A Question about When Jesus Wept
I just have a specific question about the "When Jesus Wept" solo. I've been given the opportunity to play it at the Music for All Concert Band Festival this year, and my director has given us the music ahead of time so that we can fully prepare our 40 minute program. I'm also lucky to be playing it with a very competent trumpet soloist.
Anyways, about the second phrase in the whole piece, the trumpet solo enters while the euphonium has an F tied across 3 bars. How should this particular phrase be applied musically? Is it more supposed to act as pedal point compared to the trumpet solo or is it a line all on its own? Also, should the note be played with a constant vibrato, a tapered vibrato, or no vibrato at all? And should/how should dynamics be applied to it? It's funny how confusing the simplest part of the solo can be, but maybe those who have played the solo or even heard different interpretations of the solo could give their experiences with it?
Thomann EP 902SL Superior Euphonium
Eastman Shires ETB432G Trombone