Chorales

Ave Maria / Zu Gottes Ehr
two chorales by Werner Brüggemann
for Concert Band 

Key: E-flat Major
Level: 2–3
A5 size

Concert Band 

Ave Verum Corpus (K.V. 618)

Music: W.A. Mozart
Arrangement: Franz Watz
Key: E flat major

This Concert Band instrumentation is taken from one of
Johann Sebastian Bach’s best-known church cantatas:

“Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme -
Zion hört die Wächter singen.”

In this chorale in particular, Bach has created a memorable
counterpoint.
It was clear to the arrangers that, of the many works
Bach composed, only a few are suitable for a Concert Band 
performance. That is why they chose this
chorale with its beautiful melodic theme and the
harmonic diversity unique to this composer.

Music: Johann Sebastian Bach
Arrangement: Walter Tuschla / Bernd Hallenser

Key: E-flat Major
Level: 3
A4 size 

Concertante Music for Concert Band

Edition for Concert Band

This beautiful, melodic chorale was composed by Sebastian Tuschla-Hoffmann.

Difficulty: 3
Key: A flat major

The composer was inspired by the beauty and
charm of the church at the Monastery of San Marco during a visit to Florence.

This beautiful, melodic chorale was composed by Sebastian Tuschla-Hoffmann

Difficulty: 3
Key: A flat major

The composer was inspired by the beauty and
charm of the church at the Monastery of San Marco during a visit to Florence.

Edition for Small Concert Band

This beautiful,
melodic chorale was composed by Sebastian Tuschla-Hoffmann.

Difficulty: 3
Key: A-flat Major

The composer was inspired by the beauty and
charm of the church at the San Marco Monastery during a visit to Florence.

Edelweiss
known from the movie “The Sound of Music”
in a chorale variation for Concert Band

Music: Walter Tuschla

Key: A-flat Major, D-flat Major, and G-flat Major
Level: 2-3
A5 size 

Concert Band 

Eventide
a solemn English chorale
from the 19th century for Concert Band 

Music: W. H. Monke
Arrangement: A. E. Ahne

Key: E-flat Major
Level: 2-3
March format

Concert Band

This chorale-like composition was written as
music for Remembrance Day.
This was also intended to be conveyed
through the introductory motif.

This piece can also be used for other occasions;
in such cases, the introduction (measures 1–3)
and the transition (measures 28–30)
may be omitted as desired.

Music: Gerhard Zinke

Key: E-flat Major
Level: 2–3
A5 size

Concert Band 

Largo - the famous aria “Ombra mai fu”
from the opera “Xerxes” by George Frideric Handel
in a concert version for concert band. 

Arrangement: Hans-Joachim Rhinow

Key: F Major
Level: 2–3
A5 size

Concert Band 

Chorale Intrada for Woodwinds, Saxophones, and Brass
(Organ ad lib.)

- Composer: Michael Altenburg
- Arranger: Dr. Klaus Winkler

The six-part intrada “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” is taken from the collection *Cantiones de Adventu... Erfurt 1620*.
The composition is structured in three parts (A, B, C). In the fifth part, the cantus firmus is written in extended note values. In this arrangement, a chorale movement has been inserted twice between the individual parts, though it may be omitted.
The following performance options are possible:
1. The chorale intrada can be performed on its own by soloists or a choir; in this case, the chorale sections are omitted.
2. The chorale sections can be inserted. To create a contrast in sound with the powerful six-part movement, the chorale sections can be performed by soloists.
3. It is particularly appealing sonically to have the chorale movements performed on the organ.
In any case, during a choral performance, the repetitions should be sonically differentiated through register changes. The chorale melody should serve as a guide for the tempo. Ideally, the meter remains the same in both the intrada and the chorale. Individual parts in different transpositions and keys allow for a performance with woodwinds, saxophones, and brass instruments.

Instrumentation:
1st part in C (alto)
(Flute only in choral arrangements)
1st part in C (oboe/C trumpet)
1st part in B-flat (trumpet/clarinet/soprano saxophone)
Part 2 in C (oboe/C trumpet)
Part 2 in B-flat (trumpet/clarinet)
Part 2 in E-flat (alto saxophone)
Part 3 in B-flat (trumpet/clarinet)
Part 3 in B-flat (tenor horn/tenor saxophone)
Part 3 in E-flat (horn/alto saxophone)
Part 3 in F (horn)
Part 4 in B-flat (tenor horn/tenor saxophone)
4th part in C (trombone/baritone)
4th part in E-flat (horn)
4th part in F (horn)
5th part in C (trombone/baritone/bassoon)
5th part in B-flat (tenor horn/tenor saxophone)
6th part in C (trombone/baritone/bassoon)
6th part in E-flat (E-flat bass/baritone saxophone)
6th part in B-flat (baritone, B-flat bass)
6th part in B-flat (bass clarinet)
6th part in C (basso)
(Tuba only in choral instrumentation)
Organ ad libitum