[Dixielandjazz] Probably Not OKOM but of possible interest for East Coast tuba players

[David Richoux]

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This was on another list - the event will be in New York City

Dave Richoux


> Dear tubists and friends,
>     I would like to announce a very special event coming up in June
> for which I need your help: the premiere of Anthony Braxton's
> COMPOSITION #19 for 100 Tubas! This premiere will occur on the Bang-
> on-a-Can Marathon concert on June 4, 2006. There will also be an
> earlier performance on that day: between 12 and 2 PM.  The
> performances will be at the World Financial Center Wintergarden Hall.
>     COMPOSITION #19 is a parade piece which consists of 4 bands of
> 25 tubists each. There is marching required. The 5 pages of music
> will fit into a marching portfolio. Mr. Braxton says the music is
> not technically difficult. There will be opportunities for
> improvisation for those of you who are comfortable with that.
>    We need tubas! We need euphoniums! The rehearsal for this
> perfomance will be on Saturday. June 3 (time TBA), with the 2
> performances the next day.
>     For those of you that are not familiar with Anthony Braxton's
> music, he is one of the most original composers around. He has
> written music for just about every instrumental combination you can
> think of, including operas, orchestra works and chamber ensemble
> pieces. He has always been a friend of low sounds and of the tuba.
> Just listen to him wail on his contrabass saxophone! Check out his
> album THE COMPLETE BRAXTON 1971 for a recording of his COMPOSITION
> #4 for tuba quintet.
>     I have sent this e-mail to trombonists and trumpet players  also,
> as many do play the euphonium. Feel free to forward this  letter to
> whomever you feel would be interested.
>     Please participate in this momentous tuba event!
>     Looking forward to playing with you in June.
>     Jay
>
>     JAY ROZEN
>     516-338-6966
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