In addition to his many ‘serious’works Otto M. Schwarz has had much success with several lighter works such as Band Fever Funk Attack and Groovin’ Around. His new seriously funky piece Funky Brass makes a perfect addition to the light brass band repertoire.
SKU: HL.4007910
This work is dedicated to the Blechreiz brass quintet on their 10th anniversary. Each musician is pushed to the limits in this very challenging composition. Rhythmically exposed passages that mesh together in a continuous sisteenth-note grooce, alternate with solo passages and a catchy chorus. In the middle of the composition a waltz suddenly sounds--but the ensemble is brought to its senses by the tube player's evident disapproval and the music soon returns to the original style. Demanding, tongue-in-cheek and witty passages with a funky groove are the ingredients of this new work by Otto M. Schwarz for brass quintet.
SKU: HL.4007979
All the best! These words expressing good fortune are often heard at occasions such as birthdays, or other changes life may bring. The music association in Rickenbach, Germany, wanted an upbeat concert work to celebrate its anniversary, as a kind of signature tune for the band. Otto M. schwarz had already composed several pieces in this genre, such as Fire & Ice, Last Call, and Funky Brass, to name but a few, and is constantly trying to transport new sounds and bold rhythmic ideas into the world of wind music. schwarz composes original works for wind band and his pieces are specifically tailored to exploit all the possibilities of this instrumentation. All the Best will be a huge success with musicians and audience alike, whether as a congratulatory piece, a concert-opener, or as a rousing encore.
