Contrapunctus I from the Art of Fugue

Contrapunctus 1 from the Art of Fugue (BWV 1080) was composed in 1748 – 1749 and published after Bach’s death in 1750. The Art of Fugue was composed in SATB open score format – no instruments were specified in the manuscript or in subsequent engravings which has made it very attractive and inviting to arrangers for years. Contrapunctus 1 is an example of simple fugue. Originally in D minor, scored here in C minor.

• Trumpet 1 in E♭ (also provided in B♭)
• Trumpet 1 in B♭
• Horn
• Trombone
• Tuba

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.