Michael Kamen
Band of Brothers Suite — euphonium excerpt
A current military-band audition excerpt that asks the upper euphonium voice for quiet dignity, balance, and controlled line.
| Composer | Michael Kamen |
|---|---|
| Composed | 2001 |
| Era | 21st century |
| Type | Wind Band Excerpt |
| Difficulty | advanced |
| Available scorings | Wind Band |
| Duration | ~2 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Arranger | Michael Milburn |
| Technical demands | upper divisi, sustained lyricism, soft attacks, ensemble balance |
| Good for | band audition, excerpt study |
The suite’s memorial tone depends on restraint. Attacks must be clean but unobtrusive, and vibrato, dynamics, and breath should support the ensemble’s long line rather than draw attention to the individual part.
Preparing the upper divisi alone is not enough. Listen to the lower voice and harmony so intonation and color reflect the chord, particularly at soft entrances and releases.