Eighteen

Eighteen "This is a bubbly piece with some infectious riffs and an impulsive sense of energy throughout." Musicweb International, Feb 2012 Scored for solo tuba Eighteen is a dynamic exploration of rhythm, energy, angular intervals and melodic development. Originally commissioned for solo saxophone, by friends and family of Spencer Moran, to celebrate his eighteenth birthday, Eighteen has also proved popular with flute players, being recorded by the virtuoso Andy Findon on the CD The Bad Tempered Flute - the Flute Music of Andy Scott (Nimbus Alliance). The tuba version of Eighteen was arranged for and premiered by Les Neish, at ITEC in Linz, Austria in June 2012. A strong internal pulse is the key to an effective performance of Eighteen, the rests being as important as the notes. Pay careful attention to given dynamics and articulation, which all add to the overall shape and form of the piece. Funky & Hard Edged is the initial stylistic guide, indicating that Eighteen should be played with a take no prisoners attitude!