Blithe Spirit (Solo Tuba + Mixed Quartet)

Blithe Spirit is a unique and innovative showpiece for tuba and chamber ensemble. What seems an odd combination of instruments meshes perfectly. Tubists, try this on your next recital!

Genre: Solo Tuba & Chamber Ensemble | # of Players: 4 + Solo Tuba
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration:

Instrumentation
Solo Tuba
B-flat Clarinet
F Horn
Bassoon
Cello

Program Notes
Blithe Spirit is one of the earliest works in the repertoire of Daniel McCarthy. It was award the Connie Weldon Prize for Tuba solo and chamber ensemble, sponsored by The University of Miami (FL) and Michigan State University for Tuba United Brotherhood Association. It was premiered at the Interlochen Arts Camp by David Randolph, tuba soloist.