Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1365329 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Jonathan Spencer. 20th Century,Folk,Romantic Period. 117 pages. Jonathan Spencer #949650. Published by Jonathan Spencer (A0.1365329). The Holberg Suite, Op. 40, more properly From Holberg's Time (Norwegian: Fra Holbergs tid), subtitled Suite in olden style (Norwegian: Suite i gammel stil), is a suite of five movements based on eighteenth-century dance forms, written by Edvard Grieg in 1884 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Dano-Norwegian humanist playwright Ludvig Holberg (1684–1754).It exemplifies nineteenth-century music which makes use of musical styles and forms from the preceding century. Although not as famous as Grieg's incidental music from Peer Gynt, which is itself usually performed as arranged in a pair of suites, many critics regard the works as of equal merit.The Holberg Suite was originally composed for the piano, but a year later was adapted by Grieg himself for string orchestra. The suite consists of an introduction and a set of dances. It is an early essay in neoclassicism, an attempt to echo as much as was known in Grieg's time of the music of Holberg's era.This arrangement for brass is designed to make the suite playable but enjoyable to perform - it will challenge your brass players.

Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.768479 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Roar Kvam. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 174 pages. KVAMusic Edition #33653. Published by KVAMusic Edition (A0.768479). The Holberg Suite, Op. 40, more properly From Holberg's Time (Norwegian: Fra Holbergs tid, German: Aus Holbergs Zeit), subtitled Suite in olden style (Norwegian: Suite i gammel stil, German: Suite im alten Stil), is a suite of five movements based on eighteenth century dance forms, written by Edvard Grieg in 1884 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Danish-Norwegian humanist playwright Ludvig Holberg. It exemplifies nineteenth century music which makes use of musical styles and forms from the preceding century. The movements of the suite are: Praeludium (Allegro vivace) Sarabande (Andante) Gavotte (Allegretto) Air (Andante religioso) Rigaudon (Allegro con brio) The Holberg Suite was originally composed for the piano, but a year later was adapted for string orchestra. The suite consists of an introduction and a set of dances. It is a charming, early essay in neo-classicism, an attempt to echo as much as was known in Grieg's time of the music of Holberg's era. This edition is an arrangement for a traditional Brass Band, and the music works very well for the band.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.988139 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by Alexander S. Ford. Baroque,Renaissance. Score and parts. 11 pages. A.S. Ford #4802439. Published by A.S. Ford (A0.988139). A lively late renaissance piece that makes a great fanfare, introduction, or church postlude. No part is particularly difficult except for finding the entrances in the flowing texture. .

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.808682 Composed by Turner Layton (1894-1978), Henry Creamer (1879-1930). Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Holiday,Jazz,Pop. Score and parts. 32 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #3454039. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808682).      After You’ve Gone, composed in 1918 by Turner Layton (melody) and Henry Creamer (lyrics), was a hit from the beginning. Al Jolson introduced it to live audiences, Marion Harris’ record went to #1 in early 1919, and since then dozens of artists have recorded it . . . and many are still doing so. The words are rather sad-she’s leaving and he’s trying to get her to stay-but played up tempo, the melody is bouncy and fun. That sad-versus-happy dichotomy is incorporated in this arrangement. It begins with a bright, bouncy introduction and first-time-through of the chorus, then slows so the Horn in F can play a melancholic and somewhat schmaltzy rendition of the verse. The Tuba provides a transition back to the upbeat chorus, and we are again off to the races. Layton’s melody slips and slides from one instrument to the next (with the Tuba getting an entire iteration all to itself!), until the pace again slows for a 4-bar reminder of the sentimental verse, which then gives way to a rousing Dixieland-like closing.

