Mike Forbes

The Grumpy Troll is my first work for unaccompanied tuba. It arose from my ideas of how a very angry Norwegian troll might behave and sound. The opening sets the tone of the work: the raised minor thi...

This collection of 16 well-known works from the classical repertoire for trombone quartet are presented here for grade 3-5 groups. This collection was specifically arranged to allow for flexible low b...

The Grumpy Troll is my first work for unaccompanied tuba. It arose from my ideas of how a very angry Norwegian troll might behave and sound. The opening sets the tone of the work: the raised minor thi...

This quasi-rock ballad was written in 1996, shortly after the formation of the Sotto Voce Quartet, with the intention of illustrating a color (maroon) through the art of sound. To the lush harmonies,...

A grade 4 arrangement of one of the world's most beloved folksongs. It offers the perfect opportunity to work on tone, intonation, and phrasing while providing your audience with a performance that wi...

As an introduction to jazz and the swing feel, Mike Forbes has created this grade 3+ fun, idiomatic work for tuba and piano.

Although written for quartet (2 euphoniums, 2 tubas), Cosmic Voyage can also be played in double formation. The piece does not refer to a specific program, but one can see a latent scenario in it. Wit...

As an introduction to jazz and the swing feel, Mike Forbes has created this grade 3+ fun, idiomatic work for baritone (T.C. & B.C.) and piano.

Explore this fun and colorful work that depicts the mysterious trolls of Mount Horeb (Wisconsin) coming out at night to dance in the streets. Written as a dark, magical waltz, the music moves through...

Not many works for strings translate well to brass, but this baroque Violin Sonata by Arcangelo Corelli is the exception. This arrangement of all 5 movements gives the brass player ample time to displ...

Everyone knows the Ode To Joy melody, but no one will expect to hear it over Johann Pachelbel's famous deceptive chaconne! A warm, unique adaptation of the immortal classic, this famous theme from Bee...

Not many works for strings translate well to brass, but this baroque Violin Sonata by Arcangelo Corelli is the exception. This arrangement of all 5 movements gives the brass player ample time to displ...

This grade 6 original was written to showcase a player's virtuosity and agility on an instrument that's too seldom given the artistic credit it deserves. The 3-part work features a heroic main theme,...

Not many works for strings translate well to brass, but this baroque Violin Sonata by Arcangelo Corelli is the exception. This arrangement of all 5 movements gives the brass player ample time to displ...

Originally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially i...

Beautifully arranged for student soloists, this plaintive soprano aria from Act 2 of Handel's Rinaldo serves as a wonderfully expressive showcase for the full, rich sounds of low brass instruments. In...

Originally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially i...

Premiered in 2005 by Andy Carlson and the Illinois State Symphonic Winds, Tapestries is a work in five movements, composed in different musical styles of the Renaissance. Winner of the Harvey Phillips...

Originally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially i...

Finally, a chance for tubists to play some of the greatest melodies from the orchestral library! Containing 39 orchestral excerpts, not only are they fun to play, they will develop the player's sense...

As a 'consequence' of winning the 1998 Colonial Euphonium/Tuba Institute Quartet Competition, the ensemble 'Sotto Voce' was invited to perform a concert at the 16th Annual U.S. Army Tuba/Euphonium Con...

As an introduction to jazz and the swing feel, Mike Forbes has created this grade 3+ fun, idiomatic work for baritone (T.C. & B.C.) and piano.