Re: contrabass concerto?


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Posted by Christopher on July 02, 1999 at 12:44:24:

In Reply to: contrabass concerto? posted by Dave L. on July 01, 1999 at 16:31:10:

When I was in Pittsburgh, a composition student wrote me a concerto for contrabass tuba and concert band. I worked closely with her to make sure it took advantages of the qualities of CC tuba, and I think she did a very good job. Despite my encouragement, she decided not to edit and publish it. Other than one extended technique issue and the fact that it requires some improvisation, it would have made a nice addition to the rep. I performed it as a guest artist with the Carnegie Mellon University Wind Ensemble and it was well received. Never got a tape, though...

Sorry to be vague about details, but I haven't been in contact with this person in a little while, and don't want to give away too much without her permission. I suppose if there is enough interest I could talk to this composer about making the score, or at least more details, available.


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