Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.808706 Composed by Fred Fisher. Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Folk,Holiday,Jazz,Patriotic,Traditional. Score and parts. 40 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #6215233. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808706).      Orville and Wilbur Wright made their famous flight in late 1903; this song was published seven years later: Fred Fisher’s music with Alfred Bryan’s lyrics. The words form a narrative of a young man attempting to get his girlfriend to go up with him in his flying machine. And, that would take much more daring on her part than one might realize today. The year 1910 was still early days for aviation; most airplanes were still made of wood, wire and fabric and looked liked giant gliders. Supposedly, the Josephine of the song was Josephine Sarah Magner, reputed to be America’s first female parachutist. Magner married Leslie Burt Haddock, whose aviation career started in balloons, and made her first jump in 1905. During the next dozen years, she made more than 500 jumps. Pretty daring!     This arrangement is quirky and an absolute delight to play (and to listen to)! The first half is set in the song’s native ¾ time. The takeoff is the introduction, followed by the chorus, then the verse and again the chorus as the melody loops, rolls and spins through the five instruments. A middle section briefly quotes two other aerialist tunes-He flies through the air with the greatest of ease and Up in the air Junior Birdmen-and serves as a transition to cut time. A swing version of the chorus brings us in for a landing and final fade.     The arrangement begins in the key of C major and changes to G major during the transitional section. Suggested tempo is 76 bpm throughout. The arrangement comprises 202 measures: Horn in F plays the most notes, followed by Trombone and Tuba, while Trumpets get off relatively lightly. All notes are well within the normal playing range of the instruments; Trumpet 1 does, however, play A above its staff several times.     Completed in 2021, performance time for Come, Josephine in My Flying Machine runs about 3 minutes, 45 seconds. The arranger, Les Smith, will be happy to provide substitute parts (for example, treble clef baritone for trombone) at no charge; contact him directly at lessmith61@bellsouth.net. For more arrangements by Les, enter Sweetwater Brass Press (without the quotation marks) in the search box. (Also, purchase of this piece entitles you to your choice of another of his arrangements at no charge; send a copy of your purchase receipt directly to him at lessmith61@bellsouth.net.)

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924437 By Johnny Cash. By Stan Jones. Arranged by Joseph M. Chopp. Contemporary. Score and parts. 15 pages. JOSEPH M CHOPP #4352809. Published by JOSEPH M CHOPP (A0.924437). Most everyone likes cowboy songs, and Ghost Riders in the Sky is one of the most exciting to hear and perform.  This arrangement gives each musician in the brass quintet several solo opportunities and excellent rhythmic challenges.  The lyrics tell the frightful story of a cowboy receiving a sobering warning to change your ways, or else!  (see page two of the music.)Stan Jones was an American songwriter and actor, primarily writing Western music. He is best remembered for writing the legendary (ghost) Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend), which has been called the #1 Western song ever written.Playing time = 2.5 minutesFind SMP arrangements; just search CHOPP for good quintet music.  Music by Bach, Bartok, Billings, Holtz, Mussorgsky, Jewish Folksongs and several 16th Century composers are available at MusicForBrass.com.  Just search CHOPP.jmchopp@hughes.net

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924441 By Lee Greenwood. By Lee Greenwood. Arranged by Joseph M. Chopp. Country. Score and parts. 14 pages. JOSEPH M CHOPP #4592163. Published by JOSEPH M CHOPP (A0.924441). This stirring composition was written and recorded by Lee Greenwood in 1984 and is considered to be his signature song. It has become one of America's most beloved patriotic songs, sung at most venues where patriotism is on display.Each instrument has interesting passages throughout the piece featuring flowing sixteenth-note phrases supporting the melody. Emphasis should be focused on the many and varied dynamic contrasts, especially the softs, as the piece builds to several fortissimo climaxes.Playing time = 3.5 minutes For more great brass quintets, just search CHOPP at SheetMusicPlus and MusicForBrass.com for pop and classical respectively.  Thank you.  jmchopp@hughes.net   .

