A massive research effort by leading professional tubist in 36 countries presents a comprehensive picture of the tuba. The "baby" of the orchestra, the tuba was "born" in 1835. The first major solo compositions for the instrument appeared only in the 1950's, but in the next 40 years the body of literature for the tuba increased at an amazing pace.
The first several chapters of The Tuba Source Book identify that literature by ensemble type. They provide bibliographic data and descriptions of 1,900 pieces for tuba and keyboard, 234 for tuba and band, 1056 for tuba ensemble, 106 for tuba and strings, and 258 for unaccompanied tuba, as well as hundreds of works in other categories and 456 methods and studies. The chapter entitled "Recommended Basic Repertoire" is subdivided by level from high school through professional and "Orchestral Excerpts," in addition to listing 146 works that every tubist should know, includes advice and how to audition.
The Tuba Source book also offers an extensive discography, a very complete bibliography, biographies of professional tubist, career advice, guidelines for composing and arranging music for the tuba, and lists of instrument builders and sources of tuba equipment.
This encyclopedic volume fills a need for tubists at all levels of study and accomplishment. It is invaluable for composers, music educators, conductors, administrators, librarians, historians, and everyone who enjoys the art of tuba performance.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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The book for sources of tubas and tuba music,
By joetuba@lightspeed.net (Hanford, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Tuba Source Book (Hardcover)
Compiled by the best in the low brass field. Great source fot the use of, history of and music for tubas ans euphonium.
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An Excellent Resource,
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Highly recommended for serious students as well as professionals. The book is packed with information, from repertoire (catagorized by instruments and/or accompanying ensemble) to information about equipment or biographies of well known players and instructors. Looking for a concerto other than the Vaughn-Williams? Then, this book is for you. It is also helpful with writing program notes. There is also a listing of disertation subjects. The book is well written (including a short history of the tuba by Bevan) and I consider it indispensible. My only criticism: there are no illustrations or plates. This, in my opinion, would be particularly helpful in the equipment/accessories section.
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