SKU: P2.60051
Methods of Cooking originated as a piece for brass septet that was later arranged for the brass quintet format. It is a multimovement work that explores several variations of a main theme that is found throughout all four movements. Each movement seeks to evoke a certain style associated with a type of cooking. The first movement, Simmer , introduces the main thematic material of the piece from the beginning. Simmering indicates a temperature below boiling that generally is softer or gentler in food preparation. Hence, the movement is a bit more restrained, without breaking up the material a great deal. Boil follow as the second movement, and as the temperature rises, so too does the pace of the music! Boiling can sometimes lead to chaotic situations in the kitchen, and the movement looks to capture the energy of both the food as it boils, as well as the preparer as they make their way around the kitchen. This variation brings the thematic material into 6/8 time, as well as introducing new ideas that help make the music even more dynamic. The third movement slows things back down with Braise , which tends to be a longer method of cooking. The thematic material is surrounded with thicker harmonies and slowly announced throughout the movementI! this mimics the richness of flavor often associated with braising foods, and signifies the amount of time this process often takes to complete. Sautee is the final movement and looks to stay true to its original meaning in French, to jump or bounce. The melody quickly bounces back and forth between various instruments and the entire movement is bright and playful throughout. It also serves as a high energy ending to bring the entire piece together.
SKU: HL.49030392
ISBN 9790220122569. UPC: 884088257941.
The song Full Fathom Five from Shakespeare's 'Tempest' is the reference point for Martland's seven movement dance suite. Mentally and physically taxing for the players, this work was commissioned by Thames Brass with funds from de Scheppende Toonkunst, Amsterdam and premiered in De Unie, Rotterdam in November 1993.
SKU: HL.44004698
UPC: 073999046984. 8.2x11.7x0.128 inches. International (more than one language).
These four short pieces are from a collection of Madrigals by the English organist Thomas Weelkes. This arrangement by Peter Knudsvig works well for brass quintet and will bring a bit of Renaissance grandeur to any concert. Parts included in this set are trumpet 1/2, horn in F, horn in Eb, trombone (BC), Bb trombone, Tuba (BC) and Eb bass (TC / BC). Diese Sammlung von Madrigalen des englischen Organisten und Komponisten Thomas Weelkes enthalt absolute Glanzstucke seiner Musik. Peter Knudsvig gelang es, in seiner Bearbeitung fur Blechblaserquintett, die ursprungliche Atmosphare dieser Musikrichtung der Renaissance zu erhalten. Le Quintette de Cuivres Rekkenze Brass a ete fonde par des membres de l'Orchestre Symphonique d'Hof en Allemagne, et reconnu internationalement comme un des meilleurs ensembles du genre. La devise de l'ensemble se resume par BRASSzination(r) : la fascination par les cuivres. C'est avec grand plaisir que nous vous presentons la Collection Rekkenze Brass qui couvre un large eventail de styles. Chaque œuvre publiee dans cette collection est accompagnee d'un compact disc sur lequel sont enregistrees les versions integrales de la plupart des œuvres disponibles dans une interpretation unique du Rekkenze Brass. Instrumentation : 2 TrompettesSib, Cor en Fa/Mib,Trombone en Ut BC, Tuba Strumentazione: 2 Trombe Sib, Corno Fa/Mib, Trombone, Tuba in Do o Basso Sib.
SKU: P2.60044
For many years I have coached brass quintets at the USC Thornton School of Music. One of the outstanding young quintets was the Valente Brass: Yurie Yoshida, and Jessica Cruz, Trumpets; Erika Miras, Horn; Jonathan Sie, Trombone; and Jake Kraft, Bass Trombone. They kept urging me to write a quintet for them and thus was born HoopLA. This short (4:30 min) one movement piece was premiered by them at the Live at Basset Hall 8 concert, April 13, 2014. It was during this same time that I was writing two other works, Intrepideedoodah and Pocket Change. In all three I used 6/4 meter as the main rhythmic structure. I call it my 6/4 period. That meter translates easily into 12/8 and many other groupings of 2s, 3s, 4,s and 6s--the glories of hemiola abound. A unison intro leads to a Latin set-up in the trumpets and a tricky groove in the trombones. The horn has a haunting melody over that. A middle waltz section follows with imitative solos in the trumpets and a series of duets between the all of the players--giving the impression of odd meters. The main theme returns with a rousing ending. The brass quintet members named the piece HoopLA and, as the title suggests, it's a lot of fun in Los Angeles. -Jim Self.
SKU: CY.CC3056
ISBN 9790530110317. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Bernard Scherr has arranged six lovely Portuguese Folksongs for Brass Quintet entitled: 1. Mourisca do Santo Joao de Braga (Moorish architechture of Saint John of Braga) as a march 2. A Pastorinha (The Shepherdess) - a lovely andantino 3. O Xi-Xi (Wee-wee) - a silly song 4. O ai, o linda! (Oh, the beauty!) - a lyrical romance 5. Coradinha (The blushing one) - a dance-like jaunt 6. Carro amaricano (American Car) - driving around in the auto These Portuguese folksongs contain many words and phrases that are associated with certain regions of Portugal. These folksongs come from northern Portugal and were collected during the first half of the 20th century. They represent, though, an earlier tradition stretching back into the 19th century and earlier. Some of these titles are terms of endearment (A Pastorinha, O Xi-Xi, and O ai, o linda), of something new and exciting (Carro amaricano), of dance (Coradinha), or of something that is not easily translated (Mourisca-referring either to architecture, a dance, or a local folk deity). These arrangements capture the charming melodies, woven throughout the group, and contain inventive harmonies and imitations. Instrumentation is for 2 Trumpets in B-flat, Horn, Trombone & Tuba. For advanced performers.