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.975886 Composed by Derrick Thom. Lewis. 20th Century,Classical. Score and parts. 42 pages. Derrick Thom. Lewis #5985225. Published by Derrick Thom. Lewis (A0.975886).  This is a tonal, classical style song in 6/8 rhythm at Andante, mostly, accompanied by Oboe, 3 Horns and Tuba. The lyric, by Henry Fielding (1723), is about the wooing of a young lovely, with attendant difficulties. Duration = 7 minutes 14 seconds. Besides the score and parts, there is also included a piano + vocal score. This can be used for performance (without the small ensemble), or for preparation for performance of the singer with the small wind-band. Note: the instrumental coda is a little shorter in the piano version, therefore the piano should not be used together with the wind-band.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.757596 By MercyMe. By Bart Millard and Brown Bannister. Arranged by Jim Bicigo. Christian. Score and parts. 14 pages. Polar Publications #3256917. Published by Polar Publications (A0.757596). This beautiful Christmas Ballad by Mercy Me is  in a contemporary setting for brass quintet, check out the second verse with a traditional chorale (hymn) accompaniment, though. It adds a special touch, especially on brass instruments. Great for Christmas concerts or services.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.757597 By MercyMe. By Bart Millard and Brown Bannister. Arranged by Jim Bicigo. Christian. Score and parts. 10 pages. Polar Publications #3256929. Published by Polar Publications (A0.757597). A beautiful Christmas Lullaby in a contemporary setting for brass trio, this song is perfect for your Christmas concert or for Christmas services.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868520 Composed by Charles Converse 1868/Joseph Scriven 1866. Arranged by Dean Mounts. Christian,Jazz,Sacred. Score and parts. 19 pages. Dean Mounts #3590179. Published by Dean Mounts (A0.868520). Scored for brass quintet, this famous hymn is in the style of the Jack Daniels Silver Cornet Band recording. It will require a trumpet player to improvise a jazz solo on this tune. Playing time - 3:10.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1119355 By The Righteous Brothers. By Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Phil Spector. Arranged by Joseph Pugh. Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 12 pages. Joseph Pugh #720772. Published by Joseph Pugh (A0.1119355). You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' is a song by Phil Spector, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, first recorded in 1964 by the American vocal duo the Righteous Brothers, whose version was also produced by Spector and is cited by some music critics as the ultimate expression and illustration of his Wall of Sound recording technique. This is a brass quintet arrangement, by Joseph Pugh, of this 60's hit by the Righteous Brothers. Download today at a reduced price.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.855042 Composed by Arthur Messiter(1834-1916). Arranged by Joseph Pugh. Christian,Concert,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 7 pages. Joseph Pugh #6086931. Published by Joseph Pugh (A0.855042). Two French Horns, a Trombone and, a Tuba carry off this four part harmony in this great Hymn of the church, arranged and transcribed by Joseph Pugh.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.855415 Composed by Clara H. Scott(1841-1897). Arranged by Joseph Pugh. Easter,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 11 pages. Joseph Pugh #6717739. Published by Joseph Pugh (A0.855415). This arrangement of a classic Hymn of the Church, by Joseph Pugh spotlights the rich, full sound of the brass instrumentswith piano accompaniment. Download today at a reduced price.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924438 By Neil Diamond. By Neil Diamond. Arranged by Joseph M. Chopp. Pop. Score and parts. 22 pages. JOSEPH M CHOPP #4368652. Published by JOSEPH M CHOPP (A0.924438). This is a great piece of patriotic music for all times of celebrating our freedom and our flag. The driving rhythm starts at the first measure and works its way throughout the piece to a reference of My country 'tis of thee… just before the rousing finish.Every instrument of the brass quintet is featured with melodies, doubling, unisons and solos. For performance practice emphasis should be on ending notes as written for a crisp presentation.Playing time is 3.5 minutes.For more great brass quintet arrangements, just search CHOPP on SMP website. My mostly traditional brass quintets (Bach, Bartok, Billings, Christmas, Easter, Holtz, Mussorgsky, Jewish Folksongs, and several 16th century composers) are available at MusicForBrass.com.  Again, just search CHOPP.  Questions/comments email jmchopp@hughes.net.  Thank you!Joe

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924439 By Barry Manilow. By Alex North. Arranged by Joseph M. Chopp. Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 12 pages. JOSEPH M CHOPP #4404526. Published by JOSEPH M CHOPP (A0.924439). The beautiful, flowing melody was written by Alex North (a composer of many movie scores) for the prison film Unchained in 1955.  There were many popular recordings over the years.  It was the July 1965 version by The Righteous Brothers that became a jukebox standard for the late 20th century, regaining massive popularity when used in the 1990 blockbuster film Ghost.This arrangement features the French horn with lots of great melody. All instruments have smoothly moving harmonies and some melody.  Sing it slow and easy.There are no rapid passages that require advanced technical ability.  A great song for musicians at an intermediate level to play musically and for an audience to enjoy.Playing time is 2.75 minutes (4 w/repeat)

