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Bach, Johann Sebastian
(1685 - 1750)

Bach's timeless melody, from Orchestral Suite No. 3 (BWV 1068), expertly arranged for the professional brass quintet

arranged by Michael Allen
2 Flugelhorns (or Trumpets in B flat), Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Air pour les Trompettes

Brilliant show opener with technical flourishes for both trumpets from Bach's Keyboard Partita in A Major (BWV 832)

Recorded by the Canadian Brass on Opening Day Records (BACH OD 7346)

NOTE:  This arrangement soon to be published by Hal Leonard in the Canadian Brass Series and will be removed from our catalog.

arranged by Michael Allen

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Bist du bei Mir

If Thou Be Near (BWV 508) from the Anna Magdalena Notebook - another lovely melody which may or may not have been written by Bach.  Essential wedding repertoire

arranged by Michael Allen

Chorale Prelude - Vor deinem Thron tret ich hiermit

(Before Thine Throne I Now Appear - BWV 668a) was included in the first printed edition of the Art of Fugue   - the legend would have us believe that Bach, sensing his own end was near, suspended work on the Art of Fugue to dictate this lovely setting to one of his sons.

arranged by Michael Allen

Piccolo in B flat, Flugelhorn, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Contrapunctus 1

from the Art of Fugue (BWV 1080) was composed in 1748 - 1749 and not published until 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 5

from the Art of Fugue (BWV 1080)

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Contrapunctus 8

from the Art of Fugue (BWV 1080)

Contrapunctus 8 is an example of triple fugue.  Originally in D minor arranged here in C minor.

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Contrapunctus 9

from the Art of Fugue (BWV 1080)

Contrapunctus 9 is an example of double fugue.  Originally in D minor arranged here in C minor.

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Contrapunctus 14

from the Art of Fugue (BWV 1080)

Contrapunctus 14 is an example of quadruple fugue.  Unfinished at Bach's death, the final fugue subject is BACH.   Originally in D minor arranged here in C minor.

arranged by Michael Allen

Trumpet in E flat (alternate B flat part included), Trumpet in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Fantasia and Fugue in g minor

Monumental work (BWV 542) originally for organ - this will test the mettle of any professional brass quintet.

arranged by Michael Allen

Trumpet in E flat, Trumpet in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Fantasia in C major

Lovely, brief organ work (BWV 570) - excellent show opener.

arranged by Michael Allen

Trumpet in E flat (alternate B flat part included), Trumpet in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Fugue in g minor

The so called "Little Fugue" (BWV 578) is one of Bach's most famous organ works.  Challenging and fun for the quintet - rewarding and inspiring for an audience.

arranged by Michael Allen

Trumpet in E flat (alternate B flat part included), Trumpet in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Brief sinfonia from the Magnificat (BWV 243) works well as an interlude or prelude for a church service or wedding

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Famous pastoral chorale setting from Cantata 147 (Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben) - essential wedding repertoire.

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

My Spirit Be Joyful

Lively sinfonia from Easter Cantata 146 - this will test your tuba player.

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Prelude and Fugue in C major

Possibly spurious work attributed to Bach (BWV 553) - nevertheless, it could serve as a short recital work or as an effective prelude piece for a church service or wedding

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Prelude and Fugue in d minor

BWV 539 from the eight little preludes and fugues.

arranged by Michael Allen

2 Trumpets in B flat, Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

Fugue in E flat major - "St. Anne"

This rare five voice fugue (BWV 552) is a very challenging work for the professional brass quintet - substantial enough work to be the centerpiece of a recital.

arranged by Michael Allen

Trumpet in E flat, Trumpet in B flat (doubles on piccolo),
Horn, Trombone, Tuba
 

While Sheep May Safely Graze

Pastoral chorale setting from Cantata 208 (Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!) - essential wedding repertoire.

arranged by Michael Allen

Trumpets in B flat, Flugelhorn, Horn, Trombone, Tuba