Piano,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.844352

Composed by Lyrics: Charles Wesley, Music: Thomas Campbell, published 1738, and published 1825. Arranged by Dan Cutchen. Christian,Easter,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and part. 15 pages. Dan Cutchen Music #4285469. Published by Dan Cutchen Music (A0.844352).

This arrangement of And Can It Be That I Should Gain? is for tuba solo and piano.
A theme and variation treatment is used.  

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Tuba - And Can It Be? Piano Accompaniment, Dan Cutchen

Time: approximately 6:00

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And Can It Be That I Should Gain? is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley. And Can It Be was written in 1738 to celebrate Wesley's conversion, which he regarded as having taken place on May 21 of that year.

This beautiful hymn has been popular and enduring.

And Can It Be That I Should Gain is perhaps one of the most joyfully poignant hymns penned by Charles Wesley (1707-1788). On Whitsunday (Pentecost), May 21, 1738, three days before his brother John experienced his heart strangely warmed,’ Charles was convalescing in the home of John Bray, a poor mechanic, when he heard a voice saying, In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, arise, and believe, and thou shalt be healed of all thy infirmities. The voice was most likely Mr. Bray’s sister who felt commanded to say these words in a dream.

Anglican hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith, notes that the following then happened:

Charles got out of bed and opening his Bible read from the Psalms: He have put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God, followed by the first verse of Isaiah 40, Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. He wrote in his journal, I have found myself at peace with God, and rejoiced in the hope of love Christ (Dudley-Smith, 1987, 1).

The statement from Mr. Bray’s sister sparked within Charles a conviction like he had never felt before. Moved and convicted in spirit, Charles wrestled with these words until he came to rest in his faith, knowing that it is by faith we are saved (Ephesians 2:8).

Soon after this conversion experience, he wrote two hymns in celebration of the amazing love he had come to know: And Can It Be that I Should Gain and Where Shall My Wondering Soul Begin? (United Methodist Hymnal, 342)

There has been some debate as to which hymn was written first, but most current scholarship accepts the latter as the first hymn written by Charles after his conversion experience. No matter its place in the chronology of Wesley's output, And Can It Be has been and remains one of his most remarkable hymns, expressing like no other the rapturous joy of receiving salvation.

And Can It Be That I Should Gain. Hymnary.org, https://hymnary.org/text/and_can_it_be_that_i_should_gain

Dudley-Smith, Timothy. A Flame of Love: A Personal Choice of Charles Wesley’s Verse. London: Triangle SPCK, 1987.

Timothy Dudley-Smith. And can it be that I should gain. The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Canterbury Press, accessed May 29, 2018, http://www.hymnology.co.uk/a/and-can-it-be-that-i-should-gain.

Young, Carlton R. And Can It Be That I Should Gain. Companion to the United Methodist Hymnal. Abingdon Press, 1993.

(Taken from: History of Hymns: And Can It Be That I Should Gain by DeAndre Johnson found at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources)

https://youtu.be/7-Qdg7QK.

Tuba Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.604618

By Rascal Flatts. By Kim Gannon and Walter Kent. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Jazz. Individual part. 1 pages. Kevin Busse #3908539. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.604618).

This is an exact transcription of Bing Crosby's I'll Be Home For Christmas in a good range for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.604601

By Rascal Flatts. By Kim Gannon and Walter Kent. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Jazz. Individual part. 1 pages. Kevin Busse #3908501. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.604601).

This is an exact transcription of Bing Crosby's I'll Be Home For Christmas in the original key for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.610164

Composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Contemporary. Individual part. 3 pages. Kevin Busse #5723633. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.610164).

This is an exact transcription of the song You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen with lyrics in the original key for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.603507

By Sara Bareilles. By Sara Bareilles. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Pop. Individual part. 3 pages. Kevin Busse #3686845. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.603507).

This is an exact transcription of She Used To Be Mine from Waitress The Musical in the original key for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.610148

Composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Contemporary. Individual part. 3 pages. Kevin Busse #5723527. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.610148).

This is an exact transcription of the song You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen with lyrics in the original key for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.603541

By Sara Bareilles. By Sara Bareilles. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Pop. Individual part. 2 pages. Kevin Busse #3686955. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.603541).

This is an exact transcription of She Used To Be Mine from Waitress The Musical in the easy key of C for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.606806

By Ray LaMontagne. By Ray LaMontagne. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Contemporary. Individual part. 1 pages. Kevin Busse #4603593. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.606806).

This is a truncated transcription of the main melody of Ray Lamontagne's Be Here Now in the easy key of C for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1308822

By The Beach Boys. By Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Tony Asher. Arranged by Daniel Nakamura. Instructional,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. Individual part. 1 pages. Daniel Nakamura #898069. Published by Daniel Nakamura (A0.1308822).

Simplified arrangement of Wouldn't It Be Nice (Beach Boys), for Tuba.

Original Key.

Tuba Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.606773

By Ray LaMontagne. By Ray LaMontagne. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Contemporary. Individual part. 1 pages. Kevin Busse #4603517. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.606773).

This is a truncated transcription of the main melody of Ray Lamontagne's Be Here Now in the original key for Tuba.

