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This trio of short Baroque transcriptions from various composers include Canzona by Antonio Mortaro, Toccata by Alessandro Scarlatti and Dialogo by Nicolas de Grigny. They could be played as a suite o...

This very popular piece has been arranged many times for various instruments. This version for brass quartet alternates between the chorale theme and the wandering counter-melody that has made this pi...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of brass instruments. This arrangement for brass quartet is a welcome addition to this repertoire. Antiphonal sp...

Canzoni were pieces composed for various combinations of instruments and various sizes of ensembles. This famous canzon has been arranged for brass quartet. Antiphonal spacing is always a successful p...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of brass instruments. This arrangement for brass quartet is a welcome addition to this repertoire. Antiphonal sp...

The Allegro con Spirito movement of the Divertimento No. 1 is from the Six Feldpartiten (open air suites), composed by Haydn in the early 1780s. Originally scored for two oboes, two French horns, thre...

Habanera is one of the most famous and popular opera arias in the repertoire. The majority of technical requirements have been reduced to make this arrangement suitable for mid high school level perfo...

The famous Jig Fugue by Bach is a favorite with organists. It is lighthearted and energetic with its rollicking triple meter. Great parts for all players keeps everyone active in this Baroque gem.

Ode Joyeuse for Brass Quartet began its life as 'Give God, the Father, Praise,' one of many sacred vocal solos composed by Heinrich Schutz. At a length of 2'30', this bright arrangement would make an...

There have been many arrangements of this work for every combination of instruments including solo piano, steel drums, recorder ensemble, trumpet octet, several for brass quintet and double brass quin...

The Three Choral Preludes is a collection of short organ preludes by Johann Pachelbel. It has been scored for two b-flat trumpets and two trombones (with an optional horn part to replace the first tro...

Written in a baroque style, this three movement work combines imitative counterpoint between the 2 trumpets that is characteristic of Vivaldi. Written for Black and White Brass, this piece displays li...

This incredibly famous trumpet solo is now available for the developing brass quintet. The range demands have been reduced to allow younger performers to tackle this piece. The main melody is passed b...

This work is an exciting piece for the brass quintet. It is set in three movements, each with its own mood and character. The opening movement Fanfare and March Fantasy is a fantasia on J.J. Mouret's...

Originally for piano, this Adagio has been elegantly transcribed for the brass quintet. It has been scored as a lyrical horn feature but all parts are interesting and everyone gets a break. Lyrical pi...

This brass trio is often described with a single word: fun! Sliding Into Dixie is a cleverly arranged, triplet feel, original Dixie style tune. Each of the three players has been given something chall...

This original composition Divertimento includes three light and tuneful movements: Fanfare-Promenade, Nocturne,

This arrangement is for the popular combination of trumpet, horn and trombone. This piece is not difficult to play and is approachable by young musicians. Renaissance vocal music always adapts well fo...

References from the period describe Van Ghizeghem as an accomplished lutenist and singer and his chansons were renowned for their beauty, to the extent that they were still popular well into the follo...

This work has been arranged for a low brass trio consisting of a horn, trombone and tuba. The elegant writing of Brahms is found in this short but musical piece. This would be a nice colour change wor...

Hector Berlioz has written some of the most electrifying music of all time for brass players. Whose hair hasn't stood on end after the last chord of Roman Carnival. The Hungarian March from the Damnat...

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen was originally composed for piano and was included in the collection Lyric Pieces. This piece was written as a memorial of the 25th wedding anniversary of Grieg and his wife...

The rousing and well-known 'Anvil Chorus' or 'Gyspy Chorus' from Verdi's Il Trovatore ('The Troubadour') depicts Spanish gypsies striking their anvils at dawn and singing the praises of hard work, goo...

The dark, brooding tone of this piece is an ideal setting for the low brass quartet and the lyrical section in the middle is able to retain its light, wandering texture even without the filigree prese...

The Allegro con Spirito movement of the Divertimento No. 1 is from the Six Feldpartiten (open air suites), composed by Haydn in the early 1780's. Originally scored for two oboes, two French horns, thr...