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The aria or song is taken from the opera Rinaldo which first appeared in 1711 and was revised in 1733. It is in ABA form and based on the sarabande rh Read More...

The aria or song is taken from the opera Rinaldo which first appeared in 1711 and was revised in 1733. It is in ABA form and based on the sarabande rhythm which has the stress on the second beat of the three beats in the bar. When sung the Da Capo section would be an opportunity for the soloist to improvise and ornament the melody and this is option available to the organists although it is important to keep to the style and mood of the piece. This is very appropriate music for a solemn processional in an organ playing context. The use of three registrations is suggested and are indicated in the score. Rests have been indicated in all parts so that players have a clear understanding of the voicing. It is also a movement that invites interpretation and playing in different contexts. The arrangement is in the original key of F major although the tempo for the organ solo is more Larghetto than Largo which was the tempo indication in the opera. The video score plays back at a tempo of 66 half note or minim beats to the minute. Rests are indicated in the score enabling players to have a clear understanding of the voicing of the musical lines. Moskowski has also arranged the aria for piano. Close

It’s A Date

It's A Date is a beginner level piano/keyboard piece based on a 12 bar blues. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes appear in the note hea Read More...

It's A Date is a beginner level piano/keyboard piece based on a 12 bar blues. As a beginner score the letter names of the notes appear in the note heads and suggested fingering is in place. The tempo of the playback on the video score is 84 half note or minim beats to the minute.Players need to take notice of the accent signs marked in the score and keep their hands as light as possible. Playing a blues structured piece of music does encourage fluent playing and the development of musical memory. The 12 bar blues forms the basis of much popular music of the 20th century. Close

Shenandoah arr. brass quartet

Shenandoah is a traditional American folk song dating from the 19th century. The song exists in many forms and arrangements becoming popular as a sea Read More...

Shenandoah is a traditional American folk song dating from the 19th century. The song exists in many forms and arrangements becoming popular as a sea shanty in the 1800’s.The beautiful yet powerful melody is suited to being both sung and played as an instrumental. The melody is also quite expansive and clearly open to different interpretations. This arrangement is for a brass quartet comprising trumpet or cornet in Bb, tenor horn, baritone and tuba sounding in the key of Eb. The playback tempo is 84 quarter note beats to the minute and individual parts appropriately transposed are appended to the full score. The music editor is quite happy to respond to requests for an arrangement that includes other brass instruments. Please advise the PlentyMusic office. Close

Neapolitan Song arr. brass quintet

This is an arrangement for brass quintet comprising two trumpets in Bb, horn in F (French horn), trombone and tuba of Tchaikovsky’s Neapolitan Dance Read More...

This is an arrangement for brass quintet comprising two trumpets in Bb, horn in F (French horn), trombone and tuba of Tchaikovsky’s Neapolitan Dance also familiar as a theme from one of the dances in Act III of Swan Lake. The musical material is very similar to that found in Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album although the music has been arranged in 4/4 time and has a repeat. The tempo of the first section Allegro moderato in the realization is at 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minutes and for the Molto piu mosso section the tempo is 110 quarter note beats to the minutes. Often performers choose a slower tempo for the slower section and a faster one for the faster section. The first note of the trumpet part is only sounded on the repeat. In the repeat there is additional instruction to accelerate towards the end of the movement but the music editor advises against this until the piece is known thoroughly by the players and has been well rehearsed. Individual parts for each of the instruments are appended to the full score. Close

No Bailes Más! (Dance No More) arr. brass quartet

In this arrangement for clarinet quartet the specified instruments are three clarinets in Bb and a bass clarinet. The score is formatted as a one docu Read More...

