Sheet Music for Brass Ensemble

Jan Koetsier writes within a given form and develops the material according to rigid structural frameworks, while his musical lines are distinguished by a rich melodic and rhythmic imagination. His wo...

Four Sketches for brass quintet (version 1989) was commissioned by Mel Jernigan and the St. Louis Brass Quintet (USA) and has undergone almost a complete metamorphosis since its premiere in St. Louis...

Brass quintet and organ (or 2 brass quintets) Fanfare for Canterbury Cathedral was written for and first performed at Canterbury Cathedral, March 11, 1979 by the Delbarton Brass Ensemble, to whom the...

The title of this work, K-1, refers to the Japanese martial art of the same name. I am not a fan of these sports, but when Steve Rosse - known for his powerful tuba playing - asked me to write somethi...

Liberation of Sisyphus was composed in the spring of 1990. The work was commissioned by Roger Bobo and written especially for him. The premiere took place in August 1990 in Sapporo, Japan, during the...

Ein wahrlich festliches Werk eines unbekannten finnischen Komponisten! Ursprünglich für Klavier, als zweites der drei Stücke eines Opus', wird es auf der Orgel gelegentlich gespielt. Schließlich finde...

This piece is one of the most popular processionals for brides. It has been used in countless wedding services, movies and television programs.

The term 'final descent' has many meanings. This composition is a musical representation of the last push to achieve a goal: it is suspenseful, dramatic, exciting, emotional and most importantly, fun...

This joyful hymn proclaims a message of comfort and hope at Advent, announces the arrival of the kingdom of God, and expresses the need for repentance to prepare the way. The present arrangement reinf...

The title came from both the adventurous feeling of the music and from Saint Michael, a popular saint found in many religious denominations. In Catholic teachings, he has several roles including leadi...

This lyrical piece is composed using ternary (ABA) form and gives every section an opportunity to shine. Filled with rich use of harmony and a flowing melody, As the River Flows is a great way to teac...

Ave Verum Corpus is one of Mozart's most famous pieces and has even been described as "perhaps the loftiest work of art that Mozart has created". It is simple and a perfect piece to develop a beautifu...

Of Fate and Fortune is a great piece that focuses on one main theme that is manipulated to take on several forms throughout. The opening introduces both the main theme and the dark and powerful nature...

This lyrical piece was composed to reflect the open plains and nature of the Prairie province of Saskatchewan, Canada. The melodies are moving, singable and memorable with every player featured at som...

In music, a drone is a repeated or sustained pitch that provides a harmonic foundation for melodies and harmonies to build around it. This definition describes this piece perfectly as the entire piece...

Beneath the Golden Sky is a lyrical song that allows an ensemble to develop its skills playing in 3/4 metre. Each part is given the opportunity to play melodic material at some point in the piece.

Serenity is the perfect word to describe this lyrical piece: calm, peaceful and simple to perform. This selection was composed with the intention to introduce very beginning musicians to lyrical music...

Storm the Keep is a fun, energetic piece that is perfect for introducing young musicians to playing in 6/8 metre. The rhythmic figures used are simple enough to help performers learn the feel for the...

Echoes in the Tundra was composed to paint a musical picture of someone trying to survive in a dark, vast, snowy plain. Much of the piece uses call and response to represent the echoes in this environ...

The Spectacle is a fast and energetic piece composed to reflect the excitement of witnessing something astonishing or 'spectacular' for the first time. This feeling is carried from the opening measure...

Contemporary yet accessible harmonies combined with the power of the brass quintet make this a great work to open a concert or recital.

Tuba Mirum is a bass (voice) solo but features an unaccompanied solo trombone opening which is one of "the" major trombone excerpts for classical players. This is a great piece to feature not only the...

Uncle of the famous Giovanni Gabrieli, Andrea was a prolific composer for a variety of instrumentations including voice and organ. There is an alternate horn part provided for the trombone for added v...