Other Brass Quartets

This vibrant and resounding collection enthusiastically welcomes our Risen Christ on Easter morning! These three settings of very familiar hymn tunes provide three moments of musical celebration,

The rousing and well-known Anvil Chorus or Gyspy Chorus from Verdi's "Il Trovatore" depicts Spanish gypsies striking their anvils at dawn and singing the praises of hard work, good wine,

Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC) and piano. The piece is straight forward with much of the interest in the thematic material alternating between the upper and lower

Brass at Easter - it is the sound of victory! This setting for brass quartet or quintet (the horn is optional) begins quietly, adding instruments as it goes. The journey through modulations helps build the

This four-voice canon on the tune Lo, How a Rose is a great concert opener or appropriate for putting together a quick piece for church services. An optional horn in F part is included in

The composition Cantus was written for brass quartet. The title is Latin for "song" and is dedicated to my wife and best friend, Betty. Cantus was inspired by Psalm 40:3. It is my hope that

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of brass instruments. This arrangement for brass quartet is a welcome addition to this repertoire. Antiphonal spacing

This well-known and frequently performed carol is scored for brass. After a unique 16-measure intro, the first time through is very close to the choral version. The second and third repetitions contain

Transcribed from the organ works of the Baroque master, this arrangement fits the brass quartet of average ability. Ranges are reasonable and no real rhythmic problems make this a perfect choice.

This chorale prelude is in the form of a fantasia as it uses phrases from this hymn interspersed with a lot of free material. It can serve as either a prelude or postlude. The trombone uses a syncopated

Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC) and piano. The texture moves the thematic material between the upper and lower voices- generally in block harmony formats.

A spirited rendition of three familiar holiday carols with a bell theme scored for assorted chamber ensembles. A great seasonal choice for any worship service or performance venue. Titles include: I

A jazz medley of Deck the Halls, Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.