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Would you like to perform new and engaging music carefully crafted for your brass ensemble? Here at Music For Brass.com, we've created over 1,000 pieces of beautiful sheet music to fit your playing style, ability, and venue.
Band Directors and Teachers: we selected items from our catalog we feel would be interesting for young musicians, and sorted them into difficulty levels from beginner to college. You can find them under "Young Brass."
Church Music Directors: we have a wide range of music available for Christmas and Easter services. You might also be interested in the fanfares, hymns, and brass & organ works under "Specialty Brass."
Our music is available for immediate download in PDF format after placing a secure order on our website. Just browse or search the catalog to find your music, and you'll soon be able to use it to practice, play for family, or perform at holiday events, corporate functions, church services, or on the concert stage!!
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I Wonder as I Wander for Trombone Solo
Here's a beautiful adaption of an Appalachian folk tune, now often performed as a Christmas carol. We recommend playing it in a large space with lots of reverb! (YouTube)
(Feb. 24, 2025)
Three Sinfonias for Brass Trio
The Inventions and Sinfonias (BWV 772–801, also known as Two- and Three-Part Inventions), are a collection of thirty pieces for keyboard by J.S. Bach, who had this to say about them: "those desirous of learning, are shown in a clear way not only 1) to learn to play two voices clearly, but also after further progress 2) to deal correctly and well with three obbligato parts, moreover at the same time to obtain not only good ideas, but also to carry them out well, but most of all to achieve a cantabile style of playing, and thereby to acquire a strong foretaste of composition." The Sinfonias make beautiful arrangements for brass, and are great for instructional purposes, or in many performance situations (YouTube).
(Feb. 13, 2025)
Here is the Flower ("Flower Song" from Carmen) for Trombone Quartet with Optional Tuba
Every trombonist who has ever sat in the pit for Carmen has thought about playing this solo! Also known as "Fleur que tu m'avais jetée," the Flower Song is a wonderful tenor aria from the opera by Georges Bizet. This arrangement features first trombone as the soloist. The bass trombone part is a little tricky, but a tuba part is provided in case you want to double it (YouTube).
(Feb. 12, 2025)
First Movement from Symphony in C for Low Brass Ensemble
Symphony in C is an early work by French composer Georges Bizet, composed when he was just 17 years old. The piece was never played in his lifetime, but it was eventually hailed as a youthful masterpiece on a par with Mendelssohn's Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, quickly becoming part of the standard symphonic repertoire. The arrangement is for advanced players, with score and parts formatted for printing in booklet form. The parts have appropriate page turns for booklets, although each player has one place where they must reach and turn while playing. For the trombones, that place is during an extended passage in first position (YouTube).
(Dec. 20, 2024)
Beethoven Second Movement from Symphony No. 1 for Trombone Quartet
Beethoven loved the trombone, making great use of it in three of his symphonies, but perhaps he didn't expect the instrument to one day perform an entire movement on its own! Published in 1801, this early work of Beethoven is strongly influenced by his predecessors Haydn and Mozart, but the frequent use of sforzandi and sudden key shifts mark it as something new. The arrangement is best tackled by professional-level players, who will enjoy employing their nuanced phrasing in the music (YouTube).
(Dec. 4, 2024)
Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile for Brass Quintet
Horn players rejoice! Now's your chance to practice and perform the solo from the 2nd movement of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5...with friends! This beautiful arrangement works well for brass, and your audience will love it (YouTube).
(Nov. 21, 2024)
Hymn to Jupiter (Thaxted) for Brass Quintet
A lovely arrangement of the hymn tune by Gustav Holst, based on the Jupiter theme in The Planets, and named after Thaxted, a village where he spent much of his life. Holst also adapted the theme in 1921 to fit the poem "I Vow to Thee, My Country." Repeats could be omitted for a shorter version, if desired (YouTube).
(Nov. 20, 2024)
Adagio Cantabile for Brass Quintet
This sonorous arrangement of the beautiful second movement from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor is very playable for brass quintet (YouTube).
