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Thread: New MUST-HAVE CD - Euphonium Excerpts by Mark Jenkins

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    New MUST-HAVE CD - Euphonium Excerpts by Mark Jenkins

    I just got my copy of a TERRIFIC CD by Mark Jenkins (U.S. Marine Band). It is an instructive/demonstration recording of how to play 26 common euphonium excerpts. Mark discusses various aspects of style and then plays the excerpts. He gives an outstanding example of professional euphonium playing, and this CD is an invaluable resource for euphoniumists! Mark asked for my input before finalizing the CD and accepted my (FEW) suggestions graciously.

    Here is a personal back-story. In the early days of Cimarron taking over publication of the Euphonium Excerpt Book that I helped produce, Cimarron's previous owner, the late Bob Brule, suggested I make a recording of the excerpts. At the time I was deep into the computer/business world and didn't feel I was in good enough playing shape to do justice to the recording. But I never completely forgot the idea, even though it would be a daunting task to get the excerpts recorded. It stuck with me because I agreed with Bob that such a recording would be valuable. With this release, I have relief! Mark has done such a fine job of interpreting and playing that I feel no need whatsoever to try recording the excerpts myself (and Mark has covered most of the excerpts that I would have chosen to play).

    Here is the link to obtain this CD from Adam Frey's store (and support a euphonium-specific and euphoniumist-run web store, which also is a sponsor this forum!!):

    http://www.euphonium.com/store/mark-...35.html?id=102

    Here is some of the art from the CD, including track lists.

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    If you have trouble reading the images of the tracks, here they are in text:

    March Style Introduction
    Stars and Stripes
    Invincible Eagle
    Army of the Nile
    Melody Shop
    The World is Waiting for the Sunrise
    Commando March
    1st Suite in E-flat
    2nd Suite in F
    Theme and Variations - Schoenberg
    Toccata Marziale
    When Jesus Wept
    Festival Variations - Smith
    Rocky Point Holiday
    Fiesta Del Pacifico
    Colonial Song
    Molly on the Shore
    Pineapple Poll
    J'ai ete au bal - Grantham
    Introduction on Orchestral Transciptions
    Festive Overture - Shosti/Hunsberger
    Carnival Overture - Berlioz/Safranek
    Carnival Overture - Berlioz/Godfrey
    Aegean Festival Overture - Makris/Bader
    The Cowboys - Williams/ Curnow
    Finale from Symphony No. 4 - Tchaik/Safranek
    Last edited by davewerden; 01-16-2019 at 07:05 AM.
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
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    What a great idea and learning tool!
    The gentlemen that sold me my Euphonium told me that his part in Pineapple Poll was quite challenging. Coincidentally, I was just listening to the piece yesterday. It's great to know that Mr. Jenkins has seen fit to include this excerpt.
    As an amateur in a Canadian community band, I've only had a chance to play the Holst Suites. This CD will open up new possibilities.
    Euph Loosh
    Imperial by Boosey & Hawkes 4-valve Euphonium (mid-1950's)
    MPs: Kosikup 1 1/2, Bowman BB2 Euro shank, Denis Wick 4AM; Marcus Bonna case

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    Wow, it's out of stock. Hopefully they will release a digital version soon for purchase.
    "Never over complicate things. Accept "bad" days. Always enjoy yourself when playing, love the sound we can make on our instruments (because that's why we all started playing the Euph)"

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    Mouthpiece: K&G 4D, Denis Wick 5AL

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    Amazon has a few left as of right now:

    https://www.amazon.com/Euphonium-Exc.../dp/B07KQ3TC1Z
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
    Adams Artist (Adams E3)
    Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
    YouTube: dwerden
    Facebook: davewerden
    Twitter: davewerden
    Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium

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    I bought my copy as soon as I saw your post...such a brilliant CD!!
    I play a Wessex Prague
    aka “Pocket Kaiser”
    Stofer Geib Mouthpiece

    My Son plays
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    Very impressive playing and excellent insights!
    Jim Williams N9EJR (love 10 meter CW)
    Formerly Principal Euphonium in a whole
    bunch of groups, now just a schlub.
    Shires Q41, Yamaha 321, 621 Baritone
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