Fantasy for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet

Ralph Martino

General Info

Year:1992
Duration: c. 6:00
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: PP Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $12.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Euphonium I-II
Tuba I-II

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Ralph Martino has composed extensively for many instrumental and vocal combinations. Fantasy for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet was featured at the 1990 T.U.B.A. International Tuba Conference at Sapporo, Japan by the U.S. Navy Band Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, for which this piece was written.

The opening is an allegro in 5/4 time with syncopations. It switches to 3/4 and 4/4 and has a very slow and rich center section with quarter note triplets that build in intensity to the tempo 1 which is now in 7/8. Highly accessible for both players and audience, Fantasy is a staple for this combination of low brass.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

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State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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Washington State University (Pullman) Symphonic Wind Ensemble - 15 April 2021
Lautes Quartet (Baton Rouge, La.) - 2016

Works for Winds by This Composer

Americana Suite
The Capitol
Christmas Showcase
Christmas Sing-Along
Fantasy for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (1992)
Fantasy on Mo'oz Tzur (1983)
A Gershwin Fantasy (as arranger) (1991)

Resources

Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Ralph Martino." Accessed 15 April 2021
Martino, R. (1992). Fantasy for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet [score]. PP Music: Portland, Me.