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This version of "Battle of Jericho" for Saxophone Trio is set in a swing style and is playable by any level group. Learn More

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The traditional tune "Jericho" has been arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an upbeat and jazzy version. A real crowd pleaser! Learn More

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EEETTT “The Battle at Daylight” was commissioned by S-Master Low Brass Ensemble and premiered on Feb. 16, 2019. This piece was composed for young Euphonium and Tuba players. The main theme is presented at the beginning by a solo Euphonium declaring the break of dawn. This piece consists of three parts after the prelude. The phrase of “Moderate” presents the main theme and gradually increases the texture entering into the second part which is “Con brio”. This represents the determination to fight for the daylight. The conclusion is the presentation once again of the prelude music and the first main theme, but in a more powerful fashion and concludes with majestic momentum. Learn More

The Battle Hymn of the Republic" or also known as "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory", has been arranged by brass quintet by Paul Chauvin. This arrangement starts in the traditional 6/8, then goes into a tenuto cuttime section before returning to 6/8. Great for a recital or summer concert. Learn More

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Will There Be a Time is a work for solo tuba that makes a statement against war. In the opening section, March and Battle, the tuba simulates the low rumble of the approaching tanks and gunshots of the fighting. The frantic cries of those trying to escape are mixed with the sounds of the battle in Fleeing Refugees while the hopelessness of the Aftermath asks the question, Will There Be a Time?

This work was inspired by a news report I heard when a woman, driven from her home by war, was briefly interviewed. She and her neighbour had been friends, having coffee together while they talked about their children, and now, she and her neighbour were forced to be enemies against their will by the warring factions and she couldn't understand why this had to be.

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From his Symphony No. 9, this famous theme by Beethoven works will for Trumpet duet and would be perfect for any church service. Learn More

Perfect for an advanced High School or College group this piece is a good workout for the players and a joy for the audience. Learn More

A medley arranged by Paul Chauvin for Brass Quintet of: Over There – Mademoiselle from Armentieres – Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France Learn More

with Piano; A nice solo for a good High School player or any College or higher player; Theme and Variations; A mon ami E. LACHANAUD Cornet Solo d la Garde Républicaine Learn More

4 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, Euphonium, and Tuba
This is a straight ahead arrangement of "My Jesus I love Thee" that work well in church or on a recital. Learn More

with Piano; O Beautiful for Spacious Skies; Give Me Your Tired; My Country. "Tis of Thee; You're A Grand Old Flag; Yankee Doodle Dandy; My Love Is In Germany; When Johnny Comes Marching Home Learn More

For Brass Quintet, let's just let the composer describe this piece:

I began the composition of this work as a straightforward theme and variations.  As I got into it a little more, I began to wonder what would be the result if I made the theme tacit, but left enough clues within the body of the composition to see if anyone who performs, studies or hears this work, would have an opportunity to figure out the actual theme on which all of this is based.  That thought intrigued me, but I realized that in order to do this successfully, I had to leave enough clues to make it solvable, but not too many to make it obvious.  Seeing that there are probably over a hundred millionty-billion tunes out there, erring on the side of too many clues did not seem to be a hazard.  So this is my deal to all of you:  

1.)     If you produce a cogent and reasoned hypothesis as to which tune is being utilized, and you are correct, I will tell you so.

2.)     Don’t come up with something like:  “The first three notes are the same as the Star-Spangled Banner, so it must be the Star-spangled Banner”.  That just shows that you are lazy and expect to have the answer to be spoon-fed to you; that behavior, I assure you, will not be rewarded.  (HINT:  “It is not the Star-Spangled Banner).

3.)     Wild or random guesses with no basis on reasoning behind them will not be dignified with a response.

4.)      If no one guesses this before I die, the answer will be lost to the ages and speculation as to what tune it is will gnaw at your souls for all eternity.  I will not give my attorney a copy with the instructions to open it 25 years after my death, or anything like that.  Guess it, fine; don’t guess it; oh well…life goes on.

In order to make your task a tad easier, I will offer to you the following

items:

1.)     There is a reason why the intro and theme are in duple time, but all the variations are in triple time.

2.)     Transition segments, which may seem superfluous to the variations, serve a distinct purpose.

3.)     The dissonances of the 2nd Variation require further study.

4.)     Pay special attention to the motivic development, not only within a variation, but as it is handled throughout the piece.

5.)     Key selections were not random, but chosen for a very specific

reason.

6.)     Sometimes fruit will be borne in the least obvious places.

7.)     A mirror may be your best friend.

I don’t know if these clues help or hinder, but regardless I wish you all the best of luck should you desire to begin in this hunt.

Steven Cross, October 2013                                                                                

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