The piece starts out with a reflective feeling- challenging the though of the title. But all of a sudden it breaks out with a sense of resolve as if the questions has been answered. This resolve is present in many different ways, compositionally, until it builds to a final, determined resolve!

This Ron Hamilton song is beautifully arranged for brass quintet with optional horn (trp) and trombone (BHTC) starting out in a strong flowing manner. It continues with gentle harmonic patterns using suspensions, metrical and key shifts to give a sense of musical flow. It ends on a high note with more force to exemplify the idea od Majesty.

This brass quintet with optional baritone TC part has a light texture throughout with tasteful pointal additions. It often uses expressive duet lines as it moves amongst the various voices. After a couple modulations always moving upward it comes to a final strongly stated conclusion.

This quintet (opt. Sextet) begins in a plaintive fashion with block harmonic structure in the lower voices. The tune is presented in the trombone and after picked up in the first trumpet. A modulation takes place and the second trumpet carries the tune. The final section allows the low voice to carry the theme where the ending is solemn built on a simple motif.

This Christmas favorite is scored for brass quintet (opt. Sextet) is full of delight right out of the gate. The twists and turns never end as it contorts through light-hearted variations and extensions. A real change of pace- this piece!

This traditional brass quintet has optional parts for trumpet and baritone and can be used as a sextet as well. The piece is presented in a rather straight forward fashion passing the tune around the ensemble for color and interest.

2 tpts, horn, 2 tbns

2 tpts, horn, 2 tbns, opt. tuba (tpt sub. for horn): Farandole

2 tpts, horn, 2 tbns