In this arrangement for clarinet quartet the specified instruments are three clarinets in Bb and a bass clarinet. The score is formatted as a one document pdf file with individual parts appropriately transposed for the four clarinets appended to the full score. Ignacio Cervantes was a Cuban composer born in the capital city of Havana in 1847. He had piano lessons with Louis Moreau Gottschalk before travelling to Paris to further his music studies with Charles Valentin Alkan amongst others. This piece originates as a piano solo in the key of Eb whilst this realisation sounds in the key of D it plays at a tempo of 84 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. Many performers play through the piece twice although no repeat signs are indicated in the score. Much of Cervantes piano music is well suited to being played by a variety of instrument combinations as they are well crafted and have great musical appeal. The habanera rhythmic shape also features strongly. Close

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot arr. brass quartet

This is a very popular piece of music that in many respects transcends idiom, style and it could be suggested culture. This improver level arrangement Read More...

This is a very popular piece of music that in many respects transcends idiom, style and it could be suggested culture. This improver level arrangement for brass quartet of trumpet, horn in f, trombone & euphonium or tuba is in common time while some of the accompanying chords and rhythmic shapes have been updated to give a more contemporary style. This familiar spiritual gained popularity during the 1960’s with the Civil Rights movement and since 1988 it has become associated with the English rugby team. This arrangement explores a gentle rock style whilst the realisation plays back at a tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar. The full score includes a piano short score and individual parts for the 4 brass instruments are appended to the full score. Close

Notturno arr. Brass Quintet

The arrangement is scored for two trumpets, horn in F (French Horn), trombone and bass trombone and uses the first theme from the third movement of Bo Read More...

The arrangement is scored for two trumpets, horn in F (French Horn), trombone and bass trombone and uses the first theme from the third movement of Borodin’s String Quartet No. 2 in D. Dating from 1881 the movement is commonly referred to as “Notturno” meaning night piece and is a very melodic movement and like much of Borodin’s music is very adaptable to being played by a number of different instrument combinations. There are 4 sections in the arrangement – theme, repeat of the theme with a varied and fuller accompaniment, the theme played in canon and a closing section which can best be be described as a coda. A tempo of 70 quarter note beats to the minute is used in the realisation and there are some octave transposition in the parts whilst the appoggiaturas that appear in the string quartet score have been omitted. Wherever possible the material from the original work has been incorporated into the arrangement. The realisation at times is rather ambient. Individual parts are appended to a copy of the full score. Close

Romanze arr. trumpet in B Flat, trombone & tuba

This is a charming piece of music in 6/8 time and taken from one of Beethoven's Sonatinas for piano. In this arrangement the trumpet in Bb plays the m Read More...

This is a charming piece of music in 6/8 time and taken from one of Beethoven's Sonatinas for piano. In this arrangement the trumpet in Bb plays the melody whilst the trombone accompanies playing broken chords with the tuba providing an outline bass line. A tempo of 66 dotted quarter beats to the minute is recommended and as the music sounds in the key of F the part for the trumpet in Bb has been appropriately transposed. Close

Serenade arr. brass trio of Trumpet in B Flat, Horn in F & Tuba

This is a three part arrangement for a brass trio comprising trumpet in Bb , horn in F (French horn) and tuba of this familiar piece from the string Read More...

This is a three part arrangement for a brass trio comprising trumpet in Bb , horn in F (French horn) and tuba of this familiar piece from the string quartet repertoire. The music possesses classical beauty and is sustained in its quality and whilst attributed to Haydn is now known to have been composed by Roman Hoffstetter. The music in the movement does sound easy to play although there are challenges in playing music of this era well and musically. In performance, the articulation of the notes needs to be consistent - the melody is to be played legato and the accompaniment staccato or at least in a detached manner. A tempo of 100 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested. Close

Theme & Variations arr. trumpet in B Flat & trombone

This is an two part arrangement of Beethoven's Theme and Variations on a Swiss Air WoO 64 for trumpet in Bb and trombone introducing players to the e Read More...

