Brass quintet chorale books

[Billy M.]

I'm working to build up the library for my brass quintet and remembered those little chorale books we played in high school with full band that was a great way to start a band rehearsal.

Does anyone know if there is a collection like that for brass quintet and can make a recommendation?

[jtuba]

There's a set of books compiled by the Meridian Arts Ensemble we used a work. Each chorale was set twice, once in familiar keys and again in less familiar keys (had fun reading g# minor one day).

[Billy M.]

I like MAE. Where would one purchase that book?

[Craig Garner]

In general, I don't like the idea of self-promotion (and most TubeNetters don't either), but my answer is specific to the question, and as an arranger, I actually get asked this question about chorales as warm-ups pieces a lot.

Years ago, I arranged 5 Bach chorales for quintet that are in FIVE PARTS, and are harmonized by Bach himself (the tuba does not double the trombone). Yes, it is true, Bach actually has a number of 5-part chorales! You can fund the collection on SheetMusicPlus.com. Just search "Bach five part chorales."

My quintet used these as a warm-up for rehearsals. We also use them as warm-ups for gigs, especially when there is no time, or no place to warm-up before the gig. And, for church gigs, we will almost always include one...because everybody deserves to hear a little Bach at church.

[phaymore]

In general, I don't like the idea of self-promotion (and most TubeNetters don't either), but my answer is specific to the question, and as an arranger, I actually get asked this question about chorales as warm-ups pieces a lot.

Years ago, I arranged 5 Bach chorales for quintet that are in FIVE PARTS, and are harmonized by Bach himself (the tuba does not double the trombone). Yes, it is true, Bach actually has a number of 5-part chorales! You can fund the collection on SheetMusicPlus.com. Just search "Bach five part chorales."

My quintet used these as a warm-up for rehearsals. We also use them as warm-ups for gigs, especially when there is no time, or no place to warm-up before the gig. And, for church gigs, we will almost always include one...because everybody deserves to hear a little Bach at church.

Can you post a link? I had trouble finding it.

[Heavy_Metal]

You can also find it on https://www.dorm40music.com/index.asp" target="_blank, along with many more of Craig's excellent arrangements.

Direct links don't seem to work on this site, just search the site for Bach and you'll see it in the results.

[phaymore]

Thanks!