The Tubby Butcher

The Tubby Butcher is a vibrant and fresh take on a classic brass piece. Arranged for either quintet or sextet, an optional 2nd trombone part is included. The composer writes: 'For several years I used to play school concerts around Houston with our brass quintet. We followed a familiar formula; showing the kids how the instruments work and have a feature piece for each one. The tuba player played The Happy Farmer from Robert Schumann’s Album für die Jugend, a very dull arrangement of a dull piece. It bugged me so much I had to come up with something more exciting, hence The Tubby Butcher. Friends of mine have played this and tried to set speed records - I like it a little bit slower with a more 60s vibe, like the video we made with the Gothenburg Opera low brass (featured below). Straight 8ths, not swing. Drums are not required but a welcome addition. There is an optional 2nd trombone part if needed.' Instrumentation: Trumpet 1-2 French Horn (additional Eb Tenor Horn part provided) Trombone 1-2 (2nd part optional) (parts provided in bass clef & Bb treble clef) Tuba B.C. (additional parts provided in Eb & Bb treble clef)