Trios

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1st Movt from Organ Voluntary Op.5 No.2, by John Stanley, arranged by James Moule
John Stanley (1713-1786) was a blind organist who held several posts at once in London. So brilliant was his playing that congregations used to follow him from one church to the next. Scored for cornet, horn, and Bb/F trombone / euphonium. Easy. French horn and BC parts provided.
Duration: 1'30".

Adagio from Organ Voluntary Op.5 No.3, by John Stanley, arranged by James Moule
Scored for cornet, horn, and Bb/F trombone / euphonium. Easy. French horn and BC parts provided.
Duration: 1'30".

Allegro from BWV526 by J.S. Bach, arranged by James Moule
Taken from the 2nd Trio Sonata for organ, this unrelenting movement is a challenge for all players,
Scored for Bb cornet, Eb horn and Eb Bass, all players need an extensive range. Suitable for high standard contests.
Duration: 4'20".

Andante by W.A. Mozart, transcribed by James Moule
Short rondo , scored for baritone, trombone and Eb Bass with Bass Trombone Part 3 supplied. Easy, except for the top part.
Duration: 2'20".

As Fair as Morn and Fresh as May by John Wilbye, arranged by James Moule
This transcription of the famous 16th Century madrigal is a rollicking piece with contrasting dynamics. Scored for two cornets and baritone. Not difficult. Duration: 1'40".

"Bacchus, Jove's Delightful Boy" by Thomas Norris, arranged by James Moule
This glee by an organist of St.John's College, Oxford, is in two sections.
Two versions are provided, one for two cornets and Eb tuba and another for lower brass (which is probably more authentic as the glee was written for male voices).
Comfortably pitched. The variation in dynamics makes this is an excellent contest piece for juniors.
Duration: Just under 2 minutes.

"Blind Man's Bluff" by Thomas Arne, arranged by James Moule
Scored for trombone trio (or euphonium trio, etc). TC and BC parts are provided for all parts.
Not difficult though the top part is high. Excellent contest piece. Duration: 3 minutes

Bourree II from English Suite No.2 by JS Bach, arranged by James Moule
Scored for cornet, horn, and trombone / baritone / euphonium. Not difficult. French horn and BC parts provided.
Duration: 1 min 15s.

Canzonet No.1 by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
Famous in his time for opera and a colleague of Mozart, most of Storace's manuscripts were destroyed in a fire.
The first of the eight Canzonets has extensive ranges for all parts.
Scored here for cornet, horn and euphonium with alternative parts provided.
Duration: 2 minutes.

Canzonet No.3 by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
The third of the eight Canzonets has extensive ranges for all parts.
Scored here for cornet, horn and Eb Tuba with alternative parts provided for Part 2.
Duration: 2'25".

Canzonet No.5 by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
The fifth of the eight Canzonets has extensive ranges for all parts but not outside the normal tessitura.
Scored here for two cornets and Eb Tuba with BC part provided for Part 3. The lower part is typical of bassoon or bass clarinet parts.
The variation in dynamics makes this is an excellent contest piece for juniors.
Duration: 2'40".

Canzonet No.6 by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
The sixth of the eight Canzonets has extensive ranges for all parts but not outside the normal tessitura.
Scored here for two cornets and euphonium or trombone with BC part provided for Part 3. The lower part is typical of bassoon or bass clarinet parts.
The variation in dynamics makes this is an excellent contest piece for juniors.
Duration: 1'50".

Canzonet No.7 by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
The seventh of the eight Canzonets is quite easy and, though short, could be paired with one of the others for contest or concert use.
Scored here for two cornets and euphonium or trombone with BC part provided for Part 3. The lower part is typical of bassoon or bass clarinet parts.
Duration: 1'40".

Canzonet No.8 by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
Consisting of three contrasting sections, the last of these Canzonets stretches the ranges of all players.
Scored here for two cornets and euphonium or trombone with BC part provided for Part 3. The lower part is typical of bassoon or bass clarinet parts.
Good contest piece for intermediate players.
Duration: 3'15".

