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MEEFAR, Kenneth : Brass Quintet

The original music for brass quintet, containing 4 movements. The "Lion" here does not mean lion in animal but represent more philosophical image: not only "strength" and "toughness" but also possible "fear", "bravado" and "loneliness". Update (Aug3-2017): Trumpet parts are available both in Bb and in C.

BACH, Johann Sebastian / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

Contrapunctus I, V and IX from "Die Kunst der Fuge" ("The Art of Fugue") arranged for brass quartet. Although the original music is in D minor, parts transposed to C minor are also included. In addition, parts of the trumpets are designed to support both C and Bb instruments.

GERSHWIN, George / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Decet

Excerpts from Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" arranged for ten-part brass. 1. Introduction 2. Summertime 3. I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’ 4. Bess, You Is My Woman 5. It Ain’t Necessarily So 6. Oh Lawd, I’m On My Way Parts in Bb and in C for all trumpets are included.

WEILL, Kurt / arr. UCHIDA, Jun : Brass Decet
BIZET, Georges / arr. MIHARADA, Kenichi : Brass Decet

Selected music from "Carmen" arranged for 10 brass instruments, containing: 1. Les Toreadors, 2. Aragonaise, 3. Habanera, 4. Nocturne, 5. Chansons du Toreadors, 6. Les Dragons d'Alcala, and 7. Danse Bohème.

BARTÓK, Béla / arr. UCHIDA, Jun : Brass Decet
BARTÓK, Béla / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Decet

1. and 3. movements from "Divertimento" arranged for ten-part brass, originaly written for string orchestra. It is a famous piece with an extremely precise composition and fulfilling content. It is a very difficult tune, but please challenge it.

MEEFAR, Kenneth : Brass Decet

An original Paso doble (music for bullfighting) for for 10 brass instruments. "Banderilla" is a name of the stick used in bullfighting.

RAVEL, Maurice / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Decet

We selected 4 pieces from the solo piano work composed by Ravel and arranged them into a ten-part brass ensemble. It includes Fugue and Toccata which are not included in the arrangement for the orchestra by the composer himself. Both Bb and C parts are included in the first and second trumpets. 1. Rigaudon 2. Fugue 3. Menuet 4. Toccata

MEEFAR, Kenneth : Brass Decet

A short fanfare for celebrations, originally composed for a wedding ceremony. This is a version expanded for 10 brass instruments.

MEEFAR, Kenneth : Brass Sextet

A short fanfare for brass sextet, originally composed for a wedding ceremony.

MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus / arr. MIHARADA, Kenichi : Brass Decet

Three songs from the famous Mozart's "The Magic Flute (Die zauberflöte)", which contains: Ouvertüre (Overture), Arie - Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (Papageno's Aria) and Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Aria of the Queen of the Night), arranged for 10 brass instruments. Since the music has already been arranged for many formats including brass ensembles, this version by the arranger tried to make differences in the sound using a unique approach.

GRIEG, Edvard / arr. MIHARADA, Kenichi : Brass Undecet

Beautiful music called "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen", arranged for 11 brass instruments. Troldhaugen is the name of Grieg's house in Bergen, Norway. A humorous and happy-feeling part is followed by a peaceful interlude.

STRAUSS JR., Johann / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

It is a French-style polka composed by Johann Strauss. I use a cuckoo whistle and a water whistle to depict a scene of the forest. The cuckoo whistle and the water whistle are required to have full-time players. The part of the trumpet contains both in Bb and in C.

STRAUSS JR., Johann / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

It is a pretty Polka of Johann Strauss (II). The part of the 1st trumpet contains both in Bb and in C. The 2nd part designates flugelhorn, but you can play with a trumpet.

STRAUSS JR., Johann / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

It is one of the most famous of Johann Strauss' fast polka. It is bright and light, and a little noisy feeling well suits the brass ensemble.

MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus / arr. MIHARADA, Kenichi : Brass Decet

The overture to the Mozart's famous opera "Don Giovanni", arranged for 10 brass instruments. It begins with a solemn prelude-part, which is followed by an elegant and fast music. C trumpets are recommended, but sheets for Bb trumpets are included.

GRIEG, Edvard / arr. MIHARADA, Kenichi : Brass Decet

A famous, beautiful song by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, arranged for 10 brass instruments. The original title (Våren) does not actually contain the meaning of "the last", however its mellow and melancholic melody tells us why the song has been so called.

DOI, Shohei : Trombone/Tuba Quartet
BACH, Johann Sebastian / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

Aria full of salvation sung by the bass at the end of Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion). Two flugelhorn played the obligato part played by Corno da Caccia in the original song, and the trombone sings the bass part.

BACH, Johann Sebastian / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

Sheep May Safely Graze from "Hunting Cantata" BWV208, arranged for brass quartet. Two flugelhorns play an obligat, and trombone sings melody instead of soprano.

BACH, Johann Sebastian / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Quartet

Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3, commonly known as "Air on a G string", arranged for brass octet. The two flugelhorns are supposed to change the top and bottom when repeating.

BARTÓK, Béla / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Decet

Transcription of the last 6 pieces of Bartók's Mikrokosmos.

RESPIGHI, Ottorino / arr. WAKI, Toshihito : Brass Decet

Selected 6 songs from the ballet "La boutique fantasque" based on Rossini's music. Playing time: about 13 min. 1. Overture 2. Tarantella 3. Danse Cosaque 4. Can Can 5. Valse Lente 6. Galop

VERDI, Giuseppe / arr. NAKAMURA, Takashi : Brass Decet

Brindisi "Libiamo, libiamo ne'lieti calici" from the Opera "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi for Brass Tentet. It would suits very much to play at an event such as reception or wedding party. duration: 3 min.

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