Introductions and Expansions for the Orchestral Tubist Two Etude Books for Solo Tuba

This document details the conception and pedagogical basis for two new tuba etude books which function as aides in preparing orchestral works for auditions and performances. The books incorporate a two staged process for introducing and preparing the excerpts that are being targeted. The first book, titled Introductions for the Orchestral Tubist is intended for intermediate players and will introduce the melodic and technical content of the selected contrabass tuba excerpts while encouraging a healthy approach to performing the excerpts. The second volume, titled Expansions for the Orchestral Tubist will focus on extending the technical demands of both contrabass and bass tuba excerpts. Three sample etudes from each book are included in this project.