(Nov. 19, 2024)
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro for Brass Quintet
This arrangement of the overture to Mozart's well-known and highly popular opera The Marriage of Figaro transposes the original key from D Major to F Major. It isn't too demanding endurance-wise, but all players will need good fingering chops! Even the trombone part includes some fun licks to play (YouTube).
(Nov. 15, 2024)
Madrigal Suite for Brass Quintet
Today we have more popular music of the Renaissance, from two composers of the English Madrigal School. This suite of three pieces includes Fair Phyllis (John Farmer), Sing We and Chaunt It (Thomas Morley), and Now Is The Month of Maying (Thomas Morley), and is suitable for intermediate-level quintets (YouTube).
(Nov. 12, 2024)
Ave Maria ... virgo serena for Brass Quintet
Is your quintet is looking to play one of the greatest hits of the Renaissance? Look no further! Here's an arrangement of Josquin des Prez's "most famous motet and one of the most famous pieces of the 15th century. The piece rose to extreme popularity in the 16th century, even appearing at the head of the first volume of motets ever printed. Its revolutionary open style featuring early imitative counterpoint and two-voice parts has added to its acclaim as one of the most influential compositions of its time." (Wikipedia) The arrangement takes care to follow the vocal phrasings as much as possible, making for a beautifully lyric addition to the brass quintet repertoire. Range is moderate throughout, with many places for each instrument to have a little break (YouTube).
(Nov. 8, 2024)
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 for Brass Quintet
No. 2 is the most famous of Franz Liszt's 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, and has been put to myriad uses in cartoons and popular songs. This arrangement covers the main highlights. It could perhaps be used to create some great "shtick" à la the Mnozil Brass, or Victor Borge! (YouTube)
(Nov. 7, 2024)
Regent Square for Brass Quintet and Organ
Organist Henry Smart was a well-regarded composer during the 19th century, but history has largely forgotten him, other than his popular hymn tune Regent Square. It is commonly performed with text from the Christmas carol Angels from the Realms of Glory. This arrangement has the trumpets contributing lyrical and fanfare elements throughout, and leads to an epic finale with a surprising harmonic twist (YouTube).
(Nov. 6, 2024)
Eine kleine Nachtmusik for Brass Quintet
Who says the string players should have all the fun? Here's an approachable arrangement of the Allegro movement from A Little Night Music – a handy piece to have in your quintet library! (YouTube)
(Nov. 5, 2024)
Cinq pièces pour Noël for Trombone Choir
Professional-level players will enjoy the challenges in these elegant arrangements. Includes Ode à la Nativité for four trombones, and Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris, Nouvelle agréable, À tout vent, and Variations sur le renne au nez rouge all for eight trombones. The upper trombone players will probably want to play on small-bore tenors (YouTube).
(Nov. 4, 2024)
Morceau Symphonique for Two Euphoniums or Trombones
Yes – you read that right. One of the most popular solos for trombone/euphonium and piano can now be practised and performed...without the piano! Morceau Symphonique has always been great for working on intonation in Eb Minor/Gb Major, with some Eb Major virtuosity thrown in at the end. Of course this arrangement omits some of the rich harmony in the original piano part, but it's still surprisingly effective. It will be handy for practising your competition or recital solo with a friend, or playing it through with your teacher (YouTube).
(Oct. 31, 2024)
How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place for Brass Quintet
A German Requiem (the "Brahms Requiem") is an incredibly beautiful work for choir, orchestra, and soprano/baritone soloists, written by Johannes Brahms between 1865 and 1868. This abridged arrangement of the fourth movement (Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen) dials up the loveliness to Level 10. It should work well for strong college or university musicians and above (YouTube).
(Oct. 31, 2024)
In The Bleak Midwinter for Brass Quintet and Organ
Your audience or congregation will love this beautiful arrangement, playable by intermediate-level brass quintets (YouTube).
(Oct. 30, 2024)
Bach Concerto Italien for Five Trombones
This arrangement is a fun challenge for professional-level players! The first movement has been performed live, but as far as we know the other movements haven't. You will need two solid bass trombonists, while the upper two trombones may want to play on small-bore tenors (YouTube).
