Brass quintet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2845

Composed by Herbert L. Clarke. Arranged by Geoffrey Bergler. American early 20th Century. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2845).

Cornet solos are an important part of the American Brass tradition. The Southern Cross is one of Clarke's most well known Cornet solos and was written in 1911, dedicated to the Australians and first recorded by the composer with Orchestra the next year for Victor Records.
During 1911, Clarke was the solo Cornetist of the Sousa Band while the band was on a world tour that included visits to South Africa, Tazmania and Australia from March through to August.
Below is a photo of the Sousa band from their 1911 tour. Clarke is sitting in the front row 5th in from the right with his moustache and his Cornet on his lap. He assuredly composed this solo to perform on that tour. The Southern Cross is a constellation that is only seen from the southern hemisphere and features the five stars of the Cross from the 1901 design of the Australian flag.

This 5-minute virtuosic arrangement by Geoffrey Bergler features not only the Cornet, but a bit of all the other four members of the Brass Quintet.
Instrumentat ion is for:
2 Trumpets in B-flat (Trumpet 1 solo, Trumpet 2 also plays Piccolo)
Horn,
Tr ombone
Tuba/Bass Trombone
The sound track below features Mr. Bergler from his student days as Cornet soloist

Brass Quintet - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2817

Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by Richard Roper. English Renaissance. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2817).

William Byrd's Gloria from Mass for Five Voices has been expertly arranged by Dr. Richard Roper for Brass Quintet. The work is a perfect example of Renaissance polyphony at its best. Each part has independent lines that miraculously all mesh together into an array of glorious sounds.
The 5 minute work is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
Instrumen tation is for: 2 Trumpets in B-flat, Horn, Trombone and Tuba/Bass Trombone/Euphonium.

Brass quintet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2917

Composed by Henry Wolking. Contemporary American Jazz. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2917).

Henry Wolking's sparkling Jazz Overture for Brass Quintet includes three important Jazz styles within its 6-minute length: the Blues, Ballad and Samba. This makes it a perfect vehicle for less experienced performers of intermediate/advanced levels to explore the genre.
Parts included are: 2 Trumpets in B-flat, Horn, Trombone (bass clef) and Tuba or Bass Trombone.

Brass Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC2109

Composed by Norman Wilcox. Contemporary tonal. Full score & parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2109).

Norman Wilcox has written a new work for Brass Quintet titled Mode Swings. It is in A-B-A format beginning with a lively, rhythmic melody in mixed meter which is passed around the group. The B section features a lyrical Trombone solo and 2nd Trumpet. The A section comes back to life and finishes off a most delightful work. This work is written for advanced performers at about 4 1/2 minutes in length and will work very well in a recital or concert.

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For piano & brass quintet (optional sextet). Christmas, Traditional/Spiritual. Instrumental parts. 31 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Brass Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3097

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Stephen Gamble. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3097. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3097).

ISBN 9790530110744. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Mozart's Divertimento No 12 in E-flat K. 252 was written in 1776 for a wind quintet of 2 oboes, horn and two bassoons. In keeping with other Divertimenti, the style is light and casual. The movements are: 1. Andante cantabile, leggiero 2. Menuetto 3. Polonaise 4. Presto Stephen Gamble has done a brilliant job of arranging this work for brass quintet in the key of C. It is a joy to perform and to listen to. The music is about 12 minutes in length and is appropriate for advanced performers. Instrumentation is for 2 Trumpets in C (B-flat parts supplied also), Horn, Trombone and Tuba.

Brass Quintet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2999

Composed by John Philip Sousa. Arranged by Stephen Denroche. 20th Century military march. Score and parts. 16 pages. Cherry Classics #2999. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2999).

ISBN 9790530058190.

Sous a considered the Semper Fidelis March his finest work. He composed and dedicated it to the U.S. Marine Band in 1888 after a request by President Chester Arthur.
The instrumentation is for standard Brass Quintet: Trumpets in B-flat, Horn in F, Trombone & Tuba with optional piccolo trumpets and optional rubber hose for the horn in the middle section.
This fine arrangement by Steve Denroche is about 2 1/2 minutes in length and appropriate for advanced performers.