Arrangements for Brasses

Praeambulum ex g. b moll
Transcribed by Robert N. Roth

This transcription for brass quartet from the Arrangements for Brasses series is an adaptation of one of the free, modal works from the Lueneburg Organ Tablatures, a collection of organ pieces initially written, historical scholars think, by musical composition students, possibly under the direction of Matthias Weckmann. They date from the mid-1600's, and were found in a library in Lueneburg, Germany. The original organ lines have been redistributed between organ and brasses. A rather stately piece, it has moderate ranges and is easily playable by high school and some middle school ensembles, yet is of a quality that appeals also to adult players.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (typically I & II Trumpets, and I & II Trombones), along with an independent Organ part. The arrangement includes extra, alternate parts for I & II F Horns, and Baritone T.C., so that quartets can formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The difficulty level is 2+.

Full set includes a Full/Organ Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for performance.