Lincoln Music Publications

Henry Mayer's Herzen Haben Keine Fenster from which “My Melody of Love” was derived arranged here for Brass Quintet. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement and very suitable for Oktoberfest performances.

Morning Star Polka arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an intermediate, to intermediate advanced level Polka because of a few tricky parts and is Oktoberfest appropriate. Both Soprano and Alto Sax first voice parts are provided for this selection.

Cielito lindo is a Mexican classic, arranged here for Brass Quintet, and is suitable for many festive occasions. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement but useful to advanced ensembles and nearly all audiences will recognize this priceless melody.

El Jarabe Tapatío or “Mexican Hat Dance” Brass Quintet is a Mexican/Mariachi favorite. This arrangement is fun to play and gives all members of the ensemble a chance to shine! It is suitable for professional musicians to somewhat more experienced ensembles.

“El Choclo” (Tango Criolo) is a very popular Argentinian tango written by Angel Villoldo and arranged here Brass Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement, gives every member a chance to shine and a lot of fun to play!

“In Heaven There is No Beer”, Music by Ralph Maria Siegel & Lyrics by Ernst Neubach for Brass Quintet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is an easier advanced arrangement of a Polka Classic. You cannot play an Oktoberfest gig without this chart!

“Pennsylvania Polka”, Music & Lyrics by Words and Music by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners for Brass Quintet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is a great polka featured in the movie “Groundhog Day” and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances. It is a more advanced arrangement to play “as is” but simplified alternatives are provided for some passages and your ensemble director ought to be able to help one in need easily simplify any solo passages if necessary.

Lassus Trombone written by Henry Fillmore transcribed here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced Intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of one Henry Fillmore’s numerous trombone features making use of numerous glissandos. This piece makes a great humorous novelty piece or encore for most any concert performance. Playing time 2:30

“La Cucaracha” arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This selection is actually three separate arrangements of the very popular Mexican Folk Song in one to meet any performance need. The first is an easier advanced level theme and variations in 4/4 with a total playing time of approximately 3:25 followed by two more traditional and intermediate level arrangements of the song. The first in 3/4 and the second in 4/4.

German Waltz (Oktoberfest) favorites arranged here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a collection traditional German waltzes and highly appropriate for Ocktoberfest-sh, or any other beer drinking occasions! The popular titles include: Im Munchen Steht Ein Hofbrauhaus, Schneewalzer, Du, Du, liegst mir am Herzen and Oh du lieber Augustin. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement but suitable for professional musicians as well!! Playing Time 3:20.

Ein Prosit (traditional German Folk Song) arranged here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This the most popular beer drinking song in Germany and perhaps the entire world. It is a must have at any Oktoberfest celebration or wherever adult beverages are being enjoyed! It is an advanced intermediate arrangement with a playing time of 2:30.

"Tico-Tico no fubá”, or "Tico-Tico no farelo" as it was originally named, is choro by Zequinha de Abreu arranged here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a more advanced arrangement of a very lively, festive and “catchy” tune and makes a great Latin American concert piece or encore! Playing Time 2:40

“La Paloma” by Sebastian Yradier, arranged here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the universally popular Spanish Love Song! Playing Time 3:20

Too Fat Polka or “She’s / He’s Too Fat for Me” Music & Lyrics by Arthur Richardson and Ross Maclean arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is one of the most popular polkas of all time and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances. It is for the most part a moderate to perhaps moderately difficult arrangement, but some of the few solo lines might be considered a little tricky. Your ensemble director should be able to simplify these passages if necessary… The playing time is approximately: 2:50.

Beer Barrel Polka, Music & Lyrics by Jaromir Vejvoda, Lew Brown, Vasek Zeman, Wladimir A. Timm and arranged here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is another one of the most popular polkas of all time and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances. This is an intermediate level arrangement and useful to both Amateur and Professional ensembles. Playing time approximately 2:30.

Yes! We Have No Bananas, Lyrics & Music by Frank Sliver & Irving Cohn for Brass Quintet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is a moderate level arrangement of one of the most popular & comedic novelty songs from the early 1920s! Playing Time 2:45.

Traditional Jewish Folksongs is a collection of six popular traditional Jewish/Yiddish/Sephardic/Hebrew songs and the Israeli National Anthem arranged for Brass Quintet. The Titles Include: 1. Hatikvah (The Hope) Israeli National Anthem, 2. Dona, Dona 3. Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, 4. Kuando el rey Nimrod, 5. Mayim Mayim, 6. Tumbalalaika and 7. Hava Nagilah. This advanced intermediate level arrangement is suitable for a variety of performance application to include Weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The approximate playing time for all songs is11:00 with repeats and 7:30 without.

Liechtensteiner Polka by Edmond Kotscher & Rudi Lint for Brass Quintet. This an advanced intermediate arrangement of a very popular polka and perfect for “Octoberfest-ish” events. Playing 2:00

Italian Folksongs Medley is a collection of six popular traditional Italian and Neapolitan folksongs arranged for Brass Quintet. The Titles Include: 1. Bella Ciao 2. Funiculi, Funicula, 3. O Sole Mio, 4. Torna a Surriento (Come Back to Sorrento), 5. Santa Lucia and 6. Tarantella. The piece can be played as a medley with repeats as desired or as individual pieces. This advanced intermediate level arrangement is suitable for a variety of performance application to include general performance, Weddings and other Italian celebrations. The approximate playing time for all songs is 9:30 with repeats and 5:00 without.

Tequila by Chuck Rio arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the interactive novelty tune first popularized by The Champs. The Playing time is approximately 2:45.

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (English name) music by Marcel Louiguy and arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. You may not recognize the name of this song, but you have heard the tune before. This an advanced intermediate level arrangement of 1950s Billboard Chart topping Latin-American flavored pop song.

The “Chicken Dance”, aka “The Duck Dance”, “The Bird Dance”, “Little Bird Dance” or “Birdie Dance” by Paul Parnes, Terry Rendall, Werner Thomas arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the silly, yet internationally popular, Oktoberfest interactive staple.

Bubbles in the Wine by Bob Calame, Frank Loesser, Lawrence Welk arranged for Brass Quintet. This is advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the theme from the TV music variety show the Lawrence Welk Show. If any of your performances are for Senior Citizens this piece will bring back fond memories. The playing time is approximately 2:00.

The Mexican Shuffle by Sol Lake for Brass Quintet. This is an Advanced intermediate arrangement The Mexican Shuffle popularized by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their album South of the Border. The Playing time is approximately 2:30.

La Cumparsita (Tango), music by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement of perhaps the most recognizable Tango ever written. It has made appearances in numerous movies aa well as other accompanying sound tracks. The playing time is approximately 4:00 with repeats and 3:20 without.

Maria, Mari! (Oh Marie) by Eduardo Di Capua arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling, This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced level arrangement of Di Capua’s beautiful Italian love song. The playing time is approximately 3:50.

Hello! Ma Baby, written by the song writing team of Joseph E. Howard and Ida Emerson and arranged here for Brass Quintet. This is moderate level arrangement of a song originally written as a one-sided telephone call. This Tin Pan Alley favorite has appeared in numerous movies and TV episodes and was even sung by Michigan J. Frog. ? The playing time is approximately 3:15