Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1152177 Composed by Charles Wesley, Lyra Davidica. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. 23 pages. John A. Dempsey #752390. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1152177). Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia.  Arranged as a lively Bb trumpet quintet, this joyful hymn celebrating our Savior's victorious Resurrection is recommended as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude or special music for traditional Easter church services and other worship events, including Good Friday services and Easter sunrise worship.  Concert Key: Bb major.  19 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for trumpet 1, trumpet 2, trumpet 3, trumpet 4 and trumpet 5)Christ the Lord is risen today, AlleluiaSons of men and angels say, AlleluiaRaise you joys and triumphs high, AlleluiaSing ye heavens and earth reply, Alleluia   .

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.894407 Composed by Daniel Butterfield. Arranged by Zack Richards. Contemporary,Folk,Holiday,Patriotic. Score and parts. 17 pages. Zack Richards #5754059. Published by Zack Richards (A0.894407). Taps has always been near and dear to me for almost as long as I've played the Trumpet. I have played it more times than I can count. I was the Bugler for our local Boy Scout troop, playing Taps at many campouts and events to signal the end of the day. I also played it with our High School Marching Band for Memorial Day services, including an incredibly special one at my grandfather's gravesite shortly after his passing. He had served in the Army during World War II. I also played it for several funerals, including my Uncle's, who had served in the Marines. For some time, I had volunteered for our local VFW to play for Veteran's funerals. My High School Trumpet teacher and numerous other people in my life are Veterans and have made a huge impact on me. I decided to write this arrangement to give tribute to those and all Veterans and Service Members. It is also a way of helping the Echo Taps Worldwide cause. Echo Taps Worldwide was first done on May 19, 2007, in recognition of Armed Forces Day at National Cemeteries, State Veterans Cemeteries and American Battle Monuments Cemeteries overseas. The idea is that at gatherings across the world on Armed Forces Day, Buglers play Taps in succession, with one beginning as the previous ends, to honor those who have sacrificed so much. I was fortunate to play as a part of this during Armed Forces Day celebrations in Ashtabula for several years. The intention is also to bring attention to the dire need for buglers to play for Veteran's funerals across the world. If you can, please look into volunteering for your local organizations to play Taps. From Thomas Day, a Marine veteran who founded Bugles Across America in 2000, A live bugler performing Taps is an expression of the Nation’s appreciation for the service of each veteran...With more than 600,000 veterans dying each year, we are always looking for new volunteers to perform this valuable service.All of these works are available individually or all together in my United We Stand Collection at a considerable discount.S0.1059689 United We Stand Collection Zack Richards Music Minus One SeriesEach of these works for Trumpet Ensemble also have a corresponding arrangement for Solo Trumpet with an mp3 accompaniment track in my Zack Richards Music Minus One Series.S0.1059735 Echo Taps for Solo TrumpetS0.1059689 United We Stand Collection Zack Richards Music Minus One SeriesTrumpet Ensemble5-10 B-flat TrumpetsIntermediateApprox. 2:30Visit zackrichards.com for more from this composer!

Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1348477 Composed by Various. Arranged by Ander. Chamber,Christmas. 104 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #933254. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1348477). We present our enchanting Collection of Christmas Arrangements for Trumpet Quintet, specially crafted for the festive Christmas season! Delight in the spirit of Christmas with these innovative interpretations of timeless classics, meticulously crafted to bring joy and magic to your musical repertoire.1 - Jingle Bells in Different Styles:Are you ready for a musical journey through various styles of Jingle Bells? Our arrangement for Trumpet Quintet takes you from a slow and gentle opening to an animated version, exploring waltz and samba styles along the way. Perfect for Christmas parties, chamber music groups, recitals, and concerts, this unique arrangement is a charming twist on a holiday favorite. Don’t miss the chance to surprise and delight your audience with this creative interpretation!2 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas:Step into the magic of Christmas with our innovative arrangement for Trumpet Quintet of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. This score breathes new life into the classic melody, creating an enchanting atmosphere while preserving the essence of the original work. Ideal for Christmas events, recitals, concerts, and educational purposes, this arrangement is a valuable addition to any musical collection. Embrace the universal language of music and charm your audience with this special interpretation.3 - Joy to the World:Immerse yourself in the beauty of our reimagined arrangement for Trumpet Quintet of Joy to the World. This classic Christmas hymn takes on a new and magical guise, exploring new rhythms, harmonies, and counterpoints without losing the original essence. Perfect for Christmas events, recitals, concerts, and music education, this arrangement highlights the beauty and creativity that will captivate every listener. Be part of the history of this wonderful song with our exclusive score.4 - Silent Night:Step into the serene magic of our arrangement for Silent Night, a beloved Christmas song translated into over 300 languages. Originally composed in 1818, this rendition captures the longing for redemption and peace, making it perfect for various Christmas occasions. Dive into the historical significance of the piece and add a touch of magic to your musical repertoire with our innovative arrangement.5 - Deck the Halls:Enter the enchanting world of our arrangement for Trumpet Quintet of Deck the Halls. This interpretation offers a fresh and magical perspective on the traditional melody, making it perfect for Christmas events, recitals, concerts, and music education. Originating from the 16th-century Welsh melody, this arrangement adds a modern touch while preserving the essence of the historical piece. Elevate your Christmas celebrations with this charming and historically rich arrangement.Bonus - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:Uncover the beauty of Christmas with our arrangement for Trumpet Quintet of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. This timeless English Christmas song is reborn in this innovative interpretation, maintaining the original essence while breathing new life into the melody. Whether for chamber music recitals, concerts, public shows, or educational purposes, this arrangement is a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Capture the magic of Christmas and add this valuable piece to your repertoire today!Our Christmas Collection for Trumpet Quintet is a testament to the transformative power of music. Each arrangement is a journey, taking familiar melodies and presenting them in a new light that is both innovative and respectful of their origins. These arrangements are more than just music; they are an invitation to experience the joy, wonder, and magic of Christmas in a unique and unforgettable way. So, whether you're a seasoned musician or a beginner, we invite you to explore these arrangements and let the music fill your heart with the spirit of Christmas. Enjoy the journey!

Trumpet Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1196323 Composed by Trad. Arranged by Des McNutty. Baroque,Holiday,March,Renaissance,Traditional. 40 pages. Des Press #795476. Published by Des Press (A0.1196323). (Historical Signals and Melodies from the Basler Fasnacht) s'Läggerli (by Arthur Dury Schmid) Trio from Die alten Schweizermärsche Nr. 11 (Trad) Réveille Française pour Fifres (Trad) Pfeifer Retraite (Trad. From the Swiss Guards in 18th-Century Paris) Der Arabi Nr. 1 (Trad) Arranged by Des McNutty The Basler Fasnacht, known locally in Basel Stadt (CH) as Die drey scheenschte Dääg (the three loveliest days), is a world-famous carnival where the Zeitgeist animates centuries of tradition. Local folks celebrate with a good-humoured satire of current events through costumes, masks, poetry and visual art on carnival floats and lanterns. Amongst many other activities, participants decorate the city and open ad-hoc bars to sustain everyone with drinks and characteristic foods, all of which led to the Basler Fasnacht being included on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017. Central to the whole experience is the music played on the streets, without electronic amplification, by two types of group: Gugge, with brass and percussion and Clique, with piccolos and side-drums made and played according to local custom. Some Fastnacht Fanfares contains historical melodies from the Cliques' repertoire arranged for Natural Trumpet Ensemble. The Signalkorps can have many players. The parts are in the low, principale register; ideal for newcomers and dilettantes. The ensemble parts require more skill and need only one player on each. s'Läggerli is used with kind permission from the Märtplatz-Clique Basel 1923. The similarity of the other melodies to trumpet calls may not be a total coincidence. Cavalry regiments, with their roots in armoured, mounted knights of even earlier times, were considered nobler; therefore they used royal trumpets and timpani for signalling and entertainment duties. So playing trumpet-style tunes on flutes adds a bit of class. Der Arabi Nr. 1 is now better known as The British Grenadiers from the early 1700s but can be traced as far back as the 1560s, when the Basler Fasncacht was already centuries old and the Schweizerpfeife (Swiss Flute), with drums, supplied the de rigueur regimental music for foot-soldiers all over Europe. Fasnacht is a glorious celebration laced with a melancholy reflected by the marching tempi of the Cliques: often slower than 90 BPM. A “standard� march is around 120 BPM. Vyyl Vergniege! (Enjoy!).