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924435 Composed by Arthur Mac Dermot. Arranged by Joseph M. Chopp. Contemporary. Score and parts. 17 pages. JOSEPH M CHOPP #4317825. Published by JOSEPH M CHOPP (A0.924435). The arrangement of this music enables a brass quintet and audience to experience one of the great songs from the late 1960's when long hair and hippies, etc. were in..  The rhythms are fun and challenging, and everybody has something unique and significant to contribute to the music.  It is difficult to avoid being captivated and drawn in to the excitement and deeply-held feelings that were so much a part of the turbulent 1960's.Playing time = 2.5 minutesFor more great brass quintets just search CHOPP at SheetMusicPlus.com and MusicForBrass.com for POP and CLASSICAL respectively.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924436 Composed by Arthur Mac Dermot. Arranged by Joseph M. Chopp. Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. JOSEPH M CHOPP #4317821. Published by JOSEPH M CHOPP (A0.924436). The arrangement of this music enables a brass quintet and audience to experience one of the great songs from the late 1960's when long hair and hippies, etc. were in..  The rhythms are fun and challenging, and everybody has something unique and significant to contribute to the music.  It is difficult to avoid being captivated and drawn in to the excitement and deeply-held feelings that were so much a part of the turbulent 1960's. The most popular version of the song Aquarius was sung by The Fifth Dimension who added the chorus from Let the Sunshine In as the ending.  SheetMusicPlus has my full arrangement of this Sunshine song which is designed to be easily added to Aquarius for that Fifth Dimension presentation.Playing time = 2.5 minutesFor more great brass quintets just search CHOPP at SheetMusicPlus.com and MusicForBrass.com respectively.

Brass Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522155 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and parts. 75 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3580273. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522155). Your Favorite Christmas Hymns and Carols for Brass, Book 2Arranged for brass by Colin KirkpatrickThis is the second volume of the collection of best-loved Christmas hymns and carols arranged for brass, to brighten up your next Christmas event. This publication includes full four-part instrumental scores plus parts for 1st B flat trumpet, 2nd B flat trumpet, horn in F (with a separate optional part for horn in E flat), trombone and/or tuba. The tuba part is also optional because it either doubles the trombone part or plays an octave below. Both trombone and tuba parts appear on a single staff in the bass clef at concert pitch. The arrangements can be used with brass quartet, brass quintet or brass ensemble. There’s also an optional but useful simplified keyboard part intended for less experienced keyboard players. The left hand plays only the bass part most of the time, with the right hand part kept as simple as possible. It could be used as the basis of an accompaniment which means that you can use the arrangements as solos, duets or trios.    The arrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used as interludes in a concert or service, or they could be used to accompany solo, choral or congregational singing. The arrangements been written in brass-friendly keys as often as possible. While the hymns mostly use the traditional harmonies, the carols have been treated more freely. Book 2 contains the following 21 titles: As with Gladness Men of Old (Melody: Dix); Away in a Manger (Melody: Cradle Song); Ding! Dong! Merrily on High (Melody: Bransle de l'Officiel); God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; A Great and Mighty Wonder (Melody: Es ist ein Ros); Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Melody: Mendelssohn); Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Melody: W. Zlobie Lezy); It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Melody: Noel); Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine (Melody: Resonet in Laudibus); Joy to the World (Melody: Antioch); O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Melody: Veni Emmanuel); O Little Town of Bethlehem (Melody: Forest Green) ; Once in Royal David's City (Melody: Irby); Quem Pastores Laudavere; Lully, lulla Thou Little Tiny Child (Melody: Coventry Carol); Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Calling (Melody: Merton); The First Nowell; The Wassail Song; We Three Kings (Melody: Kings of Orient), While Shepherds Watched their Flocks (Melody: Winchester Old) and While Shepherds Watched their Flocks (Melody: Christmas). The audio samples include Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Lully, lulla Thou Little Tiny Child and The First Nowell. Please note that the arrangements are usually not usually compatible with the string collection of the same name.