brass quintets N thru Z
Kyrie
by Giovanni Palestrina
trans. Dr. Michael Brown
This simple, yet lovely contrapuntal movement from: Missa: O sacrum convivium can easily be used in a church setting or concert performance.
WM #452…$12.00
Gloria
by Giovanni Palestrina
trans. Dr. Michael Brown
This the second movement from Palestrina’s: Missa: O sacrum convivium has been admirably set by Dr. Michael Brown. Easily programmed for either church or concert performance.
WM #455…$9.50
Credo
by Giovanni Palestrina
Contrapuntally conceived, this full movement from the Missa: O sacrum convivium is a true example of the art of Late Renaissance choral writing. This movement can be effectively programmed either for church or concert settings
WM #457…$23.00
Sanctus
by Giovanni Palestrina
trans. Dr. Michael Brown
Dedicated to Dr. Duane Warfield, Dr. Michael Brown continues his setting(s) from Giovanni Palestrina’s Missa: O sacrum convivium with this the fourth movement. Well set, a piece that works splendidly for both the concert stage and the church service.
WM #459…$17.50
Agnus Dei 1
by Giovanni Palestrina
trans. Michael Brown
This transcription, dedicated to Dr. Barry E. Kopetz of Mississippi State University, a colleague of Dr. Brown is a much shorter movement than the previous movements, this Agnus Dei, the first of two from Giovanni Palestrina’s Missa: O sacrum convivium will work well as an opening to piece a brass quintet performance or as part of a church service.th this the fourth movement.
WM #461…$7.50
Agnus Dei 2
by Giovanni Palestrina
trans. Michael Brown
An alternate Agnus Dei by Gionanni Palestrina for his Missa: O sacrum convivium is more contrapuntal than the previous setting, Agnus Dei 1. This is a very interesting look into the compositional mind and skills of this master from the High Renaissance era. Dedicated to Cody Johnson, this transcription closes out Dr. Brown’s setting of this piece for brass quintet.
WM #462…$7.50
Prelude in C sharp minor
by Serge Rachmaninoff
trans. Chris Sharp
The dark, rich harmonies and exotic melody will certainly captivate audiences and show off the glory of the timbre of your brass quintet. Sharp has transcribed this piece, originally for piano, for the brass quintet, transposing the work down a half step to C minor to help facilitate the playing of this powerful piece. WM #56…$11.00
Yoruba Wedding Dance
by Godwin Sadoh
Yoruba Wedding Dance is a lively dance based on the rhythmic and harmonic framework of a popular West African dance band music called “Highlife.” The principal theme is borrowed from a Yoruba popular wedding song called “Awa l’egbe oni’awo” (We are members of the bride’s group). The theme bounces among the instruments to create different shades of color, contrast, and nuance.
WM #341…$11.00
“Bacchanale” from Samson et Dalilah
by Camille Saint-Saens
trans. Walt Oliver
This one of the most colorful arias in the operatic repertoire. Oliver’s transcription for brass quintet provides alternate parts for the first trumpet to be played on a C trumpet, piccolo trumpet, and Eb trumpet. “This work gives your students an excellent chance to hear the difference in timbre of different keyed trumpets and styles of the period.” Richard Lukas, ITG Journal, December, 1994.
WM #41…$16.00
Ave Maria
by Franz Schubert
trans. Dr. Keith Koons
Dr. Koons has scored Schubert’s beautiful piece for standard brass quintet. Whether programmed for the holiday season or for a short work in recital, Dr. Koons’ “transcription will fit the repertoire for any good student or professional group. The horn really has a chance to shine while playing the melody.” John Almeida, ITG Journal, February, 1995.
WM #49…$8.00
Trombone Johnsen
by E.J. Stark
arr. Harry Stanton
Trombone Johnsen is an enjoyable tune that began life as a ragtime cakewalk in 1902. the composer, E.J. Stark, and his father published Scott Joplin’s earliest work, Maple Leaf Rag. Henry Stanton has skillfully arranged this piano solo into an entertaining arrangement for brass quintet. Professional musicians will enjoy playing it, and its moderate ranges for all instruments make it suitable even for high school performances. Everyone has an opportunity to play the melody, and the trio features tuba solos and trombone glisses. The piece is suitable for programming on the concert stage and for a “concert in the park.”
WM #251…$10.50
Processional & Recessional
by Dr. Michael Stewart
Have you been stumped to find something new for your brass quintet to use for church music? Dr. Stewart, a church music director himself, has written two new stylistic pieces for that very occasion.
WM #168…$9.50
Gaude et Laetare
by Jan Sweelinck
trans. Walt Oliver
Virtuosic and jovial in style, Gaude et Laetare is an exciting piece to consider for concert performances as well as Christmas concerts. The high tessitura of these pieces scored for brass quintet make them a natural for the use of piccolo trumpets, alto trombone, and F tuba which together produce a lush, transparent sound. To give less experienced ensembles access to these works, Oliver also included parts for Bb trumpet and trombone in bass clef.
WM #374…$13.00
Hodie
by Jan Sweelinck
trans. Walt Oliver
Hodie, resonant in tone and abounding with opportunity for each instrument to shine in solo roles, is excellent for Christmas concerts and is just as programmable the rest of the year. The high tessitura of these pieces scored for brass quintet make them a natural for the use of piccolo trumpets, alto trombone, and F tuba which together produce a lush, transparent sound. To give less experienced ensembles access to these works, Oliver also included parts for Bb trumpet and trombone in bass clef.
WM #375…$13.00
Concerto for Two Trumpets
by Antonio Vivaldi
trans. Dale Hedding
This well-known three movement concerto is transcribed for brass quintet and is a real showpiece for trumpets.
WM #10…$12.00
Magnificat & Laudamus Te
by Antonio Vivaldi
trans. Dr. Richard Chenoweth
Dr. Chenoweth, hornist with the Carillon Brass Quintet, has transcribed two of Antonio Vivaldi’s sacred works: Esurientes from Magnificat and Gloria from Laudamus Te. Often performed by this acclaimed quintet, these latest collaborations with WEHR’S MUSIC HOUSE are sure to show off your brass quintet in exquisite style. “For advanced ensembles looking for a late baroque work that accurately features characteristics of the style, this transcription would be a good choice.”
David Spies, T.U.B.A. Journal, Summer 1997.
WM #63…$13.00
Chorales for Brass Quintet
by Jamie Wehr
The paucity of the brass quintet repertoire led Mr. Wehr to write a collection of eight chorales which take the quintet through different melodic and harmonic techniques, enabling the ensemble to focus on tone and blend.
WM #13…$9.50
Escapades
by David F. Wilborn
This electrifying new piece by Dr. Wilborn was selected as one of the award-winning new compositions for brass quintet at the Appalachian State Brass Chamber Music Festival. The piece received its premier October 22, 2004 at the Festival Showcase Recital by the Bay Street Brassworks. Order your copy today and find out what all the excitement is about!
WM #34A…$24.50
Imagination
by David Wilborn
Commissioned in 2023 by the Tennessee Tech School of Music Brass Arts Quintet for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the ensemble, Imagination is in reference to the creative possibilities and their artistic goals. Here’s to the many visions of the Brass Arts Quintet over the years. May they continue their quest for new artistic possibilities which is inspired by their own imagination.
WM #476…$23.50