The Dancing King, music for solo tuba on a Biblical story. Sacred music.

The Dancing King
solo tuba and pre-recorded accompaniment track

selected to represent the United States at ISCM World Music Days 1992, Warsaw

Excerpt
performed by Dr. Mark Nelson

Score and accompaniment CD
$18.00 USD

Duration: 6:20 Difficulty level: advanced undergraduate

The title of this work refers to King David of ancient Israel who, upon the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem "danced before the Lord with all his might" (II Samuel 6:14). The audience-friendly accompaniment track features a driving rhythm, pantonal harmonies, with a blend of orchestral and electronic sounds. The piece is challenging to the performer and accessible to the audience. Tubists who have performed the work report very positive audience reaction. To date, it has been performed on four continents.

This piece has been recorded by Mark Nelson and by Dale Warren. [more info on CDs]

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