A Performer’s Guide to Two New Electroacoustic Euphonium Solos

In the modern euphonium repertoire, a rapidly expanding medium of accompaniment is
the use of electronics, and especially live electronics. While the use of electronics can be
daunting to new performers, this document aims to build on the established research surrounding
electroacoustic solo euphonium works. The first part of the document will familiarize readers
with some history and terminology surrounding electroacoustic music and the foundational
research for this project. The second part is a performance guide to two commissioned live
electroacoustic works: Bitruncation by Lucy Pankhurst, and Shape Shifter by Andrew May. The
performance guides include theoretical analyses, an ideal hardware/software set up, and
performative suggestions. An updated repertoire list is included in an appendix for performers
who wish to discover more electroacoustic music. This list contains publishing or contact
information in hopes that performers can more easily access these works.