Cha Cha Trois by James Moule
Two minutes of quirky chromatic harmony to a Cha Cha rhythm. Scored for two cornets and baritone (or euphonium / trombone).
Not difficult. Suitable for improvised Cha Cha percussion.
Duration: 2 minutes.

Che Viva San Martino by Christian Lidarti, arranged by James Moule
Beginning with a fugue on "Advance Australia Fair", this fanfare-like piece is scored for two cornets and euphonium / trombone).
Not difficult and comfortably pitched. Suitable for juniors and less-able players.
Duration: 3'10".

Cesar Franck Rock by James Moule
Featuring sliding chromatic harmony and counterpoint to a slow rock rhythm.
Scored for two baritones / trombones and Eb bass. Moderate difficulty due to range of 1st baritone and syncopated rock rhythms.
Quartet version for two cornets and Eb horn / baritone plus snare available in Quartets section.
Concert pitch parts also provided. Improvised slow rock drum kit suggested.
Duration: 3'25'.

Come, Fairest Nymph by Garrett Wesley
Trombone trio based on 18th Century glee by the 1st Earl of Mornington.
There are two contrasting sections. Not difficult.
Used by a St.George Brass team to win Under 15 Ensemble at the 2023 Sydney Metropolitan Solo and Ensemble Competition.
Duration: 2'10".

Compagni Amor by George Berg, arranged by James Moule
This glee gained the Prize Medal in 1764.
Two settings are provided, one for two cornets and Eb tuba, the other for trombone choir.
There are two contrasting sections. Not difficult.
Duration: 1'45"

Contrapunctus VIII from "Die Kunst der Fuge" by J.S. Bach, arranged by James Moule
The absence of performance indications such as tempo, articulation, dynamics and phrasing suggests that Bach never expected these pieces to be played.
Set here for Bb Cornet, Eb Horn and four-valve Euphonium with extra parts provided for Part 2 (French Horn) and Part 3 in bass clef, this is a fugue with three subjects and several counter-subjects. This is not an exact transcription.
The range of the parts makes it difficult and counting is critical, making this an excellent contest piece.
Note that the phrasing, articulations and dynamics are not part of the autograph score so should be considered as suggestions only.
Duration: 7 minutes

Contrapunctus XVI (Rectus) from "Die Kunst der Fuge" by J.S. Bach, arranged by James Moule
This is the first of a pair of "mirror" fugues, labelled "Rectus" and "Inversus".
Set for Soprano Cornet, Bb Cornet and four-valve Euphonium with extra parts provided for Part 1 (Bb Cornet) Part 2 (French Horn, Eb Horn) and Part 3 in bass clef, this is a playful little fugue, preceding the two most profound pieces in the set.
The range of the parts makes it difficult and counting is critical, making this an excellent contest piece.
Note that the phrasing, articulations and dynamics are not part of the autograph score so should be considered as suggestions only.
Duration: 2'35"

EBG-Bees by James Moule
Scored for Bb cornet, Eb tenor horn and euphonium, this piece is a little fugue based on the initials of a friend of the composer for whom 2020 was a particularly tumultuous year. (It was enough to give her the 'eebie-jeebies.) All turns out rosy in the end.
Being contrapuntal, accurate counting is essential and a wide range is exploited for each instrument. Suitable for players of intermediate ability at junior contests.
Duration: 2'30".

Exenell by James Moule
Scored for Bb cornet and two trombones, this novelty piece is named with the initials of the performers for whom it was written (Xavier, Nathan, Linley).
Good for learning the importance of dynamics and articulation. Suitable for players of limited experience at junior contests.
Duration: 2'10".

Fair Flora Decks by John Danby, arranged by James Moule
Scored for two Bb cornets and Eb bass, this short glee is suitable as a contest piece for intermediate players. Comfortably pitched and not difficult. Duration: 1'05".

