Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.492140

Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Contemporary,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 17 pages. Keith Loftis #107487. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.492140).

This lively arrangement contains multiple harmonic and rhythmic textures that reflect something of the roots of this well known African American Spiritual. Known as an invitation song, used by Harriet Tubman to invite slaves to follow her to the promised land, the music reflects something of the dangerous, desperate and sometimes chaotic flight to freedom. Various instruments take turns telling the story in this sometimes determined, sometimes mysterious music.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.504490

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. Keith Loftis #116280. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.504490).

This lilting arrangement of the traditional French melody has the melody being passed around to the various ensemble members. The middle section combines the main theme with 2 samples of similar meter and modal carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and We Three Kings. The final section is rich in harmonies and texture taking the listener to a majorly satisfying finish.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.507229

Composed by G. G. Boltze, 1788. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 13 pages. Keith Loftis #118552. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.507229).

This arrangement of the traditional hymn begins with the low brass playing a determined bass line that supports a progressive addition of melody and harmony. The texture changes to an antiphonal-style that could possibly be performed with the ensemble split in two. The piece returns to the grounded feel but with full sounds and rich harmonies. This work would be a satisfying prelude to a congregational singing of the hymn in its traditional format or simply programed for concert settings. While not technically difficult, this music will challenge the endurance and focus of the trombone and tuba players.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.483138

Composed by Charles Converse. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. Keith Loftis #102754. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.483138).

This arrangement starts out as a traditional hymn-like presentation (with some contemporized harmonies). After it's traditional presentation, It breaks into an up-beat, dixie-land style of music. This piece works well as a prelude to a worship setting or programed as a change of pace selection for general audiences. The arranger encourages ensembles to take more time at the ending than the recording presents.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.502649

Composed by Piae Cantiones, 1582. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Christmas,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 10 pages. Keith Loftis #114999. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.502649).

Despite the minor mode, this familiar Christmas melody is arranged with rich energetic rhythmic textures and ancient-modern harmonies. The listener may receive images of the three wise men riding their camels across barren lands. The Trombone introduces the tune first and then it gets passed around to the other instruments as the piece progresses. Because the melody is familiar but not over-used, this would be a good programing contrast to the traditional songs of the season.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.483452

Composed by Orazio Vecchi. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Classical,Renaissance. Score and parts. 9 pages. Keith Loftis #102991. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.483452).

This is a light-hearted, lilting piece where, in the first half of the work, the upper-brass play an antiphonal game of tag with the lower brass. The syncopation that Vecchi introduces is developed to add an additional level of playfulness. This is a great piece for giving an audience flavors of Renaissance music in accessible and delightful ways.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1164142

By Various Artists. By Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Standards. Score and parts. 17 pages. Keith Loftis #764003. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.1164142).

This favorite song from the musical Oklahoma is arranged in a lively, jazz-waltz style for brass Quintet.  While the off-beat rhythms may appear daunting at first, once the groove is established it is consitently used throughout the piece and becomes more comfortable for the musicians.  The melody gets passed around to all parts, but especially features the Horn and Trumpets.  This arrangement would be a fun up-beat addition to any program.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.483135

Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Jazz,Praise & Worship,Spiritual. Score and parts. 17 pages. Keith Loftis #102749. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.483135).

This arrangement starts out with a ram-horn call and then quickly jumps into a swing-groove. The melody gets passed to various instruments, while the rest of the ensemble provides fills and counter-melodies. The music builds to a full sound when suddenly the first trumpet starts a quasi-fugue with the second trumpet and horn. The low brass join to take it to a big finish. This high energy, crowd pleasing piece was written with intermediate to advanced-intermediate ensembles in mind.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.490380

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Christmas,Contemporary,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score and parts. 14 pages. Keith Loftis #106313. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.490380).

This lively arrangement of the familiar French Christmas carol alternates between a sprightly traditional feel and a flowing catch-your-breath element with contemporary harmonization. The melody gets passed around to most of the instruments and even includes a Trumpet and Horn duet that is supported by bag-pipes. This advanced-intermediate piece would be a great addition to any Christmas or holiday program as it is a familiar but not over-used holiday song.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.483774

Composed by Jacobus Gallus. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Praise & Worship,Renaissance,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 10 pages. Keith Loftis #103268. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.483774).

This lively adaptation of Gallus' choral work features his delightful use of melodic and rhythmic polyphony. At times, the listener may think the musicians are getting lost. But, they always recover at the end of these energetic sections. This work is a wonderful example of how Renaissance can be bright and playful.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.483773

Composed by William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Keith Loftis. Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 9 pages. Keith Loftis #103267. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.483773).

This is a contemplative adaptation of William Bradbury's timeless children's hymn. Rich harmonies and melodies ebb and flow from individual instruments to the full ensemble inviting the listener to a range of emotional touch points. This piece works especially well as a prelude to meditative or intimate experiences.

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.506311

Composed by Keith Loftis. Christmas,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. Keith Loftis #117821. Published by Keith Loftis (A0.506311).

This piece begins with a contemplative horn solo and then develops into what could be a sound-trac of the Three Wise Men traversing a desert, following an elusive night star. The work would fit nicely into any kind of nativity themed program or Advent service.