Jacob, Gordon - Fantasia

Difficulty:  III-IV Length:  9:00 One of the earliest major works written for the euphonium, Jacob's Fantasia remains a standard work in the repertoire. Its haunting opening melody, fun and quirky Allegro section, lyrical melodic writing, triple tonguing intensity, low muted section, and demanding cadenza make it a composition worthy of performance. There are numerous ossias to assistance with range limitations and the technical demands will prove a challenge for many players, but this should certainly be a familiar piece for all serious euphonium players.  Samples:  JPG 1   Parts:  BC and TC