Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813810 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. 20th Century,Contemporary,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6487213. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813810). O Spirit All-Embracing (Thaxted) (Bb) (Trumpet Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of O Spirit All-Embracing, a hymn tune based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from Gustav Holst's The Planets, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for church services, especially Weddings and Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. However, if you are looking to perform this selection for concerts or recitals, I would suggest you look for the arrangement of Jupiter (Andante Maestoso from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets), also by Regis Bookshar. These arrangements are suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing these selections as well. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions.The Planets, written between 1914 and 1917 by the English composer Gustav Holst, premiered at the Queen's Hall in London, on September 29, 1918 for an invited audience of about 250 people. In the fourth movement, Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, Holst portrays Jupiter's supposedly characteristic abundance of life and vitality. Nobility and generosity are allegedly characteristics of those born under Jupiter, and in the slower, middle section marked Andante Maestoso, perhaps the most well-known theme from The Planets (and the theme on which this arrangement is based), Holst provides a broad tune embodying these traits. In 1921, Holst adapted the theme to fit the patriotic poem I Vow to Thee, My Country by Cecil Spring Rice, and was written as a unison song with orchestra. It did not appear as the hymn tune until 1926, when Holst harmonized this melody, named Thaxted, named after the English village where he had lived for many years. Holst's friend Ralph Vaughan Williams included it in Songs of Praise. It has since been performed at numerous occasions, most notably for the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981, and also at the funerals of Princess Diana in 1997, Margaret Thatcher in 2013 and Senator John McCain where it was performed at the Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018. In addition to being used as the melody for the solemn, patriotic hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country, other settings of this hymn tune also include O God, Beyond All Praising, by Michael Perry in 1982, O Spirit All-Embracing by Delores Dufner in 1995 and We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God, a paraphrase of the Te Deum Laudemus by Stephen P. Starke in 1999.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to this Trumpet Quintet version, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection. There are Quintets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this beautiful arrangement of O Spirit All-Embracing based on the Andante Maestoso section from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from Gustav Holst's The Planets, will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to c.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813628 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #6434235. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813628). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of the Allegro movement from Henry Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. This selection is one of the arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library, many of which are being made available for the first time. They have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions. The original composition was written in D Major but Regis Bookshar has transposed it to Bb Major, making it a little easier for many modern musicians. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). The 17th century composer, Henry Purcell, is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers of his generation. His Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D Major, composed in 1694, was probably written for the London Theatre, where a fine tradition of trumpet playing had developed. Purcell almost certainly had in mind either John Shore or his brother, William, the most renowned trumpet players in England at the time. The trumpets of the time were normally tuned in D and there were no valves on the Baroque trumpets, so they were limited in the number of notes that they could play. The term Sonata here probably means no more than a piece of incidental music and looks forward to the style that would become the solo concerto where soloist and strings are pitted against each other but also looks back to an older type of instrumental music which emphasized equality between members of the ensemble. The music is in three movements and looks forward to the fast-slow-fast plan popularized by Vivaldi's concertos. Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists, besides trumpet players, could also have the opportunity to play the Allegro movement from Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet, so he has created other arrangements of this selection. However, this particular arrangement is for a Trumpet Quintet, consisting of 5 Trumpets, but there are Quintets, Sextets, Septets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this piece. You may find something else that may suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide variety of styles also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check back periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement of Purcell's Allegro from his Sonata for Trumpet will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813407 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 41 pages. Regis Bookshar #6209843. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813407). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced - Digital Download. This must-have arrangement would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals and could also be performed for church services. This brilliant work by Johann Sebastian Bach is an adaptation of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins and String Orchestra in B minor. Bach had gotten to know Vivaldi's concertos while he was an organist at Weimar, where he transcribed ten of them for solo harpsichord and six of them for organ. Originally written in B minor, Bach transposed it to A minor and, while preserving the melodic outline as conceived by Vivaldi for four violins, this later adaptation, from around 1730, for four harpsichords and string orchestra, is far more ambitious. In it, Bach has both tightened and expanded Vivaldi's counterpoint, enriched it with lusher harmonies and expanded the solo parts with greater complexity and greater clarity. The result is a composition that actually improves on the original work. Written in the standard three-movement concerto form of the Baroque period, Bach's Concerto for Four Claviers in A minor is a virtuoso piece for the soloists. Regis Bookshar has now rearranged the first movement of this concerto, marked Allegro, for a Trumpet Quintet, while maintaining the energy and virtuosity of Bach's original work. This arrangement is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library that are being made available for the first time and is intended to be performed by accomplished players. It may prove to be a huge challenge for many players, but, I think, it will be worth the effort. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (41 pages). In addition to this version for 5 Trumpets, other arrangements of this selection are also available for a variety of Instrumental Quintets, some of which are in the original key of Concert A minor and some have been transposed to Concert G minor, making it a little easier for some performers, as well as numerous other arrangements in a wide variety of styles. I would encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement will be a challenge to many performers but will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed working on it.