Featuring distinctive brass and organ arrangements and octavos, our music is in use all over the United States and the UK in many cathedrals and churches such as Trinity Church, Boston and Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago.

One of our guiding principles is to NEVER alter the organ part except for leaving out some of the notes that the brass are playing. The results have been acclaimed by such well-known organists as Richard Morris and Norman Mackenzie. The Eastman Brass Quintet has commissioned arrangements as well as many churches, among them Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta. If you are having a special musical occasion such as an organ dedication or choral festival and wish to have either brass or choral music arranged or composed for it, please contact us below.

These arrangements are the result of a background as both organist and brass player and were created with particular players in mind, so it is very important to consider the stated difficulty level before ordering. You can click on the colored titles to hear soundbites.


CURRENT CATALOG


ARRANGEMENTS FOR BRASS QUINTET & ORGAN
All arrangements are $20 each unless otherwise noted.

 "Fanfare"-C.S. Lang
This arrangement exploits the antiphonal character of this piece, with the brass assuming the role of the English tuba stop. ~ Medium difficulty

"Genevan Suite for Brass & Organ"
- uses Genevan Psalter tunes nos. 42, 6, & 25
The Renaissance rhythms are why these were referred to as "Genevan jigs"! ~ Advanced difficulty - requires piccolo trumpet with good high D

"Invocation"- Ernest Bryson (1867-1942)
A relaxed setting that only briefly rises to forte, then ends softly- a good solution for a prelude with brass that is contemplative rather than stirring! ~ Medium difficulty

"Grand Choeur Dialogue" - Eugene Gigout
A tour de force for organist and quintet alike - this arrangement (unlike others) remains faithful to the organ original. ~ Advanced difficulty

"Psalm XIX"- Benedetto Marcello
This arrangement highlights the natural dialogue between organ and brass - a new look at a familiar chestnut. ~ Medium difficulty

"Choral Op. 37, no. 4"- Josef Jongen
The canon between the top and bottom voices is more easily noticed with the gentle beginning and monumental ending - sort of a "3-minute version" of the last movement of the Mahler 3rd! ~ Medium difficulty

"Prelude to Act II" from Hansel & Gretel- Humperdinck
This works well with the Dream Pantomime - caution-both require a horn player with an excellent upper register. ~ Professional difficulty

"Dream Pantomime" from Hansel & Gretel- Humperdinck
Some of the most beautiful music ever written. A slightly condensed arrangement that fully exploits the color and dynamic spectrum of brass and organ. ~ Professional difficulty

"Toccata in F" from the Fifth Organ Symphony - C.M. Widor
This arrangement is much more than simply the pedal part for brass but keeps the brass parts in the easy to medium category.

"Procession of the Nobles"-Rimsky-Korsakov
A familiar and popular selection from his opera "Mlada"- a very effective program opener! Maintains original trumpet parts. ~ Advanced difficulty

"Suite in Four Movements"- Edvard Grieg
Taken from little-known piano pieces, which range from a stirring march to a typically Danish introspective meditation. ~ Advanced difficulty

"Psaim 103"- Heinrich Schutz
A motet setting of the Psalm that takes advantage of the double-choir arrangement. ~ Medium difficulty

"Variations on 'America'"-Charles Ives
Nothing but Ives here, unlike the orchestral version. A great way to end a concert! ~ Professional difficulty

"Sonata in F"-Jean Loeillet
Originally written for flute and continuo in the key of A, this cheerful 3-movement work from the early 18th century is enjoyable for both players and listeners. ~ Advanced difficulty

"Coronation March"-Giacomo Meyerbeer
A favorite of audiences for over a hundred years, this arrangement features a challenging organ part arranged by the great 19th century concert organist W.T. Best. ~ Professional difficulty

"Praise the Lord, O My Soul" -Sigfrid Karg-Elert
A little-known but immediately likeable work by this Romantic Era German master, with effective contrast between organ and brass. ~ Medium difficulty


MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS

 "A Child is Born in Bethlehem" -Samuel Scheidt
A well-known setting of "Puer Natus" that keeps a light texture and original choral voicings. ~ Easy

"In Dulci Jubilo"
The familiar "Good Christian Men Rejoice" in a rollicking arrangement that highlights the jig-like feel of the tune. ~ Advanced difficulty

VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS

 "Allegro" - William Boyce
The first movement of his 5th Symphony for 2 piccolo trumpets and organ. ~ Advanced difficulty

"Ricercare" -Giovanni Palestrina
Something a bit different - a QUIET work for five brass alone. ~ Medium difficulty

"Cantilena" -Josef Rheinberger
For solo violin, flute, oboe, clarinet, etc. and organ ~ Easy

CHORAL OCTAVOS

 "'Praise Ye the Lord' Psalm 103 Motet" -Heinrich Schutz
English text motet for double choir. The same music as the Schutz listed above.
$1.50

"The Midnight Cry" -Anonymous
A shape-note style setting of a strudy "Southern Harmony" tune (1835). Advent text. A capella $1.50

"Teach Me, O Lord" - William Byrd
An adaptation of a verse anthem for SSATB which alternates between solo treble and choir. $1.50

"Lo He Comes, Tis Zion's King" -Lowell Mason
Arranged by Rich Mays : set for adult and children's choirs, this engaging melody and anonymous text are an excellent resource for Palm Sunday. $1.50

"I Vow to Thee, My Country"
(also available with the text "O God Beyond All Praising")
A dramatic setting of the tune THAXTED (written by Gustav Holst for his orchestral work "The Planets") for SATB and organ - this features an extended introdution & interlude, with descant $1.50
Brass accompaniment for above: 4-4-4, perc, timp : $25 Quintet version : $20

"I Was Glad" -C.H.H. Parry (brass acompaniment only)
These brass parts add the grandeur of full orchestra (original key) and A-flat (for the SATB edition by Robert Roth). $20 (for shipping, see below)

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HYMN ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE IN WORSHIP

Brass Quintet & Organ - Some modification may be neccessary, as number of stanzas vary according to the hymnal that is used.

 ELLACOMBE
NATIONAL HYMN
ST. THEODULPH
TRURO
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
LAUDA ANIMA

A NOTE ON SCORING PRACTICE

All arrangements can be performed by a brass quintet with tuba on the bottom voice, but were conceived with bass trombone to enhance clarity with the organ. If you haven't tried this, I think you will like it, especially for hymns!

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