Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.701496 Composed by Kevin G. Pace, Krista Mason Pace. Christian,Christmas,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 2 pages. Kevin G. Pace #3135415. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.701496). An original hymn. Could be used as a Christmas or an Easter hymn. Text by Krista Pace below.YouTube video: https://youtu.be/s21oDdYj2HcGreat are the words of prophets of old Who spoke of a King to come as foretold; A Savior, Redeemer, to rule and to reign; Taking our sorrow, grief, loss, and pain. Angels came singing, sent from above Revealing as promised, our Father’s love; Teaching the world of His plan for all men That through God’s own Son, we’d come home again.   Chosen of God, a virgin so fair Was blessed from on high, a Son she would bear, And call His name Jesus, for He was the One; His life to offer, Thy will be done. Angels came singing, sent from above Declaring glad tidings, our Father’s love; Shepherds and wise men would reverently bend For Jesus was born, the Savior of men.   Women did come, their spices prepared; Still grieving the loss of life thus not spared. Then, finding the tomb with the stone rolled away Void of His body, cried in dismay. Angles came singing, sent from above Why seek ye the living? Our Father’s Love Rising, thus breaking the death bands to give A promise of life to all who would live.   Seeking for truth, he knelt down to pray; Disturbed by the strife of men in his day. A pillar of light shone around this young boy; Christ and His Father answered in joy. Angels came singing, sent from above; Proclaiming the good news, our Father’s love; Full restoration of truth to the Earth; That all may rejoice, His gift of great worth.   This Christmas (Easter) day, I ponder anew His birth, life, and death; my covenants true, And His resurrection that leads to my own; Prophets still leading, guiding me home. Angels are singing, sent from our home Protecting our children, loved ones who roam. One day we'll join them to sing in His light. He’s coming again in glory and might.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1494054 Composed by John Newton. Arranged by L.C. Harnsberger. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Spiritual. 40 pages. LCH Music #1070663. Published by LCH Music (A0.1494054). Few hymn tunes are as popular and moving as “Amazing Grace.” This timeless melody known as “New Britain” was adapted in 1835 to include the inspiring words written by John Newton in 1772. This arrangement holds personal significance, as it was written when my father was very ill—it was his favorite song, especially near the end of his life. The piece starts quietly with an introduction that gradually builds with brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes, emulating both the calm and struggles of youth. The somber mood continues as sustained drones support the iconic melody, echoing in the distance and symbolizing the complex journey of finding one’s path in life. A flowing, calm chromatic section represents a joyous period, which then abruptly shifts to a tumultuous descent. This resolves into a quiet and peaceful conclusion, reflecting ultimate resolution and acceptance. This touching piece will engage audiences and will be a welcome addition to any performance. (duration 4:15)

Choral Choir,Choral (3-Part) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.576393 Composed by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Contemporary,Sacred,Spiritual. 9 pages. David Warin Solomons #20919. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.576393). St Helen's church in Hollinfare celebrated its 500th anniversary in 1997 and invited the gentlemen of Manchester Cathedral Choir to sing at the celebratory service. The service included a Te Deum and Jubilate, which I wrote especially for the purpose. The Te Deum is a full setting with organ and alto, tenor and bass singers. The Jubilate is a psalm chant. Both are available on this site. The sound sample in each case is the original performance.The words of the Te Deum are: We praise thee, O God : we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee : the Father everlasting. To thee all Angels cry aloud :  the Heavens, and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubim and Seraphim : continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy : Lord God of Hosts; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty : of thy glory. The glorious company of the Apostles : praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets : praise thee. The noble army of Martyrs : praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world : doth acknowledge thee; The Father : of an infinite Majesty; Thine honourable, true : and only Son; Also the Holy Ghost : the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory : O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son : of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man : thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death : thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God : in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come : to be our Judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants : whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy Saints : in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people : and bless thine heritage. Govern them : and lift them up for ever. Day by day : we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name : ever world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord : to keep us this day without sin.O Lord, have mercy upon us : have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us : as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted : let me never be confounded.

