Kenney Hedrick Euphonium Recital Highlights
On May 2, 2025, Kenney Hedrick performed his Senior Euphonium Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. Kenney’s recital featured solo and collaborative works from all style periods, as well as sacred music. Two pieces were arranged by his friend and MBU alumnus Joel Montgomery. The diversity of the program showcased his technical skill and musical understanding.
Maranatha music faculty wrote that Kenney “played beautifully” and his “diverse repertoire was engaging.” They noted that Kenney “exhibited confidence and musicianship!”
Kenney’s recital was prepared under the direction of Dr. David Brown. Accompanying Kenney were Emma Bateman and Grace VanRaden. Since graduation, Kenney has married and is looking for a church music director position.
Lyric Suite
Donald White
Donald White’s “Lyric Suite” is quite taxing with complex rhythms and angular intervals. The composer craftily distributes melodic and harmonic ideas between the euphonium and piano, making the soloist and accompanist truly equal partners. This mid-20th-century “staple” has helped the euphonium gain recognition as a solo instrument.
Funiculi Funicula
Luigi Denza Arr. Herbert Clarke
This memorable piece is full of joy and energy. The work was originally composed by Italian composer Luigi Denza, but was arranged for euphonium by John Philip Sousa’s legendary cornet soloist, Herbert L. Clarke. His setting features rapid scale passages and challenging articulation, while demanding expressive phrasing from the soloist.
Arpeggione Sonata Mv. I
Franz Schubert Arr. David Werden
Schubert displays his gift for writing beautiful melodies with the melodic line in this sonata. Originally written for the Arpeggione, a guitar-instrument bowed like a cello, David Werden masterfully arranged the sonata for the rich tone of the euphonium. This lyrical and graceful composition fits the euphonium admirably.