Any suggestions for a euphonium solo with piano accompaniment, appropriate for upcoming 4th of July weekend? I am looking for something for church offertory, so should only run 3 minutes or so.
Any suggestions for a euphonium solo with piano accompaniment, appropriate for upcoming 4th of July weekend? I am looking for something for church offertory, so should only run 3 minutes or so.
American Portrait by Buckley. Covers all the bases! Lasts a little over 6 min, tho and is for concert band. Never mind...
Dennis
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Yes, thank you. I am looking for something sort of like that, only shorter. I purchased that not long ago, but it is much too long.
How about Eternal Father? It's a nice hymn that is found in various hymnals (with different names sometimes) and it is the official hymn of the Coast Guard and Navy. Ken Friedrich has a pretty good arrangement in this book of unaccompanied solos:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title...0?aff_id=15680
This book of hymns and descants has the tune and many others. You could make an arrangement out of them if you have a cooperative organist/pianist:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title...3?aff_id=15680
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If you can find a traditional piano/solo arrangement of “God Bless America” I’d be happy to be a member of your congregation.
Only problem would be the risk of singers joining in.
As a solo piece, the verse is a must, and allows for thoughtful musical interpretation before moving into the slightly more uptempo refrain......
Thank you for the additional ideas!
https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Volunteer_(Rogers%2C_Walter)
About 5 minutes long, Patriotic quotes abound.
Thank you for additional replies.