String Orchestra Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1103557 By dwsChorale. By Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. Baroque,Classical,Religious. Full Performance. Duration 1173. David Warin Solomons #706827. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1103557). The whole of Vivaldi's Gloria performed by the dwsChorale (one-man choir) with alto solo David W Solomons Lyrics (English translation can be found below) Coro [Allegro] Gloria in excelsis Deo Coro [Andante] et in terra pax hominibus Aria [Allegro] - Due soprani Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. Coro [Adagio] Gratias agimus tibi Coro [Allegro] propter magnam gloriam tuam. Aria [Largo] - Soprani Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens, Coro [Allegro] Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe, Aria [Adagio] - Contralto e Coro Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis Coro [Adagio] Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Aria [Allegro] - Contralto Qui sedes ad dexteram patris, miserere nobis. Coro [Allegro] Quoniam tu solus sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus altissimus Jesu Christe. Coro [Allegro] cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris, Amen. (English translation) Chorus (Allegro): Glory to God in the highest Chorus (Andante): And on earth peace to men. Air (Allegro) - Two sopranos: We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you. Chorus (Adagio): We thank you Chorus (Allegro): for your immense glory. Air (Largo) – Two sopranos: Lord God, king of heaven, God the Father almighty, Chorus (Allegro): God the only begotten Son Jesus Christ, Air (Adagio) - Alto and Chorus: Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Chorus (Adagio): You who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, accept our prayers. Air (Allegro) – Alto: You who sit on the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us, Chorus (Allegro): because you only are holy, you only the Lord, you only the most high Jesus Christ Chorus (Allegro): with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

String Orchestra Choir - Digital Download SKU: A0.1103560 By Hertford College Choral Society. By Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Anon. Baroque,Classical,Religious. Full Performance. Duration 1678. David Warin Solomons #706829. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1103560). Lyrics (English translation can be found below) Coro [Allegro] Gloria in excelsis Deo Coro [Andante] et in terra pax hominibus Aria [Allegro] - Due soprani Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. Coro [Adagio] Gratias agimus tibi Coro [Allegro] propter magnam gloriam tuam. Aria [Largo] - Soprani Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens, Coro [Allegro] Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe, Aria [Adagio] - Contralto e Coro Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis Coro [Adagio] Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Aria [Allegro] - Contralto Qui sedes ad dexteram patris, miserere nobis. Coro [Allegro] Quoniam tu solus sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus altissimus Jesu Christe. Coro [Allegro] cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris, Amen. (English translation) Chorus (Allegro): Glory to God in the highest Chorus (Andante): And on earth peace to men. Air (Allegro) - Two sopranos: We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you. Chorus (Adagio): We thank you Chorus (Allegro): for your immense glory. Air (Largo) – Two sopranos: Lord God, king of heaven, God the Father almighty, Chorus (Allegro): God the only begotten Son Jesus Christ, Air (Adagio) - Alto and Chorus: Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Chorus (Adagio): You who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, accept our prayers. Air (Allegro) – Alto: You who sit on the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us, Chorus (Allegro): because you only are holy, you only the Lord, you only the most high Jesus Christ Chorus (Allegro): with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Flute,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1032980 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Alan Jermiason. Christian,Contemporary,Easter,Sacred. Score and parts. 12 pages. Alan Jermiason #5954713. Published by Alan Jermiason (A0.1032980). I got the inspiration to write this arrangement from my father. He commissioned me to write a medley of traditional hymns in which he and his wife (my mom) could play together for church services. I was sort of taken aback by this request since I am mostly known as a freelance trumpet player around the Minneapolis area and not necessarily an arranger. Nevertheless, I thought I would give it a go. I am happy to say that this project was extremely fun and satisfying to work on. Not only did it give me a chance to stretch muscles I haven't used for a couple of years, but it has given me the opportunity to praise and worship God in a new way. I hope that through this arrangement, others may also be able to worship God through the gift of music. This arrangement is a medley between three different traditional hymns: ​What a Friend We Have In Jesus, Jesus Loves Me, a​nd ​I Know That My Redeemer Lives. ​These were chosen by my dad since these are some of his favorite hymns. This piece works great for any two treble instruments Alan Jermiason July 2020 

