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An easy-going, enjoyable and new arrangement for brass quintet of the final section from Bach's Overture in the French Style (BWV 831). 

The title 'Echo' refers to loud, then soft, statements in the original composition, written partly with the intention of exploiting the still rare at the time capability for a keyboard instrument to produce dynamic contrasts.

Scoring: Trumpets (or Cornets) 1 &amp; 2 in B-flat, Horn in F, Trombone (bass clef) and Tuba.

Alternative band instrument parts are also provided for Horn in E-flat, Trombone or Euphonium in B-flat treble clef and E-flat Bass (ie. Tuba reading in treble clef).

Original key: B minor.
Transposed key: G minor.
Duration: c. 3'15" if both repeats are taken.

Suitable for a county-level schools' brass group, conservatoire students, ad-hoc band member ensembles or professional players alike.

Echo, from the French Suite for Harpsichord, BWV 831

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This late Sousa march was written for the American Salvation Army Congress of 1930, held in New York. First performed to great acclaim before an audience of 7,000, it contains delightful Sousa touches such as a fabulous running bass line underpinning the much-loved 'Founder's Hymn' followed by a tremolando xylophone solo towards the end of the piece. This adaptation is based on the march's first recording in its Concert/Military Band format, made the same year by the Victor Band under Rosario Bourdon. Alternative clef parts are provided where necessary.

The Salvation Army

Concert Band Score & Parts

One of Mozart's best-known pieces, the 4th Horn Concerto was completed in 1786. This arrangement of the third movement, a hunt-like rondo, has not been simplified, but may still be learnt fairly quickly by a student or adult ensemble provided a talented soloist is available. An ideal item for the solo spot in any band concert.

Rondo from Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat, K. 495

Originally composed for castrato singer and small orchestra, this festive trumpet or cornet solo is guaranteed to delight your audience. This is a flexible arrangement, with alternatively transposed solo and horn parts, together with treble or bass clef lower parts.

Alleluia, from Exsultate jubilate, K.165

Brass Ensemble

A charming lightweight item to help add contrast to your band concert. Originally composed for piano, this new arrangement has been transposed down one tone from the original version in order to give your players a helping hand. Perfect as an encore item.

A Musical Snuffbox

A new arrangement of an old warhorse, originally written to accompany Jean Racine's drama set in biblical times. The piece may be played  2 or 4 beats-to-the-bar as the more detailed performance note in the score's preface explains. The arrangement allows for several flexibilities depending on the make up of your band. Easy to teach and learn, and yet very rewarding musically, this arrangement is sure to delight your audience.

War March of the Priests

Ideal for a County-level student band or adult ensemble, this new arrangement for of an old favourite will not fail to bring a smile to any audience as it contains several well-known melodies from the operetta itself including 'With Cat-like Tread', 'Ah, Leave Me not to Pine' and 'Here's a First-rate Opportunity [to get Married with Impunity]'. Given that bands do not have a string section and that they do, unlike an orchestra, have saxophones, this version sounds surprisingly close to the original. The conductor's note explains how any instrumental shortages can be overcome and certain passages are cued to aid this. Extra clef parts are supplied for Euphonium and Tuba.

The Pirates of Penzance Overture

Open your concert with this spectacular excerpt from one of Wagner's best known operas, "Tannhauser." Sometimes known as the "Festmarch" when played as a concert item, this features sparking fanfares, a warm yet sonorous main theme and a very strong tutti towards the close. In the opera's synopsis, important guests are being welcomed into the Grand Hall of the Wartburg Castle to witness a singing contest.

Entrance of the Guests

Open your concert with this exceptionally sonorous fanfare by French Renaissance composer Josquin des Prez. Instrumental parts include alternative transpositions, clefs and voicings, providing for more or less any combination of brass players from either orchestral or band backgrounds. This magnificent music could also be used outdoors or functionally, perhaps even to announce your group's arrival in town.

Royal Fanfare 'Vive le roy

Two favourite movements arranged for band from Bizet's masterpiece, originally written as theatrical incidental music, although better known in their concert suite setting. Minuetto evokes the same hazy French countryside that artist Van Gogh knew so well, whilst Farandole takes its theme from the French carol 'March of the Kings', skillfully interwoven by the composer with an increasingly frenzied Provencal-style dance. This largely unsimplified arrangement was written for a county-level youth band. Both movements can be heard or viewed in the sound and visual files. They can be performed in concert as standalone pieces or together, almost 'segue', drawing much enjoyment from audience and players alike.

