Demondrae Thurman - Barfield Concerto for Euphonium

[@anonym0usplatypus]

I really hope for this piece to become standard repertoire for the Euphonium

[@mikemusikable]

ist to difficult for the most

[@frittatasTV]

This is so advanced that I don't think even the best percentile of Euphonium players would be able to play all of this.

[@FreezingGamer1]

Michael Kirby this is a LOT more technically demanding than carnival of venice

[@markdatton1348]

@@FreezingGamer1 If you're going to play professionally then this piece should pose no insurmountable problem. it would take lots of practice, but if you're going pro anyways its literally your job

[@rjanssafttheiii4697]

This is university level if your good. I’ve heard more challenging pieces played for rehearsals and juries at a public university. Not sure if I agree for the need of tenor clef for this, at least not so much of it. It makes it look more intimidating than it is. It might keep a lot of players away.

[@croatiancowboy]

This man is hitting a super F and making it sound like a warm up

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

Croatian Cowboy the tone man, I’m going to use this area where he does it as a high register practice on trombone

[@ealep0314]

matonizz vibes

[@brandonichavez5700]

@@ealep0314 I don't think matonizz is anywhere close to demondrae, seeing and knowing both in person

[@brandonichavez5700]

But they are both indeed great players, demondrae is just in a league of his own in terms of higher register playing

[@misseuphonium]

That's because it is his warm up 👀

[@abarfield]

Thanks everyone! The score will be available by mid December! We are working on a few edits.

[@georgepether4077]

+Anthony Barfield There is nothing to do to change a note in this Anthony The composition is beautiful and the soloist absolutely awesome. A really challenging solo I cannot imagine how many hours of study and practice went into playing this.Until I heard it I said I played Euphonium Not any more . Back to the drawing board. Truly inspiring. Thankyou

[@steveparker9044]

Hi there is there a treble clef version of this?

[@Pretzel3567]

@@steveparker9044 tenor clef is actually functionally the same as treble clef just with slightly different accidentals. The top line on tenor clef is a concert Eb same as treble clef which is a F or conert Eb for Bb instruments. You just have to watch want the accidentals are, so if you pretend its treble clef, what looks like an Fb is actually F nat and F nat is F#, Same applies for what looks like a C, concert Bb. It looks like Cb when it actually means concert Bb. So if you pretend its treble clef and transpose the key and watch C's and F's you should be ok, then just learn bass clef for the bass clef parts since its important to be able to read both clefs

[@matthewmiller1630]

bruh if this were transposed to bass cleff it'd be extremely high

[@jackhorton4244]

Where can I find the score?

[@drzoidberg71]

Pretty breathtaking how the euphonium blends into the rest of the ensemble at points. The drop aways of the ensemble which showcase the soloist at particularly technical parts are done just right. It'd be great if this piece becomes part of standard literature. It's a fantastic modern approach to the instrument, and to the ensemble that accompanies it in general. Composers are learning how fantastic the euphonium sounds, and epic pieces like this are coming into being. It's long overdue, and a great time to be alive to hear them.

[@elmerwilliamson1970]

I thought Steven Mead was the best Euphonium player I ever heard. I have changed my mind. I don't think I have ever heard anyone play the Euphonium this high with such beautiful tone and timbre. Great job Demondrae Thurman. You make that Miraphone 5050 sing!

[@ludovicozambonin7663]

Steven's the greatest all-around player. He's very good in everything, but somebody's better in high or low notes, or who has a better tone in some notes. I still think Steven's the best Euphonist in the world because of his versatility. This is what I think. Maybe you disagree or maybe not. Anyway, Demondrae is an incredible Euphonium (and trombone) player and I really like this performance. Great!

[@annreid8531]

I think we should all refrain from “assessing” and go back to listening to what we admire and expect from music as we here it. “Contests” don’t make musicians, and I think most of the good ones will tell you that.

[@dtx_mora4419]

Baustin baumet is also pretty damn good

[@explodingsausage6576]

Demondrae is on a different planet to Steve, Steve is one of the most overrated players on the instrument imo

[@MrDavidoneo]

@@ludovicozambonin7663 I would argue that David Childs is the best allround and just best player period so far.

