Niveau Avancé, Expert: Grade 7-10

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Italian Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2844).

Brass Ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2434

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Cory Mixdorf. Romantic opera. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2434).

Giuseppe Verdi's Va, Pensiero or Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from his opera Nabucco is one of the most recognizable works in music. It is not just the music, but the text that makes this music so passionate to millions around the world. Cory Mixdorf has brought this music to life for 9 part Brass Ensemble of advanced performers in his five minute arrangement.

Trombone Ensemble-6 - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2542

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Jeremy Kempton. Italian Romantic Opera. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2542).

Verdi dedicated his Requiem to the poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni whom he greatly admired. The first performance was given in 1874 on the first anniversary of Manzoni's death. It was a great popular success and Verdi toured with it all over Europe.

The Latin text of the Dies irae or Day of Wrath portrays the day of judgment.

The Dies irae is, in itself, very lengthy, in nine sections. It has been greatly abridged to make it practical for performance by trombonists. Most trombonists take great pleasure and pride in their ability to play loud. However, to achieve the dramatic contrasts essential for this piece it is necessary to focus on extremely soft, but still beautiful, playing in the piano passages.

Mr. Kempton has done a great job of bringing this soul-stiring work to life. About 8 minutes in length, this work for advanced performers is most effective having more than one person on a part.

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC5006

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by iTromboni. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC5006. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC5006).

ISBN 9790530111000. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Nabucco is the opera which established Verdi's reputation as a great composer and even he realized its importance as he noted this is the opera with which my artistic career really begins. iTromboni alum Kenneth Pearce and Andrew Poirier have skillfully set the Overture to Nabucco to highlight the beautiful melodies and technical flare in their arrangement for trombone quintet (2 altos, 2 tenors, bass). As in the original, it all begins with a stately trombone chorale, hints at the big melody of Va, pensiero (the great chorus of the Hebrew slaves) and reaches its energetic conclusion full of gusto! This arrangement is suitable for advanced performers and can be heard on iTromboni's debut album: there goes the neighbourhood.

10-part Brass Ensemble & Percussion - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3154

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by James Haynor. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3154. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3154).

ISBN 9790530111222. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Verdi's Requiem for orchestra, chorus and soloists is one of the great musical masterpieces. James Haynor has brilliantly arranged highlights from all the major sections of the work for 10-part Brass Ensemble, Timpani and Bass Drum. This 10 minute arrangement is appropriate for advanced performers. Instrumentation is for: 4 Trumpets in B-flat (Trumpet 1 also plays Flugelhorn), 2 Horns, 2 Trombones and 2 Tubas, Timpani and Bass Drum.

10-part brass ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2867

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Neil Balm. Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2867).

Verdi's dramatic and lyrical overture to his opera La Forza del Destino has been beautifully arranged for 10-part Brass Ensemble by Trumpeter Neil Balm. His arrangement of the complete 8 minute work is scored for the following instrumentation:
3 Trumpets in C (1st Trumpet doubles on Piccolo Trumpet also)
1 Flugelhorn in B-flat
2 Horns in F
3 Trombones
1 Tuba
For advanced performers.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC3005

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Romantic Requiem. Score and parts. 40 pages. Cherry Classics #3005. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3005).

ISBN 9790530058251.

Verd i wrote his Requiem in 1874. It has been called one of the greatest operas ever because of its passion and lyricism. The exciting Sanctus movement is also an 8-part double fugue based on the inversion of the melody from Libera Me.
Randall Malmstrom has done a wonderful job with his arrangement of this great piece for 8-part Trombone ensemble. The 2 1/2 minute movement is appropriate for advanced performers.

Trumpet, Trombone and Piano - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3037

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Neal Bennett. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3037. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3037).

ISBN 9790530110126. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Verdi's passionate overture from his opera La Forza del Destino has been arranged for Trumpet in C, Trombone and Piano. This virtuoso arrangement by Canadian Trombonist Neal Bennett, founder of iTromboni, tests the technical and expressive limits of all the performers.