Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1026133 Composed by Christian Petzold (1677-1733). Arranged by Richard Jones. Baroque,Contemporary,Jazz. Score and parts. 52 pages. Richard Jones #5968417. Published by Richard Jones (A0.1026133). Until the 1970s the Minuet in G Major was attributed to the great Johann Sebastian Bach. For centuries musicologists believed it was an original composition as it was a part of the manuscript notebook compiled by Bach and his wife Anna Magdalena Bach, in 1725.Petzold was born in Konigstein, Germany, in 1677 and little is known about his exact birth date. Relatively few pieces ofhis have survived the centuries, but the inclusion of his two minuets in the Anna Magdalena Notebook, remain the most famous of these.The theme to the Minuet in G was used in 1966 by the American pop group The Toys, in their song 'A Lover's Concerto'.In this arrangement I have syncopated the theme and accompanying parts to create a jazz feel. From letter A the theme appears in the cornet and euphonium lines and then at letter B the theme is transferred to the horn section. Whilst the theme is in the horn section there is a counter riff in the baritones and trombones, and a simple jazz syncopation in the cornets. At C the key changes to the sub-dominant key of C and the back row cornets get the tune in a simple but syncopated form whilst a flowing counter melody continues in the lower instruments. Then at D the euphoniums, baritones and basses have their chance and the syncopation appears in the horns and interjections in the cornets. After the D.S the the piece goes to the Coda, which hasthe tune split between each of the sections of the band with a fortissimo climax. 

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.726435 Composed by Various. Arranged by Kenneth Baird. Christian,Christmas,Standards. Score and parts. 24 pages. Kenneth Baird Music #6092095. Published by Kenneth Baird Music (A0.726435). Many have loved the duet arrangements found in the original collection of 12 Christmas Duets for Bass Clef Instruments arranged by Kenneth Baird. Volume 2 is now available! As in the original collection, this is a delightful collection of intermediate to advanced-intermediate level duets based on traditional Christmas carols. They are challenging at times (not for beginners) without being overwhelming; at times joyful, at times uplifting, at times serene. There's even a very jazzy version of Go Tell It on the Mountain! In addition to being a joy for friends to play together, they are a great resource for teachers to play at lessons with their students, they are are suitable for informal Christmas performances, and many are appropriate for church services. Note: the duets in this collection have NOT been arranged to be fully compatible with Mr. Baird's duet collections for other instruments. Instead, these have been arranged specifically for bass clef wind instruments (trombones, euphoniums, and/or bassoons). This collection does include the duets found in previously released Five More Christmas Duets for Bass Clef Instruments by Mr. Baird. Included in Christmas Duets, Volume 2, are: Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, the First Noel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World (a more traditional version than found in the original duet collection), We Three Kings, Angels We Have Heard on High, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice). If you are looking for simple harmonizations of Christmas Carols, this collection is not for you. If you are looking for something more, you've come to the right place.

Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007320 Composed by Chris Kelsey. Contemporary,Instructional,Jazz. Score and parts. 3 pages. Chris Kelsey Publishing, BMI #3112085. Published by Chris Kelsey Publishing, BMI (A0.1007320). A duet for like instruments based loosely on the 12-bar blues form. Written to be performed in either a jazz or classical style, it can also be used as a springboard for improvisation. Can be played at any tempo, but if used as an etude, should be mastered at the fastest possible speed.