[@MrOldChickens]

Beautiful! Time to learn tenor clef!

[@danboss9315]

I want to become even better at playing the euphonium/baritone just so I can play this amazing solo

[@seanlaquire1076]

Also look at the euphonium solo for rule Britannia And on another god he must have the chops of god

[@Composer_Piggy]

dan boss look up bluebells of Scotland. It's an extremely difficult but great song

[@wyattwahlgren8883]

There is a great recording of it on KZbin of Joe Alessi.

[@cameronpalmer5030]

The key is getting good at a full whole tone, scales, high notes, and being good at fast scales too.

[@nathanbanz4249]

Wyatt Wahlgren yes but joe alessi is a tromboniste ( i play trombone)

[@stevedarfler]

This haunts me and I've been back to it several times. Inspired.

[@TheZeldalink09]

That bass clef lick at around 11:40 is one of the greatest things I've ever heard

[@ryanbassoonist7302]

TheZeldalink09 truly 😍

[@justinkarnes3276]

2021 Checking in for another listen. This performance really stood the test of time.

[@stevenjohnson5641]

As a Euphist, I definitely appreciate this!!! This will be my 2017 goal. To master this!!! Thank you, Mr. Barfield for composing this Concerto for this wonderful instrument!!

[@jakezone]

I heard this at the US Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conference this year. It's definitely my new favorite Euphonium piece, and Demondrae Thurman plays the heck out of it (as did Pershing's Own!) I'll never forget that performance and this piece. It's so beautiful, thank you for writing it.

[@georgepether4077]

There are many excellent euphonium players from many countries but I don't think I have heard one better than this. Not only was the playing superb but the solo was as challenging i have seen so far .Thankyou so much for sharing your God given talent with us all. The mystery is that this is my first awareness I have had of this amazing talent.

[@kobeniscar9675]

but have you ever heard David chills

[@kobeniscar9675]

have you heard David chills

[@mathieubaude2545]

There are even more great euph player with Childs : David Thornton, Glyn Williams, Gary Curtin, Matthew White, Glenn Van Looy,...

[@mason3845]

Yes he is very good, but that is not the talent speaking. That is hard work, determination, and perseverance speaking.

[@ilikepizza3315]

George Pether Steven Mead

[@Levaix]

VERY cool piece! I don't know the last time a piece for euphonium has gotten stuck in my head after a single listen. It's a real shame that my lips would never forgive me if I played this high for this long. :P

[@hunterreinhart5986]

Im an incoming sophmore in highschool and this piece has just made me come back over and over, especially for some reason 5:52 to the end of the first movement. This piece is absolutely MAGNIFICENT, and i recently got down the first page of this solo. I really hope i can play this first movement either by the end of the school year or before the next school year. Anyways sorry for the long comment, but i ADORE this piece Update: Took way too long away from the piece and I’m currently a freshman in college, but I got back on the grind and learned the whole piece. Working on cleaning it up and auditioning for my schools concerto competition with it. That day can’t come any sooner

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

Good kid

[@skellysnipergaming182]

Yeah, I'm sophomore and am trying to convince my band director to play this with the whole band and i

[@baritoneboy]

Currently a sophomore in high school trying to play this. It takes a heck of a lot of air just to try and reach it.

[@Coolgamertag120]

sounds awesome! good luck!

[@mikahhagenlock524]

I really like this piece! I am throwing a suggestion for playing the building pyramids first movement part, tomorrow!

[@HFInc]

Wonderful piece & beautiful performance. Bravo!

[@カらす-v3y]

めっちゃいい音してる。。

[@matthewmiller1630]

This was incredible. I sat down thinking I would watch 5 minutes and I watched the whole thing

[@richardanslow2301]

The second movement of this concerto is beautiful, especially the beginning in my opinion; amazing work Barfield!

[@wyattwahlgren8883]

He has chops of steel, man.

[@AKCEuph]

Great piece Mr. Barfield, and as always superb playing by Demondrae. I wish I had access to a ensemble that could pull of such an intricate accompaniment but alas I'll continue to play carnival of Venice with my area groups.

[@hemachowdhry]

yeah

[@dannymb287]

7:35 is like the calling. Such a moment of response.

[@BryceStoutMusic]

This is a fantastic composition! Nice work! :)

[@BarnbyJacob]

Astonishing! This is probably my favorite work for this beautiful instrument as of right now. I'd give anything to play this with a wind symphony. :)

[@swarzn8r]

Too bad euphoniums aren't typically played in symphonies. Even though they definitely should be.

[@jameskaravites1425]

Michael Swarz I agree. I think that all orchestras should contain full time euphonium, bass tubas, and contrabass tubas. It would really make the brass fuller.

[@mason3845]

Michael Swarz Wind symphony is synonymous with wind ensemble.

[@jameskaravites1425]

Mason Wheeler I believe he is referring to symphony orchestras.

[@jacehistorymaps]

Michael Swarz Im more of a kind of guy that will say that euphoniums should be a solo instrument and thats what it was made to be.

[@selinamichelle6897]

Wow! This piece is heavenly! Phenomenal!!!!

[@anoukvandegraaf6070]

and I thought Harlequin by Philip Sparke was the hardest Piece I'd ever play.. defenitely going to try this one!

[@davidaubuchon7309]

Outstanding! He's a tremendous player.

[@wyspos3214]

4:38 through 4:51. Dear heaven. Half of my soul returned. It's exemplary.

[@davidschonberger2217]

Genius composition and genius performance. Bravo to you and the soloist!

[@viibo5752]

i am some years late but my god is this piece breathtaking, i could picture every movement like it was a movie. i love the euphonium greatly and this was a great way to showcase it and the instruments beauty.

[@jasonpolise348]

Deomondrae!! What a wonderful piece and a brilliant performance! Hope to somehow do this with you someday!! To Mr. Barfield, BRILLIANT PIECE!!

[@jacobweikle4269]

This is absolutely fantastic. I can't wait for this to become available

[@Tanks.With.Teeth.Malloy]

The section and licks going into F in the first movement are incredible. Gets me every time.

[@arsmusicworkshop4715]

soprendente ANTHONY!!!! ... me encanta tu composición. un lenguaje musical muy hermoso y gran cualidad timbrica de la orquesta.

[@spudspinnigan9677]

stumbled upon this. Nice. I love me some low brass. Very nicely done, sir!

[@leahkduckert784]

I love the thematic material of this piece, and of course, you can't find a better euph player than Demondrae. Thanks so much for writing this!

[@cozydino7691]

12:55 My favourite part. Wonderful.

[@the1337euph]

I love that this is a live performance and it is done so well from not just Thurman, of course he would do really well, but also the band was solid! Very beautiful music making and I hope there is more to come of this!

[@3uphonium]

Thanks for posting, enjoyed listening to this great new work!

[@antoninolarosa5783]

Complimenti Demondrae Thurman.Grande esecuzione..bel concerto per euphonium

[@woelmer3457]

This is a great piece, I live it. I play Euphonium, and love being able to read the music with it.

[@mmmmossss]

Absolutely legendary

[@Parp121]

Superb writing & superb performance - bravo!

[@superkracer2903]

Huge sound. incredible.

[@brianrogers1251]

Unbelievable, I cannot fathom how he consistently hits the high notes with such ease and precision. What a talent.

[@ryanperkins6180]

He went to my high school! And he played a piece with us my freshman year for Alabama Music Educators Association!

[@edilsonarruda210]

Amazing music. Brilliant musician. Sophisticated technique. I've followed it, eyes and ears very attentively, until the very last bar and note. Beautiful piece of euphonium music.

[@mrbigtbonevissoc]

Beautiful.

[@bernhardwall6876]

That was beautiful. I love the sound of baritone-register instruments. I have never seen euphonium music written on the tenor clef before.

[@michaeljones781]

A lot of orchestra transcript is in tenor clef

[@seangriffin5967]

This is a fantastic piece.

[@davidaubuchon7309]

This is a beautiful composition. Thanks for your hard work and for posting this.

[@loganpritchett8925]

Wow! I really hope to play like he does one day!

[@naorecomendado3681]

beautiful

[@pe003]

I may be miss interpreting it but I really like your use of drum and bass/ electronic sound qualities and rhythm patterns in the third movement

[@calgarywino]

What a beautiful piece and stunning performance!

