{"product_id":"mcmillan-concerto-for-tuba-tuba-and-piano","title":"McMillan - Concerto for Tuba - Tuba and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e McMillan, Benjamin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solo and Piano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstruments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Piano, Tuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contemporary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work was commissioned by Timothy Northcut in honor of Winston Morris, professor of tuba and euphonium at Tennessee Tech University since 1967. Among many others, his former students—both Tim and I included—call him a mentor, friend, and genuine hero to the tuba-euphonium world. Anyone who’s met Winston knows that he’s a larger-than-life character, and our goal was to capture a snapshot of that character within the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003efirst movement\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRWM\u003c\/i\u003e, is constructed from a rhythmic motive that forms the basis of the entire work: 1\/4 note followed by 4 1\/8 notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motive, based on the name ‘R. Winston Morris’, becomes the driving force throughout the work, acting as a musical anchor point. The entrance of the solo tuba introduces the main musical theme that goes on to form much of the melodic material. Conceptually, the first movement represents a day in September of 1967 as Morris began his career at Tennessee Tech University. Beginning with a gentle, noble theme, the mood quickly builds and shifts into an energetic and sometimes whimsical whirlwind. The end of the movement relentlessly hammers out the motive—a tribute to Winston’s unrelenting musical drive. This abruptly shifts with the final note, moving seamlessly into the second movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003esecond movement\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSweet Steel\u003c\/i\u003e, is dedicated in loving memory to Barbara “Bobbie” Morris. Although the tone is very dark and brooding, it’s ultimately a love song by the soloist, journeying through the stages of grief. From the darkness a second theme, hopeful and uplifting, rises to a heartfelt climax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003efinal movement\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCookevegas\u003c\/i\u003e, is a tongue-in-cheek reference to Cookeville, TN, home of Winston and Tennessee Tech University. His love of jazz is a major influence on this hectic, jazzy trip through the small Southern city. A return of the driving ‘RWM’ motive from the first movement brings the concerto to its finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2333924588\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is only available for digital download - the item includes :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuba part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cimarron Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56028334293332,"sku":"CM4102-E","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/4253\/5744\/files\/McMillan-Concerto_for_Tuba-Page01.png?v=1780665370","url":"https:\/\/brassmusiconline.com\/products\/mcmillan-concerto-for-tuba-tuba-and-piano","provider":"Brass Music Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}