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A Minuit fut fait un Réveil – Woodwind Quintet
The 17th century French carol “At Midnight there sounded an Alarm” recounts the biblical Christmas story in strophic form. The verses offer the opportunity to feature each instrument of the woodwind quintet in a series of variations.
Composer: Mark Questad
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, F Horn & Bassoon
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 3:30 / 20 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: C-Eb-C -
Adventus: Emmanuel – Brass Quintet
Based on a plainsong dating back to the 15th century which we are familiar with as O Come, O Come Emmanuel, this arrangement incorporates the free form of the original plainsong and adds colorful harmonies and counter-melodies, making it a thoughtful and elegant addition to the season of expectation and celebration.
Performers:
Marissa Benedict, Larry Hall – Trumpet
Andrew Pellletier – Horn
Alex Iles – Trombone
Doug Tornquist – TubaComposer: Anne McGinty
Instrumentation: 2 Bb Trumpets, F Horn, Trombone & Tuba
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 4:15 / 12 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: N/A -
Americana – Brass Quintet
Two of America’s favorite patriotic songs, America (My Country ’Tis of Thee) and America the Beautiful, are the foundation for this arrangement. With a brief, open fifth fanfare as an introduction, the songs are presented in a straightforward manner, with moving eighth note lines adding color and texture.
Both songs are safely in Eb, easy to play with minimal rehearsal, and suitable for any patriotic celebration.
Composer: Anne McGinty
Instrumentation: 2 Bb Trumpets, F Horn, Trombone & Tuba
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:20 / 10 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: Eb -
Angels We Have Heard On High – Brass Octet
The angels are smiling with this upbeat and energetic chart! Here is a contemporary setting of a favorite carol that will be the highlight of every Christmas concert!
ALL of these brass octets are available on the CD Fiat Lux.
Performers:
Marissa Benedict, Larry Hall – Trumpet
Andy Pelletier, Bruce Hudson – Horn
Alex Iles, Andy Malloy – Trombone
Bill Reichenbach – Bass Trombone
Doug Tornquist – TubaComposer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 F Horns, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone & Tuba
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 4:00 / 32 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: N/A