Rehearsals and performances for each ensemble vary. Currently, the Euphonium/Tuba Ensemble rehearses once weekly, Thursdays from 6-8 pm. Smaller groups are TBA with two rehearsals weekly, one of which is a coaching session with Dr. Smith. Below is a brief repertoire listing for selected chamber groups for Winter Quartet 2006. For additional information, please refer to the course syllabus.

The Bardo by David Glivar (mp3)
Through the Gate by Seth Jervis (mp3)
Vere Langoures by Tomas de Luis (mp3)

Tubist David Glivar (BM, Composition) conducting performance of his Cry Out for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.

Objectives for the O.U. Euphonium-Tuba Ensembles are to:
1. become familiar with a body of literature that is definitive and challenging
2. strengthen pedagogical foundations and performance abilities
3. illustrate the versatile nature of the euphonium and tuba
4. provide invaluable chamber music experience

Each member is equally responsible for the performance and quality of this ensemble. In addition to rehearsal and performance preparation, each student may also be assigned various supplementary exercises. These may include the following:
1. assorted chamber music assignments (quartets, duets, or trios). Such assignments will be made at the instructor’s discretion. Individuals will be responsible for the preparation of such material for the purpose of master class and or public performances
2. listening assignments (recordings most likely put on reserve in the library)
3. Transcription/Composition Projects (see below)

Master Classes
Topics for master classes will be presented by the instructor as well as certain topics may be assigned to individual students for presentation. Student preparation for these classes will also involve assigned readings and/or listening within the music library. Activities will also included student performances, mock auditions, and scale examinations.

Performance
TBA

Transcription/Composition Projects (Winter and Spring Quarter only)
Each student is required to complete one original transcription or composition for tuba-euphonium ensemble. All projects must be completed according to the following guidelines.

1. Score and parts must be computer generated for ensemble reading and final submission. Materials required for final submission are:
a. Score and parts hard copy
b. Electronic file of the materials in final form in both a .PDF format and the original file format used for creating the file.

2. Students may opt for original compositions versus transcriptions with approval from the instructor.

3. Projects must be completed in accordance to the following deadline schedule:
a. Chosen repertoire must be established/approved by TBA.
b. Drafts must be submitted to the instructor (score & 2 copies of each part) by noon on TBA.
c. Final materials (electronic files and hard copies) due TBA.

Chosen works must be selected AND discussed/mutually agreed upon by both the student and teacher.

Bruckner, Anton Symphonies, no. 7, E major. Adagio (trombone arrangement, adapt for 2 euphs and 2 tubas) M457.4.B783 A33 1967x

Grundman, Claire. Caprice for Clarinets M657.2.G78 C3 1961x

Three early madrigals for 4 Trumpets   M457.4.T45 S5 1971x

Amand Semler-Collery .   Pièce en forme de menuet pour 4 trompettes ut ou si M457.4.S45 P54 1970x

Nicola LeFanu Songs and sketches for cellos : a suite of seven pieces for the cello class. M651.L44 S6 1973x

André Ameller. Choral : pour 4 trombones ou violoncellos M457.4.A52 C5x

Pierne, Gabriel. March of the little tin soldiers .

Wolpe, Stefan. Sechs Märsche, op.10

Borodin, A. Tarantella for one piano, four hands

Villa-Lobos, Choros (No. 4) pour trois cors et un trombone

Mouret Symphonies de fanfares

Kabalesvky, Sonatina, Op. 13 No.1 in C Major (look for brass transcription by Cliff Barnes)

Buxtehude, Dietrich. Sonate, E-dur, op. 2, Nr. 6, für Violine, Viola da Gamba (oder Violoncello) und Cembalo (oder Klavier)

Grades
Evaluation is based on your attendance, dedication and preparation for rehearsals, master classes, performances and transcriptions.