Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.806960

Arranged by Glen Poehlmann. Christian,Sacred. Score and parts. 17 pages. Arrangements by GPoehlmann #6189489. Published by arrangements by GPoehlmann (A0.806960).

CHARLES WESLEY MEDLEY - BRASS QUINTET (unaccompanied)
12 hymns associated with Charles Wesley are used in this medley for 2 Bb Trumpets, Horn in F, Trombone (or Baritone Treble Clef) and Tuba:
And Can It Be (SAGINA)
O For A Thousand Tongeues (AZMON)
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (BEECHER)
Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim (LYONS)
Rejoice, the Lord is King (DARWALL)
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN)
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (LLANFAIR)
Arise, My Soul, Arise (LENOX)
Blow Ye The Trumpet, Blow! (LENOX)
A Charge to Keep I Have (BOYLSTON)
Christ The Lord is Risen Today (EASTER HYMN)

103 measures.  Performance Time approx. 3:57.   Medium in Difficulty (Grade 3)
Key: Ab - Bb.   Meter: 4/4 - 3/4.   Instrument Ranges (C4=middle C):
Trumpet 1 F4 - A5 (written).   Trumpet 2 D4 - F5 (written).   Horn in F D4 - G5 (written).  
Trombone D3 - F4 (or Baritone TC).   Tuba Bb1 - F3

Brass Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.997443

Composed by Noah Sigsworth. Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 22 pages. Noah Sigsworth #5353985. Published by Noah Sigsworth (A0.997443).

This piece for brass quintet evokes the feeling of the wild west, in all its vastness and chaos. This is a piece perfect for intermediate to advanced brass quintets looking for a new piece! Score and parts still included.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.766945

Composed by Bob Delfausse. 20th Century,Concert,Country,Holiday,Patriotic,Standards. Score and parts. 67 pages. Robert Delfausse #2343189. Published by Robert Delfausse (A0.766945).

This 3-movement brass quintet is program music, in that it is written in the style usually used to depict the American West, and frequently has the instruments taking on the speaking roles of cowboys or other western characters.  The first movement has a group of cowboys sitting around a campfire telling tall tales (at least this is what I had in mind).  In the second movement ranchers (or farmers) are waiting desperately for rain, which comes only briefly.  The third movement involves rival families, a surprise wedding, and a square dance.  Silly, maybe, but it helped me write the music, which is fun to play.  Suitable for advanced intermediate and professional quintets.  Duration: 11 minutes, 11 seconds.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1158189

Composed by Dr. Daniel N. Thrower. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Patriotic. 40 pages. Https://gildedmusicpress.com/ #758465. Published by https://gildedmusicpress.com/ (A0.1158189).

The majority of the composition is boisterous, upbeat, exciting, and western! Though perhaps overly romanticized, those thrilling impressions are brought to the modern observer in the monuments and tributes all along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Indeed, from the Gateway Arch in Saint Louis to Floyd’s obelisk; from numerous visitors’ centers to historic markers throughout the more than 7000 miles traversed, Lewis and Clark and the others are kept in grateful memory for their inspiring work of opening the gateway to the west. Many working brass quintets throughout the nation joined a consortium of performances for the fall of 2019—particularly near September 23, as that was the date the expedition ended in Saint Louis, Missouri, where it also began. With the images of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in mind, the compositional process occurred quickly, and a draft of the full-length work was printed for a reading with Offutt Brass one week after it was begun. A final product was to be delivered to the consortium members by the end of April for enough time to bring the work to life in the fall. Within the music itself are several hidden meanings which, though imperceptible upon listening, are significant nonetheless. It will be noted that there is little rest for the players. For the span of 4’40�, out of nearly 1000 measures of collective music, there is a total of 99 complete measures of rest shared between the performers. Throughout the expedition 33 key personnel participated, three of whom famously ring in the ears of all Americans: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the well-known Shoshone guide, Sacagawea. To acknowledge the arduous nature of this enormous undertaking, what little rest there is in this composition multiplies the number of explorers with the three most famous names.

Brass Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1489504

Composed by Dr. Daniel N. Thrower. 21st Century,Chamber,Children,Classical,Film/TV. 72 pages. Https://gildedmusicpress.com/ #1066367. Published by https://gildedmusicpress.com/ (A0.1489504).

