Amid his beloved catalog of music for low brass, NEWBURYPORT SONATA is Eric Ewazen’s first recital work for tuba. The composer’s preface tells us, “This work was written during the year of

A beautifully evocative and sizzling work based on bossa nova and tango rhythms. While at first sounding as two distinct movements, the characteristic dances gradually intertwine to create a uniquely

Says Ewazen, "The work is scored for two combined ensembles — an 8-part low brass ensemble of trombones, euphoniums, and tubas, and an 8-part percussion ensemble of both mallet and non-pitched

Premiered in October 2018 by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, principal tubist David Saltzman as soloist, the Concerto features three movements with a cadenza between the second and third. Adler likens the

Lias has crafted a contemporary art song for tubists, taking full advantage of the sonority inherent in the deepest brass. A short piece, Vocalise is undemanding of technical skills, concentrating

Depicting the enthusiastic courtship of two elephants in springtime, Hailstork's romp for two tubas is a programmatic two-part invention in the composer's own fresh voice. Springtime for Elephants

Part books for each instrument provide the melody line plus part B, C, or D, so anyone can play the tune, and any combination of instruments can play in two-, three- or four-part harmony. This collection of