This suite begins with a stately Intrada, written in a festive, march-like style. The cantilena is a lyrical work, tinged with a sense of melancholy. The Capriccio is light-hearted in nature and is played at a fast tempo throughout. Prelude & Tarantella…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tuba Feature
Named for the featured instrument, Heavy Metal Suite represents an eclectic mix of styles, designed to feature the soloist in a variety of settings, ranging from serious to humorous. The tuba players gets quite the workout playing long lyrical…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for vibraphone and two marimbas, Trio Passacaglia is based on a repeated four-note motive in the tuba, which is subsequently embellished. The flute and clarinet have playful interchanges above, which become more and more animated leading to…
Style:
Brass, Woodwind
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications