Kradle.
CMC #: MI 6144 M1525eu
McINTYRE, Paul, 1931-
Fantasy on "The Huron Carol" (2004) For euphonium, tuba, tenor tuba and bass tuba. Duration: 3:30.
CMC #: MI 6144 M1525fa 2004
RAE, Allan, 1942-
Even a tyrannoaurus can be romantic (1998) For tuba quartet. Duration: 15:00.
Written for Albertasaurus.
I. The dream of finding a mate -- II. T. Rex goes to Mexico -- III. First date anxiety -- IV. Siesta? It's a fiesta!
CMC #: MI 6144 R134tu
Fanfare (2014) For 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2564]
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Three Perspectives (2008) For 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas. Duration: 11:00.
Commissioned by Cimarron Music Press. Premiere: June 25, 2008, ITEC, University of Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music, OH; Willson Tuba Quartet (Don Deal, Phil Golson, euphoniums; David Spies, John Tuinstra, tubas).
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1473]
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I. Spanish Waltz -- II. Unfolding -- III. Variations on a Fight Song.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
The PC Quartet: "Traditional Values" (2008) For 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas. Duration: 8:30.
Commissioned by Cimarron Music Press. Premiere: June 25, 2008, ITEC, University of Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music, OH; Willson Tuba Quartet (Don Deal, Phil Golson, euphoniums; David Spies, John Tuinstra, tubas).
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 1474]
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I. Intrada -- II. Pastorale -- III. Postlude.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Pilgrimage and Reunion (2014) For 2 euphoniums and 2 tubas.
Written for the "Beautiful Souls" Tuba Quartet.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2412]
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YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Shades of Purple (2015) For tuba ensemble (EEETT or EETTT) or movements 2 and 3 can be paired together and played by a tuba quartet (EETT). Duration: 9:40.
Commissioned by Dr. Gail Robertson and the University of Central Arkansas Tuba-Euphonium Krewe. Premiere: November 13, 2015, Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall, University of Central Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas Tuba-Euphonium Krewe.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2731]
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I. Shadows -- II. Lament -- III. Mr./Ms. Right.
Euphonium/Tuba Ensembles of 5 or more (5)
A Little Monster Music (2000) For 4 euphoniums, 6 F tubas and 6 C tubas.
Written for Roger Bobo and "Stuba".
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10733]
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I. Hydra -- II. Nessie -- III. Fafner -- IV. St. George and the Dragon.
Jason and the Golden Fleece (2000) For 2 euphoniums, 2 F tubas, 2 C Tubas, timpani and percussion. Duration: 14:00.
Commissioned by Symphonia with assistance from the Sasktchewan Arts Board. Premiere conducted by Winston Morris.
[Published by Tuba Euphonium Press TEP10731]
Download score sample here, and listen to complete recording of the brass ensemble version here.
I. Jason and the Argonauts -- II. The Symplegades (Clashing Islands) -- III. Medea -- IV. The Golden Fleece.
Richter 7.8 (1979; rev. 1981) For 12 low brass instruments (trombone choir or baritones and tubas or other combinations). Duration: ca. 4 min.
[published by TAP Music Sales TB-RI06 - Newton, IA]
CMC #: MI 6170 S384ri
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
The Dark Chocolate Suite (2014) For tuba ensemble (EEETTT).
Commissioned by and dedicated to Marshall University Chapter of the International Tuba/Euphonium Association, Eastman Tuba Mirum, IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble, and Hartt School of Music Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2417]
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I. Raspberry Truffles -- II. Intense and Dark -- III. Chili Dark -- IV. With Nuts and Sea Salt.
YORK, Barbara, 1949-2020
Shades of Purple (2015) For tuba ensemble (EEETT or EETTT) or movements 2 and 3 can be paired together and played by a tuba quartet (EETT). Duration: 9:40.
Commissioned by Dr. Gail Robertson and the University of Central Arkansas Tuba-Euphonium Krewe. Premiere: November 13, 2015, Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall, University of Central Arkansas; University of Central Arkansas Tuba-Euphonium Krewe.
[published by Cimarron Music Press CM 2731]
Download score sample and listen to complete recording here.
I. Shadows -- II. Lament -- III. Mr./Ms. Right.