[@seanmoran587]

just awesome, it's the only way i can describe this piece :)

[@peterhartley8938]

Congratulations to composer and performer. Wonderful stuff bringing euphonium into the mainstream.

[@samperkins975]

the range on this is incredible, I don't know how it's even possible to hit those top notes, I would love to hear david childs play this.

[@esfunkytown9926]

Is it bad that I've listened to this concerto more than ten times? Because it is so amazing!!

[@cobbhc]

There are moments in this that sound very Ewazen-like, especially in the second movement. I enjoyed it a lot. Demondrae is so good.

[@davidaubuchon7309]

Excellent! Very beautiful writing and playing.

[@loganmottram6005]

Most amazing piece I've ever heard.

[@TheEggins]

My thought at the end, how.. my lips would be in agony, and that last note! Brilliant, I loved every minute of it.

[@abarfield]

Hey guy "Heritage" is available now if interested. Thanks! www.anthonybarfield.com/

[@drumcorpslife1469]

This is beautiful

[@ねぎちゃん-m4v]

高音域めっちゃ音が綺麗…

[@m3ga_fast600]

Beautiful piece

[@pedrosjribeiro]

Awesome concerto! Love it

[@nomatter1729]

I don't know why, but I was crying at the beginning. This piece is so emotional..

[@williansamaral7242]

Lindíssima Peça e executada com excelência! Não canso de ouvir! 😍😍😍😍

[@frittatasTV]

Beautiful tone!

[@hemachowdhry]

amazing composing

[@superjam18]

Excellent work

[@bambioroids]

Can't wait to try this out on tuba! Amazing

[@orawansaising2640]

Wow Fantastic.

[@eltonmanchester3193]

This guy is amazing!

[@abarfield]

Hey everyone "Heritage" is available now if interested. Thanks! www.anthonybarfield.com/

[@abelardoflores1028]

Anthony Barfield It would be awesome if you can make this solo with a piano accompaniment!

[@justindowdy3677]

Anthony Barfield

[@erind9535]

That was amazing! It was like taking a journey to a distant land.

[@cmw12]

This is amazing. As a concerto, it meanders purposefully, recalling Vaughan Williams. There are filmic passages with strong, declarative themes supported by lively, almost restless orchestration. Barfield has a real talent for texture. On a cheesy note, I kept thinking this could be substituted for Williams’ (John) score in Raiders.

[@makenzileg]

Fantastic!

[@aedegroot94]

Wow, amazing piece. As a horn player I wish we had epic modern solo's like this. The only one I can think of is cape horn by Otto Schwarz.

[@russeflat13]

AH The haunting rhythm and drive

[@jasongoudeau3985]

what an Amazing piece of music!! I enjoyed the performance about as much as I have enjoyed any piece that I've ever listened to. Outstanding soloist! Do you have any pieces for trombone?

[@elstephens3]

amazing

[@lebau6825]

What I would do to be able to play this...

[@trb9917]

Fenomenal!!!!!! 👍

[@sethl.2957]

Such a beautiful piece and euphonium player. And I don’t even know tenor clef to attempt to play this. :(

[@ealep0314]

I tried listening to this while doing schoolwork. I got engrossed in this instead of my work.

[@JuniorBispo91274]

Maravilhoso.

[@cmw12]

Gorgeous!!!! I wish euphoniums had a place in the orchestra. Even if they had to kick the trombones out.

[@fernando.estrella]

1:06 through 1:15 sounds really cool.

[@ilikepizza3315]

im a JH euphonium player and so far ive learned the first 2 lines on Movement 1

[@adammcg7115]

Wow, fabulous piece. Is there a piano reduction?

[@toritheforehead9647]

those pauses around 12:40 are so good

[@ElRinconDelTrombon]

Majestuoso!!!

[@JSam]

BEAST BEAST BEAST

[@EuphAsta]

I'm so late! ;(

[@josefraga8207]

Please someone add this to soundcloud !

[@orlandismaise9721]

7:35 insanely clean octave slur

[@stevanhaire5300]

Alessi’s F to High F is insane at the end of Blue Bells of Scotland

[@anthonyponce6877]

its amazing! can you please send me the link for that amazing sheet its sounds very awesome