This is an two part arrangement of Beethoven's Theme and Variations on a Swiss Air WoO 64 for trumpet in Bb and trombone introducing players to the elements of Classical style and more particularly to Beethoven's compositional approach . The simple theme needs to be clearly articulated and played with a detached but not staccato articulation. The WoO is short for Work without Opus Number and there are many jewels found in this category of work by Beethoven. A tempo of 132 quarter note beats to the minute is recommended for the playing of the theme and variations although variations 2 & 3 need to be played at a slightly slower tempo. Close

Theme & Variations arr. trumpet in B Flat & tuba

This is an two part arrangement of Beethoven's Theme and Variations on a Swiss Air WoO 64 for trumpet in Bb and tuba introducing players to the eleme Read More...

This is an two part arrangement of Beethoven's Theme and Variations on a Swiss Air WoO 64 for trumpet in Bb and tuba introducing players to the elements of Classical style and more particularly to Beethoven's compositional approach . The simple theme needs to be clearly articulated and played with a detached but not staccato articulation. The WoO is short for Work without Opus Number and there are many jewels found in this category of work by Beethoven. A tempo of 132 quarter note beats to the minute is recommended for the playing of the theme and variations although variations 2 & 3 need to be played at a slightly slower tempo. Close

The Good Time’s Rag arr. trumpet in B Flat & trombone

An arrangement for trumpet in Bb and trombone of this piece intended to introduce players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime. The trumpet Read More...

An arrangement for trumpet in Bb and trombone of this piece intended to introduce players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime. The trumpet in Bb plays the melody whilst the trombone plays the accompanying bass line. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended. Players are welcome to repeat the 8 bars in performance. The trumpet part has been transposed to sound in the key of Bb. Close

The Good Time’s Rag arr. horn in F & trombone

An arrangement for horn in F (French horn) and trombone of this piece intended to introduce players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime. T Read More...

An arrangement for horn in F (French horn) and trombone of this piece intended to introduce players to the musical elements that feature in ragtime. The horn in F plays the melody whilst the trombone plays the accompanying bass line. A tempo of 110 quarter notes (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended. Players could quite easily repeat the the 8 bars. Close

Wilson’s Rag arr, trumpet in B Flat & trombone

A two part arrangement of this ragtime waltz for trumpet in Bb and trombone. A tempo of 110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested a Read More...

A two part arrangement of this ragtime waltz for trumpet in Bb and trombone. A tempo of 110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested and is used in the realisation. As the sounding key is F the trumpet part has been appropriately transposed. Close

Twinkle, Twinkle arr. for trumpet in Bb & trombone

A familiar melody used to introduce some of the stylistic elements associated with the playing of classical music.

Minuet in G minor BWV App.115 arr. horn in F & tuba

An arrangement for horn in F (French horn) and tuba of this minuet from the Anna Magdalena Notebook sounding in the key of G minor and like most danc Read More...

An arrangement for horn in F (French horn) and tuba of this minuet from the Anna Magdalena Notebook sounding in the key of G minor and like most dance music from this era in AB or binary form. The movement has a haunting quality and is often performed with the Minuet in G BWV App.114. Like so much of the music from the collection it is a great study piece for music students and can be played by a combination of different instruments. Keep the eighth notes (quavers) as even as possible and a tempo of around 116 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested. The horn in F part has been appropriately transposed to sound in the key of G minor. Close

Prelude in C arr for two B Flat trumpets & trombone

An arrangement for two Bb trumpets and trombone of this elegant piece with flowing lines that trancribes effectively to this instrument combination. T Read More...

An arrangement for two Bb trumpets and trombone of this elegant piece with flowing lines that trancribes effectively to this instrument combination. The realisations are played at a tempo of 60 half note (minim) beats to the bar.The trombone part may be played semi staccato to help separate the parts. Close

Sleeper\'s Wake arr. B Flat trumpet & tuba

Arranged for Bb trumpet and trombone this is a shortened two part version of this movement familiarising players with its rhythmic figuration and bass Read More...

