Duration 13 min : 18 sec. When composing his Tuba Concerto, Philip Sparke wanted to make sure the piece really was a concerto for tuba and that its material would suit the instrument in the role of a soloist without resorting to caricature. To this end the solo part covers almost 3 octaves and uses the instrument's technical and lyrical qualities to the full. Each of the two joined movements can be programmed individually, making this a versatile addition to the repertoire for tuba and concert band.. Format: Score and parts. Classification: Orchestral; Band; Large E. Media: Printed music. Performance Level: Advanced.