Brass Quintet
Horn Quartet
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This arrangement of the beloved children's hymn will delight your audiences or enhance your church's worship service. Playable by a student group, but interesting enough for experienced players, with the melody passed around as the song flows through several keys.
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let your right hand achieve awesome deeds."
This arrangement allows all the quartet members a chance to shine, with independent parts and quick changes between melody and harmony.
Telemann Concerto #2 for 4 Horns
Telemann Concerto #2 for 4 Horns (1st Movement)
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Originally for four violins, this unaccompanied concerto is a delightful baroque gem! The opening movement is in a style similar to a french overture, with a majestic opening followed by an allegro contrapuntal section. The second movement is slow, with cascading movement and chains of suspensions in a haunting minor, then the final Allegro brings the piece to a rousing conclusion.
All parts are of similar range and difficulty, and are written in treble clef. The first movement is available separately for quartets that may not need as extensive literature.
Trumpet Trio
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This arrangement of the Irish hymn tune "Slane" will allow your trumpets to show their lyrical side! Most commonly associated with the text "Be Thou My Vision," it is also used with texts "Lord of all Hopefulness" and "God of Creation, All Powerful". After a brief introduction, the tune is stated simply, then builds to a more robust verse with the 3rd part carrying the melody. The final verse adds a rhythmic variation in 4/4 time, then concludes with a powerful finish.
Alternate part included for F Horn to substitute for 3rd Trumpet.
Easter Fanfare - Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
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This short fanfare will provide a joyful opening for your Easter Sunday services. Based on "Christ the Lord is Risen Today," this arrangement is well within the abilities of high school trumpeters or rusty adults, and can easily be expanded by doubling parts.
Trumpet Quartet
Telemann Concerto #2 for 4 Trumpets
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Originally written for four violins, this baroque gem is now available for trumpet quartet! All four parts are of similar difficulty and each player has the opportunity to "show off" a little as the piece plays out. Within the abilities of good high school trumpeters, but interesting and challenging enough for college and professional quartets.
First movement available as a separate download if you just want to play that movement
String Orchestra
Gloria (from the "Lord Nelson" Mass)
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This arrangement of Haydn's classic masterpiece features the principal players of each section as it alternates between string quartet phrases and the sound of the full string orchestra. It is somewhat reminiscent of a concert grosso in style, but stays true to the original in key and overall form. Written for a middle school orchestra, the arrangement provides an opportunity to feature your more advanced players in a relatively safe way with short "group" solos while the rest of the orchestra stays engaged.
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Treat your string players to one of Bach's delightful two-part inventions! Originally written for keyboard, this lively setting is fun to play, while providing some challenge in positions and speed. The second violin part is optional; most groups will achieve a well balanced sound with all violins on the first part and viola/cello/bass carrying the lower part. Includes judicious fingerings in all parts.
Variations on a Slovakian Folk Tune
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Originally composed for piano, this theme and variations from the original 1909 version of Bartok's "For Children" (Gyermekeknek) will provide an introduction to 20th century harmonies that is both challenging and musically satisfying. Written without key signature, the piece features mild dissonance, multiple techniques, and an exciting finish. Upper string parts can all be played in 1st position; there are a few tricky shifts in the cello and bass part, but suggested fingerings are provided. Your players and listeners will all enjoy this taste of Slovakia!