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TUBAGILITYFEATURING MODEL NO. 982 SERIAL NO. 982-706909

NICK ETHERIDGE NEWMUSIC

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This is Tubagility is an inspiring new album from some of the UK’s finest musicians, young compos-ers and arrangers. It contains an extraordinary collection of fun and challenging music from Funk, Big Band Jazz, to Prog Rock, all served up with virtuosity, exuberance and seriously fat bass lines……

Length (min/sec)Contents

21st Century Schizoid ManFripp, McDonald, Lake, Giles, Sinfield arr. John-Paul Gandy.

7.431

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3-6

TubamsTom Harrold

5.13

Heck Fantasy-Concerto for Tuba, Marimba & BandJohn-Paul Gandy

14.50

BeastieTom Harrold

9.207

Enter The DragonLalo Schifrin arr. John O’Neill

3.018

Are you being ServedRonnie Hazlehurst arr. John O’Neill

2.409

The New AvengersLaurie Johnson arr. John O’Neill

2.1910

PopcornGershon Kingsley

3.1711

12 The Planet PlanT.Yabe,T.Matsuura, R.Sebbag, M.Endo, arr. Graham Mann

4.29

All rights of the producer and the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorised copying, hiring, renting, public performance and broadcasting of this recording prohibited. Made in the EU.© this compilation 2009 Brass Classics ℗ this compilation 2009 Nick Etheridge

TOTAL RUNNING TIME 53.16

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MODEL PITCH FABRE/COLOUR COMPENSATINGNO. 982 EEb BRIGHT LAQUER YES

SERIAL NO: 982-70690917.51mm

18.96mm

483mm

9260mg

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2nd VALVE RING: FINGER RING

PISTON MATERIAL: MONEL

MOUTHPIECE FERRULE: LARGE

CATALOGUE NO: BC 3011

TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 53.16

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The Compensating System

In 1874 D.J. Blaikley, a well-known name in brass instrument design, developed a system of automatic compensating pistons built into the existing valves which operate when the valves are used in combination.

An extra piece of tube (A) is attached to the side of the first valve. When the first or fourth valves are used separately the extra piece of tubing is not required; but as soon as the first and fourth are combined, this extra knuckle of tubing is thrown in automatically. A short length of tubing (B) is attached to the second valve, with corresponding tubes in the pistons, and works on the same principle.

Fig. 6.2 Tubagility Identification Plate

Fig. 6.1 Tubagility Compensation System

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Tubagility / ˈtju:bɘˈdʒΙlΙtΙ / Adj. n & v. l v 1. The art of compelling tuba performance that communicates skill, flair and imagination. 2. To utilize and exploit the unique sounds and qualities of the tuba l n. 1. Ensemble dedicated to challenging new music featuring the tuba as an essential component.

Introduction

About this manual

Nick Etheridge and Tubagility

Its aim

The aim of this musical manual is to help you get the best possible enjoyment and understanding of its contents. It can do so in several ways. The manual also contains drawings and descriptions to show the function of its various musical components.

Primary

It is hoped this manual and its contents will provide you with a pleasurable and challenging journey through the engaging and challenging new music commissioned by Nick Etheridge.

Secondary

This manual aims to show that the contemporary performer on the Bass Tuba can perform with Tubagility and transcend its musical stereotype while staying true to the nature of the instrument with a fresh and invigorating approach.

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct, no liability can be accepted by the performers or composers for loss, damage or injury sustained while engaged with this musical experience.

After graduating from Trinity College of Music London Nick won the position of Principle tuba in the Athens State Orchestra, Greece working there for several years. Since then Nick has indulged his love of travelling and has performed in orchestras and ensembles in over forty countries, from the jungles of Thailand and Cambodia, concerts for the Pope in the Vatican, Live 8, on the Great Wall of China, to recitals in the Caribbean where he currently lives.

Nick has worked with many prestigious ensembles including The Royal Opera & Royal Ballet Covent Garden, City of Birmingham symphony Orchestra, The Britten Sinfonia, London Mozart Players, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, RTE Concert Orchestra in Ireland as well as in London’s West End theatres.

As well as his own chamber groups Nick has worked with London Brass, English Brass, Fine Arts Brass, World Brass, and is a member of Desford Colliery Brass Band.

