Jonathan Battishill (1738-1801) became a chorister at St. Paul's Cathedral in London at age 11. As a young adult he focused on musical theater, playing harpsichord for the Covent Garden theater and writing theatrical works. His most ambitious composition was a three-act opera, Almena, an English Opera, which he co-wrote...
Composer: Ward, Samuel A.Arranger: Green, Michael C.Ensemble: Brass QuintetGenre: PatrioticGrade: 4Duration: 4Model: AOS545
"America the Beautiful" is an American patriotic song. The lyrics were written by Katharine Lee Bates and the music composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward.Bates originally wrote the words as a poem, Pikes Peak, first published in the Fourth of July edition of the church periodical The...
Composer: Smart, HenryArranger: Green, Michael C.Ensemble: Brass Quintet and TimpaniGenre: EasterGrade: 4Duration: 6Model: AOS370
As a showcase for expressive development of the Lancashire hymn tune written by Henry Smart around 1835 (also known as "Lead On, O King Eternal" and "O Day of Light and Gladness"), this setting for brass quintet is appropriate for performances throughout the year while also suitable for Easter worship...
"Gloria en las alturas" (Glory in the Highest) is a traditional Venezuelan Christmas song. World Parts are provided with this score when purchased as a PDF download. Instrumentation for standard and a number of alternate parts make this playable by almost any 5 piece brass ensemble: Part 1 - Bb...
"Pedida da la Posada", the search for lodging, is a popular Mexican Christmas Carol. The Trumpet parts include optional sections for Flugelhorn. World Parts are provided with this score when purchased as a PDF download. Instrumentation for standard and a number of alternate parts make this playable by almost any...
"Oh Shenandoah" (also called simply "Shenandoah", or "Across the Wide Missouri") is a traditional American folk song of uncertain origin, dating at least to the early 19th century. The lyrics may tell the story of a roving trader in love with the daughter of an Indian chief; in this interpretation,...
The Water Is Wide is a beloved folk melody from Britain that has also found its place as a hymn ("Though I May Speak With Bravest Fire"). This arrangement treats the tune with respect, first featuring a duo of flugelhorns in simple poignant counterpoint, and then it presents the melody...
Composer: Hopkins, John Henry Jr.Arranger: Green, Michael C.Ensemble: Brass QuintetGenre: ChristmasGrade: 4Duration: 4Model: AOS504
"We Three Kings” is a Christmas carol written by the Reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr., who wrote both the lyrics and the music in the mid-1850s. This very original Latin jazz version includes space for trumpet and trombone improvisation. World Parts are provided with this score when purchased as...
"What, Child?" is a jazzy and sassy reinterpretation of the classic Christmas tune "Greensleeves", also known as "What Child is This?" This chart has some very nice and adventurous writing by Michael C. Green. World Parts are provided with this score when purchased as a PDF download. Instrumentation for standard...
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