The goal of the Euphonium Foundation Consortium Commission is to reach out to the tuba and euphonium community and help to continue developing the repertoire for our instruments. Through an annual consortium commission that involves a variety of works focused on different playing levels and chamber combinations, the Consortium Commission hopes to reach a broad audience and involve as many students, professors, adult players, and professional players as possible. Through COMMUNITY EFFORTS we can continue to grow and expand the role of our instruments.

As part of the consortium, each member receives copies of the music adn will have their name listed in the front of each piece. Also, from September to March 2010, only consortium members will have access to the music and also when they perform it during this time can say they are presenting a "Consortium World Premiere."

All the information can be found on the Consortium Homepage. This is only a summary

This year we have 3 works:

Tony DiLorenzo
Commission a piano reduction of his new work work for euphonium, horn and band entitlted Gemini. A 10 minute showpiece for both soloists and band. This will add to the amount of quality chamber repertoire for the euphonium. that is badly needed. This will be the most challenging of the 2009 works and will be aimed at advanced players at the undergraduate and graduate levels for both the euphonium and horn parts.

Allen Feinstein
Compose a Sonata for euphonium and piano approximately 8-10 minutes in length aimed at an approachable skill level for undergraduate, advanced high school and excellent amateur players. The piece will be in three movements.

Bruce Fraser
Compose a single movement work for euphonium and piano approximately 6-7 minutes in length aimed at an approachable skill level for undergraduate, advanced high school and excellent amateur players.

Support Levels fo 2009
Silver - $50
Name listed in program notes and on website
Complimentary copy of 1 of the 3 works commissioned

Gold - $75
Name listed in program notes and on website
Complimentary copy of 2 of the 3 works commissioned

Platinum - $100
Name listed in program notes and on website
Complimentary copy of all 3 works commissioned

Benefactor - More than $100
Name listed in program notes and on website in a special Benefactors Section
Complimentary copy of all 3 works commissioned for 2009


Visit the website for more infromation at www.euphonium.com

Best wishes and hope you will be enthused to be a part of this endeavor.