East- to medium-level arrangements of favorite classics for brass quartet (two trumpets/cornets and two trombones/baritones) in score format. Includes short arrangements of works by Wagner Smetana Bach Borodin Tchaikovsky Brahms and more. Includes score and parts.
SKU: CY.CC2906
Jim Pugh's original Suite Aviariations for Brass Quartet is in 3 bird themed movements totaling about 9 minutes in length:1. One Good Tern...2. No Egrets3. Toucan DanseThe play on words carries through in his music which is full of musical humor, irony and drama.The work was written for the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble in 2002.Instrumentation is for 2 Trumpets (parts for C & B-flat), Horn and Trombone and can be performed by advanced musicians.
SKU: CY.CC2983
ISBN 9790530058022.
The Hallelujah Chorus is one of the most recognizable works in the entire musical repertoire, beloved for generations.Jeremy Niles Kempton's arrangement for Trombone Quartet (or larger ensemble) and Organ/Piano is sure to be a hit for any concert or service during Christmas or Easter.This 4-minute arrangement for moderately advanced performers is in the original key with the 1st and 2nd parts in tenor clef.
SKU: CY.CC3095
ISBN 9790530110720. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Bruckner's Ave Maria (WAB 7) written in 1882 for solo alto voice and organ is lush and contains a plainchant section in the middle of the A-B-A form work. Jeff Reynolds' arrangement has added an optional Contrabass part to the bottom of this splendid 4-part work for Trombone ensemble and also added tuning marks to guide performers towards perfect just ensemble tuning. This 3 minute work is appropriate for moderately advanced performers (tenor clef in part 1 and top note is a high B-flat).
SKU: CY.CC2768
Ave Maria is a traditional Catholic prayer asking for intercession from the Virgin Mary. The prayer has often been set to music. Frank Gazda has beautifully arranged four musical settings of the prayer for Trombone Quartet or four-part Trombone Ensemble by: Jacob Arcadelt (Renaissance), Johann Joseph Fux (Baroque), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Classical) and Giuseppe Verdi (Romantic).Although originally composed as four-part choral settings, they work perfectly for the Trombone. Each piece stands on its own as a work of beauty, or the four can be performed as a whole. They are at a moderately advanced level of difficulty.
SKU: CY.CC3113
ISBN 9790530110904. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Ralph Sauer has arranged three Bruckner chorales for four-part Trombone Ensemble, taken from three of his lesser-known choral works. 1. Iam lucis orto sidere (Now that the daylight fills the sky) WAB 18 2. In jener letzten der Nachte (In this last of nights) WAB 17 3. Dir, Herr, dir will ich mich ergeben (You, Lord, I want to surrender to you) WAB 12 They are beautiful examples of the magical harmonies of the great master. For intermediate level performers.
SKU: CY.CC3109
ISBN 9790530110867. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Tantum ergo (Let us raise) WAB 43 was originally set for SATB choir with Organ, composed in 1845 and is the second of Bruckner's eight settings of this hymn. This short work has been beautifully arranged for 4-part trombone ensemble by Ralph Sauer. For moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3102
ISBN 9790530110799. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Tota pulchra es (You are full of beauty) is a sacred motet composed in March of 1878 for solo tenor voice, choir and organ. Ralph Sauer has brilliantly arranged the music for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. The music is about 5 minutes in length and is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. The top part requires a strong high register.
SKU: CY.CC2978
ISBN 9790530057971.
Jeff Reyolds has arranged a beautiful setting of the Saint-Saens Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Creator Spirit, a 9th Century Pentecost plainsong hymn) for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. The original work for TTBB men's chorus and optional Organ was written in 1858. Saint-Saens was a Roman Catholic Church organist in his early years and produced a volume of music that was easy to sing.Mr. Reynolds calls this music Church Polyphonic style that came out of the late Renaissance and endured for a couple centuries into the Romantic period.This work begins with a beautiful unison chant and moves into four polyphony sections concluding with a soft Amen.The music is of moderate difficulty with the first part in tenor clef.
SKU: CY.CC2997
ISBN 9790530058169.
These TWO SUITES were composed in response to a request form Heini Schneebeli, the musical director of 'TROMBONANZA 2017'. Santa Fe in Argentina is the backdrop for this exciting annual event involving many hundreds of student and professional players. The FIRST SUITE has three movements and is intended for a trio of younger tenor trombonists working with a teacher on bass trombone who will add richness and depth to the ensemble sound.It is my hope that this piece will encourage, entertain and challenge student players and provide useful concert material for use in the promotion of this unique and versatile instrument. John Frith - 2017This work is appropriate for younger performers at an intermediate level all in bass clef. The three movements total about 5 1/2 minutes in length and have the following titles:1. Totem Tango2. Full Steam Ahead3. Clowning Around
SKU: CY.CC3116
ISBN 9790530110942. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Asperges me (Cleanse me, O Lord) WAB 4, is a sacred motet in 4-parts composed in 1843/44 while Bruckner was staying in Kronsdorf as an assistant school teacher. This work, beautifully arranged by Ralph Sauer in the original key of F is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2920
Capriccio in B-flat, BWV 992 is an early keyboard work, first performed at age 19 when his brother Johann Jacob travelled to become an oboist in the army of Charles XII of Sweden. The 12-minute work for 4-part Trombone ensemble is appropriate for advanced performers. Dr. Marcellus has dedicated his arrangement to the memory of the late Steve Witser, his former student and colleague who was Principal Trombonist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The work is separated into six sections titled:1. Arioso: Adagio - His friends try to persuade him not to undertake the journey2. Andante - His friends tell him of the various misfortunes that may befall him abroad3. Adagiosissimo - The general lament of his friends4. Andante con moto - His friends come, since they see that it must be, and take leave of him5. Posthorn Aria6. Fugue in Imitation of the Posthorn.
