Duration: 2’45”

Commissioner: Lauren Rudzinskas (Website | YouTube)

Mutes used: None

Commissioned by Lauren Rudzinskas as part of the Neighbor Tones series, Chomping at the Leaves was inspired by Lauren’s spunky husky named Sushi. Lyrical and expressive lines depicting the peaceful and graceful motions of falling leaves are soon interrupted by biting, aggressive gestures that leap and snap. With both graceful lyricism and rougher rhythmic sections, this short work packs a punch—making it a great fit for a wide variety of performance contexts!

Pricing

Digital: $10

PDF includes a full score, and solo parts for each performer, formatted for page turns.

Duration: 3’10”

Commissioner: Shauna DeGruchy (Website)

Mutes used: Harmon

This dynamic work provides the performer opportunity for both comical and dramatic expression throughout the piece. Yawns, rhythmic grooves, expressive glisses, audible breath, mutes, and sweeping melody combine in this tour-de-force exploration of color and range—showcasing both the flexibility and versatility of the trombone as a solo instrument.

Pricing

Digital: $0!

All works in the Commissions from Quarantine series are available for free.

Duration: 1’40”

Commissioner: Benjamin J. Anderson

Commissioned for both the Commissions from Quarantine project and their brother's wedding, this short work for bass uses a folk-like melody and dancing rhythms. Originally written for double bass, the featured recording for this work showcases the facile translation to trombone. Opening with a slower, more expressive section to feature expressive power, the work soon explodes into a rambunctious groove infused with syncopated rhythms and expressive glissandi. The powerhouse ending highlights surprising agility and range for the instrument, building to a final, climactic low D.

Pricing

Digital: $0!

All works in the Commissions from Quarantine series are available for free.

This work has not yet been recorded—a MIDI rendering is available above

Duration: 5’00”

Commissioner: Matthew Driscoll (Website)

Mutes used: None

Commissioned by Matthew Driscoll, Every Day, Everywhere is dedicated to Josh Bynum, in memory of Josh’s grandmother and her loving spirit. The piece uses this unusual ensemble to create a warm, sweet soundscape, giving each instrumental voice a moment to shine. Sweet, lullaby-like melodies contrast with lilting bursts of energy, making this short work an ideal addition to any recital or public performance.

Pricing

Digital: $15

PDF includes a full score, and solo parts for each performer, formatted for page turns.

This work is in three movements:

1. fall (4’15”)
2. feast (4’30”)
3. flourish (4’00”)

Duration: 12’45”

Commissioner: Calypsus Brass Quintet (Website)

Inspired by the concept of whale falls, near death explores the fascinating life of a whale’s body after death.

In fall, the great whale descends to the ocean floor with great weight, expressive moans, and expansive depth. feast sees the violent flurry of deep-ocean feeders gathering to devour and savor the rare treat. Not all is mourning and decay, however, as in flourish the listener sees how the whale ultimately fosters something new—creating a safe, stable, and sustaining harbor for decades of life still to come.

More information on this work will be made available in the coming months, but in the meantime you can check out the blogs written about this fascinating feat of nature and catch glimpses of the piece at the links below:

Death | Metal

Life near death

Pricing

Full score: $40

Per movement: $15

PDF includes full score and a set of individual parts, formatted for page turns. Alternate transpositions for trumpet available upon request.

This work is in four movements:

1. Domonique Dawes, Gymnastics (3’40”)
2. Gertrude Ederle, Swimming (3’20”)
3. Michelle Kwan, Figure Skating (3’30”)
4. Wilma Rudolph, Sprinting (3’30”)

Duration: 14’00”

Commissioner: Rebecca Keller

Commissioned by oboist Rebecca Keller, this substantial work for double reed soloist + brass quintet is a true showcase for both soloist and ensemble. While the oboe and English horn soloist is the true focus of each movement, the brass quintet parts playfully interact throughout the work—providing moments for every performer to shine. Each movement is inspired by a different Olympic athlete (Dominique Dawes, gymnastics; Gertrude Ederle, swimming; Michelle Kwan, figure skating; Wilma Rudolph, sprinting), exploring a wide array of textures, colors, and interplay between the instruments.

Pricing

Full score, digital: $40

Per movement, digital: $15

PDF includes a full score (transposed and/or in C) and solo parts for each performer, formatted for page turns.

Most ensemble configurations can be accommodated for no additional charge! Arrangements already available include:

1. 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 3 trombones, 1 tuba (original)
3. 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 3 trombone, 1 bass trombone
4. 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 2 trombones, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba

Duration: 4’45”

Commissioner: Pacific Brass Ensemble (arrangement) and NEXT Commissioning Consortium (original wind octet version)

Mutes used: None

Our Little Secrets was originally commissioned by the NEXT Commissioning Consortium, which aimed to provide flexible instrumentation works at various difficulty levels. The wind octet proved immensely popular among wind ensembles and graduate conducting students, so it was a pleasure to bring this piece to a completely new instrument group. In this arrangement made specially for brass ensemble, the shifts in color are made all the more subtle by the more homogenous relationship between instruments—making for lightning fast counterpoint, wonderful antiphonal effects, wild rips and fast trills, and thunderously powerful arrivals in the low voices.

Pricing

All versions, digital: $35

PDF includes a full score (transposed and/or in C) and solo parts for each performer, formatted for page turns.

Most ensemble configurations can be accommodated for no additional charge! Arrangements already available include:

1. Brass quintet (original)
2. 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 3 trombones, 1 tuba
3. 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 3 trombone, 1 bass trombone
4. 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 2 trombones, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba

Duration: 2’00”

Commissioner: American Brass Quintet (quintet version) and Pacific Brass Ensemble (brass ensemble version)

Mutes used: None

Commissioned by the American Brass Quintet as part of their residency with the Aspen Music Festival, Almost Ready unexpectedly accompanied the arrival of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsberg at the intermission of a season concert at Aspen. The fiery counterpoint, powerful tutti moments, and sustained energy throughout the work makes this an ideal work for recitals—and special occasions! While a recording could not be made of this performance, the quintet version beautifully expanded into various arrangements for brass ensemble, making this a great piece for any brass group of 5 players or more!

Pricing

Quintet Version

Digital: $15

PDF includes a full score (transposed and/or in C) as well as individual parts for each player, formatted for page turns.

Ensemble Versions

Digital: $30

PDF includes a full score (transposed and/or in C) as well as individual parts for each player, formatted for page turns.