Fill the Bowl (version in Eb major) by John Dyne, arranged by James Moule
Scored for Eb Horn, Baritone and Euphonium with CP parts for the baritone and euphonium. John Dyne (d.1788) won a prize from the Catch Club for this glee. It features three contrasting sections and is suitable as a contest piece for intermediate players. Not difficult.
Duration: 2'30".

Fill the Bowl (version in Ab major) by John Dyne, arranged by James Moule
Scored for Bb Cornet, Eb Horn and Euphonium with CP part for the euphonium. John Dyne (d.1788) won a prize from the Catch Club for this glee. It features three contrasting sections and is suitable as a contest piece for intermediate players. Used by a St.George team to win Under 13 Ensembles at the 2019 Hunter Region Solos. Not difficult but the eupho player has some high notes.
Duration: 2'30".

Foggy Foggy Dew by James Moule
This is a fugue on the theme of the English folk song. Scored for two cornets and either Eb horn, baritone or french horn. Not difficult.
Duration: 2'35".

Fugue on a French Carol by James Moule
The "carol" is "Il est ne, le divin enfant". Scored for two cornets and baritone. Not difficult.
Used by a St.George Brass team in 2022 to win Under 15 Trios at the NSW State Solo and Party Championships.
Duration: 2 minutes.

Fugue on a Theme by Rimsky-Korsakov from "Mocba Rock" by James Moule
The "theme" is from the 3rd movement of the Trombone Concerto. Two versions provided: one scored for cornet, baritone and euphonium, the other with tenor horn for Part 2. Revised slightly in a better scoring program in 2019. Not difficult.
Duration: 1'20".

Gavotte en Rondeau by J.S. Bach, aranged by James Moule
Also known as "Gavotte for Lute", this well-known piece comes originally from BWV1006.
Scored for cornet, baritone and tuba, this is comfortably pitched for all instruments.
Not difficult. Excellent concert piece.
Duration: 3'30".

Gavotte by Giovanni Batista Martini
Charming classical gavotte rondo that will be familiar to children learning violin.
Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium / bass trombone.
Comfortably pitched though the cornet has some highish notes. Not difficult.
Duration: 2'15".

"Giariede" by Thomas Arne, arranged by James Moule
This tuneful glee in three contrasting sections by the doyen of the English classical period provides opportunities for sensitive and dramatic playing.
Scored for two cornets and Eb tuba or bass trombone.
Not difficult and comfortably pitched for all players. Excellent contest piece. Duration: 2'45"

O Happy Fair; or The Loadstars by William Shield
This is an excellent contest or concert piece. It was written originally for two sopranos and bass.
Scored for three Bb cornets, with alternative baritone BC and Eb horn parts provided for the third part. Not difficult, though the top part has a few high notes. Two versions are provided. The Bb CP versions sounds better.
Duration: 2 minutes.

Hymn and Canonic Variation by James Moule
Pastiche 16th Century hymn and fugal variant for teaching ensemble playing. Scored for two cornets and Eb horn.
Version for cornet, horn and trombone also available on request. Not difficult.
Duration: 2 minutes.

Is It Night? by Samuel Webbe, arranged by James Moule
Scored for two Bb cornets and Eb Bass. Comfortably pitched and suitable for intermediate players. Good for junior contests.
Duration: 2 minutes.

Let Us the Fleeting Hours Enjoy by Sir John Stevenson
Scored for two Bb cornets and baritone. Suitable for intermediate players.
Duration: 2'25".

Life's a Bumper by Richard Wainwright, arranged by James Moule
This glee is scored for three similarly pitched instruments.
As the original was written for a male trio, the preferred setting is for three trombones. TC and BC versions are provided for all parts.
Used by the St.George team to win Under 19 Trio at the 2020 NSW Party Championships.
Comfortably pitched and suitable for intermediate players.
Duration: 1'50".

