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Divertimento for Tuba and Concert Band: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Divertimento for Tuba and Concert Band: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Divertimento for Tuba and Concert Band: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50160008
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Dan Adams

Grade: 3

Item: 36-50160008

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The perfect vehicle for an end of the year soloist, this work is light, melodic, and not overly long. It affords the ensemble a refreshing sound and a light-hearted yet serious work to strike just the right chord with your audience.

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Band

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-68-296074-9

ISBN13: 978-1-68-296074-5

UPC: 746241279354

SKU: 36-50160008

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Dan Adams

Dan Adams spent nearly thirty years directing band and orchestra in the Wooster City Schools in Ohio, where he also served as Instrumental Music Coordinator. Before establishing his tenure in Wooster, he taught at Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington, Vermont. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University (trombone) and a Master of Music in Band Conducting from Northwestern University, where he studied under John Paynter.

Adams has built a distinguished career as an adjudicator, brass performer, and conductor. His compositions have been performed internationally and recognized at major venues including The Midwest Band Clinic and the Western International Band Clinic. His works have earned multiple selections as J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice and recognition in the Bandworld Top 100. He maintains memberships in the Ohio Music Education Association, NAfME, ASCAP, the College Band Directors National Association, and Local 159 of the American Federation of Musicians.

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Why we love this

This work understands what makes a tuba feature memorable: it gives the soloist a genuinely lyrical voice without asking the rest of the band to recede into the background. Adams balances the spotlight with musical substance, crafting a piece that feels complete rather than vehicle-like. The Grade 3 voicing keeps rehearsals manageable while the light-hearted character and modest length make it ideal for students and audiences alike when energy is high and attention is limited.

What to expect

Divertimento radiates musical lightness and good humor without sacrificing sincerity. The tuba emerges as a singing voice rather than a rhythmic anchor, supported by a concert band that sounds engaged and colorful. The overall effect is cheerful and accessible, inviting both performers and listeners to enjoy the moment.

Who it's for

This piece suits concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking a brief, uplifting feature for a capable tuba soloist. It works equally well for students advancing through solo repertoire and for ensembles programming end-of-year concerts where a refreshing contrast to heavier works is needed.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the tuba solo line with long, singing phrases; this piece thrives on legit melody rather than technical display.
Balance the accompaniment carefully so the ensemble supports without overwhelming the soloist's natural resonance.
Maintain brisk but not rushed tempos; the lightness of character depends on forward motion and clarity of rhythm.
Feature the tuba's dynamic range by exploring both the warmth of softer passages and the projection of fuller sections.

How to use it

Program this as a bridging work between substantive concert pieces, particularly in end-of-year concerts where you want to honor a strong soloist while maintaining ensemble energy. Its modest length and warm character make it a natural fit following a more demanding selection or preceding a finale that needs to feel celebratory.