(Oct. 29, 2024)
Coventry Carol for Brass Quintet and Organ
Coventry Carol is an old English Christmas carol from the 16th century, traditionally performed as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The play depicts the Christmas story from chapter two in the Gospel of Matthew. This solemn carol will be a beautiful addition to your Christmas services or performances. We also have a stand-alone brass quintet version available by the same arranger (YouTube).
(Oct. 24, 2024)
Adagio from Symphony No. 3 for Brass Quintet
This arrangement of the popular and epically beautiful slow movement from Saint-Saën's "Organ Symphony" is very playable for brass quintet. The range is reasonable and all instruments get a chance to take mouthpieces off lips here and there (YouTube).
(Oct. 21, 2024)
Hall of the Swing King for Trombone Quartet with Optional Drums or Bass Guitar
Just in time for Halloween! Your low brass players can let their hair down with this wild arrangement of Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt Suite. We give this one a 4 out of 5 difficulty level because the bass trombone part is likely too hard for younger players. If needed, the part can be played on tuba. A bass guitar part is also included and may be useful (YouTube).
(Oct. 17, 2024)
Variations on "Picardy" for Brass Quartet
Your congregation will enjoy this beautiful arrangement of the hymn tune based on a French carol. Picardy is most often associated in hymnals with the Advent text "Let all mortal flesh keep silence" (YouTube).
(Oct. 15, 2024)
Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah for Brass Quintet
Your audience will love this great arrangement of Handel's popular chorus! (YouTube)
(Sept. 27, 2024)
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana for Brass Quintet
Here is a very practical arrangement of this much-beloved tune. It's always great when tuba gets to play the melody! The range is straight-forward, with Trumpet 1 ascending to the upper written B at the end (YouTube).
(Sept. 18, 2024)
Come, Ye Thankful People for SATB Choir, Brass Quintet and Organ, with Optional Children
Dedicated to the farmers of the world and Feeding America, this is an awesome option for your upcoming Thanksgiving services! There are actually five choral parts for this arrangement because of the optional Children's part. The children have a solo verse and then join back in on the final verse. All 2024 proceeds from sales of this work will be donated by the publisher and arranger to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States (YouTube).
(Sept. 6, 2024)
Seven More Easy Brass Trios for Brass Trio with Alternate Parts
This follow-up to our 2020 publication Seven Easy Brass Trios is a great piece for younger players. Accidentals are a little more challenging than the first volume, but the range is quite easy. Parts are included for Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 or Horn, and Trombone/Baritone in bass or treble clef (YouTube).
(Aug. 29, 2024)
Ten Summer Trios for Low Brass
These newly minted trios by Canadian composer Andrew Clayden are great for friendly get-playing-togethers! They have been tested on both trombone and euphonium (YouTube).
(July 12, 2024)
Forever And A Day for Brass Quintet with Shaker and Tambourine
Would you like something cool to play during the hot summer months? This new piece by Kansas City composer Steve will do the job! It features some nice jazz rhythms, and percussion to help keep it together (YouTube).
(July 5, 2024)
Friendship Fanfare for Trumpet Octet
Are you feeling a little down? This piece will cheer you up! A great selection for eight friends to play together (YouTube).
(June 27, 2024)
Six Stories in a Pandemic for Brass Septet with Percussion
An intense and dramatic work for advanced or professional-level players, written by Kansas City composer Tim Brewer during recent troubling times (YouTube).
(June 21, 2024)
Nearer, My God, to Thee for Brass Quintet (YouTube)
Come, Thou Almighty King (Italian Hymn) for Brass Quintet
Nun Freut Euch with Amazing Grace for Brass Quintet
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name with The Saints for Brass Quintet
Ellacombe for Brass Quintet
Am I a Soldier of the Cross (Holy Fortitude) for Brass Quintet
The Army Song (Caissons Song) for Brass Quintet
Pachelbel's Canon for Brass Quintet
Thine Is the Glory for Brass Quintet with Optional Organ
Nine beautiful new adaptations of some popular and spiritually-uplifting music!