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813382 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 41 pages. Regis Bookshar #6209767. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813382). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced - Digital Download. This must-have arrangement would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals and could also be performed for church services. This brilliant work by Johann Sebastian Bach is an adaptation of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins and String Orchestra in B minor. Bach had gotten to know Vivaldi's concertos while he was an organist at Weimar, where he transcribed ten of them for solo harpsichord and six of them for organ. Originally written in B minor, Bach transposed it to A minor and, while preserving the melodic outline as conceived by Vivaldi for four violins, this later adaptation, from around 1730, for four harpsichords and string orchestra, is far more ambitious. In it, Bach has both tightened and expanded Vivaldi's counterpoint, enriched it with lusher harmonies and expanded the solo parts with greater complexity and greater clarity. The result is a composition that actually improves on the original work. Written in the standard three-movement concerto form of the Baroque period, Bach's Concerto for Four Claviers in A minor is a virtuoso piece for the soloists. Regis Bookshar has now rearranged the first movement of this concerto, marked Allegro, for a Trumpet Quintet, while maintaining the energy and virtuosity of Bach's original work. This arrangement is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time and is intended to be performed by accomplished players. It may prove to be a huge challenge for many players, but, I think, it will be worth the effort. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (41 pages). In addition to this version for 5 Trumpets, other arrangements of this selection are also available for a variety of Instrumental Quintets, some of which are in the original key of Concert A minor and some have been transposed to Concert G minor, making it a little easier for some performers, as well as numerous other arrangements in a wide variety of styles. I would encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement will be a challenge to many performers but will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed working on it.

Piccolo Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817113 Composed by Heinrich Biber. Arranged by Charles Decker. Baroque,Chamber,Historic,Instructional. 26 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3542437. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817113). Want to feature two piccolo trumpeter soloists with your trumpet ensemble on an accessible work for students? This movement from the famous baroque sonata will impress audiences with its two antiphonal quartets, each led impressively by solo piccolo trumpeters exchanging increasingly complex ornamented phrases as musical and technical challenges.  The two solo parts are very playable on mezzo-soprano B-flat trumpets but using B-flat piccolo trumpets creates extra sparkle. The audio file is an actual performance by a trumpet ensemble and not a computer playback of the score.See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at 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. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 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. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  Use this link to Kendor Music for more Charles Decker trumpet ensemble arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, Handel, and Renaissance composers Gervaise and Susato.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812926 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Multicultural,Sacred,World. Score and parts. 29 pages. Regis Bookshar #5775305. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.812926). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced - Digital Download; The Trumpet Shall Sound from Messiah was written by George Frideric Handel and has been arranged for 5 Trumpets by Regis Bookshar. This will be a challenge for both high school and college students and could be performed for concerts and church services. Included is a score and a complete set of parts (29 pages). I have also included an optional 1st Trumpet in D part. It is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available to the public for the first time. It will make a great addition to any music library. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. I'm sure students will enjoy playing this selection and the audience will enjoy listening to it.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813093 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 22 pages. Regis Bookshar #6103671. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813093). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download. This selection, the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus from George Frideric Handel's great masterpiece, Messiah, has been arranged for 5 Trumpets, by Regis Bookshar and is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library that are becoming available for the first time.  I'm certain that this exciting arrangement will entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come. It is suitable for high school and college students and is perfect for Christmas concerts and church services, especially Easter, but could be performed for any festive occasion. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (22 pages). Handel's original composition is written in the key of Concert D but this version is written in Concert Bb, to make it a little easier for some younger performers. Other versions of this selection, in both the keys of Concert Bb and Concert D, are also available for a variety of instrumental ensembles. If you are planning to have an organist or other keyboard player play along with this selection, I would suggest that you purchase a version in Concert D. Please feel free to search for other arrangements in a variety of styles by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. I'm certain that students will enjoy playing this arrangement and audiences will love hearing it.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813108 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 22 pages. Regis Bookshar #6103797. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813108). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download. This selection, the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus from George Frideric Handel's great masterpiece, Messiah, has been arranged for 5 Trumpets, by Regis Bookshar, and is one of the many selections from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library that are become available for the first time. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement will entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come. It is suitable for high school and college students and is perfect for Christmas concerts and church services, especially Easter, but could be performed for any festive occasion. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (22 pages). Handel's original composition is written in the key of Concert D, as is this version, but also available is a version written in Concert Bb, to make it a little easier for some younger performers. Other versions of this selection, in both the keys of Concert Bb and Concert D, are also available for a variety of instrumental ensembles. If you are planning to have an organist or other keyboard player play along with this selection, I would suggest that you purchase this version in Concert D. Please feel free to search for other arrangements in a variety of styles by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. I'm certain that students will enjoy playing this arrangement and audiences will love hearing it.