Tuba Solo - Digital Download

SKU: A0.865253

Arranged by Chris Cooke. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 65 pages. Chris Cooke #3603527. Published by Chris Cooke (A0.865253).

50 Favorite Hymns for Solo and Duet Instruments is a sequel to the first book, Hymns for Solo and Duet Instruments.  This second collection contains my all-time favorites and is written for early-mid-intermediate players.  The hymns are written so that instruments can be mixed and matched for duet or ensemble purposes.  Suitable for worship services, they can be played as offertories or special music selections, or as accompaniment to congregational singing.  Many of the hymns are in the traditional hymnal keys, however, there are some that may be slightly lower to accommodate instrumental ranges.  This tuba book contains only the melody of these hymns. One verse and chorus is written for each and can be repeated as needed.  Hymns with a particular theme or key can be combined for a medley, e.g. I Love to Tell the Story, Oh How I Love Jesus, and He Keeps Me Singing-all are in A-flat.  Melody and duet parts are available for flute/oboe, clarinet/trumpet, alto sax, French horn, and trombone/baritone/bassoon.  When necessary, parts occasionally cross for ease of playing for the bass instruments.  A piano accompaniment book is also available.  These accompaniments are eclectic in style and span the gamut from classical to gospel.  The hymns with their concert keys are:

 

All Things Bright and Beautiful, alternate tune, C

And Can It Be, F

Are You Washed in the Blood, G

At Calvary, C

Be Thou My Vision, E-flat

Blessed Be the Name, A-flat

Breathe on Me, Breath of God, F

Come Christians, Join to Sing, E-flat

Faith is the Victory, E-flat

Glory to His Name, G

Heavenly Sunlight, F

He Keeps Me Singing, A-flat

I Love to Tell the Story, A-flat

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, A-flat

It Is Mine, B-flat

Jesus Saves, F

Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory, A-flat

Just As I Am, E-flat

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, A-flat

Like a River Glorious, F

Love Lifted Me, B-flat

My Faith Looks Up to Thee, D

Nothing But The Blood, A-flat

Oh How I Love Jesus, A-flat

On Jordan’s Stormy Banks, E-flat

Praise Him!  Praise Him!  F

Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!  A-flat

Rejoice, The Lord Is King!  C

Revive Us Again, F

Rock of Ages, B-flat

Send the Light, F

Since I Have Been Redeemed, F

Since Jesus Came into My Heart, F

Softly and Tenderly, F

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, G

Standing on the Promises, B-flat

Sunshine in my Soul, F

The Old Rugged Cross, B-flat

There is Power in the Blood, B-flat

There Shall Be Showers of Blessing, B-flat

The Solid Rock, F

This is My Father’s World, E-flat

To God Be the Glory, G

Trust and Obey, F

We Gather Together, B-flat

When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, G

When We All Get to Heaven, C

Wonderful Grace of Jesus, B-flat

Wonderful Words of Life, F

Tuba Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.991806

Composed by Jason Allie. Romantic Period,World. Individual part. 14 pages. Joaba LLC #3129601. Published by Joaba LLC (A0.991806).

Description

Total Duration: 11 minutes.

A vigorous, advanced level work suitable for encouraging students, hobbyists and professionals to improve or show off their performance skills.  In an enjoyable and delightful manner, tubists will build dexterity, endurance, expressiveness, effective volume and range (going up to D/C# above the staff). This work will charm, captivate, and rouse/impress audiences.  A great recital piece or encore piece to show off the melodiousness, harmoniousness and vibrancy of the tuba in whole or in part.  Please send feedback, praises and more to contact@joaba.com.

Performance Notes from the Composer

Édesen

Édesen translates to sweetly in Hungarian, and is this movement’s purpose: to be a centering, calming moment before the following tumult.

The first 10 bars serve as an introduction to warm up to the melody. The melody has three contrasting articulations that must be respected: staccato, legato, and normal.  The melody easily leads to high and low range notes-excellent for beginner/intermediate tubists to expand and solidify their range.  Give more air for the range’s extremities so pitches don’t become too thin or muddled. The second theme in the dominant (E major) should be played with luscious legato and bright staccato.

Lassan

Lassan translates to slowly in Hungarian usually conveying stateliness or seriousness.  This argumentative movement breaks the former’s idyll and sets the case for the next movement’s defiance and victory.

The first section is to be played serious and strong.  Increase air support for the higher pitches.  Make the descending scales resound and bounce off the lowest notes.  The second theme starting at 81 should be played with great charm and ease. For the solo passages, show-off but slow the tempo into the fermatas: (m77-80, m102-103, and m132-133).

Friska

Friska translates to fresh in Hungarian and in this case, it’s a duality of turbulence and final elation.

Start the piece fast, but not too boisterous-embellishments are added in the repeat demanding boisterousness.  Epitomizing the turbulence, the con moto sections (at m161 & m260) emphasize a 1 beat per measure feel-accelerate the tempo as is comfortable.  The digressionary, crab-like sections (at m176 & m275) should be played as light as possible to help build up to the elated sections.  The first elated section (m188) should be played as if gleefully discovered but not yet won; the second elated section (m291), with a victorious finality that cannot be diminished or tarnished.