Posted by Mark on October 02, 2001 at 18:31:02:
In Reply to: Re: Concerto for high school tuba player posted by Sam Gnagey on October 01, 2001 at 19:33:24:
I agree...the Frackenpohl, though not terribly difficult technically, is a solid solo for a high school player and the accompliment is very accessible for high school string players. This should allow for a very rewarding musical experience rather than playing the Vaughn Williams or something along those lines that requires much from the soloist and the orchestra and the struggle could end up sounding like a survival test instead of a musical performance. (Plus, the VW costs a bundle to rent the parts. )
The second movement of the Frackenpohl is beautiful writing...I think the highlight of the concerto.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
Mark