Dual

0 Full Score A3 - 1 Full Score - 1 Solo Various II - 1 Solo Various I - 1 Soprano - 4 Solo Cornet - 1 Repiano - 1 Flugelhorn - 4 Cornet II - 4 Cornet III - 1 Solo Horn - 1 Horn I Eb - 1 Horn II Eb - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone Bass C - 1 Baritone I Bb (TC) - 1 Baritone II Bb (TC) - 2 Euphonium Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 1 Drums - 1 Mallets - 1 Timpani

Dual (for euphoniums and band) was commissioned by Robbert Vos and Anteun Hoesen of Altena Brass, the Netherlands. Pearce strived to write a fun, melodic and challenging piece that showed off the vast range and virtuosity of these fine players. The octatonic scale forms the harmonic basis for much of the piece, which is a musical competition or race between our mighty Euphonium soloists! Rapidly ascending and descending atonal lines create constant drama for both soloists and band, culminating in a more expressive and tonal ending.