HS Brass Quintet Literature

tpter1 · 03-09-2005, 12:14 PM

Well, some of my hs musicians have caught the bug and want to form a quintet! What are some good quintets for high school students? We have the Pezel Sonata 38, but I can't quite put my brain on other good lit for this group. They've never done a chamber experience, so nothing too intricate.

stewmuse · 03-09-2005, 03:20 PM

I have lots of pieces on my website that would be appropriate. Go to:

http://www.stewmuse.com/Brass1-5.html

ALL of the quintet pieces listed on this page are accessible to high school players.

trumpetpimp · 03-09-2005, 04:18 PM

The Canadian Brass have several book with collections of music that would be appropriate. Even the easiest ones, though they would not be technically challenging, would be good to read through to begin getting a good ensemble sound and sense of how a brass quintet "feels". The more advanced books will provide a challenge and good start into the "greatest hits" of brass quintet literature.

tpter1 · 03-09-2005, 08:00 PM

Stewmuse- thanks. I'll pass that along to them. It is all their idea, and they will be doing most of this on their own eventually. Can they preview a print-disabled score before purchasing so they know whether it's playable or not?

Trumpetpimp- I've heard of the book. Thanks for reminding me about it. I'll check Pepper for cost and availability.

stewmuse · 03-09-2005, 09:56 PM

There are the first pages of each score on the site, along with a few sound files. really, though, none of those pieces are very demanding. Most are pretty common tunes, too. Thanks...

JoeCJazz · 03-13-2005, 08:59 AM

Try the Robert King arrangements of baroque style tunes. Die Bankelsangerlieder is a good bet for any high school brass quintet.

Heavens2kadonka · 03-14-2005, 11:42 AM

Here are some others to consider:

*Renaissance Dances - Tylman Susato arr. John Iverson

Thomas Morley pieces arranged by Walter H. Barnes. Actually, look up as much of Walter Barnes's stuff as possible, its good, generally low-key stuff. His arrangement of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is EXCELLENT.

*March: Seventeen Come Sunday - Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. Jari Villanueava

"This Old Man" March - Robert Nagel

The * next to the piece means it has a more demanding upper register for the lead trumpet, though still normally reaching only high A. The Seventeen Come Sunday is AMAZING, even better than the concert band version. Jari Villanueava's "Armed Forces Salute" is also something worth looking into, especially if the group is considering doing a concert.

Van

03-09-2005, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	HS Brass Quintet Literature Well, some of my hs musicians have caught the bug and want to form a quintet! What are some good quintets for high school students? We have the Pezel Sonata 38, but I can't quite put my brain on other good lit for this group. They've never done a chamber experience, so nothing too intricate.

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stewmuse Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW Chicago Posts: 190	I have lots of pieces on my website that would be appropriate. Go to: http://www.stewmuse.com/Brass1-5.html ALL of the quintet pieces listed on this page are accessible to high school players. __________________ Dr. Michael Stewart Lead Trumpet, Chicago Grandstand Big Band www.stewmuse.com

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trumpetpimp Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 268	The Canadian Brass have several book with collections of music that would be appropriate. Even the easiest ones, though they would not be technically challenging, would be good to read through to begin getting a good ensemble sound and sense of how a brass quintet "feels". The more advanced books will provide a challenge and good start into the "greatest hits" of brass quintet literature. __________________ For sale: Courtois 154 flugel http://www.trumpetherald.com/marketp...detail&id=5375 Kanstul 1500 Bb copper bell http://www.trumpetherald.com/marketp...detail&id=7504

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stewmuse Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW Chicago Posts: 190	There are the first pages of each score on the site, along with a few sound files. really, though, none of those pieces are very demanding. Most are pretty common tunes, too. Thanks... __________________ Dr. Michael Stewart Lead Trumpet, Chicago Grandstand Big Band www.stewmuse.com

03-13-2005, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
JoeCJazz New Friend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 7	Try the Robert King arrangements of baroque style tunes. Die Bankelsangerlieder is a good bet for any high school brass quintet. __________________ Conn Vintage One 1BS-46 King Super 20

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tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	Stewmuse- thanks. I'll pass that along to them. It is all their idea, and they will be doing most of this on their own eventually. Can they preview a print-disabled score before purchasing so they know whether it's playable or not? Trumpetpimp- I've heard of the book. Thanks for reminding me about it. I'll check Pepper for cost and availability.

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Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,283	Here are some others to consider: Renaissance Dances - Tylman Susato arr. John Iverson Thomas Morley pieces arranged by Walter H. Barnes. Actually, look up as much of Walter Barnes's stuff as possible, its good, generally low-key stuff. His arrangement of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is EXCELLENT. March: Seventeen Come Sunday - Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. Jari Villanueava "This Old Man" March - Robert Nagel The * next to the piece means it has a more demanding upper register for the lead trumpet, though still normally reaching only high A. The Seventeen Come Sunday is AMAZING, even better than the concert band version. Jari Villanueava's "Armed Forces Salute" is also something worth looking into, especially if the group is considering doing a concert. Van __________________ Stage 1 California Light '94 Bach Strad 37 1900 Eb Cornet LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C LOUD LM93

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