Jacob, Gordon - Fantasia

Difficulty:  III-IV

Length:  9:00

One of the earliest major works written for the euphonium, Jacob's Fantasia remains a standard work in the repertoire. Its haunting opening melody, fun and quirky Allegro section, lyrical melodic writing, triple tonguing intensity, low muted section, and demanding cadenza make it a composition worthy of performance. There are numerous ossias to assistance with range limitations and the technical demands will prove a challenge for many players, but this should certainly be a familiar piece for all serious euphonium players. 

Samples:  JPG 1