A Tuba solo that opens with a simple, dignified and militant style! The middle section is more delicate with the theme embellished to give a sense of bouyancy then migrating over to a more flowing and uplifting feeling. The final section begins lower and then starts its rising to a powerful statement of “having arrived!”

This is an expressive level three solo with piano accompaniment that employs a celtic lilt in its melodic flow. It modulates upward and adds excitement with the newly introduced motivic counterlines in the solo, only to begin its final movement downward in a meditative repose.

This solo with piano is presented in a militaristic venue. The interlude section displays fanfare motifs and then moves back to the opening style. The piece ends in a bold statement of faith-musically.

Back in 1873, “Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp (Phoebe) composed a melody and played it over to me two or three times on the piano. She then asked what it said. Fanny Crosby replied, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!” These words became the tune’s inspiration.

This Tuba solo with piano accompaniment is based on a classic Irish folk song. The intermediate variations will add interest for the intermediate trombone player. The arrangement is from the teaching files of Monty Budahl and is useful for vesper, offertory, and special.

A brass solo with piano that expresses itself with altered melody lines, rhythm-wise, giving a great opportunity for great expressiveness. The middle section is enhanced by beautiful counterlines moving to melodic motifs to the end.

A tuba solo which begins with a sense of agony in the piano using the tune of “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus.” The solo then makes a declamatory statement and then becomes very expressive in a recitative-like section. This section is expressive and then becoming more vigorous using thematic material from “At The Cross.” After another transition the piece become vibrant using the theme of “The Cross Is Not Greater than His Grace.” A swift modulation and a faster tempo the piece ramps up a vigorous flair where it elevates to a strong crescendo including some triple tongue motives.

This solo is in a march style throughout. It begins with little fanfare figures in the piano and then as it progress the soloist and piano exchange rolls. The second section is in a variation style while the third section is more expressive. The final section is more boisterous ending on a solid footing.

This tuba solo begins with melodic variation with various rhythmic devices. The middle section augments the melody, and then concludes much the way it began.

Taken from the “Messiah”, this solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. It features sufficient counterpoint between the various instruments.

Originally in a duple meter this arrangement very cleverly is in a 6-8 march style. It progresses in a rather processional manner and then transitions to a slower reflective expression. The piece returns to its former style and then ends on a declamatory note.

A brass solo that begins with a reflective piano introduction that is then joined in by the soloist. The tune is true to the original with little embellishment. A brief piano interlude gives over to the melody in the piano while covered by an sonorous obbligato in the solo line. The piece ends with a gentle motive and then settles in a sweet repose in the piano.

This solo is plaintive throughout as it begins with a simple melodic motive. The first verse is simply stated in the solo while supported with broken chords in the piano. The second verse is much like the first but the piano not supports the tune with gentle punctuations. The third verse is in the piano while the solo line produces a ebb and repose obbligato- the two line join together in a dramatic cadence and then settles down to a quite repose where the piano continues in a solemn flavor. The final statement in the solo is much like the first where it is joined with moving scale patterns in the piano. The two players sweep upward one last time to then settle down into solemnity.

This solo with piano starts out in a march triumphal style with a short introduction. The first section is stated in a rather familiar rendition of the melody in variated rhythmic devices. The middle section is a complete change of pace being slower and expressive. With a tempo increase the pieces orients itself back to the first style and tempo. The Coda starts at low ebb and and melodically grows until it ends on a high note- then a solid final figure.