A favorite of orchestra and concert band audiences, “Procession of the Nobles” by Rimsky-Korsakov is here made available for brass quintet, organ and percussion. Trumpet parts are printed in alternate transpositions. Percussion parts are available in a 1-player and a 2-player version. The recording provided here is the 1-player version. The music has a wide variety of uses, from concerts, to […]
Nine centuries ago, in the aftermath of the First Crusade (1095-9) Hugues de Payens and eight of his countrymen journeyed to Jerusalem and formed a community of warrior-monks, who came to be known as The Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem; or Knights Templar. Making monastic vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty, and charged […]
A Fanfare for Tony was written for the inaugural conference of the British Association for Music Therapy, and first performed there on 21st February 2014 by students of Birmingham Conservatoire of Music. This is a slightly shortened version, suitable to be played at any celebratory occasion. The fanfare is scored for ten brass instruments and […]
FANFARE was commissioned by the Washington International School, the composer’s alma mater and premiered at a gala event celebrating the school’s 40th anniversary in May, 2006. Score and parts included. Instrumentation 3 trumpets in C 1 trombone 1 bass trombone 1 tuba Timpani (3) Percussion (bass drum, suspended cymbal, snare drum, tambourine, triangle)
A reworking of the traditional tune Greensleeves, this work is ideal for the serious horn quartet that is programming a holiday concert and looking for unusual arrangements of recognizable melodies. High intermediate to advanced level.
This work was commissioned in early 2015 by the Estrella Brass Quintet. As indicated by the title, it is in six sweeping movements which explores the timbral possibilities of the ensemble. The work, and especially the final chorale-chaccone, is dedicated to the memory of my father, composer William Thomas McKinley, who passed away on February […]
Four traditional Christmas carols from Spain, set for Brass Quintet and one percussionist. Styles include simple folk melodies, a Samba, a lyric ballad, and a robust “troubadour” song. Perfect for Concert or Carol Service. Percussionist needs: Triangle, Maracas, Bells, Bass Drum, Field Drum.
