Lincoln Music Publications

20 Traditional Christmas Carols for Brass Quintet Volume II contains 20 more popular Christmas Carols from around the world. Table of Contents: Jingle Bells, Ding Dong Merrily on High, El Noi De La Mare, Good King Wenceslas, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, The Holly and the Ivy, Gesu Bambino, Go Tell it on the Mountain, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Here We Come a Wassailing, I Saw Three Ships, Nesem Vam Noviny, Wexford Carol, Patapan, Sing We Now of Christmas, Still Still Still, Low How a Rose, Sussex Carol, Angels From the Realm of Glory, We Wish you a Merry Christmas!

40 Beloved Christian Hymns Volume II for Brass Quintet is the second collection of traditionally scored, and frequently used hymns in many Christian worship services. This collection also includes an optional Organ part. The Titles Include: All Glory Laud And Honor - All Things Bright And Beautiful, Alleluia - Sing To Jesus! - And Can It Be? - Angels From The Realm Of Glory - Arise - Your Light Has Come! - As With Gladness Men Of Old, Be Still, My Soul - The Lord Is On Thy Side - Brightest And The Best Stars - Children Of The Heavenly Father, Christ Arose! - Christ The Lord Is Risen Today - Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing - Day By Day - For The Life That You Have Given - Good Christians All, Rejoice And Sing - Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer - I Know That My Redeemer Lives! - I Love Your Kingdom Lord - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross - Just As I Am - Lord Jesus Think On Me - Love Divine All Love’s Excelling, -My Jesus I Love Thee - Now Thank We All Our God - O Jesus, I Have Promised - O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee - O Perfect Love - O, How I Love Jesus - Oh God, Our Help In Ages Past - Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology) - Praise To The Lord, The Almighty - Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven - Ride On, Ride On In Majesty! - Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us - Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus - Thine Is The Glory - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross.

A Holly Jolly Christmas, or Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, Lyrics and Music by Johnny Marks. This song was featured in the 1964 animated TV Christmas special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and is arranged here for Brass Quintet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of the Christmas time favorite first made popularized by Burl Ives.

This is a collection or medley of three of George M. Cohan’s favorite patriotic songs arranged for Brass Quintet. The songs include; 1. “Over There!”, 2. “Yankee Doodle Boy” (commonly referred to as “I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy”) and 3. Grand Old Flag. This collection can be played as individual songs or as medley. It should be playable by a good middle school group but advanced and professional musicians will find use for this arrangement during patriotic holidays and certain ceremonies.

A String of Pearls, Music by Jerry Gray & Lyrics by Eddie De Lange arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an advanced arrangement of the number one hit single recorded by the Glenn miller Orchestra in 1941. The playing time is approximately 3:00

This Tango by Isaac Albéniz is the second in the suite of six pieces originally written for piano entitled España Op. 165 transcribed here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. It is a charming little piece of intermediate level difficulty but programmable for advanced ensembles as well. Playing time 2:00

All the Things You Are, music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of a very beautiful song originally written for the 1939 Broadway Musical Warm in May. It has since been recorded both as a vocal and instrumental by numerous artists. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

"Almost Like Being in Love" music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner arranged for Brass Quintet. This cute show tune was originally written for the 1947 musical Brigadoon and has since been covered by numerous artists and of course the closing number in the movie “Groundhog Day”. The arrangement is advanced intermediate to easier advanced in difficulty. The Playing Time is approximately 2:45.

Amapola, Music by Spanish American Composer Joseph Lacalle (formerly Jose Maria Lacalle Garcia) and arranged here for Brass Quintet. This lovely piece has been recorded by dozens of prominent vocal artists, Operatic to Pop, and instrumentally as well as being featured in several movies. This is moderate level “Tango-ish” arrangements and suitable for general performance and other special events such as Weddings. Playing time 3:20.

April in Paris, words by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg and music by Vernon Duke arranged for Brass Quintet. Composed for the musical “Walk a Little Faster”, this song has been covered by numerous vocalists and jazz orchestras. This is an easier advanced arrangement of this very popular jazz standard! The playing time is approximately 3:35

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert for Brass Quintet is an arrangement of arguably the most popular of all compositions sharing this title. This piece is appropriate for Christmas, Weddings, and many other religious or sacred events.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Lyrics & Music by Frank Loesser arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This playful Academy Award-winning song was first featured in the movie Neptune’s Daughter and has since become Christmas time favorite. This is a moderate level arrangement your audiences will love. Playing Time 3:10.

Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber from String Quartet, Op.11 transcribed here for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. Arguably one of Samuel Barber’s best-known works, this piece has been used in several Movies and TV Shows, perhaps most notably the 1986 Academy Award Winning movie “Platoon”. This beautiful but mournful piece is suitable for general performance, Worship Services, Funerals or other sad and reflective events. While not technically difficult, it is emotionally exhaustive to play. Playing Time 6:10.

"Basin Street Blues" written by Spencer Williams, first published in 1926 and made famous by a Louis Armstrong recording in 1928 is a Dixieland favorite.  This arrangement for Brass Quintet features solo sections by all in the ensemble and a fun read for the professional Quintet while still being accessible to younger or less experienced musicians.

Big Butter and Egg Man written by Percy Venable and arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the Dixieland favorite and Jazz standard written for Louis Armstrong and singer May Alix. The playing time is approximately 2:45.

“Blue Christmas”, words and music by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson and made famous by Elvis Presley arranged here for Brass Quintet. This arrangement of a perennial Christmas favorite and should be accessible by intermediate level ensembles.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Music and Lyrics by Don Raye & Hughie Prince arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of this song first introduced by the Andrews Sisters in the 1941 movie Buck Privates. The playing time is approximately 2:35

“Breden Väg För Herran” by Finish composer Frans Mikael Franzen arranged here for Brass Quintet. This hymn is the basis for and can be used for instrumental versions of “Prepare the Royal Highway”, “Prepare the Way to Zion” and “The People Who in Darkness Walked”. This piece has several performance applications throughout a traditional Christian worship service particularly during Advent. The Organ part is optional but adds a nice touch if available.

Broadway Medley by George M. Cohan and arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of three Broadway favorites to include; Forty-Five Minutes form Broadway, Harrigan and Give my regards to Broadway. Playing time 3:25.

Build Me Up Buttercup by Michael D’abo and Tony Macauley arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the 1968 chart toping hit released by The Foundations and featured in many film and TV productions throughout the years. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the #1 song of 1935 written for the musical Top Hat featuring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rodgers. This song has been covered by hundreds of recording artists over the years. The playing time is approximately 3:15.

CHICAGO (That Toddlin' Town) by Fred Fisher arranged for Brass Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This an advanced arrangement of Fisher’s tribute to the 2nd City and made popular by Frank Sinatra amongst others. Playing time: 3:00.

Christmas Time is Here lyrics by Lee Mendelson and music by Vince Guaraldi arranged for Brass Quintet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the popular Christmas standard originally written for the 1965 TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Playing time approximately 3:45.

Trumpet Voluntary By Jeremiah Clarke arranged here for Brass Quintet. Perhaps Jeremiah Clarke’s most popular compositions, this easily recognizable piece is suitable for a variety of performance applications.

This is Golliwog’s Cakewalk from Children’s Corner suite by Claude Debussy transcribed here for Brass Quintet. This “Rag Time” style piece with its emotional rubato sections is fun to both play and listen. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced transcription. Playing time: 2:50