Minuetto and Farandole from L'Arlesienne Suites 1 & 2

Usually performed as one of the composer's 'Four Sacred Pieces' this miniature masterpiece was Verdi's response to a challenge where composers were asked to create a piece over an enigmatic, supposedly arbitrary, scale. Although originally for four solo voices, the music transcribes very well for brass and can be played in a religious or secular context. Alternative parts are supplied to address just about every possible combination of brass instruments.

Ave Maria

'See, the Conquering Hero Comes', a march and 'Sing Unto God' from the oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus' make up this fabulous sequence representing Handel at his most inspired. If you're used to hearing the opening melody sung as a hymn, you're in for a shock as tempo really is much more brisk! Judas Maccabaeus tells the story of Hanukkah: this music is therefore apt for a religious, as well as secular, occasion.

Judas Maccabaeus

While Bruckner is chiefly remembered as a composer of at least nine huge romantic symphonies, he also invested much time in the composition of church music, having been a cathedral organist. This impeccable miniature (Locus Iste = 'This Place' [was made by God] was originally written in 1869 for unaccompanied choir, to be sung at the dedication of the votive chapel in Linz Cathedral. Bruckner composed several pieces for choir with brass accompaniment and of course brass features prominently in his symphonies. A new brass arrangement of 'Locus Iste' then, is very apt: ideal for religious services or a reflective moment in a brass concert.

Locus Iste

This classic novelty item has now been given new lease of life in a bright-sounding arrangement solo Post Horn (in A-flat) and brass ensemble. The melody 'A-hunting we will go' introduces the galop itself, something which may remind some of the 1932 Betty Boop cartoon of the same name. Alternative parts (transposed or treble and bass clef) are supplied in order to suit either orchestral or brass band instruments and players.

Post Horn Galop

Brass Ensemble Collection

A new arrangement of an old favourite, the popular overture to Boieldieu's largely forgotten opera, is guaranteed to please players and audiences alike. The Allegro section contains an extraordinarily charming melody of instant appeal. Simple - but assertive and colourful - percussion writing together with the piquancy of the piccolo will create much excitement in general. The arrangement, which aims to stay as faithful as possible to the original score in spirit and timbre, was written for a band of around 28 players. However, the score lends itself to various flexibilities regarding doubling at the conductor's discretion.

The Calif of Bagdad Overture

Open your concert in baroque splendour with this arrangement of one of Bach's most festive chorale tune settings. 'Nun Danket' (Now Thank We All Our God') will make for an ideal orchestral brass section feature or medium-sized brass ensemble piece, being guaranteed to draw enthusiastic comment and appreciation from your audience, religious or secular.

Nun Danket Alle Gott

This is the lesser well-known of the two  great marches from Verdi's most flamboyant opera. The music marks our hero Radames' departure for battle during the opera's first act. This version has some challenging moments for student players, but overall, the piece can be learnt with not too much difficulty. Alternative parts are included to help meet most eventualities with band personnel.

Scene and Battle Hymn from Aida, Act I

Originally written for castrato singer with orchestra, this is an ideal, relatively quick-preparation, but very effective, item for a band with an able trumpeter. Alternative transposed/clef parts are supplied where necessary, making this an attractive addition to all band libraries.

Alleluia, from Exsultate jubilate, K. 165

A brass only arrangement of the final section of the Queen Mary Funeral Music. Originally written for choir, with slide trumpet and sackbut ensemble accompaniment in 1695, this solemn miniature, here transcribed for modern brass ensemble, can be used effectively at any event where a reflective mood needs to be established or maintained.

Thou knowest, Lord

Mozart's enduring Rondo from his 4th Horn Concerto needs little introduction. Here it is as a solo with flexible brass ensemble, parts being included for orchestral brass or brass band instruments, transposed or written in treble or bass clef where needed, to meet most eventualities for any group. An joyful piece for the solo spot in your concert.

Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495 - Rondo

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