Arthur Frackenpohl: Mittelschwere Noten

Marked 'groovy misterioso,' this swingin' version of the famous Mancini theme opens with both altos snapping their fingers while tenor and bari play the iconic intro. Later on lead alto takes an impro...

Das Arrangement enthält eine optionale achttaktige Improvisationspassage (ad lib oder wie notiert).

Das Arrangement enthält eine optionale achttaktige Improvisationspassage (ad lib oder wie notiert).

This appealing solo features four choruses of a chord-enhanced 12-bar blues progression. Some half-step glisses are used for extra flavor, and room for an optional improvised solo is included on the r...

This movement from the Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 was originally written for strings, and has been scored here for solo instruments at a grade 3 level with piano accompaniment. Composer-violinist Aug...

Das Arrangement enthält eine optionale achttaktige Improvisationspassage (ad lib oder wie notiert).

Marked groovy misterioso, this swingin' version of the famous Mancini theme opens with trumpet and horn players snapping their fingers while low brasses play the iconic intro. Later on 2nd Trumpet tak...

In this exciting set of originals, Frackenpohl uses a distinctive combination of classic and contemporary forms, styles, meters and tonalities to feature the idiomatic strengths of experienced brass p...

Das Arrangement enthält eine optionale achttaktige Improvisationspassage (ad lib oder wie notiert).

In this exciting set of originals, Frackenpohl uses a distinctive combination of classic and contemporary forms, styles, meters and tonalities to feature the idiomatic strengths of experienced brass p...

Originally written for organ by Brahms in 1896, these chorales showcase the expressive potential of brass trio performance. Tempos are slow-to-moderate, contrapuntal textures beautiful, and ranges rea...

With a total duration of under three-and-a-half minutes, these Tschaikowsky excerpts may go pretty quickly, but they're guaranteed to earn high marks from players and listeners alike. In single moveme...

Originally written by Kenneth Alford shortly after the start of the 20th century, Frackenpohl has done a masterful job scoring this tuneful march favorite. Everyone is called upon at one time or anoth...

Starting with a very simple presentation of Beethoven's Ode To Joy played by tuba alone, this arrangement becomes progressively more complex, culminating in a strong, dramatic flourish at the end. Dur...

This tasteful collection of sacred music arranged for instrumental solo and piano accompaniment is a great addition to any musicians repertoire. All 10 pieces are graded at a 3-4 level.

This clever version of a enduring Berlin favorite uses an opening chorus followed by the verse, two more choruses and a coda. A colorful variety of meters, keys, tempos and dynamics guarantee a wonder...

These grade 4 settings of three piano rags hail from the early and late periods of the classical ragtime era (1899, 1915, 1916). Titles include: Maple Leaf Rag (Scott Joplin), Honeymoon Rag (James Sco...

Written for and premiered by James Stoltie at the 1979 World Saxophone Congress, this solo features long, flowing lines, contrasts in tone color and dynamics, and a creative dialogue with piano.

Das Arrangement enthält eine optionale achttaktige Improvisationspassage (ad lib oder wie notiert).

This suite of three famous arias from Puccini operas is the perfect addition to our catalog of instrumental solo literature for grade 3 performers. Titles include Musetta's Waltz (Quando Me'n Vo' from...

Originally written as a concerto for two violins, this impressive final movement is string ensemble writing that will give developing groups confidence, yet create a very musical performance with its...

This suite of three famous arias from Puccini operas is the perfect addition to our catalog of instrumental solo literature for grade 3 performers. Titles include Musetta's Waltz (Quando Me'n Vo' from...

Die lyrische Aria und das lebhafte Rondo sind beispielhaft für die Musik des 18. Jahrhunderts.