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Tomas Luis de Victoria was unquestionably the most famous composer of the
  Spanish Renaissance.  His polyphonic
  motet, O Magnum Mysterium, was written in 1572.  The arranger has made a sincere effort to
  add dynamics, phrasing, and articulations in an attempt to enhance the
  original setting of this choral masterwork.

O Magnum Mysterium

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This haunting, but beautiful setting of two advent hymns provides a
  wonderful opportunity for musicians to start off the advent season.  This arrangement for flute, bassoon, and
  piano contains O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.

Advent Reflections

Woodwind Duet

Bach's Prelude and Fugue No. 22 in B flat minor (BWV 867) comes near the
  end of the Well-Tempered Clavier. 
  Throughout the collection, Bach explores all 24 major and minor keys,
  each of which comes with its distinct atmosphere.  B flat minor, with its five flats, exudes a
  darkly-veiled warmth and melancholy. 
  The prelude is filled with a sense of deep longing.  From the opening bars, you can hear the
  wrenching, dissonant tension in the harmony. 
  This is followed by a rare five-voice fugue.  The voices seem to pile on top of each
  other, bringing this sublime, contrapuntal drama to a close.

Prelude and Fugue in Bb minor

This intricate little fugue is taken from Johann Christian Bach's Six
  Sonatas for Pianoforte (Opus 5, No. 6). 
  The fugue is the second movement of the sixth sonata in this
  collection.  J.C. Bach was the
  eighteenth child and the youngest of eleven sons of the great Johann
  Sebastian Bach.  Even though J.C. Bach
  was a major composer of the second half of the 18th century, you can
  certainly hear the influence of the excellent contrapuntal training he
  received from his father.

Fugue in C minor

French composer Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-1893) is perhaps best known for his lyric opera Faust, but his compositional output also includes oratorios, masses, motets, songs, ballets, and an array of instrumental pieces. The work calls for the standard Mozart serenade instrumentation of two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, and two horns, but Gounod also included a single flute part A long time favorite of chamber ensembles, the work exhibits a Classical clarity of form and phrase structure with shades of Romantic harmony and expressivity. This transcription is based on the 1904 edition published by Costallat Co. and only contains the first, third, and fourth movements. Some dynamic markings and articulations have been modified in order to aid in balancing a larger ensemble than the original instrumentation. Percussion parts have been added, but do not need to be used for the piece to be effective. Their addition is only for enhancement to the overall transcription.

Petite Symphonie

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This mournful and poignant English folk song collected by Percy Grainger
  has been set for saxophone quartet (AATB). 
  Grainger's genius for wonderful harmonies is evident in this haunting
  arrangement.

Died for Love

Saxophone Quartet

Scored for woodwind quartet, this fugue is the sixth fugue from J.S.
  Bach's "Eight Little Prelude and Fugues" BWV 553-560).
    
    
    
    These pieces came to be played often on the organ in the 19th and 20th
  centuries, and were especially useful as teaching pieces for beginners.  They continue to be performed frequently
  because of their short lengths (about 3 minutes each).

Fugue in g minor

Woodwind Quartet

Scored for saxophone quartet (SATB), this fugue is the sixth fugue from
  J.S. Bach's "Eight Little Prelude and Fugues" BWV 553-560). These
  pieces came to be played often on the organ in the 19th and 20th centuries,
  and were especially useful as teaching pieces for beginners. They continue to
  be performed frequently because of their short lengths (about 3 minutes
  each).

Little Fugue in G minor

This three movement suite is based on dances from the Renaissance period, and is based on the music from German organist and composer, Johann Staden. This piece will give your students an opportunity to learn about music from this important time in music history.

Renaissance Dance Suite

Woodland Sketches, Op. 51, is a collection of short piano pieces by
  the
    
    American composer, Edward MacDowell. 
  
    
    
    
    Many of the pieces' subjects are indicative of the nature and wildlife
  surrounding MacDowell's farm, while others were inspired by MacDowell's walks
  in the woods.
    
    
    
    This setting for clarinet choir uses three of the "sketches". It
  is the hope of the arranger that this suite will be rewarding to the
  performers and the
    
    audience.

Three Selections from Woodland Sketches

Clarinet Ensemble

You may not have heard of Al Hayes, but you have heard of Henry Fillmore.  They are one in the same person. Fillmore wrote under many pseudonyms (including Harold Bennett and Al Hayes). With a trio based on our National Anthem, Flag of Humanity is a wonderful march of moderate difficulty.  It would work well for an opening selection on a concert or for programs with a patriotic theme.

Flag of Humanity

Bach's Magnificat is a musical setting of the Biblical canticle
  Magnificat.  It is scored for five
  vocal parts (2 sopranos, alto, tenor, and bass), and Baroque orchestra.  The arranger has included this setting of
  "Honor and Glory" in two keys (D - the original key) and (Bb - with
  more accessibility to younger players).

Honor and Glory

Brass Quintet

These beautiful and much-loved folk songs trace their origins back to 1600 and 1700 Scotland. Their enduring appeal lies in their lyric and poignant melodies. Coupled with rich harmonies, this suite will give musicians the opportunity to showcase their musicality and expressive playing.

Two Scottish Folk Songs

If you like Bach's music transcribed for concert band, you will really
  enjoy working on this new arrangement from Alan Jacobus.  
    
    
    
    Based on Martin Luther's hymn "Vater unser im Himmelreich" (Our
  Father in Heaven), this transcription uses three of J.S. Bach's organ
  settings of the hymn in chorale prelude form.

Reflections on "Vater unser im Himmelreich"

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