(Mar. 18, 2024)
From the Bottom of my Heart for Trombone Quartet
Just in time for Valentine's Day: here is a lovely little Bach Chorale (Aus meines Herzens Grunde). Very playable for high school-level musicians or above (YouTube).
(Feb. 10, 2024)
Amazing Grace with Taps for Trumpet & Organ (YouTube)
Aurelia for Trumpet & Organ
Austrian Hymn for Trumpet & Organ
Blaenwern for Two Trumpets & Organ
Come, Thou Almighty King for Two Trumpets & Organ
Cwm Rhondda for Two Trumpets & Organ
Deus Tuorum Militum for Two Trumpets & Organ
Ein Feste Burg for Two Trumpets & Organ
Holy, Holy, Holy for Two Trumpets & Organ
Hyfrydol for Trumpet & Organ
Laudes Domini for Trumpet & Organ
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen for Trumpet & Organ
Vom Himmel Hoch for Two Trumpets & Organ
Winchester New for Trumpet & Organ
These wonderful arrangements tend to require good high range and endurance, although the trumpet is always well-supported by organ. There are some great possibilities for Easter here.
(Feb. 2, 2024)
Amazing Grace for Brass Quintet
Your audience or congregation will love this enjoyable arrangement of the traditional hymn (YouTube).
(Jan. 23, 2024)
Imagine for Trombone Quartet
A beautiful arrangement of the popular song, suitable for university-level players and above. This sheet music is available to download on our partner site. There are creative lines throughout, with Trombones 1, 2 and 3 all enjoying solo moments. Near the end Trombones 2 and 3 ascend to high B, and you'll want Bass Trombone on the bottom for a nice sound on the pedal G (YouTube).
(Jan. 13, 2024)
Blue Lullaby for Trombone Quartet (YouTube)
Prelude and Fugue, BWV 547 for Trombone Quartet (YouTube)
Dance of the Blessed Spirits for Trombone Quartet (YouTube)
Gavotte from Ein Tanzspiel for Trombone Quartet (YouTube)
Here are four superb new arrangements for professional-level players by Kevin Thompson of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
(Jan. 10, 2024)
Stille Nacht for "Deep" Brass Sextet & Organ
You can give your trumpet players a rest with this unique arrangement of Silent Night for two horns in F, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba and organ. Alternate brass band parts for the horns, trombone and euphonium are also included. The combination of low brass and horns is a beautiful sound for this popular carol! (YouTube)
(Dec. 15, 2023)
Two Fanfares for Brass Quintet with Optional Percussion
Josef Schantl was an Austrian horn player who performed for the premieres of Brahms' 2nd and 3rd Symphony, and Bruckner's 3rd and 8th Symphony. He was an avid composer of Austrian hunting music for horn quartet. These two examples make fine brass quintet fanfares, with some additional spice added by the percussion (YouTube).
(Dec. 11, 2023)
Raincoast Pastiche for Brass Trio
Coming to you from the west coast of Canada, this lyrical chamber work for trumpet, horn, and trombone is great for recitals! (YouTube)
(Dec. 6, 2023)
Raincoast Pastiche for Violin, Oboe and Trombone
Coming to you from the west coast of Canada, Raincoast Pastiche is a lyrical chamber work that elegantly combines string, woodwind and brass. Great for mixed-instrument recitals! (YouTube)
(Dec. 6, 2023)
Elegy for the Lost for Trumpet and Piano
This beautiful and nostalgic work showcases the lyrical character of the instrument. The trumpet part is provided in both C and Bb (YouTube).
(Nov. 30, 2023)
Buonamente Sonata for Brass Septet
A version of the sonata we released yesterday, by an Italian composer of the early Baroque period, arranged for modern brass ensemble (YouTube).
