SKU: A0.533848

A three-movement Concertante work for contrabassoon and concert band, where in a piano reduction by the composer, which may be performed in concert.

1. Caprice
2.  Pavilon Dreams:  The Kooyman Fragments
3.  Variations

The full score and solo part are for sale as an individual item.  The individual parts are also for sale.  The full set is only available as a physical item because of page number restrictions, but may be ordered on this site.

SKU: A0.959215

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer who crafted his works using the techniques of musical counterpoint within traditional forms. Within those strictures he created many beautiful and powerful works. Brahms intermezzi are independent character pieces. Op. 76 was published in 1878 and is a delightful example his unique compositional gift. This is an arrangement by Richard Byrnes for 2 Soprano Saxes, 2 Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax, 2 Baritone Saxes, & Contrabassoon. In addition to works by Brahms, we offer works by J.S. Bach, Debussy, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Griffes, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.

SKU: A0.533271

A concertante work for contrabassoon and string orchestra.  This item contains the score plus the solo part

SKU: A0.1164540

Originally for organ, this fugue is indicated as being composed in 1716.

This is an arrangement for 8 Violins, 2 Violas, 4 Celli, Bass & Contrabassoon.

You will notice that there are no dynamics offered. Rather find a dynamic level for your group where all of the parts are balanced equally.

Please peruse the pages and listen to the recording of the score that is offered to determine whether this arrangement can work for your ensemble.


In addition to many works by J.S. Bach, we offer works by Brahms, Debussy, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Griffes, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.

SKU: A0.1041387

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer who crafted his works using the techniques of musical counterpoint within traditional forms. Within those strictures he created many beautiful and powerful works.


This Intermezzo was published in 1893, the last set of pieces that he composed for piano. It was given as a birthday present to Clara Schumann (a famous piano virtuoso in the 19th century). Brahms admitted to writing these just for himself, casting them with an introverted and somewhat melancholic tone.


This is an arrangement by Richard Byrnes for 2 Soprano Saxes, 3 Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, & Contrabassoon.



In addition to many works by Brahms, we offer works by Bach, Debussy, Dvorák, Fauré, Glazounov, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Griffes, Lotti, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, Turina, & Vierne.

SKU: A0.1074025

Josquin des Prez (c.1450-1521) was a composer of the Renaissance period, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. His compositions set the standard for polyphonic music and are considered a high point in the history of music. He wrote a wide range of works, including masses, motets, and chansons, and was the first composer to set popular secular tunes as mass movements. His influence can be seen in the works of many later composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and George Frideric Handel.


Josquin des Prez was a prolific composer of chamber music and duets during the Renaissance period. He wrote several types of chamber music and duets, including madrigals, chansons, and motets. His compositions are characterized by their intricate counterpoint, as well as their harmonic richness and emotional expressiveness. His works often featured two voices in harmony, and he was known to use imitation and complex canonic techniques to create interesting musical textures. Josquin's chamber music and duets are renowned for their complexity and beauty, and they remain some of the most influential and admired works from the Renaissance period.


Josquin Desprez is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the Renaissance period. His innovative use of counterpoint and canon helped to revolutionize the musical landscape of the time. Counterpoint is a technique of combining two or more independent melodies in a way that creates harmony and a cohesive musical texture. Josquin was a master of this technique, often combining multiple voices in complex contrapuntal textures. His use of canon, or round, was also highly influential. Canon involves two or more voices repeating the same melody in different registers and often with different rhythms. Josquin wrote canons in various styles and forms, including the popular “circular canon� and the more complex “strict canon.� He was also an early adopter of the “inverted canon� form, in which the same melody is repeated but in an inverted form. Josquin’s use of counterpoint and canon had a lasting impact on the development of Western music and helped to establish the foundation for many of the musical forms and techniques still used today.


Contents: 

I. Duo from the Augsberger Liederbuch

II. Agnus Dei II from Missa De Beata Virgine 

III. Duo from the Hör Organ tablature

IV. Agnus Dei II from Missa Ave maris stella

V. Benedictus from Missa Gaudeamus

VI. Agnus Dei II from Missa Gaudeamus

VII. Pleni sunt coeli from the Sanctus of Missa Hercules dux Ferrarie 

VIII. Agnus Dei II from Missa La sol fa re mi 

IX. Benedictus from Missa L'homme armé super voces musicales

X. Benedictus from Missa L'homme armé Sexti Toni 

XI. Pleni sunt coeli from Missa Malheur me bat 

XII. Pleni sunt from Missa Mater patris (canon at the major second)

XIII. Benedictus from Missa Mater patris 

XIV. Agnus Dei II from Missa Mater patris (canon at the unison)

XV. Pleni sunt caeli from Missa Pange lingua 

XVI. Benedictus from Missa Pange lingua 

XVII. Agnus Dei II from Missa Pange lingua 

XVIII. Pleni sunt from Missa sine nomine 

XIX. Domine non secundum peccata nostra 

XX. Ave verum and Cuius latus 

XXI. In principio erat verbum from Motet Verbum caro factus est 

XXII. Per illud ave prolatum - Secunda pars of motet Benedicta es caelorum regina.