Arranged for Bb trumpet and trombone this is a shortened two part version of this movement familiarising players with its rhythmic figuration and bass line. This is music based on a chorale (hymn) tune that would have been familiar to Bach's congregations. The rhythmic shapes sound modern and not surprisingly the movement has been subject to being arranged by a number of contemporary performing groups in a variety of styles. Close

Sleeper\'s Wake arr. trombone & tuba

A two part arrangement for trombone and tuba of this very attractive piece. This is music based on a chorale (hymn) tune that would have been familia Read More...

A two part arrangement for trombone and tuba of this very attractive piece. This is music based on a chorale (hymn) tune that would have been familiar to Bach's congregations. This is a shortened version of this movement familiarising players with its rhythmic figuration and bass line. The rhythmic shapes sound modern and not surprisingly the movement has been subject to being arranged by a number of contemporary performing groups in a variety of styles. Close

Invention No.8 in F arr. trombone & tuba

Although conceived as solo keyboard works the Inventions work really well when played as ensemble pieces this arrangement of BWV 779 is for trombone a Read More...

Although conceived as solo keyboard works the Inventions work really well when played as ensemble pieces this arrangement of BWV 779 is for trombone and tuba This busy uplifting movement requires a very good technique and level of musicianship to be played accurately at the recommended (and very challenging tempo) of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute. Close

Invention No. 4 in Dm arr. for trombone and tuba

Whilst conceived as solo keyboard pieces the Inventions work really well when played as ensemble pieces and this arrangement is for trombone and tuba. Read More...

Whilst conceived as solo keyboard pieces the Inventions work really well when played as ensemble pieces and this arrangement is for trombone and tuba. A flowing and reflective movement which should be played at a tempo which gives the music an uplifting feel rather a plodding one. A tempo of 72 dotted eighth note beats (dotted quaver) to the minute is suggested. These pieces are excellent for developing secure performing technique and an understanding of compositional techique in the baroque era. Close

Invention No.14 in Bb arr. for trombone and tuba

This, like much of Bach's music, is a very adaptable movement suited to being played by several different combinations of instruments. Arranged for t Read More...

This, like much of Bach's music, is a very adaptable movement suited to being played by several different combinations of instruments. Arranged for trombone and tuba the playing of the rhythmic figuration music will need to be even and balanced. A tempo of around 54 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested. Close

Invention No.13 in A min arr. trombone & tuba

Whilst conceived as solo keyboard pieces the Two Part Inventions work really well when played as ensemble pieces and this particular work can be playe Read More...

Whilst conceived as solo keyboard pieces the Two Part Inventions work really well when played as ensemble pieces and this particular work can be played successfully by a number of different instrument combinations. Whilst excellent training pieces the musical content does require players to have a secure and competent technique. Whilst the realisations have a tempo of 72 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute the movement can be performed at tempi both faster and slower than this. Close

March in C arr for trumpet in B Flat and tuba

An arrangement for trumpet in Bb and tuba of this characterful and lively march written in cut time.

Minuet in D minor BWV App. 132 arr. trumpet in B Flat & trombone

An arrangement for trumpet and trombone of this melancholy piece attributed to J. S. Bach sounding in the very expressive key of D minor. A legato pl Read More...

An arrangement for trumpet and trombone of this melancholy piece attributed to J. S. Bach sounding in the very expressive key of D minor. A legato playing approach is advised. Much of the music that appears in collections by Bach such as the "Anna Magdalena Notebook"and attributed to him has often been composed by some else. Close

Musette BWV App.126 arr. trumpet in B Flat and tuba

An arrangement for trumpet in Bb and tuba of this lively rhythmic movement. Notes need to be clearly articulated and there are some quite challengin Read More...

An arrangement for trumpet in Bb and tuba of this lively rhythmic movement. Notes need to be clearly articulated and there are some quite challenging rhythms to communicate in the middle section. Close