2025-26 TMEA All-State Euphonium Etude No. 2 - Larghetto Cantabile in F Major

Описание: Page 10 from H. Voxman - Selected Studies for Baritone
Tempo: Eighth Note = 72–88

As listed on: https://www.tmea.org/band/audition-ma...

Errata (Bass Clef):
m. 73 add decrescendo on beat 3

Performance Guide:
The F Major etude is a selection that gives the performer an opportunity to play with a cantabile (song like) style of playing, using tasteful vibrato, purposeful phrasing, and musical direction. Do not be afraid to use rubato where appropriate for musical affect and for breathing purposes.

In this meter of 3/8, at this slower tempo, 16th notes should be counted "1&", while 32nd notes counted "1e&a" (or equivalent subdivision using your preferred counting system). Rhythmic accuracy will be pertinent to successfully playing this etude, specifically when playing tied rhythms, syncopated motifs, and duple vs. triple notation.

As this etude explores a wide range of the instrument, strive to make all notes and phrases have the same tonal color and evenness in the sound, especially during the peak of the piece (m. 66-67). The accented 8th notes should be considered weighted with a slight taper to each note. To successfully achieve this style, one must think of these notes using more support and definition of their air rather than tongue to create the desired articulation. All phrases, regardless of dynamic markings, should have shape and contour. Dynamics should be obvious but never interfere with your most vibrant sound and the musical intent of the line. All ornamentations should be played lightly and gracefully before the beat in order to preserve the cantabile character of the music. Always be mindful of how you are releasing a note before a breath, as you never want to detract from the overall musical line. Think Chorale style breathing and breathe musically vs playing perfectly in time at ends of phrases. Remember to make music!