Posted by Michael Eastep on January 04, 2004 at 02:50:12:
In Reply to: Re: the Hartley Suite posted by Leland on January 03, 2004 at 19:39:58:
It's always tonal--but it's constantly modulating. While you're singing the intervals, try to figure out what the tonic sounds like at that point. This may be Hartley's most approachable piece for tuba. One that really is atonal and quite difficult is his concerto for tuba and percussion ensemble.