UFO: Score
Euphonium Solo or Section Feature
By Edward Kennedy
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0003650
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Description
The title of this work conjures up images in one's mind of outer space and flying saucers. However, although intended to be a programmatic work, the title is also a pun on the affectionate name often given to the Euphonium in the U.K. and Australia, EUPHO. This exciting work will give your euphonium or baritone players a chance to shine and have some fun, either as soloists or in a section feature. (2:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Debut Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
128
SKU:
00-PR-0003650
More about this title
About the Composer: Edward Kennedy
Edward Kennedy trained in music education at the University of Southern Queensland and earned advanced conducting credentials from Salford University in Manchester and Trinity College of Music London. Based in Brisbane, he has spent his career as a music educator, band director, and clinician across schools and colleges in both the United Kingdom and Australia, while maintaining an active portfolio as a composer and arranger of brass and wind band music.
Why we love this
Kennedy's clever pun transforms a novelty title into genuine pedagogical gold: the UFO becomes EUPHO, giving your euphonium and baritone players a feature that's both musically engaging and genuinely fun to perform. At Grade 1, it's accessible enough for developing players yet written with enough character and humor that even seasoned groups will enjoy programming it.
What to expect
The piece evokes whimsical images of outer space and flying saucers while maintaining an accessible, joyful energy throughout. The euphonium/baritone feature shines with characteristic warmth, supported by an ensemble that's energetic without demanding technical complexity.
Who it's for
Directors programming music for developing Grade 1 concert bands who want to feature euphonium or baritone players without sacrificing musical substance. This is ideal for groups that need an entertaining novelty piece with genuine character, particularly those looking to give solo and sectional players meaningful spotlight moments.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the euphonium or baritone soloist so the feature cuts through without the ensemble drowning it out; these instruments project less naturally than trumpets, so slight dynamic restraint from the full band pays dividends.
- Lean into the programmatic intent with playful articulation and phrasing in the ensemble parts, especially any staccato figures that suggest movement and energy.
- If alternating between euphonium and baritone soloists, rehearse both parts separately first to ensure consistency in approach before combining them with the full band.
How to use it
Program this as a lighter moment in a concert to showcase ensemble personality and give your lower brass section time in the spotlight. It pairs well with more substantial works on the same program and works particularly effectively in spring or end-of-year concerts where audiences appreciate both musical growth and personality.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and ensemble textures
- Controlling dynamics in Grade 1 range
- Sustaining interest in straightforward harmonic progressions
- Intonation awareness in lower brass registers