Composed by Eddie Lewis. Christian, General Worship, Mother's Day, Recital. Score, Set of Parts. 19 pages. Published by Tiger Music (S0.276459). - Score,Set of Parts - Christian,General Worship,Mother's Day,Recital - Tiger Music

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.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.722826 Arranged by JV MUSIC. 20th Century,Folk,Patriotic. Score and parts. 12 pages. JV MUSIC #6382585. Published by JV MUSIC (A0.722826). Goin' Home (Going Home) for Trumpet Ensemble arranged by Jari Villanueva 6 Trumpets and Flugelhorn Goin' Home, is based on the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 (5) (From the New World), Op. 95. His symphony was composed while he was in America and was first performed by the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall on December 16, 1893. It has been said that Dvorak's themes in his symphony were inspired by American folk melodies, especially Afro-American or American Indian. But his themes are just as similar to Bohemian folk music and most likely from that music.  This arrangement is based on the one played in the movie Clear and Present Danger by the United States Air Force Band. It has been used at presidential funerals for the departure ceremonies at Andrews Air Force Base for Presidents Reagan and Ford and was used in 1998 for the dis-interment ceremony for the Vietnam Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery. It is still used today by military bands at Arlington.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813003 Composed by Jan P. Sweelinck. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Multicultural,Renaissance,Standards,World. Score and parts. 27 pages. Regis Bookshar #6011865. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813003). Trumpet Quintet - Intermediate - Digital Download. This selection, Hodie Christus Natus Est (Today Christ is Born), was originally a vocal motet written by Jan P. Sweelinck and has been arranged for a Trumpet Quintet by Regis Bookshar. It 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. It is perfect for Christmas concerts or church services but could be performed for other festive occasions as well. It is suitable for high school and college students. Included is a score and a complete set of parts (27 pages). Also available are other settings of this motet for a variety of instrumental ensembles as well as numerous other arrangements in a variety of styles. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. You may find something else which might interest you as well. I'm certain that students will enjoy playing this arrangement.

Trumpet Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1346879 Composed by Unknown. Arranged by Ander. Chamber,Christmas. 14 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #931661. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1346879). If you are looking for a sheet music of an arrangement of Joy to the World for Trumpet Quintet, then you will love this version that we made, which brings a new look to this classic Christmas carol. Joy to the World is one of the most famous and oldest Christian songs, written by the poet, preacher, theologian and pedagogue Isaac Watts in 1719, based on Psalm 98 of the Bible. The melody that we know today was adapted by the American composer Lowell Mason in 1848, from a work by George Frideric Handel. In this arrangement, we have some fun with the melody, changing rhythms, harmonies and counterpoints, to give a new and magical air to the song, but without losing the essence of the original work. This arrangement is perfect for use in any Christmas event, such as chamber music in recitals, concerts, public shows, or as teaching material and incentive for music students. You will be amazed by the beauty and creativity of this arrangement, which will delight everyone who listens. Do not waste time and get your sheet music of Joy to the World, and be part of the history of this wonderful song.

