Ceremonious is a processional piece that focuses on the first seven notes learned in most method books. It is a great way to teach young performers about articulations, relationships between the
The dragon dance is often part of a parade during Chinese New Year and other special events. It is performed by a team of skilled dancers using poles to manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon. The
This collection is designed so that developing brass players can enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All ranges and technical requirements have the younger musician in mind, while
A great piece to challenge and introduce beginning musicians to music with multiple elements occurring simutaneously. The piece consists of mainly two themes that are performed at separate points of the
This fun and energetic French-Canadian folk song was popular in Quebec in the 19th century and serves as a toast, by the oarsmen, to the Canadian girl.
The Haunting of Keg Mansion by Ryan Meeboer opens by setting up the chilling sensation of a haunted mansion: dark harmonies and powerful dynamics. The main melody is quick and fidgety, much like that of a
This traditional Canadian folk song has been sung around campfires and while paddling canoes for decades and continues to be popular with Boy and Girl Scouts in both Canada and the United States. The
The Intrepid is a piece that is aggressive in nature, designed to depict someone that is brave; therefore, a majority of the music is to be played bold and crisp. Melodies are relatively simple,
This majestic piece depicts a King's procession through a Medieval town. Grand and triumphant, the king parades past his subjects waving and greeting them. This piece allows for all members in the ensemble
The heroic knights and the magnificent castles! This short, simple piece uses only the first six notes found in most method books and makes a great first ever brass quintet piece for a very young ensemble.
Longships were sea vessels made and used by the Vikings from the Nordic countries for trade, commerce, exploration, and warfare during the Viking Age. Longships by Ryan Meeboer for brass quintet
This piece depicts the power, majesty and beauty of a mountain. It opens with the mountaineers trudging up the steep slopes-the climb is difficult and treacherous. But then the climbers reach a great
Momentous Overture is a celebratory work composed by Ryan Meeboer to reflect a special occasion. Even though it uses just the first six notes learned by many players, the various articulations and
A creature lurks in Canada's Lake Okanagan. It is none other than Ogopogo - possibly the best documented of all lake monsters. This musical representation of the aquatic monstrosity features trombone and
Hoist the sails and get ready to take your young ensemble to the high seas! With tuneful melodies and rhythmic energy, there is plenty of musical material to foster strong ensemble playing.
Out of the Shadows is a piece that follows the traditional march form, and is easy enough for early musicians to play, by focusing on the first six notes learned in most method books.
This popular Newfoundland folk song has been sung and danced to on the East Coast of Canada since the early 1900s. The lyrics tell of a sailor, named Bob Pitman, who wants to sail home to marry his
This work is designed to mimic that announcement and procession of what might have occurred during a Renaissance Royal Feast or King's Supper.
This piece was written to provide an opportunity for young brass quintets to work on challenging articulations, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic grooves while maintaining an accessible melody line that is
This famous melody has been attributed to Haydn, but there is doubt whether he was the composer. Johannes Brahms wrote a famous set of variations based on this melody, calling it Variations on a Theme