Click on more details to view the solo euphonium part and listen to an audio extract. One of the most popular and engaging solos written for the euphonium. Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium virtuoso david childs in 2004. Song for ina for euphonium and piano piano score, solo part. About 8 or 9 months later bliss was completed and the first performance was given in innsbruck, with the composer present. He subsequently went on to win the ebu new music for band competition three times, including in 1986. Fantasy philip sparke pdf philip allen sparke born 29 december is an english composer and musician born in gaudium. Please visit the anglo music page on this website to see the catalogue, which now covers all grades. This is the first in a threevolume series of progressive studies that take the young player from a beginner to an accomplished musician. Fantasy for euphonium and brass band was written for ian craddock in 1979.
The fantasy for euphonium and brass band was written in 1979, i believe, and has been played by countless euphoniumists since then. Euphonism philip sparke 2 euphoniums and brass band. Solo euphonium philip sparke brass band music shop. One of the earliest of sparkes fantastic works for euphonium, the fantasy features lyrical and technical passages including some triple tonguing.
Sparke has a knack for writing music that is attractive the audience and a good challenge for the players. Army band in the gala concert of the 2019 tubaeuphonium workshop, to be held at brucker hall, fort myer this saturday evening, february 2. Philip sparke with piano accompaniment and play along cd accomp. Have a blasting peformance with these unique arrangements of the fabulous christmas carols for euphonium and tuba. The work alternates an atmospheric recitative with a driving allegro section.
Please help by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Recording options for good quality it was not published for wind band, so my performances of this piece used the uscg band brass and percussion sections. Philip sparke fantasy for euphonium played by the man for. Here is a recording of the euphonium solo pantomime by philip sparke. Euphonium baritone july 31, 2002 jenni willisopalenik, clinician throughout this handout, i will use the terms baritone and euphonium interchangeably. It opens quietly with a long unison crescendo, interrupted by the basses, which in turn introduces a cornet fanfare, leading to a choralelike episode, building from the lower half of the. This versatile solo works great as a program opener or enderand is extremely audience friendly. Euphonium sheet music, solos, chamber music and more. One of the earliest of sparke s fantastic works for euphonium, the fantasy features lyrical and technical passages including some triple tonguing.
Fantasy for euphonium and concert band philip sparke. Philip sparke s fantasy for euphonium and concert band is an exciting piece that allows for both soloist and band to show their. Harlequin was commissioned by, and is dedicated to, euphonium virtuoso david childs. His early major works include the land of the long white cloud aotearoa written for the 1980 centennial new zealand brass band championship. The article also mentions some special effects that the euphonium can be used for such as a trombonelike smear. The 108 dance section conjures iamges of west side story and the coda technique will offer you hours of delightly practice. Marine band euphonium section united states marine band. Concert bandharmonie and baritone euphonium sheet music book by philip sparke 1951. He played in the college wind orchestra and also formed a brass band among the students, writing several works for both ensembles. Philip allen sparke born 29 december is an english composer and musician born in london, 1 noted for his concert band and brass band music. Heres a performance of the euphonium solo harlequin composed by philip sparke. This biography of a living person relies too much on references to primary sources. As winner he will now be featured as soloist, performing philip sparkes pantomime, with the u.
It offers high quality pdf sheet music files with audio mp3 and mp3 accompaniment files. It is a joyous celebration and would have been the title of this disc, until philip sparke composed this sensational diamond concerto. Scaramouche baritone or euphonium solo with piano accompaniment from the composer philip sparke scaramouche was commissioned by katrina marzella with a grant from the bbc performing arts fund. This piece, written for solo euphonium and brass band, reflects the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the islands. This german line of development appears to have merged with a french line via the.
