brass ensembles of Sy Brandon
Elements for Brass Octet - This four-movement composition for 3 trumpets, Horn, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, and tuba musically describes the four classical Greek elements of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Advanced
$15.00
Fanfares for Brass Choir and Timpani - A very rhythmic and contrapuntal piece that contains lyrical sections and full, rich harmony. Advanced
$20.00
In Remembrance September 11, 2001 for Brass Octet - The composition reflects the composer’s feelings about the tragic events of that fateful day. The movements are Fanfares To Fallen Heroes, Elegy To The Innocent, Justice, and Prayer For Peace. Advanced
$20.00
Introduction, Aria and Dance for Brass Band - This piece was written for the Chicago Brass Band Players. The introduction had fanfare type figures combined with an lyrical line over an ostinato. The Aria is operatic with lyrical outer sections contrasting with a dramatic middlesection. The dance uses rhythmic sections of 7/8 and 5/8 contrasting with sections of 4/4 that contained tight counterpoint. The tonal language is modal and tonal throughout. Advanced
$20.00
Introduction, Aria and Dance for Brass Choir and Percussion - This piece was written for the Chicago Brass Band Players. The introduction had fanfare type figures combined with an lyrical line over an ostinato. The Aria is operatic with lyrical outer sections contrasting with a dramatic middlesection. The dance uses rhythmic sections of 7/8 and 5/8 contrasting with sections of 4/4 that contained tight counterpoint. The tonal language is modal and tonal throughout. Advanced
$20.00
Introduction, Aria and Dance for Brass Sextet - This piece was written for the Chicago Brass Band Players. The introduction had fanfare type figures combined with an lyrical line over an ostinato. The Aria is operatic with lyrical outer sections contrasting with a dramatic middlesection. The dance uses rhythmic sections of 7/8 and 5/8 contrasting with sections of 4/4 that contained tight counterpoint. The tonal language is modal and tonal throughout. Advanced
$15.00
Jubilation for Brass and Percussion - Fanfare-like figures abound in this joyful composition in triple meter. Advanced
$20.00
Three Moods for Brass Sextet - The first movement, "Agog", uses fanfare figures and meter changes to create a sense of excitement. The second movement, "Pensive" uses muted colors and lyrical lines to create a pensive mood. The last movement, "Capricious", has a wondering chromatic melody and counterpoint. It uses transformed material from the other two movements to reflect its impulsive and unpredictable nature. Advanced
$15.00