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Written for the British Double Reed Society Annual Convention 'mass play-in' 2004. This is a short piece in swing time which features the oboe section. The format is basically a quartet of three oboe...

Prelude For Brass by Sunleif Rasmussen (2008).

A lyric, fully scored Chorale compliments the Fugato movement which builds to a fast-paced ending. Attainable for good high school players.

A lyric, fully scored Chorale compliments the Fugato movement which builds to a fast-paced ending. Attainable for good high school players.

Driving, exuberant work for brass quartet. Trombone or horn part available for substitution.

A good choice for developing brass players to experience a multi-movement work. Prelude; Scherzo; Serenade; and March.

Scored for nine-part brass ensemble, organ, timpani and three percussionists. An unforgettable presentation whenever it is performed.

A lyric Prelude is followed by a dramatic Allegro in this expressive work that displays the best idiomatic qualities of the brass section. Scored for two trumpets and one each of horn, trombone, barit...

Published for the first time in 2016, this is a mature Claude Smith work for the capable ensemble, scored for 12-part brass choir and full percussion. It displays a mastery of musical timbres and effe...

Published in 2016 from an original manuscript, this stately work is scored for four trombones, euphonium and tuba. Presented in two brief movements: 1. Fanfare/Andante and 2. Allegro. This is an effec...

Delightful work in three movements for two trumpets and two trombones. Sousalute; Tranquility Base and Untitled Third.

Composed in the style of a 16th century madrigal. An accessible work for young musicians to develop tone, legato and expressive phrasing. A fine choice for contest with brass quintet or larger brass e...

Two trumpets and two trombones. Brisk, vivacious work for concert openings or encores.

In five movements: Prelude, Sarabande, Pavane, Blues, Rigadoon.

Scored for full 13-part brass choir and timpani. Andante-Allegro risoluto; Adagio; Allegro con brio.

Original chorales composed in 1976 for traditional brass quintet.

This is a great showpiece for the entire ensemble. The simple theme is stated then the variations follow in which each instrument is featured. It ends in a wild torrent of sixteenths that is sure to d...

Seven selections from the album Christmas Time Is Here. Includes: Angel Choir and the Trumpeter, Bach's Bells, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, My Little Drum, O Tannenbaum, Skating, and What Child Is Th...

A smooth and intricate arrangement of this holiday classic to show off the advanced brass quintet.