Can't figure out which solo to play?

[camphi]

Hello,

The time has come for my high school's annual solo competition and I can't figure out which solo to play. I'm looking at Rhapsody for Euphonium and Morceau Symphonique. I like the beginning of Rhapsody but I feel like the end sounds a bit boring. Morceau Symphonique is similar in that I like the beginning and end but the middle isn't all that interesting.

Which would you play?

Thanks,

Cameron

[davewerden]

Welcome to the forum, Cameron!

I personally really like Morceau. I did it on recitals and with the Coast Guard Band. Here is a recording with the Coast Guard (from 1979!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGNE6WtAOdg