Tubagility is Nick’s ongoing musical project in which he commissions, records and performs innovative and colourful new works featuring the tuba. The aim of the project is to explore the true potential of the instrument and raise awareness of its possibilities and engage a broader audience.

Nicks first solo album One Clear Call was released in 2006 to critical acclaim on Brass Classics record label.

Visit Nick at Tubagility.co.uk to keep up to date with what is happening…..

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Contents

This is TUBAGILITY

Length (min/sec)

21st Century Schizoid ManFripp, McDonald, Lake, Giles, Sinfield arr. John-Paul Gandy.

1 7.43

2 TubamsTom Harrold

3-6 Heck Fantasy-Concerto for Tuba, Marimba & Band John-Paul Gandy

7 BeastieTom Harrild

8 Enter The DragonLalo Schifrin arr. John O’Neill

9 Are you being Served?Ronnie Hazlehurst arr. John O’Neill

The New AvengersLaurie Johnson arr. John O’Neill

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11 PopcornGershon Kingsley

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5.13

14.50

9.20

3.01

2.40

2.19

3.17

4.29The Planet PlanT.Yabe,T.Matsuura, R.Sebbag, M.Endo, arr. Graham Mann

TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 53.16

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Routine maintenanceFor modifications, and information applicable to later models, see www.tubagility.co.uk

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Credits

Operatives continued.

Following tracks reproduced with kind permission:

Acknowledgements

The Band From Uncle 8-12

Nick Etheridge ................................................ John O’Neill ....................................................Danny Marsden ..............................................Nick Etwell ......................................................Chris Traves ...................................................Dave Hattee ....................................................Graham Mann .................................................

Tubas & Amplified TubaFlute, Stylophone & all Saxophones Trumpets & Flugel HornKeyboardsTrombonesDrums, Percussion & ProgrammingTrombones, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion & Vocals

Recorded at Kenilworth Studios, LondonReleased December 2009Engineering & Editing .......Chris Traves & Nick EtheridgeProduced & Mastered by ...Chris Traves & Nick EtheridgeArtwork Concept & Design ..............................Helen AshtonSleeve Notes ...................................................Nick Etheridge

“21st Century Schizoid Man” Published by Universal Music Publishing UK“Main Theme From Enter The Dragon” Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp Administered by Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.“Are You Being Served?” Published by Kobalt Music Group Ltd.“The New Avengers” Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK Ltd / EMI Film & Theatre Music Ltd “Popcorn” Published by Bourne Music Ltd. “The Planet Plan” Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd © 1996All Rights Reserved

Further Information

My gratitude goes to all the composers, arrangers and performers who made it possible for this album to become a reality. I also wish to thank Paul Archibald, Charles Padley and my Wife Kate for their patience, support and belief in me.

For detailed information on Tubagility composers, arrangers, or the compositions included in this manual please visit www.tubagility.co.uk.


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FIG. 6.3 TUBAGILITY OPERATIVE NICK ETHERIDGE

Operatives

21st Century Schizoid Man

Tubams by Tom Harrild

Heck by John-Paul Gandy

David Migden ..................................................Shaun Thompson ...........................................Danny Marsden ..............................................David Liddell ...................................................John-Paul Gandy .............................................Nick Etheridge ................................................Pete Dawson ..................................................

Nick Etheridge ................................................Graham Mann .................................................

Nick Etheridge ................................................Barry Jurjus ....................................................Darren Wiles ...................................................Shaun Thompson ...........................................David Liddell ...................................................Beth Symmons ...............................................Pete Dawson ..................................................

Vocals & MegaphoneAlto Saxophone, Bass ClarinetTrumpetTromboneHammond & Rhodes PianoTuba & Amplified TubaDrums, Percussion & Bowed Cymbals

Tuba & PercussionHammond Organ, Drums & Percussion

Solo Tuba Solo MarimbaTrumpetAlto SaxophoneTromboneString BassDrums & Percussion

Beastie by Tom Harrild

Benjamin Ellin .................................................Nick Etheridge ................................................Dan Gresson ..................................................Barry Jurjus ....................................................Mark McDonald ..............................................Pete Dawson ..................................................Laurence Hill ...................................................

Musical DirectionSolo Tuba XylophoneMarimba 1 Marimba 2Drums Percussion

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