Trumpet Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817151 Composed by Johann Heinrich Schmelzer. Arranged by Charles Decker. Baroque,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Historic,Multicultural,World. 19 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #5356047. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817151). You don’t have to be an emperor to admire these three regal and stately fanfares composed for an elaborately staged Equestrian Ballet at the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna highlighting the 1667 imperial court marriage celebrations of Emperor Leopold the First to the Infanta Margareta of Spain. Performed in its day by court trumpeters with valveless instruments and a pair of timpani, each fanfare announced with a different articulation style a new portion for the choreographed cavalry Equestrian Ballet. Accessible for students using B-flat or C trumpets and with timpani parts in both keys, they provide useful material for ceremonies and programs, even an exciting opening work to a band or orchestra concert featuring the trumpet section. Doubling parts enhances the musical impact of Baroque trumpet corps timbre and creates options for antiphonal treatment. The sound file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the entire edition and not a computer playback of the score.See 40+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 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. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 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. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  Use this link to Kendor Music for more of my trumpet ensemble arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, Handel, and Renaissance composers Gervaise and Susato.

Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1287370 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Ander. Classical,Folk,March,Traditional. 11 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #878388. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1287370). Introducing the sheet music for an arrangement of the third movement of Mozart’s Sonata 11, K. 331, the Rondo Alla Turca, for Trumpet Quintet. This arrangement has been reduced to a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds, maintaining the essence of the original theme and providing practicality in performance. It is intended for performance groups with musical experience but can also be used as teaching material for music students in academic recitals, concerts and ceremonies. The original work, composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is a sonata in three movements, with the last movement, Alla Turca, popularly known as the Turkish March, being one of the composer’s best-known pieces.

Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1347018 Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Ander. Chamber,Christian,Christmas. 13 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #931808. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1347018). We present to you the arrangement of Deck the Halls for Trumpet Quintet. This arrangement brings a new and magical perspective to this famous melody, playing with the original melody, but maintaining the essence of the work. It is perfect for any Christmas event, whether for chamber music in recitals, concerts, public shows, or as teaching material for music teachers to encourage their students. Deck the Halls is a traditional Christmas carol. The melody is Welsh, dating back to the 16th century, and belongs to a winter carol, “Nos Galan�. The English lyrics, written by the Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant, date from 1862. This arrangement brings new life to this historical melody, making it a valuable addition to any Christmas repertoire. This arrangement of Deck the Halls is more than just a score; it is a piece of musical history, skillfully adapted for the modern scene. Purchase today and bring a touch of magic to your Christmas with this charming arrangement of Deck the Halls.

Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1397291 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Chamber,Christian,Easter. 21 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #980607. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1397291). We present our arrangement of the acclaimed song Hallelujah from Handel’s oratorio “The Messiah�, adapted for Trumpet Quintet. This sheet music is a faithful reproduction of the original composition, bringing the grandeur of Handel’s work to the chamber music. George Frideric Handel, one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, composed The Messiah in 1741. The piece, cataloged as HWV 56 in Handel’s works catalog, is known for its emotional depth and musical complexity. The song “Hallelujah� is one of the most recognized in the oratorio, celebrating the resurrection and the final victory over sin and death. This arrangement is perfect for teachers looking to expand their student's didactic repertoire, offering a unique opportunity to explore Baroque music in a chamber context. In addition, it is an excellent choice for groups wishing to present an impactful piece in recitals or concerts. With the arrival of the month of March, Easter is approaching. What better way to celebrate than with the music that encapsulates the joy and hope of this season? This arrangement of Hallelujah is the perfect choice to add a special touch to your Easter celebrations. Purchase our arrangement of Hallelujah and experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s music in a new way. Take the opportunity to own a piece that will surely delight musicians and listeners. Don’t miss the chance to make your performances even more memorable.

Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1397294 Composed by ha. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Chamber,Christian,Easter. 21 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #980610. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1397294). We present our arrangement of the acclaimed song Hallelujah from Handel’s oratorio “The Messiah�, adapted for Horn in F Quintet. This sheet music is a faithful reproduction of the original composition, bringing the grandeur of Handel’s work to the chamber music. George Frideric Handel, one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, composed The Messiah in 1741. The piece, cataloged as HWV 56 in Handel’s works catalog, is known for its emotional depth and musical complexity. The song “Hallelujah� is one of the most recognized in the oratorio, celebrating the resurrection and the final victory over sin and death. This arrangement is perfect for teachers looking to expand their student's didactic repertoire, offering a unique opportunity to explore Baroque music in a chamber context. In addition, it is an excellent choice for groups wishing to present an impactful piece in recitals or concerts. With the arrival of the month of March, Easter is approaching. What better way to celebrate than with the music that encapsulates the joy and hope of this season? This arrangement of Hallelujah is the perfect choice to add a special touch to your Easter celebrations. Purchase our arrangement of Hallelujah and experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s music in a new way. Take the opportunity to own a piece that will surely delight musicians and listeners. Don’t miss the chance to make your performances even more memorable.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812925 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Wedding. Score and parts. 22 pages. Regis Bookshar #5769413. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.812925). Trumpet Quintet - Advanced - Digital Download. This famous Hallelujah from Messiah was written by George Frideric Handel and has been arranged for 5 Trumpets by Regis Bookshar. Included is a score and a complete set of parts (22 pages). It is suitable for high school and college students and it is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available to the public for the first time. Ideal for Christmas and Easter church services, it could also be played for Weddings and other celebrations and would be a great addition to any music library. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. We have enjoyed performing this arrangement many times. I'm certain that students will enjoy playing it and audiences will enjoy listening to it.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813837 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 18 pages. Regis Bookshar #6533947. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813837). Largo (from Symphony No. 9 in E minor) (From the New World) (Db) (Trumpet Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Largo, based on the second movement of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services, especially Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. This arrangement is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (18 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (subtitled From the New World and popularly know as the New World Symphony), was composed by Antonin Dvorak in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York City on December 16, 1893 and has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies. The second movement of the symphony, upon which this arrangement is based, is marked Largo, and begins with a harmonic progression of chords which is then followed by a solo instrument playing the famous main theme.Dvorak was interested in Native American music and the African-American spirituals he heard in North America. While director of the National Conservatory he encountered an African-American student, Harry T. Burleigh, who sang traditional spirituals to him. Burleigh, later a composer himself, said that Dvorak had absorbed their spirit before writing his own melodies. Dvorak stated:    I am convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on what are called Negro melodies. These can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States. These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil. They are folk songs of America and your composers must turn to them.He further explained how Native American music influenced his symphony:  I have not actually used any of these (Native American) melodies. I have simply written original themes embodying the peculiarities of the Indian music, and, using these themes as subjects, have developed them with all the resources of modern rhythms, counterpoint, and orchestral colour.In 1893, a newspaper interview quoted Dvorak as saying, I found that the music of the negroes and of the Indians was practically identical, and that the music of the two races bore a remarkable similarity to the music of Scotland. Most historians agree that Dvorak is referring to the pentatonic scale, which is typical of each of these musical traditions.Dvorak was influenced not only by music he heard, but also by what he had seen, in America. He wrote that he would not have composed his American pieces as he had if he had not seen America. It has been said that Dvorak was inspired by the wide open spaces of America, such as the prairies he may have seen on his trip to Iowa in the summer of 1893. Notices about several performances of the symphony include the phrase wide open spaces about what inspired the symphony and/or about the feelings it conveys to listeners.The theme from the Largo was adapted into the spiritual Goin' Home (often mistakenly considered a folk song or traditional spiritual) by Dvorak's pupil, William Arms Fisher, who wrote the lyrics in 1922. Regis Bookshar thought it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to this version for a Trumpet Quintet, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection which are readily available for a wide variety of instrumental.