Sheet Music for Brass Ensemble

Hoist the sails and get ready to take your young ensemble On the Open Sea. With tuneful melodies and fun rhythmic support there is lots of musical material to foster strong ensemble playing.

Shutter Speed represents the concepts of movement, quickness, light and shadow. A clever (and slightly shifting) syncopated rhythmic pulse propels the piece which is juxtaposed with the melodic materi...

Blessed is a beautiful lyrical piece that uses a chorale style accompaniment to allow the focus to be solely on the melody. Written using the ABA form, the song's simple stylistic features allow the...

The word jagged can be defined by either 1) having a rough or harsh quality or 2) having a sharply uneven surface or outline. Both of these definitions are reflected by this piece through the constant...

Utopia is a musical reflection of the bustling life of a big city. It opens using fanfare-like chords, to represent the perfection of this wonderful place. Melody is found in many sections of the band...

This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and liste...

Originally a popular organ solo, this voluntary is a great addition to the standard quintet with organ repertoire. This is a great wedding piece that is sure to delight and will take advantage of the...

Hush is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest technical...

Reverie is a lyrical piece reflecting someone in a dream-like state. It is a peaceful song using repetitive melodic figures, lush harmonies and simple rhythms. There are a few brief solos but the majo...

A warlock is a male who practices witchcraft. This little tonal caricature seeks to musically portray this enigmatic character in a somewhat less than frightening way. The tri-tone and its usage in th...

Mottos is Finnish military slang describing the tactic of totally encircling an enemy unit but, in effect, meaning an entrapment or envelopment. This piece is composed to create the musical depiction...

This lyrical piece is a modern lullaby. It begins with a peaceful feeling and slowly builds into a beautiful, chorale-like section, reflecting the wonderful dreams we have as we fall into our deepest...

Imagine floating among the clouds on a beautiful summer afternoon. Making lazy circles and simply floating on the breeze. Making a pass over people standing on the ground watching until finally floati...

The last line of defense is a term that refers to the final means of defense before the opponent reaches its goal, particularly in a war situation. This piece reflects that definition, as it has the f...

Parade of the Emperor is a perfect introductory piece into ensemble music. Not only does it primarily use the first six notes learned in most method books, but it focuses on using simple rhythms, a mo...

This work is modal in both melodic and harmonic construction, but, like much of Debussy's music, is often difficult to define precisely. Gentle and restrained, it is filled with exquisite musical gest...

This is a celebration piece to honour those who risk their lives everyday to make our world a better place to live. Regal and heroic themes are contrasted by lyrical playing.

Samuel Scheidt is best known in the brass world for his Canzon Bergamasca and Galliard Battaglia played by brass quintets all over the world. This new edition includes revised notation and articulatio...

Prelude No. 4 by Frederic Chopin is one of the 24 preludes for piano. It is a very short but beautiful melody full of longing and sadness. By his request, this piece was played at his own funeral, alo...

Over time, there have been many great discoveries: inventions, energies, cyberspace, and new lands. This piece reflects the joys and excitement of making that discovery and enjoying its spoils.

Ritual and Dance is a simple yet fun piece for young musicians. The opening measures create the dark, ritualistic feel of the piece with the rhythmic figure and open fifths being played by the ensembl...

In ancient Greece an agora was a central meeting place to discuss affairs of state, where business was conducted and people could listen to philosophers. It later evolved into a marketplace where merc...

Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own charac...

The Burlington Teen Tour Band, described as Canada's Musical Ambassadors, is a marching band which has performed all over the world. Recently the band celebrated its 75th anniversary and this piece wa...

Shimmer is a calm, reflective piece that is reflected by the meaning of the word itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeated s...