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1158382 Composed by Dr. Daniel N. Thrower. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical. 49 pages. Https://gildedmusicpress.com/ #758665. Published by https://gildedmusicpress.com/ (A0.1158382). Brass quintet in six short movements. Duration, approx. 8 minutes. Movement I: “Family Vacations.� Fond memories of childhood vacations as well as leading out on road trips as a father, are reflected by the excitement of this movement. Feel free to reminisce on your own family trips as you listen to or perform this movement. Movement II: “Jovial Banter.� I was going to call this movement “Roughhousing,� but that is only part of what this playful piece conjures. Besides wrestling my five boys (with my one girl amusedly watching off to the side), friendly joking with friends about rival universities, and playing harmless pranks on friends and family, all seem to be rolled up into this truly jovial movement. It has its own tricks and surprises to one who has never heard it before. Movement III: “Holiday Foods.� This waltz displays more elegance and structure than most of the other movements. It primarily elicits memories of the distinctive Thrower Christmas feasts, for which we created a unique tradition. Our yuletide banquets hail from a different country every year. Through the decades, we have discovered and adopted many international favorites that we continue to enjoy! Note the middle section of the waltz gets a bit spicy… Movement IV: “Pets.� Though as an adult I have not had the pleasure of enjoying personal pets, my youngest son developed an affinity for YouTube videos about funny cats and dogs. Nevertheless, my favorite childhood pet was “Blackie,� the splendid satin feline featured on the cover of this work. Pets are often quirky and extremely fun, as is this music. If it doesn’t put a smile on the listener’s face, someone in the line of musical communication may have failed. Movement V: “Sharing God’s Wonders.� Slow and wondrous, the music in this movement yearns to be shared. The theme, though only somewhat related to the other variations, strays to its own content after the first motivic notes. The melody is borrowed from a 2010 band composition of mine titled “Tribute to Joel Robison,� an ancestor, and a Texas hero. One passion I have enjoyed through the years is family history, truly a God-given legacy from which I draw much inspiration. Movement VI: “Personal Triumphs.� Indeed a subject to celebrate, triumphs of self-mastery, conquests over difficult tasks, and achievements of monumental goals all prompt me to break out in triumphant fanfares!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.701776 Composed by Kevin G. Pace, Mark R. Fotheringham. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 2 pages. Kevin G. Pace #3427009. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.701776). An original hymn with text by Mark Fotheringham below.YouTube video: https://youtu.be/AlfoG-rvqsAPondering the purpose of each mortal birth, Why has man been planted here upon the earth? Left alone to wander, aimless as a toy? No, our God has formed us, that we might have joy.   Opposition haunts us, darkness duels with light. As we seek the Spirit, we shall win the fight. Following our Savior, He who died for all, We shall be delivered from this mortal fall.   One day we'll be lifted up to join the throng, With The Father's children who chose right from wrong. Through the Lord's Atonement, cleansed from every sin, With celestial glory, born to live like Him.

