Competition Solos, Book 2 Tuba: Tuba Book

A curated snapshot of accessible classical and light classical traditions: waltzes and barcarolles sit alongside character pieces with distinctive voices. Each solo feels complete and purposeful, with enough musical substance to reward thoughtful practice without overwhelming early intermediate players.

Intermediate tuba players preparing for solo competition or working toward consistent, audition-ready repertoire. This book serves directors and private instructors who need reliable, graded material that students can depend on in a competition setting.

• Confirm the solo's eligibility with your state music association before final selection; approval varies by state and year.
• Use the included audio downloads during practice to hear the full context with accompaniment and internalize the intended tempo and phrasing.
• Work through the piano book's transposed accompaniments to understand how the part sits across different instrumental ranges, which clarifies the solo's harmonic function.

Select one or two pieces for solo competition preparation in fall and winter. The variety in styles means you can program complementary solos if multiple students compete, or choose a single piece to feature in a studio recital alongside ensemble work.

• Reading and performing multiple Classical and Romantic-era styles
• Shaping phrased melodies with expressive dynamic control
• Coordinating with piano accompaniment and responding to harmonic context
• Preparing solo performance for adjudicated settings