(Nov. 29, 2023)
Sonata a 6 for Two Violins, Four Trombones and Tuba
Are you interested in early music? This piece is for you! Giovanni Battista Buonamente was an Italian composer during the early Baroque period. His Sonata a 6 was originally written for two violins, four trombones and basso continuo (probably played on organ). Our arrangement adds a tuba part, allowing you to perform without a keyboard. The trombone parts were meant to be performed on sackbuts, but if you don't have those available your trombonists can simply play with a light touch. You might also place the violins in front for balance. There is a substitute Horn (F) part provided for Trombone 1 (Alto). The tuba part could possibly be performed on serpent, ophicleide, or cimbasso – adding to the fun! (YouTube)
(Nov. 27, 2023)
Six Duos Faciles for Two Tubas
The revised version of Jacques François Gallay's Opus 41, originally written for two horns, is a fun choice to perform in a concert as a soloist. These six duets are
particularly splendid and virtuosic, and as such represent an excellent choice for tuba players (YouTube).
(Nov. 23, 2023)
Experiment #1 for Brass Quintet
The composer combines lyrical heroism with jazzy rhythms to create a beautiful and approachable work for brass. An effective technique used is to punctuate the music with periodic silences or unison moments. There are a few quasi-Penny Lane measures for first trumpet midway through, followed by some nice tuba solos, then the piece ends with an appropriately "What if...?" feeling! (YouTube)
(Nov. 21, 2023)
Hodie Christus Natus Est for Brass Quintet
Hodie Christus Natus Est is a Gregorian chant sung at Christmas time. It has been adapted by numerous composers over the centuries – this version by Sweelinck makes an excellent arrangement for brass! A substitute trombone part for horn is included (YouTube).
(Nov. 4, 2023)
Somebody Spiked the Wassail for Brass Quintet with Optional "Carolers" and/or Drum Set
Here is a quintet version of the brass octet we released a few weeks ago, for those groups with only five players! This arrangement of the traditional carol The Wassail Song, or Here We Come A-wassailing, features a "neighborhood band that got a little buzzed at the party" theme, with variations including March, Blues, Swing, Reggae, Classic Rock and Waltz. There are some optional vocals and schtick to add to the fun, but they can be omitted and the piece performed as a stand-alone arrangement for Brass Quintet, or Brass Quintet and Drums (YouTube).
(Nov. 2, 2023)
In the Bleak Midwinter for Trombone Choir
A simple motive is introduced and developed until the melody proper appears at a key change. The first verse of the carol is followed by a transition to another key change and the second verse. The piece builds to an epic climax, then dies away into a quite coda with some juicy harmony at the end. The arrangement is suitable for college-level ensembles or above, with range up to high C for Trombone 1, and down to pedal Ab for Bass Trombone 2 (YouTube).
(Nov. 1, 2023)
Lascia ch'io pianga for Trumpet Quartet
This beautiful arrangement of the popular aria from Handel's opera uses bass trumpet on the bottom. You can substitute euphonium or baritone (treble clef) if you don't have a bass trumpet handy. This piece is great training for student musicians to learn about playing with good line and intonation. It's also suitable music for many types of gigs. You can extend the D.C. al Fine if desired, making a longer version of about 4 minutes (YouTube).
(Oct. 19, 2023)
Lascia ch'io pianga for Tuba Quartet
A lovely arrangement of the popular aria from Handel's opera Rinaldo for two euphoniums (bass clef) and two tubas. It's a great training piece for student musicians to learn about playing with good line and intonation, and is suitable music for many types of gigs. When performing this piece you can extend the D.C. al Fine, making a longer version if desired (YouTube).
(Oct. 18, 2023)
Lascia ch'io pianga for Trombone Quartet
This arrangement of the popular aria from Handel's opera Rinaldo requires a bass trombone on the bottom. It's a great training piece for student musicians to learn about playing with good line and intonation, and is suitable music for many types of gigs. When performing this piece you can extend the D.C. al Fine, making a longer version if desired (YouTube).
