Monologues

This 4-movement concerto for euphonium and wind ensemble showcases what Turrin does best. He makes a band sound like a full orchestra with his inventive textures and masterful scoring in Monologues.

Genre: Solo Euphonium with Wind Ensemble | # of Players: Standard + 1
Level: 5 | Duration: 22:00

Instrumentation
Solo Euphonium

Piccolo
Flute 1-2
Oboe 1-2
Bassoon 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1-3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1-2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1-5
F Horn 1-4
Trombone 1-3
Euphonium
Tuba

Piano/ Harp

Timpani
Percussion 1 (snare drum)
Percussion 2 (xylophone)
Percussion 3 (bells, triangle)

Program Notes

Monologues was commissioned by the following consortium of universities:

John N. Culvahouse, UGA Wind Ensemble / University of Georgia
David Waybright, UF Wind Symphony / University of Florida
Jim Copenhaver, USC Symphonic Band / University of South Carolina
Cody Birdwell / George Boulden, UK Wind Ensemble / University of Kentucky
Gary Sousa, UT Wind Ensemble / University of Tennessee
Johnnie Vinson, AU Symphonic Band / Auburn University
David Willson, UM Symphonic Band / University of Mississippi
Dwayne Sagen/Tom Verrier, VU Wind Ensemble / Vanderbilt University
Elva Kaye Lance, MSU Symphonic Band / Mississippi State University
Frank Wickes, LSU Wind Ensemble / Louisiana State Universit
W. Dale Warren, UA Wind Symphony / University of Arkansas
Ken Ozello, UA Wind Ensemble / University of Alabama