TubaSuite
Gregory Wanamaker
About this work:
This is a suite, but not entirely of dances. Each movement contrasts almost completely with the others, although the work is cyclic as motives and thematic ideas return in all movements. At times, the audience may wish to bob their heads as if they were a collective slave to the rhythm. This is acceptable. There are moments throughout the piece which are intended to be musically funny. These moments are not intended to make fun of or belittle the tuba in any way. At these moments, the audience is encouraged to laugh. If the audience feels compelled to sob uncontrollably, it is only the fault of the performer.
The five movements are as follows:
1. To begin with...
2. Recitative
3. Bloozba
4. Arietta
5. Full Circle (...repeat and fade)
TubaSuite was composed for Charles Guy mostly during the summer of 2003.
Year composed: 2003
Duration: 00:10:00
Ensemble type: Solo instrument, non-keyboard:Tuba
Instrumentation: 1 Tuba