(Oct. 17, 2023)
Lascia ch'io pianga for Horn Quartet
This arrangement of the popular aria from Handel's opera Rinaldo puts the fourth horn into bass clef. It's a great training piece for student musicians to learn about playing with good line and intonation, and is suitable music for many types of gigs. When performing this piece you can take a full D.C. at the end, making it almost 4:00 minutes long, or you can do a D.S. back to Rehearsal C for a shorter version (2:40, as in the audio/video samples) (YouTube).
(Oct. 16, 2023)
Somebody Spiked the Wassail for Brass Octet with Optional "Carolers" and/or Drum Set
This arrangement of the traditional carol The Wassail Song, or Here We Come A-wassailing, features a "neighborhood band that got a little buzzed at the party" theme, with variations including March, Blues, Swing, Reggae, Classic Rock and Waltz. There are some optional vocals and schtick to add to the fun, but they can be omitted and the piece performed as a stand-alone arrangement for Brass Octet, or Brass Octet and Drums (YouTube).
(Sept. 8, 2023)
Pyrenean Carol Suite for Brass Ensemble with Percussion
Here is an epic suite of Christmas music from the mountains of the Pyrenees and the lands adjoining them, suitable for advanced ensembles. Included are Nadal Tindaire (Jingling Christmas), Gabriel's Message (Flugelhorn Solo), El Noi de la Mare (Euphonium Solo), Paure Satan (Tuba Solo), and Fum, Fum, Fum! (YouTube).
(Sept. 5, 2023)
Five German Pieces for Trombone Quartet
Do you need music for a performance on or around Oktoberfest? These five pieces will help fill out your program. We posted the original brass quartet version of Five German Pieces in 2018, and they have been quite popular. This year we received a request for a trombone edition and arranger Andrew was happy to do it! (YouTube)
(Sept. 2, 2023)
Jägerchor for Trombone Quartet
The Hunter's Chorus from Carl Maria von Weber's popular opera Der Freischütz is often performed on horn, but it sounds great on trombone too! (YouTube)
(Sept. 1, 2023)
Tanzwalzer for Trombone Quartet
Advanced players can further hone their skills with this arrangement of music by Italian composer Ferruccio Busoni (YouTube).
(Aug. 31, 2023)
O Holy Night for Trumpet and Organ
Vom Himmel Hoch for Two Trumpets and Organ
Put your trumpet players to work during Christmas services, with these two new pieces arranged by Nigel! (YouTube)
(Aug. 30, 2023)
Ding Dong Merrily On High for Brass Quintet and Organ
This arrangement takes a more stately tempo than you usually hear this carol played at, and it's glorious! (YouTube)
(Aug. 29, 2023)
Wachet auf (Sleepers, Wake!) for Brass Quintet
This is not the Bach arrangement, but the actual chorale by Philipp Nicolai. It makes a magnificent Advent chorale for brass quintet! The trumpets in this arrangement are used to embellish cadence points, as well as share the chorale around horn, trombone and tuba (YouTube).
(Aug. 28, 2023)
Deck the Halls for Brass Quintet
There's quite a bit of humour packed into this short and clever arrangement! (YouTube)
(Aug. 27, 2023)
Joy to the World for Brass Quintet
A stately rendition of the popular carol, with a few surprises (YouTube).
(Aug. 24, 2023)
Coventry Carol for Brass Quintet
Coventry Carol is an old English Christmas carol from the 16th century, traditionally performed as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The play depicts the Christmas story from chapter two in the Gospel of Matthew. This solemn carol will sound amazing in a cathedral or church setting, as part of Christmas services or performances (YouTube).
(Aug. 23, 2023)
Expressions for Trumpet for Trumpet (Bb) and Piano
Joseph Virgilio passed away earlier this year, leaving us with some beautiful music yet to be published. The five "expressions" in this collection show off both the lyrical and dramatic sides of the instrument's character. Expressions for Trumpet would make a good contemporary music addition to a recital, one that isn't too taxing in terms of technique or range (YouTube).
