Goff Richards
Midnight Euphonium
A nocturnal jazz-inflected solo that lets the euphonium croon, swing, and project personality without concerto-scale weight.
| Composer | Goff Richards |
|---|---|
| Era | 20th century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | advanced |
| Available scorings | Piano, Brass Band |
| Duration | ~7 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Piano part | Medium |
| Technical demands | jazz ballad style, swing articulation, lyrical high register, flexible timing |
| Good for | recital, featured soloist with band, community concert |
| Publisher | Studio Music |
Style is the central technique. The line should sit behind or ahead of the beat with purpose, and articulation needs enough variety to distinguish a sung phrase from a light swing figure.
Avoid making the ballad sections static. Long notes still need direction, and the accompaniment’s harmony should shape vibrato, color, and the amount of time taken at cadences.