brass choir
Badinere
by J.S. Bach
trans. Chris Olka
Set for solo tuba with brass quintet accompaniment, this wee work will set your audience’s toes tapping to the lyrical melodies and fetching rhythms.
WM #114…$5.50
Fugue in G minor
by J.S. Bach
trans. Dr. Michael Stewart
The fugue is usually thought of as Baroque music, but the style long survived that era what with the splendid examples produced by Mozart and Beethoven. Of all Bach’s organ works, the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor is undoubtedly the best known, but the pert and tuneful “Little” G Minor Fugueshows Bach in a relaxed and melodic mood. This transcription for brass choir (4 trumpet, 3 horn, 2 trombone, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba) , highlights the genius of J.S. Bach and the luster of a brass ensemble.
WM #153…$17.00
Fugue 2 from Well-Tempered Clavier Book I
by J.S. Bach
trans. Gary Bricault
This setting for brass choir of Bach’s studies features the trumpets supported by full scoring for the rest of the ensemble, eight strong (2 trumpet, 2 horn, 2 trombone, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba).
WM #194…$8.00
March from “Carmen”
by Georges Bizet
trans. Dr. Michael Stewart
The exciting entr’acte from one of the most widely performed operas has been marveslously transcribed for 3 horns, 1 piccolo trumpet in Bb, 3 trumpets in Bb, 3 trombones, a euphonium, and a tuba. This serves equally well as an opener, closer, or encore. This exciting work belongs in your brass choir library.
WM #206…$18.50
Te Deum – Scholastic Edition
by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
trans. Michael Stewart
Maurice Antoine, second only to Lully in prominence in France during the Baroque Era and was a prolific composer for the church. This Te Deum is one of his masterpieces when he was established in Paris as one of France’s most important composers. Dr. Stewart has made this setting precisly for youth brass choir ensembles with more managble ranges and instrumentation: 2 horn, 4 trumpet in Bb, 2 trombone, euphonium, tuba and timpani.
WM #444…$13.00
Te Deum
by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
trans. Michael Stewart
Maurice Antoine, second only to Lully in prominence in France during the Baroque Era and was a prolific composer for the church. This Te Deum is one of his masterpieces when he was established in Paris as one of France’s most important composers. Dr. Stewart has set this stately piece for brass choir w/organ and timpani [picc in a, 3 trpts. Bb., 2 horns in F, 2 trbs., euph., tuba, – timpani and organ].
WM #431…$14.50
Trumpet Voluntary
by Jeremiah Clarke
trans. Chris Sharp
Clarke’s majestic piece is re-scored for trumpet solo with brass sextet (3 trumpet, 3 trombone, 1 tuba) and organ accompaniment. This piece includes solo parts for Bb trumpet or trumpet in D.
WM #72…$13.50
Three Pieces from Antioch
by Barton Cummings
Written for Owen Fleming and the Newcastle Brass, this is a three movement work for brass sextet; (2 trpts. in Bb, 2 hrns. in F, Euph. & Tba.) From the brassy first movement FANTASIA, to the quiet and homophonic CHORALE, and concluding with the stately MARCH this is an admirable addition to the brass choir literature.
WM #135…$18.00
Intrada Festiva
by Barton Cummings
This exciting new work written for 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, and organ will make a scintillating opening for any concert. This piece by Mr. Cummings will bring a memorable luster to your brass ensemble.
WM #202…$14.50
Hovenweep
by Robert Ehle
Inspired by the Native American ruins along the Utah, Colorado frontier, this plaintive piece has been well received at its numerous performances. The ensemble scored for is: four horns in F, four trumpets [parts in C and Bb], three trombones, tuba, timpani and bass drum.
WM #368…$18.50
Fanfare for Brass
by J. Abelardo D. Flores
This exciting new fanfare by Mr. Flores is set for large brass ensemble. The instrumentation is: four horns, five trumpets, three trombones, euphonium and tuba [divided part]. The electrifying technical writing and the superb scoring of this work will certainly make an impression at your next band or brass choir concert.
WM #94A…$17.00
Concerto for Double Brass Quartet
by Sandra Gay
This Concerto for Double Brass Quartet has a spirited fist movement using contrapuntal writing that allows all instruments to be heard equally. The middle section is lyrical and lush while the final movement is joyful and spirited with an antiphonal section in the middle. Although there is a large variety of hymn based literature available, this is a piece that can be used in church or in concert.