Longitude by Benjamin Cooke, arranged by James Moule
This Prize Glee of 1767 is a scurrilous attack on William Whiston and Humphry Ditton who were instrumental in getting the Longitude Act passed by the British parliament in 1714.
Scored for two cornets and tuba with BC part provided for the lower part and horn parts provided for Part 2.
Several contrasting sections with much variation in dynamics and articulation.
Comfortably pitched and suitable for intermediate players.
Duration: 3'50".

Love Asleep by Samuel Long, arranged by James Moule
This short glee is scored for two trombones (or similar) and tuba with both TC and BC parts provided. Also works with two cornets and horn.
Being comfortably pitched and fairly easy, this is a good contest piece for less experienced players to demonstrate dynamic contrast.
Duration: 2'10"

Lover, Lover by Benjamin Cooke, arranged by James Moule
This rather ponderous glee is scored for two trombones (or similar) and tuba with both TC and BC parts provided.
Being comfortably pitched and fairly easy, this is a good contest piece for less experienced players to demonstrate dynamic contrast.
Duration: 4 minutes.

May-Fly, The by John Wall Callcott, arranged by James Moule
This glee is scored for two Bb cornets and euphonium. Comfortably pitched and suitable for intermediate players.
Used by Zachary Sharples, Ben Liptak and Holly Williams to win the Under 19 Ensemble event at the 2021 Sydney Metropolitan Solo and Ensemble Competition.
Duration: 2'50".

Merry Girls by Samuel Webbe, arranged by James Moule
This gigue is scored for two Bb cornets and Eb Bass. Comfortably pitched, though there are a few high notes for the bass. Suitable for intermediate players.
Duration: 2' 30".

Minuet by Beethoven, arranged by James Moule
Well-known tune, set here for two cornets and euphonium. Not difficult, except for an occasional high note. Suitable for junior contests.
Duration: 2'20".

Nightingale, The by G.C.Wesley, arranged by James Moule
This canzonetta by the father of the Duke of Wellington is scored for two Bb cornets and Eb Bass.
Comfortably pitched, though there are a few high notes for the bass. Suitable for intermediate players.
Duration: 2 minutes

Nocturne from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn, arranged by James Moule
Beautiful slow melody, set for three instruments of similar pitch (horns, troms, etc). Good to demonstrate tone quality.
Concert pitch parts available on request. Not difficult; suitable for junior contests.
Used by a St.George team to win Under 13 Trio at the 2022 Hunter Solos.
Duration: 1'30".

Oberon's Bridal Feast from "Oberon's Court" by Charles Edward Horn, arranged by James Moule
This short piece has a fugal opening but then becomes mostly block harmony. Gives good opportunities for showing rich blending of colours.
Scored for two Bb cornets and euphonium (or similar). Suitable for junior players in contests.
Duration: 1'35"

"On Softest Beds at Leisure Laid" by George Berg, transcribed by James Moule
This glee won First Prize in 1763 for its teacher-composer.
The brass trio version for lower brass is scored for three trombones (or euphoniums), the lowest part best played on a trombone with a trigger (or euphonium or tuba).
There are four contrasting sections.
All parts are comfortably pitched. Suitable for junior players and an excellent contest piece.
Duration: 2'45"

Opening Trio of Ladies from "The Magic Flute" by W.A. Mozart, arranged by James Moule
Scored for three Bb cornets. Comfortably pitched but 1st Cornet has some high notes. Suitable for intermediate players in contests.
Duration: 4 minutes

Opening Trio of Ladies from "The Magic Flute" by W.A. Mozart, arranged by James Moule
As above but with piano accompaniment. The two versions are NOT compatible.
Duration: 5'15" minutes

Punch by Thomas Arne, arranged by James Moule
Straightforward glee for lower brass or two cornets and tenor horn.
Three trombones or two trombones (or similar) and an Eb tuba are suggested in the scores which are provided in TC and BC.
Comfortably pitched and substantially block harmony so suitable for less experienced players.
Duration: 2'25"

O Thou Whose Notes by Henry Harrington, arranged by James Moule
"O thou whose notes could oft remove the pangs of woe ...." (Dr.Harrington is the same as Dr.Harington above.) This glee is scored for two Bb cornets and Eb Bass.
Though short, there are three contrasting sections. Comfortably pitched and suitable for intermediate players.
Duration: 1'40".

