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Hi, and thanks for stopping in. Brand New(s): If you haven't had a chance to view Celluloid Tubas, check it out. You'll need the free RealPlayer to view it. If you have a slow connection and have difficulties, I'll be working at getting a version more optimized for dial-up connections soon. I have had a blast (no pun intended) collaborating with Bob Powers and other members of the U.S. Army Band in Washington for a program on Saturday, January 26. Celluloid Tubas, Eine Kleine Tubamusik für Roadrunner und Coyote, Pachydermus Pinkus Lowus Blowus, and Twisted Tuba Tales #1: The Three Little Pigs will be featured, and none other than my friend Pat Sheridan will serve as narrator on the fable. The U.S. Army Ground Field Band conference is back on, and will run March 21-23. Chris Hite is doing a terrific job of organizing it. His quartet will combine with David Zerkel's fine students from the University of Georgia for a program similar to the Washington concert, but also including my brand new suite of music from Bruce Broughton's incredible score for Silverado. It is likely that we will then repeat that show at the 2002 ITEC being hosted by Dennis Askew at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, May 27-June 1. I will also serve as conductor of the newly-christened World All-Star Tuba-Euphonium ensemble there and am planning to do a new arrangement of Hungarian Rhapsody #2 to include on the program. The new Symphonia CD is out and it is fantastic! Included on it is the arrangement of Berlioz's Dance of the Witches' Sabbath that I wrote for them. Not-Quite-So-New(s): My recent week with The Denver Brass was exhilarating and very well received. What a phenomenal (and terrific) group of people. We premiered my new 22-minute suite of music from Silverado (that I wrote for them and that I will soon be adapting for t/e ensemble) as well as performing other film works. Consequently, Pachydermus Pinkus and Eine Kleine Blechmusik are now available for brass choir as well as for other ensembles. The founders of The Denver Brass, Kathy and Chuck Brantigan (who also comprise the tuba section) have invited me to return next season. If you haven't had a chance to hear this fabulous group, you need to check them out. History: Celluloid Tubas is the first composition to feature tuba-euphonium ensemble in live accompaniment to a silent film projected behind it. It has been performed well over 100 times by university and professional groups from coast to coast in the U.S. and Canada. Also available is a brass quintet version entitled Celluloid Brass. Performance arrangements of the film works and purchase of the other pieces can be arranged by contacting me at the link below. Please use the other links to explore the site and obtain information about the music available here. I look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully, Todd
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