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Michael Forbes (*1973)

Biography

Michael Forbes

Michael Forbes (born 1973 in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA), studied first with Mark Lusk and Marty Erickson (Bachelor’s Degree at Penn State University), then with tubist and composer, John Stevens (Master degree from the University of Wisconsin) and finally with world renowned tubist, Toby Hanks (Doctor’s Degree from the University of Maryland). Along the way, he also studyied with Stuart Roebuck, Brian Kingsley and Andrew Duncan (University of Manchester and the Royal Northern College of Music, United Kingdom). He began his career as tuba player, soloist, conductor and arranger with the U.S. Army Band, «Pershing’s Own» in Washington, D.C.

Best known for his fine compositions and arrangements, Michael Forbes has received numerous commissions from a variety of well-known artists and chamber ensembles. Many of his works have been recorded and are also regularly selected in concert programs or as test pieces for international competitions.

As a soloist and as part of the internationally recognized «Sotto Voce Tuba Quartet», Michael Forbes is regularly invited to give performances and clinics at universities and conferences around the globe. He currently teaches at Illinois State University.

Works

Audio

Concerto for Tuba/Euphonium Quartet
for euphonium / tuba quartet

I. Allegro Vivace
II. Adagio
III. Allegro con forza

Deus Ex Machina
for tuba quartet

Deus Ex Machina

Concerto in D minor BWV 596
for euphonium / tuba quartet

I. Allegro - Grave
II. Fuga
III. Largo
IV. Allegro

Chaconne from Partita in D Minor for Solo Violin
for euphonium / tuba quartet

Chaconne

Les Baricades Mistérieuses
for tuba quartet

Baricades mistérieuses

Alpine Concerto
for tuba and string orchestra

1. Ascent
2. Vista
3. Descent

Street Beat
for tuba quartet

Street Beat

Sonatina
for tuba and piano

I. Allegro leggiero
II. Largo
III. Allegro

Day At Sea
for tuba / euphonium quartet

Day At Sea

The Grumpy Troll
for tuba solo

The Grumpy Troll

Consequences
for tuba quartet

Consequences

Bass Is Loaded
for tuba quartet

Tu153 Bass Is Loaded

Auburn is the Colour...
for tuba quartet

Auburn Is The Colour