Trumpet Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817161 Composed by Mikola Leontovich. Arranged by Charles Decker. 20th Century,Christmas,Holiday,Praise & Worship. 16 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #6352213. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817161). This arrangement for trumpet quartet of the holiday favorite Russian Christmas carol is a festive addition to seasonal instrumental programs or ceremonies and very accessible for students and less experienced musicians. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the the entire work and not a computer playback of the score. Use this link to see all the Charles Decker Music Press Christmas holiday music for mixed brass and homogeneous groups. Use this link to Kendor Music to see my original brass quintet composition with narrator of the endearing holiday favorite ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and for more of my trumpet ensemble arrangements of music by Bach, Handel, and Renaissance composers Gervaise and Susato.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 the 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.

Trumpet Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817107 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Charles Decker. Christmas,Holiday,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Traditional. 34 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3539713. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817107). Recommended by the International Trumpet Guild Journal, this collection of four familiar Christmas carols (Hark! The Herald Angles Sing; It Came Upon a Midnight Clear; Angels We Have Heard on High; Oh, Come All Ye Faithful), arranged for four B-flat trumpets, adds a festive flair to holiday concerts, church services and seasonal activities.  These very accessible musical settings for less experienced players each has a four-bar introduction, two contrasting verses and a plagal (Amen) cadence. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score. Use this link to see all the Charles Decker Music Press Christmas holiday music for mixed brass and homogeneous groups. Use this link to Kendor Music that publishes my original composition for brass quintet with narrator of the holiday classic story ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and trumpet ensemble arrangements of music by Bach, Handel, and Renaissance composers Gervaise and Susato.See 40+ 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.

Trumpet Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817122 Composed by Carl Maria von Weber. Arranged by Charles Decker. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Historic,Multicultural,World. 19 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3544797. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817122). Seeking a memorable fanfare for your trumpet ensemble or band trumpet section for your next concert or ceremony? Then open the program with this classic fanfare composed for valveless trumpets of the Weber's day that is very accessible for all levels of trumpeters and easily memorized. For a dramatic performance position the five pairs of trumpeters throughout the hall to create a surround-sound experience for the audience. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the entire work 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 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 the 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 Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817170 Composed by Tielman Susato. Arranged by Charles Decker. Chamber,Early Music,Historic,Multicultural,Renaissance,World. 25 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #6644327. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817170). They may be 500 years old, but these three Renaissance instrumental dances from Tillman Susato's 1551 collection The Third Little Music Book, prefaced with to be played on all types of musical instruments, remain appealing music for audiences and performers. These lively popular dances of the day feature homophonic setting, root position chords, primary beat stresses, and individual parts that encompass an octave or less which makes them very accessible for young or inexperienced musicians. Scoring them for antiphonal B-flat trumpet quartets creates a memorable aural and visual performance experience. The recording is of the entire edition.See 50+ 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 the 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 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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1251245 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Ander. 19th Century,Christmas,Classical,March,Romantic Period. 15 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #845523. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1251245). This arrangement adapted for trumpet quintet was designed to make its listeners weep with emotion, because the adaptation preserves the original essence of the work, keeping its integrity faithful to what Beethoven wanted to transmit, with only a slight change in tone and addition of harmonic resources in the structure of the arrangement. Even though it is a funeral march, it is well suited for any musical performance occasion, being intended for beginner students who want to immerse themselves in the universe of romantic music, and nothing better than starting with the transitional composer of this period, which also does not prevent professional teachers from using it for recitals, academic presentations or didactic material in their classes as an ensemble practice.Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor sharp, Op. 27, No. 2, is one of his most popular compositions and was an audience favorite even in his day. Written when Beethoven was 31, the Moonlight Sonata (Mondscheinsonate in German) was composed after he finished some commissioned works, but there is no evidence that he was hired to write this work. It did not receive its nickname until 1832, five years after Beethoven's death. It was the critic Ludwig Rellstab who compared the music to a moonlighting on Lake Lucerne. This comparison was adopted as a nickname for the work. Called Quasi una fantasia by the author - like its companion Op. 27, No. 1 - the piece was completed in 1801 and dedicated the following year to one of the composer's pupils. Beethoven chose to open the sonata with a slow, hypnotic arpeggio movement, the best known of the entire work. The dotted rhythm of its minimal melody evokes the tradition of 'Trauermusik' (funeral music).