Alfredo’s Demise was completed on 29 Dec 2023. Alfredo was a snowman built after a late spring snowstorm. The first half underscores time lapse footage of the rapidly melting snowman, syncing precise sforzando punctuations to moments of falling chunks. The sunset remains were gleefully decimated by our six-year-old James.

Shuttle from Haneda depicts a delayed return from a trip. The video elicited an atonal compositional style to underscore the hustle and chaos of a city as enormous as Tokyo, but with a lovely view of the Bay about midway through the work.

Petite Wave was composed to accompany a time lapse hanging of a three-panel canvas print of the woodcut art “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1831. This art was featured on the cover of Claude Debussy’s “La Mer” when it was published in 1905, prompting a quote from “La Mer.”

Fast Food to Fitness aurally illustrates a pan of nine fast food ads on a sheet. The bottom ad ironically promotes “BeFit 360”.  The music has a series of exciting flourishes that morph into a sinister chord as the last ad dampens the caloric prospects.

Pigeons personifies a substantial flock of pigeons contentedly pecking at grass. I filmed while slowly approaching, occasionally causing a stir. The nervous flock took flight to find less threatening spot of ground to peck. The scene presented some fine opportunities for musical underscoring.

Blue Snowman Group accompanies a rare Tokyo storm that dumped inches of wet packing snow. When my ten-year-old started rolling the base of a snowman, I whipped out my cell phone and started a time lapse video. Mom came out and built her own, armed with a spray bottle of colored water. The two snowmen turned blue in the cold and lived happily together for a couple of days.

Autumn Fuji Puzzle undersores tightly crafted moments of puzzle-working and deconstruction.

Outing in Japan was crafted to highlight key moments of a time lapse, running errands in northwest Tokyo.  Many subtle and obvious moments in this work aurally augment visually stimulating moments, including blinking turn signals, passing traffic, turns, vehicle approaches, parking at destinations, and many more.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1221579

Composed by George Job Elvey (1816-1893). Arranged by Andrew Lamb. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Sacred. 40 pages. Andrew Lamb #817885. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1221579).

Introducing Christmas Bells – a heartwarming brass quintet arrangement that captures the festive spirit of the season. Originally composed by the Englishman George Job Elvey (1816-1893) as an Introductory Voluntary, this arrangement infuses new life into the timeless melody.

Expertly arranged for 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba, with additional optional parts including Tenor Horn in Eb, Trombone/Euphonium in Treble Clef, Eb Bass in Treble Clef, and Bb Bass in Treble Clef, this arrangement offers a level of flexibility that suits various ensemble configurations.

With an intermediate level of difficulty, Christmas Bells presents an ideal challenge for brass quintets seeking to showcase their musical prowess. Its melodious resonance and jubilant harmonies echo the joyous ambiance of Christmas festivities.

From enchanting concerts to meaningful recitals, this arrangement shines in various settings. Its versatile nature makes it equally fitting for educational purposes, allowing aspiring musicians to master ensemble dynamics and interpretation.

Moreover, Christmas Bells lends its jubilant notes perfectly to holiday occasions and Christmas services, spreading cheer and evoking the warmth of the season. Experience the magic of Christmas Bells with your brass quintet, creating harmonies that resonate with the spirit of togetherness and celebration.

Extra parts included: Tenor Horn in Eb, Trombone/Euphonium in Treble Clef, Bb Bass in Treble Clef and Eb Bass in Treble Clef.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1158390

Composed by Dr. Daniel N. Thrower. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Historic. 34 pages. Https://gildedmusicpress.com/ #758671. Published by https://gildedmusicpress.com/ (A0.1158390).

“Pony Express Trail� is the fourth substantial composition in a masterful series of “American Trails� for brass quintet. This piece commemorates the 160th year of the astounding system of stations and riders that was ingeniously devised to quickly deliver mail and other communications from America’s Missouri River frontier to the rapidly growing western territories. The music in this 4½-minute work is rambunctious, rhythmically unpredictable, and yet extremely exciting and listenable to the average audience member. The use of three woodblocks as the only percussion allude strongly to the clopping whirl of horses’ hooves, though not in a rhythmically mimicking manner. The opening motifs immediately develop into a manic ride across the Wild West, and lay the groundwork for all melodic content. These simple motifs smack of cowboy music, subtly borrowed from the movie theme to “Magnificent Seven� composed by Elmer Bernstein. Other influences for this piece include Aaron Copland’s harmonies and wide intervals, and the virtuosic brass band cornet writing of Gustav Holst and Malcolm Arnold. In the style of an operatic three-part overture, the middle slow section memorializes the tragic loss of 16 lives during the Paiute war in the summer of 1860. Being a rider or a station attendant for the Pony Express was perilous on any leg of the trail, but especially during that time in the Nevada Territory. In a very real way, all these men were iconic heroes of the American West.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.964573

