Sharp Wave Ripples (Euphonium/Tuba in Es) (Neuheit Euphonium)(Neuheit Tuba)

Sharp Wave Ripples (Euphonium/Tuba in Es) (Neuheit Euphonium)(Neuheit Tuba) Completed in February 2025, Sharp Wave Ripples for euphonium, tuba and piano was written for and is dedicated to James Jackson III, euphonium; Scott Mendoker, tuba; and Elisabeth Tomczyk, piano. I have known Scott all of my musical life as a trumpeter and composer through joint performances in various ensembles. He is one of my closest, dearest friends. I have also composed additional tuba works for Scott including Emmas Dance, Evensong, Three Portraits and Sightline. Sharp Wave Ripples is my first work for euphonium and tuba, and my first collaboration with James Jackson. Elisabeth Tomczyk collaborated with Scott on Emmas Dance and Sightline. Presented in three movements: 1. Sharp is active and propulsive, forward looking with moments of nostalgia, 2. Wave is portrayed through florid gestures on the piano with long contemplative additions from the two soloists, 3. Ripples is quick, quirky and humorous with a nod to the 14th century caccia. I would like to thank Scott, James and Elisabeth for the opportunity to write for them. I have been fortunate enough to have written for some of the finest musicians and these three are no exception.