Brass Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748799 Composed by Jerome Kern. Arranged by Steve Miller / edited by Bill Carmody. Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Ragtime. Score and parts. 19 pages. Bill Carmody #2442271. Published by Bill Carmody (A0.748799). This beautiful and easily played rendition of an early Kern classic includes the often overlooked introduction.First introduced in the 1914 musical The Girl from Utah, it became Kern's first major song success.The song is remarkable in its use of 'everyday' language in a love song -- a departure from the flowery vocabulary commonly used to express romantic sentiments. The song put Kern in great demand on Broadway and established a pattern for musical comedy love songs that lasted through the 1960s.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.940770 Composed by Nick Walkley. Christian,Concert,Contemporary,Spiritual. Score and parts. 31 pages. Nick Walkley #3422709. Published by Nick Walkley (A0.940770). This is a meditative arrangement of a well known Norwegian hymn. The arrangement sets three verses of the melody 'bookended' by a mirrored introduction and coda. It was originally written for trumpet sextet and performed by the cornet section of the Band of the Welsh Guards, before being expanded to military (wind) and brass band formats.In the hymn, one sings of a hopeful final journey to a place without worry or sorrow. The arrangement reflects the mood of these three verses, with increaing tension and movement through ascending lines as the journey progresses towards a final resting place. The hymn is regularly used at funerals and memorial services. The text was originally old German and translated to Norwegian by Bernt Støyland in 1905. Translated to English, the text reads as:I know a castle in heaven above,shining as bright as the sun;you'll find no sin nor sorrow there,and never a tear is shed. I am a weary traveller;may my path lead mefrom here to my Father's land;God, bless me on my way. We thank you for eternityGod the Father, one in three.For you are gentle and mild to us in Jesus Christ! Amen. Note to conductors:The opening and closing sections require precision in the start and release of notes for the chord progression to function. Attention to detail should be paid to each individual crescendi, diminuendi and articulation. This is excellent training for even the best of bands!An optional vocal part is provided in both Norwegian and English, but the arrangement functions with or without it. Cues are written for important lines should players be missing, otherwise many of the parts are doubled across the band. Therefore this arrangement should be playable by bands from approximately 2nd/3rd division upwards even if some players are missing.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.740289 By Bbc Concert Orchestra. By Igor Stravinsky. Arranged by Craig Garner (for Organ, Brass Quintet and Percussion). Contemporary. Score and parts. 105 pages. Dorm 40 Music #6352847. Published by Dorm 40 Music (A0.740289). Firebird was an enormous success when it premiered in 1910, and it remains a favorite concert piece even today. This arrangement of the Firebird Suite includes five of the most beautiful movements from Stravinsky’s original 1911 and 1919 suites:  Introduction, the tender Rondo of the Princess, the savage Infernal Dance, the hauntingly beautiful Berceuse (lullaby), and the triumphant Finale. Perfect for any recital, concert or Pops program. This arrangement is scored for organ and brass quintet with percussion (timpani, bass drum, suspended cymbal, bar chime and triangle). The percussion part may be performed by one person. Performance time, ~15:00-17:00. Published by Dorm 40 Music, www.dorm40music.com.

Brass Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.1099444 Composed by Ben Homer, Bud Green, and Les Brown. Arranged by L.C. Harnsberger. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 14 pages. LCH Music #703336. Published by LCH Music (A0.1099444). The music to the timeless hit song Sentimental Journey was written by Les Brown and Ben Homer, and the lyrics were written by Bud green. The song was first published in 1944, and soon become a hit for Doris Day in 1945. The song has been a hit for countless other recording artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Ringo Starr, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, and Bob Dylan. After an introduction, this arrangement preserves the tranquil mood of the song, and provides interesting parts for every player, and tasty harmonies throughout. The song builds and comes to a rousing finish, making it fun to play and to hear. This arrangement is perfect to perform at weddings, funerals, concerts, and recitals.

Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.872583 Composed by Philip Orem. Contemporary. Score and parts. 127 pages. Philip Orem #3480723. Published by Philip Orem (A0.872583). I was requested to write a brass sextet shortly after the dog who had lived with me 14 years had passed. The result, for Sasha, is a brass sextet far more emotionally  deep than the typical literature. A brief introduction of materials segues into movements one and two that explore the mental confusion and memories of Sasha's passing, including little nonsense songs I used to sing to him. The third movement  explores my anger and then segues into the last movement where a resolution is never quite reached.This is beautiful and challenging music. Includes score and parts.Contact me at po4musik@aol.com orhttps://po4musik.wixsite.com/website for further information.