Horn

Commissioned by Laura Lynch (horn) and Jason Kihle (vibraphone) from the University of Jamestown (Fargo, ND), Allez! was written to be a dynamic opener or closer for a program that features the instruments equally. From the...

A Baker's Dozen is a set of thirteen miniature pieces in various styles and moods for solo horn and piano. The work is designed so that all the movements or selective movements can be performed. The order of the movements is...

Blithe Spirit is a unique and innovative showpiece for tuba and chamber ensemble. What seems an odd combination of instruments meshes perfectly. Tubists, try this on your next recital!Genre: Solo Tuba & Chamber Ensemble...

Blowhard is an energetic piece for solo horn and piano with some swagger and bravado.Genre: Horn & Piano | # of Players: 2 Level: 5 | Duration: 8:10 InstrumentationF Horn...

Written for horn and marimba, Call of Boromir is based upon a character from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings epic who blew his horn in times of distress and battle. Like many of McCarthy's other works, the marimba part is...

The first movement, Fanfares, starts slowly and mysteriously, using motives from the main thematic material of the movement. A brass fanfare ensues followed by an entrance by the solo horn hinting at the main thematic...

This sparkling multi-movement work for Horn, Tuba, and Piano exploits various styles while ranging in moods from serious to “tongue in cheek.”Genre: Trio for Horn, Tuba, & Piano | # of Players: 3 Level:...

Angela Kepley's Duet for Horn & Marimba embodies the epic horn playing that is characteristic of the instrument. The marimba has lyrical melodic lines and provides harmonic and rhythmic structure to provide a foundation...

Tom Morgan's Fantasia for Woodwind Quintet weaves strong melodies with unique harmonic material to create a wonderful addition to the repertoire. Genre: Woodwind Quintet | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration:...

Horn-Rims begins with a slow introduction which sets up the thematic material for the piece. The ensuing allegro features driving rhythms and intriguing dialogue between the horn and 2 percussion parts. Genre: Trio for Horn...

Based around an Afro-Cuban rhythm called the Naningo, Hornaningo is in a 6/8 groove, mostly present in the marimba part. The piece begins with the introduction of the groove and base melodic and harmonic material in the...

Hudson River Valley is a colorful, descriptive 3-movement suite scored for "dark" woodwind octet.Genre: Woodwind Octet | # of Players: 8 Level: 5 | Duration: 22:45 InstrumentationOboe 1 Oboe 2 B-flat Clarinet 1 B-flat...

Juggernaut is a challenging, dynamic work for brass quintet and drum set/percussion that grabs your attention from the bold, opening unisons through the complex rhythms that unfold.Genre: Brass Quintet + Drum Set | # of...

This short piece is colorful, fast, and bright with a groove. Simultaneously chaotic and controlled, in this piece, the Locomotive is always moving.Genre: Chamber Ensemble | # of Players: 10 Series: N/A Level: Medium...

Premiered on March 3, 1887 by the Taffanel Society for Wind Chamber Music in Paris, France, the enchanting wind octet Méditation by Charles Lefèbvre has been lost to posterity until now. Composer Matthew Arau...

Rise Up, Brooke Pierson's award-winning work from the annual Dallas Winds fanfare competition, is a perfect concert opener or closer. The joyous and energetic opening and closing as well as melodic B section make the piece...