Composed by Lew Pollack. Arranged by Betsy Bright. Concert,Graduation,Jazz. Score and parts. 16 pages. Bright Music Company #6247241. Published by Bright Music Company (A0.964573).

2 Trumpets in Bb

Horn in F

Trombone

Tuba

There are already a couple of awesome quintet arrangements of this piece out there.  So why have our own?  Well…this was originally written specifically for one of our education shows (Sailing the High Seas), but we decided it’s worth putting out into the world because it’s shorter and substantially less taxing than the standard editions. This particular arrangement has been reduced to under 2 minutes, making it perfect for education shows when you want some Dixieland, but you don’t have all day. There’s enough written-in-improv lines (inspired by the Louis Armstrong recordings) to make it feel right, but without requiring actual improvisation. And, as always, there’s ample rest for the higher brass players. This piece is so painless to play that it could be put at the end of any recital, no matter how tiring, and everyone can get through this last piece while taking the audience out with some Dixieland fun.

We also have a trio version of this piece!

Duration: just under 2 minutes

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1109895

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Classical,Religious,Sacred. 8 pages. RayThompsonMusic #712266. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1109895).

Arranged standard brass quintet.

A beautiful piece of music. It suits the brass quintet.

The Lacrimosa (Latin for weeping/tearful), also a name that derives from Our Lady of Sorrows, a title given to The Virgin Mary, is part of the Dies Irae sequence in the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass.
Its text comes from the Latin 18th and 19th stanzas of the sequence.

Lacrimosa dies illa
Qua resurget ex favilla
Judicandus homo reus.
Huic ergo parce,
Deus: Pie Jesu Domine,
Dona eis requiem.
Amen.

Full of tears will be that day When from the ashes shall arise The guilty man to be judged; Therefore spare him, O God, Merciful Lord Jesus, Grant them eternal rest. Amen.

The piece begins piano on a rocking rhythm in 12/8, intercut with quarter rests, which will be reprised after two bars, on Lacrimosa dies illa (This tearful day). Then follows a diatonic progression, in disjointed eighth-notes on the text resurget (will be reborn), then legato and chromatic on a powerful crescendo.

The music is forte by bar 8, at which point Mozart's contribution to the movement is interrupted by his death. Süssmayr brings the music to a reference of the Introit and ends on an Amen cadence.
Discovery of a fragmentary Amen fugue in Mozart's hand has led to speculation that it may have been intended for the Requiem.
Indeed, many modern completions (such as Levin's) complete Mozart's fragment. Some sections of this movement are quoted in the Requiem mass of Franz von Suppé, who was a great admirer of Mozart.

Ray Robinson, the music scholar and president (from 1969 to 1987) of the Westminster Choir College, suggests that Süssmayr used materials from Credo of one of Mozart's earlier masses, Mass in C major, K. 220 Sparrow in completing this movement.

Brass Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1489490

Composed by Dr. Daniel N. Thrower. Chamber,Classical,Historic,Patriotic. 38 pages. Https://gildedmusicpress.com/ #1066354. Published by https://gildedmusicpress.com/ (A0.1489490).

Three of these seven short pieces are worthy to open any brass quintet concert or recital.  Two fanfares are too short for a concert feature but work extremely well in a ceremony or celebratory setting.  The last two short pieces aptly serve contrasting special purposes, as explained below.

“Fort Pierre Fanfare” is about 40 seconds in duration, and was composed to open the feature concert at the South Dakota Bandmasters Association convention in 2022.  Offutt Brass, from the US Air Force Heartland of America Band, was invited to perform that concert.  Before the final piece of the concert, when gifts were exchanged between the sponsor and performers, beautiful presentation copies of the sheet music were presented to the sponsor.  In performance, staging directions on the music can be extremely effective or cringy, depending on how they are conveyed.  If there is any inkling that there may be a cringe factor, ignore them, and play the fanfare already on stage.

