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The McIntyre Ranch was founded in 1894 by Billy McIntyre of Utah. On the Milk River Ridge on the Great Divide in Alberta, just North of the Montana border, it is 56,000 acres and considered to be the...

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature all the members in the ensemble. This arrangement opens with a short introduction then proceeds through several verses. Each verse is scored differentl...

The American National Anthem is one of the most famous national songs in the world. The power and majesty of this work has been captured in arrangements for such ensembles as trumpet ensemble, brass q...

This well-known sonata by Gabrieli has been performed and recorded by many brass ensembles. This arrangement utilizes the idea of Renaissance consorts. While modern brass instruments are not generally...

Spring is the time for renewal. We shed our heavier clothes in exchange for warmer weather, plant growth and new animal births. This is a 5-minute work for a brass choir of 5 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trom...

A glorious piece of music set for 5 trumpets, 4 horns, 5 trombones, 2 tubas, and optional organ. An ideal large brass work for high school students (perhaps a brass section feature for a concert). The...

A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the horn section, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of br...

This is a fun closer to a concert that is a feature for the euphonium and xylophone. The name 'Car-Tune' refers to the sound of the horn of the old sports cars. A thrilling original by Kenneth Bray th...

Proch Dolor has been scored for a brass choir consisting of 3 trumpets and 4 trombones. This is an example of early Renaissance choral music. The work achieves a mood of sadness and of contemplative p...

Originally set for SATB choir, this simple chorale is a beautiful addition to the sacred music repertoire. Truly written as a 'choral' work, be it brass or vocal, there are no extended solos to be fou...

Best known to brass players for his orchestral tone poems, the present King's March (K

This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. This energetic composition is fun to perform and...

This is the most popular of Anton Bruckner's three settings of the text. Bruckner was an organist of some note and his use of harmonies and the pure power of his music are apparent in this work. This...

This lyric piece is another interesting addition to the repertoire for a low brass ensemble consisting of 2 horns, 2 trombones and a tuba. A high horn line is the only factor that has increased the di...

The unique sound created from a low brass trio (horn, trombone, tuba) would prove to be a great change of texture on a brass quintet concert or recital. The three pieces, Fantazies de Josquin (J. De P...

Lyric Essay is written in a neo-romantic style. It is a slow, reflective work with much opportunity for musical expression. It has been arranged for 5 trumpets, 5 flugel horns and optional percussion.

La Virgin de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Raphael Mendez. In this version, the incredibly technical passages have been simplified without lo...

This edition of a work for 2 natural trumpets, 2 violins, 2 violas and continuo is a great addition to the repertoire for natural trumpet. Detailed historical notes and a carefully realized continuo p...

This is one of the most recognizable melodies of all time, arranged here for an interchangeable woodwind ensemble. Parts can be mixed and matched to suit the players that are available. If the instrum...

This is a famous Joplin rag which has been arranged for interchangeable woodwinds. The upper and mid voices alternate melodic sections and even the lowest part gets a section of melody. This is a fun...

Feierlicher Einzug is a favorite among brass players in its original form as a large scale brass ensemble work. This arrangement for trumpet ensemble maintains the power and grandeur of the original a...

This arrangement is a shortened work taken from the highlights of his larger work, Festmusik der Stadt Wien. This work was originally dedicated to Vienna and was scored for ten trumpets, seven trombon...

Canzoni were pieces composed for a various combination of instruments and various sizes of ensembles. This is an arrangement for double sax quartet (SATB in each choir with an alternate part for alto...