christmas music for brass
Brass solo
Christmas Carol Suite – for: horn, or trombone/euphonium w/piano
Arranged by Dr. John Jay Hilfiger
Mr. Hilfiger has set five beloved carols: Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel, What Child is This? Joy to the World, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, and Away in a Manger.
WM #318…$11.50
Christmas Carol Suite – for: trumpet, or t.c. baritone w/piano
Arranged by John Jay Hilfiger
Mr. Hilfiger has set five beloved carols: Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel, What Child is This? Joy to the World, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, and Away in a Manger for solo Bb treble clef instrument and piano.
WM #320…$7.50
Trumpet choir
Carols for Trumpet Choir
by David Uber
This clear written and pleasing collection of Christmas music for trumpet sextet, is sure to find a place in everyone’s holiday library. Time-honored renditions, but with Dr. Uber’s ear for harmonic flavoring is evidenced throughout.
WM #390…$15.50
Trombone ensemble
A Moravian Christmas Celebration – Trombone Quartet
by Michael R. Brown
Here is unquestionably a suite of Christmas music that every trombone quartet [w/timpani] will want to have in their library. The Moravian’s are known for their affinity for using the trombone in calling the faithful to worship as well as during the course of the service. Dr. Brown has delved into their tradition and musical legacy to bring a wonderful piece of music and a welcome addition to the trombone literature.
WM #363…$11.00
Jingle Bells Fantasy – Trombone Choir
John Pierpont
trans. Dick Wetherill
Jingle Bells Fantasy or Several Different Ways to Jingle a Bell was written by Wetherill in conjunction with his association with Roy Pickering, Low Brass Instructor at the University of Central Florida. This trombone quintet (4 tenor, 1 bass) will put you and your audience in the Christmas spirit.
WM #11…$10.50
March of the Three Kings – Trombone Choir
Traditional
trans. Dick Wetherill
Wetherill has created a musical extravaganza for six trombones (5 tenor, 1 bass) based on this familiar Christmas carol. This is sure to bring pleasure to players and audience alike.
WM #9…$11.00
Brass quintet
Christmas Suite
by J.S. Bach
trans. Dr. Michael Brown
Three selections from J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio constitute this suite for brass quintet. The outer movements, which are light and quick, reflect the happiness of the season. The middle movement is a very handsome chorale.
WM #204…$23.00
A Moravian Christmas Celebration
by Michael R. Brown
Here is a suite of Christmas music that will work nicely into every brass quintet [w/timpani] library. The Moravian‘s are well known for their robust musical heritage, so when Dr. Brown has delved into their tradition and musical legacy he brought back with him a superb piece of music and a delightful addition to the brass quintet and Christmas music literature.
WM #366…$14.00
Ave Maria, gratia plena
by Josquin Desprez
trans. Dr. Michael Brown
Josquin’s Ave Maria, although, not as well known as Schubert’s, clearly shows his obeisance to the Virgin and is no less passionately beautiful. Written for and performed at the Madrigal Dinners at Indiana Wesleyan University, this transcription will greatly enrich your Christmas Celebrations.
WM #191…$9.50
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
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
A Christmas Medley
trans. Paul Weikle
Included in his Christmas Medley for brass quintet are four well-known Christmas carols: Angels We Have Heard on High; Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful; Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel; and Joy to the World. It is easily accessible for the amateur musician yet also will give musical satisfaction to the professional.
WM #37…$9.50
Festival Antiphon for Easter Day
by Sandra Gay
Based on the hymn tune, “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” for the celebration of Easter this piece for five brass and organ can easily be used on many church occasions. The instrumentation can be for three trumpets and two trombones or two trumpets, horn, and two trombones.
WM #324…$7.50