Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.808638 Composed by John Henry Hopkins Jr. Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Christian,Christmas. Score and parts. 28 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #511291. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808638).    John Henry Hopkins, Jr., served as both rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and music teacher at General Theological Seminary in New York City. In 1857 he wrote the words and music of this carol for the Seminary’s Christmas pageant. Hopkins’ composition was well received, and he included it in his 1863 publication, Carols, Hymns, and Songs. We Three Kings went on to become generally popular, the first U.S.-written Christmas carol to do so.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1004395 Composed by Larry Williams. Contemporary. Score and parts. 31 pages. Larry Andrew Williams #3533223. Published by Larry Andrew Williams (A0.1004395). The term Ruffles and Flourishes signifies an announcement or presenting of a high ranking official in the U.S. Military. Done using drums or bugles, this call pays respect without ceremony or circumstance and is usually delivered before the official takes the floor to address a congregation. Generals would receive a flourish for each star, the President would receive four.In the case of this piece, you will picture a war torn battalion of troops returning home after battle. Much like a When Johnny Comes Marching Home feel with its own twists, both musically and viscerally. Recommended for any patriotic gathering, this piece is part of a larger work, An American Salutation.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.555522 By Hank Williams Jr. By Andy Razaf, Harry Brooks, and Thomas Fats Waller. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 12 pages. Keith Loftis #165142. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.555522). This light-hearted arrangement for brass quintet provides a spotlight on the low brass at the beginning and develops to include the rest of the ensemble with a variety of rhythmic and harmonic textures. It culminates in a quasi-Dixieland style and is sure to generate smiles and toes to tapping.