Sailor Loved a Lass, A by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
A contemporary of Mozart, Storace was an important figure in English opera.
This charming two-verse song is set for Bb Cornet, either Eb Horn, French Horn or Baritone, and tuba. BC and TC scores are provided for Parts 2 & 3.
Comfortably pitched and suitable for junior contests.
Duration: 2 minutes.

"Say, What Flow'r Do You Design" by George Berg, arranged by James Moule
This trio for lower brass is scored for three trombones (or euphoniums), the lowest part best played on a bass trombone (or euphonium or tuba).
The semiquaver strings make for spectacular visuals when played on trombones.
There are four contrasting sections.
All parts are comfortably pitched. Suitable for capable players and an excellent contest piece.
Duration: 4 minutes

Si Beviam by George Berg, transcribed by James Moule
This trio for lower brass is scored for three trombones (or euphoniums), the lowest part best played on a bass trombone (or euphonium).
There are three contrasting sections.
All parts are comfortably pitched. Suitable for junior players and an excellent contest piece.
Duration: 2 minutes

Silence, The by Sergei Taneyev, arranged by James Moule
This trio for lower brass is highly chromatic. Scored for three trombones, the lowest part is best played on a bass trombone (or euphonium), though a TC Trom 3 part is provided.
The 1st part has some high notes but the other parts are comfortable. Accurate counting is required. Suitable for intermediate players who can pitch accurately.
Used by a St.George Brass team in 2022 to win Under 19 Trios at the NSW State Solo and Party Championships.
Duration: about 3 minutes

Sinfonia from "Jephtha" by GF Handel, arranged by James Moule
This is a piece for a strong cornet player with the Eb horn and Euphonium parts not being difficult.
All parts cover extensive ranges. Jaunty, maestoso in triple time.
Duration: 3 minutes

"Spring Morning, A" by Henry Carey, arranged by James Moule
This delightful piece of whimsy is scored here for two cornets and euphonium (or similar).
TC and CP versions are supplied for Part 3.
Comfortably pitched and suitable from junior players.
Duration: 2'45"

"Swell the Song" by George Berg, arranged by James Moule
This glee is scored here for two cornets and euphonium (or similar).
Eb Bass TC and CP versions are supplied for Part 3.
Comfortably pitched and suitable from junior players.
Duration: 1'50"

Tanto e ver che neo verno by Antonio Lotti, edited by James Moule
This charming little SAT choral piece sits well on brass. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium, it is comfortably pitched for all players and stresses articulation. Being fugal, attention to counting is important. Good contest piece for intermediate players.
Duration: 1'50".

Trio Sonata Op.2 No.3 - Allegro by George Frederick Handel, arranged by James Moule
Handel must have thought highly of this jaunty movement as he used it in other works, notably an organ concerto.
Scored for two cornets and Eb tuba, all parts accessing a significant range of their instrument. Suitably challenging and a fine piece for concert of contest.
Duration: 3'20".

TRIO SONATA Op.2 No.4 by George Frederick Handel, arranged by James Moule
Although titled "Trio Sonatas", these pieces are actually violin duets with the keyboard accompaniment written as a figured bass.
This transcription lowers the pitch so that the parts are within the tessitura of brass instruments.
Scored for two cornets and Eb tuba with an extra CP part for the bass.
Excellent for concerts and contests but requiring capable intermediate players.
An arrangement of the Gigue for brass duet is available on this site.

