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Out of the Shadows is a piece that follows the traditional march form, and is easy enough for early musicians to play, by focusing on the first six notes learned in most method books.

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature all the members in a brass quintet with organ. This arrangement opens with a short introduction then proceeds through several verses. Each verse is sco...

Ave Verum Corpus is one of Mozart's most famous pieces and has even been described as 'perhaps the loftiest work of art that Mozart has created'. It is simple and a perfect piece to develop a beautifu...

This composition is a great example of Bach s writing. This was originally for choir, orchestra and 2 horns. The horn lines are now found in the trumpet parts and some (much needed!) rest has been fac...

Scored here for brass quintet and organ (with optional timpani), this set of famous pieces can now be performed by 6 people. There are no cuts or reductions, this is the complete Royal Fireworks. This...

Habanera is one of the most famous and popular opera arias in the repertoire. The majority of technical requirements have been reduced to make this arrangement suitable for mid high school level perfo...

This arrangement, in the original key of D, is perfect for those times when a standard brass quintet is performing a church service or other ceremonial function where this exciting and uplifting work...

This arrangement, lowered to the key of B-flat, is perfect for those times when a standard brass quintet is performing a church service or other ceremonial function where this exciting and uplifting w...

This piece is a celebratory work composed to reflect a special occasion. Even though it uses just the first six notes learned by many players, the various articulations and dynamics used make this a t...

The Uprising is a bold and daring work portraying a group challenging the people in power. This has been staged in 6 programatic sections: The Current Regime is noble and confident in character - perh...

This famous and exciting piece would make a great opening to a concert or it could even be used as a recessional at a wedding service. The technical parts flow very nicely and sound more difficult tha...

Sleepwalk is a jump swing chart following the tradition of Sing, Sing, Sing. Repetitive riffs are played by all instruments throughout that are guaranteed to get the performers and listeners excited a...

This piece, originally for 2 oboes, 2 horns and bassoon seemed to scream to be transcribed for brass quintet. The interplay between the pairs of oboes (trumpets) and horns (horn, trombone) with the ev...

The Jolly Farmer is a short piano work by Schumann found in a collection he wrote for his three daughters. Since this melody in played predominately in the left hand on the piano, various arrangements...

Terpsichore is a collection of over 300 instrumental dance pieces by Michael Praetorius. There were no instruments specified on the score. As a result these pieces have been performed by many combinat...

There have been many mythical heroes in famous literature. From the heroes in ancient Roman and Greek myths to the heroes of Japan, native America and India, they come in all shapes and sizes. Their q...

A New Day is a celebratory piece where the melodies, feel, and harmonies are bright and uplifting. Sweeping, grand themes are supported by light articulated passages.

The heroic knights and the magnificent castles! This short, simple piece uses only the first 6 notes found in most method books and makes a great first ever brass quintet piece for a very young ensemb...

Scored here for brass quintet and organ (with optional timpani), this set of famous pieces can now be performed by 6 people. There are no cuts or reductions, this is the complete Royal Fireworks. This...

This is a fun show-off tune for brass quintet. Originally for string quartet, it works very well in this new setting. This is a simple theme and variations with the melody line being played by each me...

The principal theme from the second movement of this symphony is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbel s Canon and Albinoni s Adagio. This incredibly simple and beautiful theme has been arranged h...

According to ancient Chinese mythology the universe was divided into the Four Celestial Palaces, each represented by a guardian animal: Dragon, Phoenix, Tiger and Tortoise. The White Tiger takes the l...

Adventures come in many forms - whether it be a Greek, Persian or Indian, etc. hero heading off on a mission or a sailor embarking on a dangerous trip across uncharted waters, the call to adventure is...

Fury of the Storm is a great piece to challenge and introduce beginning musicians to music with multiple elements occurring simultaneously. The piece consists of mainly two themes that are performed a...

The heather is one of the national flowers of Scotland. This purple flower flourishes in the damp, rainy weather of Scottish moorland, glens and hills. The piece opens with the instruments imitating t...