Beelzebub began life 130 years ago as an entry in the Carl Fischer Music competition for instrumental solos by well-known New England tubist Andrea Catozzi and has become a challenging staple of the repertoire. The solo follows a theme-and-variations format, with choice elements such as a cadenza, a march section, and a furious finale. Peacock's band version of Beelzebub with tuba solo gives the big horn the opportunity to step out front. Performance materials are available through rental and this new piano reduction offers the perfect preview or practice accompaniment.