Brass Band Euphonium,Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817178 Composed by Heinrich Schutz. Arranged by Richard Decker. Baroque,Chamber,Historic,Multicultural,Renaissance,World. 64 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #6689647. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817178). Revered as one of the greatest German composers of the 17th century, Heinrich Schütz embraced his early studies with Giovanni Gabrieli and developed his own dramatic style of antiphonal music for voices and instruments.  Originally written for the centenary of the Reformation in 1617 to honor then Emperor Matthias and his family, this engaging composition translated as Praise the Lord for He is Kind was published in his Psalmen Davids (Op. 2) in 1619 and translates well four centuries later, giving today's brass choirs the opportunity to recreate those glorious antiphonal choir sounds of the early Baroque period.  Beyond brass ensemble concerts, consider adding some musical fireworks to your next band or orchestra concerts with this impressive and memorable showcase for your brass section.  Trumpet parts in B-flat and alternate C trumpet are provided. A recording of the entire transcription is included.See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others.Use this link to Cherry Classics Music to see Richard Decker arrangements of Cherubini’s Sonata in F for Solo Horn and Wind Ensemble and Coleridge-Taylor’s Sea Drift for Trombone Octet.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.901464 Composed by Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Hayden Woods. Christian,Christmas,Jazz,Sacred. Score and parts. 20 pages. Hayden Lee Woods #3820273. Published by Hayden Lee Woods (A0.901464). *** 2018 Holiday Contest Entry ***God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen has been revamped to fit a more jazz-focused sound within the parameters of the brass quintet. The intro follows the second half of the original carol before breaking into a more upbeat fast-paced romp that trades the melody across all the instruments. It is a shorter piece that demands the technique of some syncopation and embellishments on the main theme. Each part is important between the melody and chord building with many chords having an added 7th and 9th to contextually bring this piece to the next level. This version transposes from F minor to G minor for an ease of performance in intermediate-level chamber ensembles. For a slightly more advanced version, which tests the range of the horn and the dexterity of the trumpets in a different transposition, follow the link (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/god-rest-ye-merry-gentlemen-digital-sheet-music/20820430).This purchase includes a full 10 page score and each individual part of 2 pages each.The audio clip is a MIDI export of the piece, so there will be a few discrepancies on how the piece should sound; however the general context is very present throughout.For more info on the arranger, follow https://woodshaydenlee.wixsite.com/trombone to get to know the artist and contact for questions or services!

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.901463 Composed by Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Hayden Woods. Christmas,Jazz,Sacred. Score and parts. 21 pages. Hayden Lee Woods #3676473. Published by Hayden Lee Woods (A0.901463). *** 2018 Holiday Contest Entry ***God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen has been revamped to fit a more jazz-focused sound within the parameters of the brass quintet. The intro follows the second half of the original carol before breaking into a more upbeat fast-paced romp that trades the melody across all the instruments. It is a shorter piece that demands the technique of some syncopation and embellishments on the main theme. Each part is important between the melody and chord building with many chords having an added 7th and 9th to contextually bring this piece to the next level. This version, which transposes from F minor to F# minor, along with a horn line that is in the upper register, provides a challenge for fingerings that will test the dexterity of valved instruments. For an intermediate version, follow the link (*link TBD*).This purchase includes a full 11 page score and each individual part of 2 pages each.The audio clip is a MIDI export of the piece, so there will be a few discrepancies on how the piece should sound; however the general context is very present throughout.For more info on the arranger, follow https://woodshaydenlee.wixsite.com/trombone to get to know the artist and contact for questions or services!

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.802459 By Louis Armstrong With Kenny G. By Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by RD Fernández & Peet du Toit. A Cappella,Jazz. Score and parts. 10 pages. Peet du Toit #5721005. Published by Peet du Toit (A0.802459). This ever-popular song was arranged for so many groups so many times. RD Fernández did a sterling job in arranging this for an a capella group. I could hear the possibilities for having it performed on brass instruments, and this is the result. Thanks so much!

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563807 Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. 20th Century,Film/TV,Jazz. Score and parts. 87 pages. Austin Ralphson #5022247. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563807). This arrangement of Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue includes all of the main musical themes from the original piano composition, but carefully arranged to suit brass band. It features most of the instruments at various points and is exciting and challenging to play across the whole group. This arrangement has been performed many times and is an impressive concert item. Please listen to the mp3, performed live by Wire Brass (based in Warrington, UK).

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1029680 Composed by Robert Turner. Children,Classical,Hip-Hop,Jazz. Score and parts. 23 pages. Robert Turner #5316123. Published by Robert Turner (A0.1029680). FormalityThis original piece by Robert Turner is perfect for any brass ensemble wanting to play a peaceful tune mixed with faster fun bits slid in the middle. It features a short trumpet solo in the beginning before everyone else joins in to create a nice full sound. If parts for extra instruments are wanted contact me at turn.robert.thom@gmail.com and I will gladly try to add them in for no charge.