WM #267…$14.50
Festal Flourish
by Sandra Gay
This publication is Ms. Gay’s twin of Tantara for eight piece brass choir only this time she augments the glorious brass sound with organ [four trumpets, two trombones – optional horn substitutions, one horn – optional trombone substitution, one tuba, and organ]. Rhythmically striking and catchy melodically this is a piece that will work as well in church as it does in the concert hall.
WM #349…$12.00
Fanfare for Double Brass Choir
by Sandra Gay
With her typical full throated flair for brass writing, Ms. Gay sets about her Fanfare with dynamic aplomb. Melding Baroque Era antiphonal writing with the richness of neo-romanticism, this is a fanfare unlike the typical run of the mill exposition to a concert.
WM #458…$14.50
The Trumpet Shall Sound
by G.F. Handel
trans. Mike Stewart
Dr. Stewart now well known for his work with the Chicago Brass Choir and his many publications, has released his latest transcription for brass choir. From the Baroque Era master, Georg Frederick Handel, this piece features a trumpet and trombone soloist with brass choir; 3 horns, 3 trumpets (including soloist), 3 trombonists (including soloist), and euphonium. It is masterly done and is wonderful feature for the top two members of any brass ensemble.
WM #312…$18.00
Intrada for Brass
by Aaron Lefkowitz
In this publication for Wehr’s Music House, Intrada for Brasswill prove why we are so excited about his talents. Set for three trumpets in Bb, three horns in F, three trombones and tuba, this work will prove a spectacular opener for your next brass choir concert.
WM #91…$17.00
Hark! The Echoing Air
by Henry Purcell
trans. Dr. Michael Stewart
This transcription for 2 horns, 3 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, euphonium, and tuba provides your brass ensemble the stage to make a lasting impression on any listener. This jocular melody, light in texture, affords nearly every voice the opportunity to display its efficacy. WM #207…$17.00
Variations on Simple Gifts
Shaker Folk Tune
trans. Dr. Michael Stewart
In this wonderful setting for brass choir (4 trumpet, 4 horn, 3 trombone, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba) Dr. Stewart takes a beloved American folk tune and displays his compositional skills. He created a singular and lucent piece for you and your ensemble to demonstrate the splendor of brass playing. “On several counts, Stewart’s Variations on Simple Gifts warrants consideration. It represents the chance to introduce the piccolo trumpet into the brass ensemble. There is some very “tasty” choral writing which is always a vehicle for ensemble tuning. Finally, the audience response should be a resounding one.” Gary Barrow, ITG Journal, December, 1998.
WM #128…$18.50
Variations on Ode to Joy
by Dr. Michael Stewart
This simple, but yet powerful melody is known throughout the world as the theme to Beethoven’s last movement of his last symphony, no.9. Dr. Stewart takes this iconic melody and transforms it harmonically, and melodically, allowing the full range of sound and vibrancy within the brass choir to emanate.
WM #281…$23.00
Dances for Six Brass
by Jim Theobald
Wehr’s Music House is pleased with our continuing relationship with Mr. Theobald by publishing his three movement work Dances for Six Brass. With his usual inventiveness, he wrote this piece for a truncated brass choir of 2 trumpets, horn, 2 trombones, and tuba. The first movement Energy Space Dance is quick, syncopated, and virtuosic in character. The second Sensual Twining Dance is a soothing andantino that allows each member of the ensemble a turn with luxuriant melody. The composer aptly named the last movement Final Joyous Canon Dancewhich brings this piece to a wistful conclusion.
WM #189…$22.00
Bugle Call Parade
by David Uber
This popular piece by Dr. Uber for brass sextet, 2 trpts. In Bb, horn, 2 trb., and tuba, is now available through Wehr’s Music House. A piece written with the panache and skill of Dr. Uber is worth having in your brass choir library.
WM #342…$16.50
A Very Barry Fantasy
by Jamie Wehr
Written for and premiered by Barry McCommon and the Bravo Brass, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Brass Ensemble, directed by Paul Bryan; This is an electrifying tour-de-force for the bass trombone soloist as well as the brass choir. Written in a style of uninterrupted short vignettes, this piece explores the melodic melancholy state as well as fast, gleeful virtuosic moments. The work ends with a lovely ballad dedicated to Barry’s children.
WM #438…$47.00
Wittenberg Series
Mein Lieb will mit mir Kriegen
by Hans-Leo Hassler
This lied for eight voices with secular text circa 1600 was transcribed for two brass quintets. Hassler (1564-1612), a German student of Andrea Gabrieli, provided a typically Venetian fullness of sound, richness of harmony, and antiphonal motive balance.
WM #31…$19.50