“Enduring Freedom Fanfare” is nearly a minute of music.  It was composed as a gift for the outgoing Commander of the US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Major Rafael Toro-Quiñones.  His leadership was strong and inspiring, and he held a place of high esteem among many of the fine military musicians that he led.  The Change of Command ceremony was toward the end of the Covid-19 shut-downs, so the work was not performed at the ceremony.  Chief Remley, from the command’s satellite location in Nebraska, hand-delivered some finely printed presentation copies to Major Toro-Quiñones.

“Noble Eagle Fanfare” is slightly over a minute in length, and, like “Enduring Freedom Fanfare,” was composed as a gift for another outgoing Commander of the US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Captain David Neil Regner.

“Pilgrims’ Fanfare” was composed on what many Americans acknowledge as “Pioneer Day,” 24 July 2023.  Not only honoring the thousands of pioneers that settled the western United States, but also the pilgrims that voyaged across the ocean to settle in the new continent.  It is about 15 seconds in duration and is effective for any occasion in need of a magnificent fanfare.

“Flightline Fanfare,” as its title implies, was composed for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the dedication of the newly renovated flightline at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.  Unfortunately, the ceremony itself was altered last-minute, and the 15-second fanfare was not used.  However, like “Pilgrims’ Fanfare,” it is very handy for any event demanding a splash of pomp.

“American Interlude” is a soft 75-second underscore for an MC’s moving speech or dedication.  It was originally composed as a smooth segue between two moving patriotic pieces of different keys in a concert setting, but can be used in any similar appropriate situation.

“Troop 184” is dedicated to my childhood BSA Scoutmaster, Gerry Nielson, who molded me in significant ways into the man I am decades later.  It is functional music, akin to a fight song, and can be easily marched to.  Words may be crafted as a customized hiking ditty, or it can be featured before or after ceremonies as prelude or processional music.  The duration can also be customized, as there is a written optional repeat, lengthening the tune from 45 seconds to a minute and a half.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1158678

Composed by Dr. Daniel N. Thrower. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Historic. 30 pages. Https://gildedmusicpress.com/ #758696. Published by https://gildedmusicpress.com/ (A0.1158678).

The opening of this 4-minute piece is dance-like, intimating a celebratory mood up front—alone at first, but shared with the ensemble throughout the piece. After much celebration, the piece ends solemnly, as if giving each other final hugs and good-byes. Every Airman has a story to tell. “Farewell Celebration� is part of my story as an Airman musician. It is a fitting farewell to the Heartland of America Band stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska, and to the entire American Midwest, as my family and I finalized our plans to uproot for an extraordinary three-year adventure in Asia. Work on this composition began toward the end of July and beginning of August 2021 as a melody with instructions to be the opening of a brass quintet piece, beginning with trumpet alone. It remained in that state until January 2022 when I entered this sketch into the computer to be worked on sporadically along with several other works in progress. When I contracted Covid-19 in July 2022, all of these works and other incipient pieces received attention, but this one more than most others. In the fall, I felt an urgency to complete it as a sentimental gesture of enthusiastic good-byes due to many life changes taking place. In particular, my fourth son, Paul, was departing for two years for Brazil. I was compelled to complete this work before he left on October 17, 2022, which I accomplished the day prior to his departure. In addition to Paul’s farewell, two co-workers with whom I had worked closely in the Air Force brass quintet called “Offutt Brass,� were also moving on with new exciting chapters in their lives. MSgt Ben Kadow, our fantastic trombonist, had received an assignment to move to Germany, leaving us on November 8. And MSgt Ryan Heseltine, our unparalleled French horn player, retired at the end of the year. On top of all that, in September I was given an assignment to move to Japan the following summer. Some farewells are more difficult to endure than others, though all seem to have varied brands of profound emotion. In contrast to saying good-bye to a loved one who passes away, all of these farewells were joyful, albeit poignant. “Farewell Celebration� is dedicated to my son Paul, to my outstanding professional colleagues, Ben Kadow and Ryan Heseltine, and to all our friends and family members who we left behind as we moved to Japan.