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1157493 Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Charles Decker. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,World. Brass Band. 124 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #757828. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1157493). This brilliant brass band arrangement captures the brilliance and excitement of the Coleridge-Taylor's orchestral showpiece Danse Nègre from his African Suite, Op. 35. Born of an African father, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was an early 20th century English composer and conductor who was an influential advocate for Black composers. The five-minute arrangement is scored for a traditional British Brass Band of soprano E-flat cornet, B-flat cornets, flugelhorn, 3 E-flat alto horns, 2 baritone horns, euphonium, and E-flat and B-flat bass. A complete set of substitute parts are include for common band brass instruments being F horn substitutes for E-flat alto horns and all low brass instruments set in the bass clef. The recording is of the entire arrangement. “The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. Highly recommended!�     Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music “I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.�  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music uses the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ 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. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 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.For more brass quintet editions by Charles Decker use these links to Kendor Music  and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1190215 Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Charles Decker. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,Spiritual,World. Brass Band. 201 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #789828. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1190215). This brilliant, tour de force arrangement for brass band is guaranteed to inspire performers and excite audiences as it captures the energy of the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's 1911 orchestral showpiece. Born of an African father, Coleridge-Taylor was an early 20th century English composer and conductor who was an influential advocate for Black composers. Originating in Africa and developed in Haiti, the Bamboula was danced for festivals and ceremonies. The 11 minute arrangement has an optional cut to make it seven minutes and is scored for British brass band instrumentation of E-flat cornet, B-flat cornets, flugelhorn, E-flat alto horns, baritone horn, euphonium, trombones and E-flat and B-flat basses with parts sets in treble clef except for the bass trombone. Optional brass instrumentaion is provided with substiute F horn parts for the E-flat alto horns and bass clef parts for all the low brass. The recording is of the entire edition.“The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. Highly recommended!� Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music “I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.�  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music uses the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ 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. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 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 For more brass quintet editions by Charles Decker use these links to Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Composed by Frederick Solomon. Bicycles & tricycles, Bodies of water, Fences, City & town life, Children misbehaving, Clothing & dress, Intoxication, Abused women, Courtship, Fathers & children, Gossip. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Joh - - - Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.836576 Composed by Charles E. Davis & Kara E. Trotter. Children,Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 5 pages. Charles E. & Maria A. Davis #1892773. Published by Charles E. & Maria A. Davis (A0.836576). This simple lyrical song, originally written for children but now arranged for SATB Choir, speaks of the answers and blessings we receive from our Heavenly Father when we approach Him in faith though humble prayer. This song may be used at home, church, or in public performance. Versions are available in both English and Spanish.

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1430702 Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Richard Decker. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Historic,Multicultural,World. 64 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #1011201. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1430702). This brass choir arrangement set for an orchestral brass section of Coleridge-Taylor's Sea Drift captures the subtle textures of the composer’s chromatic harmonies inspired in his original vocal octet setting of a poem by T. B. Aldrich. Born of an African father, Coleridge-Taylor was an early 20th century English composer and conductor who was an influential advocate for Black composers. One of Coleridge-Taylor's rare A Cappella compositions for vocal SATB double choir here arranged for large brass ensemble, Sea Drift is infused with descriptive tone-color painting highlighting the tragic story of the merchant sailor who perishes in a stormy sea to the despair of his lover onshore. The arrangement is scored for an orchestral brass section of three B-flat trumpets with alternate C trumpet parts, four horns , three trombones and tuba. The recording is of the entire edition.“The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. Highly recommended!”   Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music“I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.”  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music use the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ 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. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series Brass” in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 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.

Brass Ensemble Bass Trombone,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1197023 Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Richard Decker. 20th Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Historic,Multicultural,World. 50 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #796180. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1197023). This brass octet arrangement of Coleridge-Taylor's Sea Drift captures the subtle textures of the composer’s chromatic harmonies inspired in his original vocal octet setting of a poem by T. B. Aldrich. Born of an African father, Coleridge-Taylor was an early 20th century English composer and conductor who was an influential advocate for Black composers.  One of Coleridge-Taylor's rare A Cappella compositions for vocal SATB double choir here arranged for mixed brass octet, Sea Drift is infused with descriptive tone-color painting highlighting the tragic story of the merchant sailor who perishes in a stormy sea to the despair of his lover onshore. The arrangement is scored for eight brass with alternate parts - three B-flat trumpets with alternate C trumpet parts , two F horns with alternate flugelhorn parts, two trombones with an alternate horn part for trombone 1, and tuba. The recording is of the entire edition.“The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. Highly recommended!�   Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music“I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.�  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music uses the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ 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. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 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.Use this link to Cherry Classics Music to see Richard Decker arrangements of Cherubini’s Sonata in F for Solo Horn and Wind Ensemble and Coleridge-Taylor’s Sea Drift for Trombone Octet.