Fireball - for Tuba Quartet

Fireball was composed by Zoe Gougousidis in 2024. It was commissioned by Nyeve Mackenzie.
This recording was taken on the 5th of July 2024, performed by Josh Clark (Euphonium 1), Nyeve Mackenzie (Euphonium 2), Greg Bennett (Tuba 1) and Campbell Egan (Tuba 2).
The work was premiered on the 3rd of May 2024 in the West Recital Hall at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music by Heath McBride (Euphonium 1), Nyeve Mackenzie (Euphonium 2), James Reeson (Tuba 1) and Campbell Egan (Tuba 2).
This piece is fiery and explosive, full of fast-paced, energetic movement which creates a bright, bold and dramatic sound. It was written to highlight the dexterity of the euphonium and tuba, and aims to evoke the image of a huge ball of fire hurtling at unstoppable speeds, unfathomably hot and bright,
leaving a brilliant trail of sparks in its wake.
This piece is dedicated to the friends I made at the euphonium classes at university, and the great times we've had together. The title of this work comes from the regular drink of choice at our meet ups
during university, which also originally sparked the idea for this work.