Summer isles philip sparke euphonium and concertwind wind. An annotated guide to euphonium methods and solo literature. Bold titles have programme notes just click on the title. Harmony music was written for the championship section finals of the national brass band championships of great britain held at the royal albert hall, london, in october 1987. Philip allen sparke born 29 december 1951 is an english composer and musician born in london, noted for his concert band and brass band music. Harlequin takes as its inspiration the happy and sad masks that symbolize the commedia dellarte. It has quickly become a standard in the repertoire. From the composer philip sparke scaramouche was commissioned by katrina.
Anglo music press harlequin euphonium solo with piano reduction anglo music press playalong series by philip sparke also available for euphonium and concert band hl44006761. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Euphonium repertoire list title composer arranger grade air. We are one of the top suppliers of woodwind, brass and orchestral strings across sussex and are main agents for most of the instruments we sell. Euphonium competition, and a finalist in the 2001 itec euphonium solo competition in finland. A slow middle section follows requiring warm expressive playing, before a recapitulation of the recit and the allegro giusto bring this fine miniature to a close. The euphonium and british music by philip scowcroft. It was at the college that his interest in bands arose. Fantasy for euphonium philip sparke this leads to an allegro giusto, still based on the opening motif of a minor 3rd which unifies the whole piece. Here is the stunningly beautiful solo when he cometh by howard j.
Sparke, philip super solos for baritone or euphonium. Eventually, the main melody played by the solo cornet and flugel horn returns, overlaid with an ornamented countermelody from the soloist. The euphoniums agility and versatility have made it a popular solo. Published concert band works publisher abbreviations. Fantasy for euphonium, philip sparke, soloist marco. One of the most popular outside software expertpdf and engaging solos written for the euphonium. I was absolutely delighted when i heard it, and immediately set about ordering it to perform with the coast guard band. The concert band, brass band and fanfare band pages list my all published works in these categories and there is also a growing list of instrumental publications, many of which currently feature across the grades in the abrsm syllabus. Twelve fantasies transcribed for solo euphonium bc. Anglo music press harlequin euphonium solo with piano. Undoubtedly the finest baritone player of her generation, katrina was granted an education bursary from the bbc performing arts fund as a result.
Philip sparke spent many of his formative years as a church organist and many. Song for ina from philip sparke buy now in stretta sheet. For a detailed discussion of the debate over the use of these two terms. The piece takes as its inspiration the happy and sad masks which symbolise the commedia dellarte which features harlequin as one of its main characters and comprises two movements, a slow modal ballad followed by a frenetic faster movement. Scaramouche philip sparke baritone or euphonium and piano. Sparke, philip concerto 20 sparke, philip fantasy 20 sparke, philip pantomime 20 stevens, john soliloquies 21 townsend, douglas chamber concerto no. Made from high purity spun aluminum, these handmade mutes blend perfectly, provide unmatched. Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium virtuoso david childs in 2004, harlequin takes as its inspiration the happy and sad masks that symbolize the commedia dell. It has also appeared on various contest lists in its piano version. May 07, 2012 mix fantasy for euphonium philip sparke youtube.
Derek bourgeois was born in kingston on thames in euphonium carol barratt 20 pieces for euphonium and piano. Dreamsong for euphonium and brass band philip sparke. Philip sparke sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Commissioned by the yorkshire building society band flowerdale solo bp cornet from hymn of the highlands soprano cornet solo philip sparke p 7 3 s il. Scaramouche baritone or euphonium solo with piano accompaniment. Youll find a wide selection of philip sparke sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus.
Prior to joining the presidents own, master gunnery sgt. Home solo music solos with piano sparke, philip pantomime sparke, philip. The euphonium soloist is jeff binns with piano accompaniment by. These forces combine to introduce the cornets that have a 10part fanfare to. Flowerdale philip sparke pdf i am going to play flowerdale in the spring. Philip sparke also available for euphonium and concert band hl44006761. Each volume is specifically tailored to that instrument and ca. Philip sparke was born in london and studied composition, trumpet and piano at the royal college of music, where he gained an arcm. Party piece euphonium solo with brass band sparke, philip. The idea of a concertino for euphonium and wind orchestra was born.
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