(Aug. 22, 2023)
Trumpet Tune for Brass Trio
The famous Trumpet Tune in D was thought for many years to be composed by Henry Purcell, but we now know it was probably written by Jeremiah Clarke, an English baroque composer and organist also known for his equally-famous Trumpet Voluntary. Wikipedia tells us that Trumpet Tune "was taken from the semi-opera The Island Princess, which was a joint musical production of Clarke and Daniel Purcell (Henry Purcell's younger brother) & probably leading to the confusion." It makes great music for many different occasions (YouTube).
(Aug. 21, 2023)
Three Sojourns for Brass Quintet
This fantastic piece by prolific arranger/composer Tom Camp is suitable for advanced players. You'll have a lot of fun with the jazzy rhythms and harmony (YouTube).
(Aug. 16, 2023)
Aragonaise from Le Cid for Brass Quintet
The opera Le Cid features a lot of the prerequisite operatic elements: kings and knights, castles and duels, and romance. It doesn't have a tragic ending like many, but concludes instead with general rejoicing. Act 2 features a scene of Spanish dancing and this lively Aragonaise (YouTube).
(Aug. 14, 2023)
Boccherini Minuet for Brass Quintet
The music of classical Italian composer Luigi Boccherini was characterized by a "courtly and galante style." This arrangement of his popular Minuet from String Quintet No. 11 is appropriate for more advanced players, giving most of the solo work to horn and first trumpet. You can omit the repeats for a shorter work (YouTube).
(Aug. 12, 2023)
Swingin' Scales for Two Trombones
A duet warm-up exercise in six keys. Now you can practice your scales, and have fun with a friend too! Each key gets slightly more difficult, with Trombone 1 range up to G above the staff at the end (YouTube).
(Aug. 11, 2023)
Sonata per Trombone e Pianoforte
Declamatory statements and soaring lines characterize this beautiful piece by a contemporary Italian composer. Great for recitals but best played by advanced university or professional-level soloists (YouTube).
(Aug. 6, 2023)
In a Distant Land for Trumpet (C or Bb) and Piano
An exciting piece for advanced high school or college-level players, great for recitals or auditions! The music has a modal character, with some modern influences, and demonstrates the lyrical and heroic qualities of the trumpet (YouTube).
(July 31, 2023)
March Fantasy for Low Brass Quartet or Choir
Written for a standard band or orchestra low brass section, this piece also sounds excellent with all parts doubled. An opening fanfare leads into a toe-tapping march, followed by a fugue reminiscent of Bach, a tuba recitative and solo, a recap of the march, and a majestic finale. The bass trombone part could be played on a tenor trombone, but both 2nd and 3rd trombone will need F attachments (YouTube).
(July 27, 2023)
Basketball March for Trombone Quartet
This fun little piece will sound great from the bleachers at your favourite sports arena! (YouTube)
(July 21, 2023)
Cherubini Two Sonatas for Tuba and Piano
Cherubini Two Sonatas for Horn and Piano
Cherubini Two Sonatas for Euphonium and Piano (B.C. or T.C.)
Cherubini Two Sonatas for Trombone and Piano (B.C. or T.C.)
Luigi Cherubini was an Italian Classical and Romantic composer, greatly admired by both Beethoven and Rossini. These stunning arrangements ramp up the virtuosity and make for great recital or concert pieces! Additional transpositions are available upon request (YouTube).
(July 15, 2023)
Cantiones Duum Vocum for Two Trumpets
Cantiones Duum Vocum for Two Horns
Cantiones Duum Vocum for Two Trombones
Cantiones Duum Vocum for Two Euphoniums
Cantiones Duum Vocum for Two Tubas
The Cantiones Duum Vocum (or Twelve Motets for Two Voices) by Renaissance composer Orlande de Lassus are excellent training tools for brass teachers due to the independent motion of each instrument. The parts also tend to land periodically on intervals of octaves, fifths, and major or minor thirds, making for great intonation practice! The trombone/euphonium versions are available in bass or Bb treble clef, and additional transpositions are available upon request (YouTube).
