The Canadian Brass: Concert Band Essentials: Concert Band: CD

Set in a jazzy medium swing style Luther Henderson created an unforgettable setting of Rudolph for the Canadian Brass.Maintaining the clever scoring devices and “schtick” of the original Michael Brown's skillful adaptation for concert band is sure to be as much fun for the audience as it is the players.

Canadian Brass Concert Band Works – Grade 4An instrumental movement from the 1749 oratorio Solomon by George Frideric Handel this bright and bustling music is a Baroque favorite often played at festiveoccasions. The distinctive Howard Cable brass quintet arrangement on which this concert band arrangement is based has long been in the repertory of the Canadian Brass. The group first recorded it for their RCA releaseFireworks: Baroque Brass Favorites and it was more recently recorded for the CD Amazing Brass. (3:45)

The late Luther Henderson was a master arranger with a long list of credentials including behind-the-scenes collaborator for many years with Duke Ellington. In addition he served as a primary arranger for the Canadian Brass creating over 130 arrangements for this storied brass ensemble. Here is a marvelous medley of Luther's arrangements adapted for concert band by Michael Brown. Includes: “Sugar Blues ” “Royal Garden Blues”and “That's a Plenty.” (Grade 4)

for Brass Quintet and Concert Band-Legendary composer arranger and author Rayburn Wright is responsible for initiating the storied jazz program at the Eastman School of Music and was also a composer for film and television. His masterful setting of Shakermelodies includes the familiar Simple Gifts along with The Happy Journey and I've Set My Face for Zion's Kingdom. Used to feature a separate brass quintet or with members within an ensemble's brass section this is truly a memorable setting adapted by current Eastman Wind Ensemble conductor Mark Davis Scatterday. Dur: 9:50 (Grade 5)Audio recorded by the Canadian Brass and the Eastman Wind Ensemble on Manhattan Music (OD7368) – Mark Davis Scatterday conductor Dur: 9:50

Based on Angels from the Realms of Glory-Based on the familiar hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory the Canadian Brass version originally arranged by Eric Robertson took on a life of its own with a very unique and appealing style. Here is a faithful and effectiveversion scored for band by Robert Longfield. Dur: 2:15

An instrumental movement from the 1749 oratorio Solomon by George Frideric Handel this bright and bustling music is a Baroque favorite often played at festive occasions. The distinctive Howard Cable brass quintet arrangement on which this concertband arrangement is based has long been in the repertory of the Canadian Brass. The group first recorded it for their RCA release Fireworks: Baroque Brass Favorites and it was more recently recorded for the CD Amazing Brass. (3:45)

Inspired by the popular recording A Canadian Brass Christmas this medley features Ding Dong! Merrily On High I Saw Three Ships The Huron Carol and Here We Come A-Wassailing. Adapted by the talented Canadian Brass arranger Howard Cable.

From the newest Canadian Brass album comes this one-of-a kind medley for concert band featuring the unique artistry of the world's foremost brass quintet and the legendary songs of the Beatles. This fabulous collage includes:All You Need Is Love Eleanor Rigby With A Little Help From My Friends When I'm Sixty Four Michelle and I Want To Hold Your Hand.