(July 11, 2023)
Mahler Adagietto for Brass Quartet
This excerpt from the exceedingly beautiful 4th movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is suitable for professional-level players (YouTube).
(Mar. 8, 2023)
Fibich Poem for Brass Quintet
This music was originally conceived in Zdenek Fibich's Moods, Impressions and Souvenirs, written from 1890 to 1894. Fibich subsequently used the motive in the orchestral work At Twilight, and it is this version that has been arranged here. Czech violin virtuoso Jan Kubelík later adapted the piece for piano and violin under the title Poem. We are told that the piece is very popular and well known in the Czech Republic, and could be suitable for either funeral or wedding events.
(Mar. 8, 2023)
Fantasia on Christ Arose for Brass Quintet, Timpani and Organ
Do you need Easter music for brass quintet? This is a great option if you have professional-level players. After a mournful opening statement by second trumpet, the piece goes into a fugue for brass quintet alone. The fugue can be cut if needed, making the whole piece about a minute shorter. It's followed by hints of a fanfare, then some beautiful espressivo music traded between brass and organ, and a dramatic Grave measure. A timpani roll leads off a lively Allegro that represents the resurrection. And of course, an epic finale! (YouTube)
(Feb. 23, 2023)
On Yablunska Street for Brass Quintet
We are proud to present this contemporary work by Canadian composer Leila Lustig. According to the composer, the idea for the piece came from a couple of lines read in an online article about the devastation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "A resident of Yablunska Street told me that, when he stepped out of his yard on March 8th, he saw a road strewn with bodies and heard music. It was coming from cell phones ringing in the pockets of the dead." (YouTube)
(Feb. 12, 2023)
Sing Joyfully unto God our Strength for Brass Septet
This arrangement of music by William Byrd comes from Cathedral Music (Vol. 2), a collection made by William Boyce in 1768. Byrd was an English composer of the late Renaissance, and according to Boyce: "His works were, in his own time, in great Repute, both at Home and Abroad, and are still held in general Estimation." Instrumentation is two trumpets, two horns (with a substitute trumpet part for horn 1), 2 trombones, and tuba (YouTube).
(Feb. 7, 2023)
Csárdás for Flute, Violin and Trombone
Paganini Caprice No. 17 for Flute, Violin and Trombone
The Stars and Stripes Forever for Flute/Piccolo, Violin and Trombone
Three new arrangements for this unique instrumentation that will give your violin/flute-playing friends a workout! Lots of fun to play (YouTube).
(Feb. 1, 2023)
Danny Boy for Trombone Quartet and Drums
This light-hearted rendition of the classic Irish folk song is sure to strike a satisfying chord in everyone's heart. The melody switches from Lead Trombone to Trombone 2 the second time around, adding some jazz chording to liven up the traditional harmony. Parts are provided in bass clef, plus Bb treble for Trombones 1-3, Bb Bass, and Eb Bass (YouTube).
(Jan. 22, 2023)
Recitativo & Arietta for Horn and Piano
The work begins with a plaintive, unaccompanied melody for the horn in the style of a recitative, then continues as the piano joins in for a simple arietta. According to the composer, Recitativo & Arietta is a reflection on the all too few hours recently spent meeting a colleague in the flesh for the first time, after a good number of years of digital friendship! It means to merge the somewhat divergent musical styles we each pursue (YouTube).
(Jan. 20, 2023)
Gutenachtgeschichte (Bedtime Story) for Unaccompanied Flugelhorn
This solo for flugelhorn should have a relaxed, free-flowing feeling. Pauses may be exaggerated (or not) as the performer feels it will benefit his/her telling of the story. Great for those flugel players looking for a musical story to play for their kids (or grandkids)! (YouTube).
(Jan. 18, 2023)
Pachelbel's Canon for Two Trumpets and Organ
Here's a beautiful adaption of this popular work from the original violin parts. Pachelbel's Canon (Canon in D) is of course well known as a wedding music staple, but it's appropriate for many other occasions as well. Trumpet parts are provided in both C and Bb (YouTube).
(Jan. 16, 2023)