1. Larghetto
Particularly beautiful slow movement, ending on a dominant chord, this requiring one of the movements below to complete the performance.
Duration: 2'20"

2. Allegro No.1
This vigorous dance is the most challenging of the three quick movements.
Duration: 1'45".

3. Allegro No.2
Three-voice fugue with challenges of all players.
Duration: 2'30".

4. Gigue
A rolling pastoral gigue in 12/8 time, probably the easiest of the three quick movements.
Duration: 2'50".

TRIO SONATA Op.5 No.1 by George Frederick Handel, arranged by James Moule
Although titled "Trio Sonatas", these pieces are actually violin duets with the keyboard accompaniment written as a figured bass.
This transcription lowers the pitch so that the parts are within the tessitura of brass instruments.
Scored for two cornets and Eb tuba with an extra CP part for the bass.
Excellent for concerts and contests but requiring capable intermediate players.
Arrangements for brass duet are available on this site.

Andante and Allegro
Two contrasting movements in typical Handel style.
Duration: 4 minutes.

Larghetto, Allegro and Gavotte
A slow, contemplative movement leads to a vigorous fugue. The final movement, usually a gigue, is a Gavotte (allegro)
Duration: 3'30".

Trio Sonata Op.5 No.6 - Allegro by George Frederick Handel, arranged by James Moule
Handel must have thought highly of this jaunty fugue as he used it in other works.
Scored for two cornets and Eb tuba, all parts accessing a significant range of their instrument. The subject of the fugue could be straight out of Arban's.
Duration: 2'45".

Trio for Brass by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
This highly chromatic little organ piece sits well on brass. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and trombone with Trombone BC part extra. Not difficult but the lowest part has many jumps and a wide range.
Good contest piece for juniors.
Duration: 2'40".

Trio in Canon Form by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
This delightful little organ piece sits well on brass. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium with Horn in F and Trombone BC parts extra. Not difficult but cornet has a couple of high notes.
Duration: 1'50".

Trio Op.49 No.1 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
A solemn start to the set of ten trios for organ. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and Eb bass (tuba) with Horn in F, euphonium and Bb/F trombone BC parts extra. Not difficult but the horn part is the most interesting.
Duration: 1 minute.

Trio Op.49 No.2 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Short, bright piece, featuring a wide pitch range and an unrelenting run of semiquaver passages in Part 2.
Hence, the quartet version on this site that splits the part.
Scored for cornet, horn and Eb bass (tuba) with alternative Horn in F, euphonium and Bb/F trombone BC parts provided.
Not difficult but the horn part is most challenging.
Duration: 50 seconds.

Trio Op.49 No.3 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Highly chromatic and rather sad little two-voice fugue.
Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium (4 valve) with Horn in F and Bb/F trombone BC parts extra. Not difficult.
Duration: 1'20".

Trio Op.49 No.4 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Highly chromatic and rather nostalgic little piece.
Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium (4 valve) with Horn in F and Bb/F trombone BC parts extra. Not difficult.
Duration: 1 minute.

Trio Op.49 No.5 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Highly chromatic and rather disturbing piece.
Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium (4 valve) with Horn in F and Bb/F trombone BC parts extra. Not difficult but the horn parts are unrelenting.
Duration: 1'40"

Trio Op.49 No.6 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Joyful, pastoral piece. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium (4 valve) with Horn in F and Bb/F Trombone BC versions provided.
The cornet part has a few very high notes and the quaver passages in the two higher parts will require concentration.
Duration: 1'20"

Trio Op.49 No.7 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Nostalgic, chromatic, pastoral piece. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and euphonium (4 valve) with Horn in F and Bb/F Trombone BC versions provided.
Bass part could be played on an Eb tuba. The cornet part has a few high notes and the quaver passages in the two higher parts will require concentration.
Duration: 1'20"

Trio Op.49 No.8 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Highly chromatic piece, full of angst. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and Eb Bass (4 valve) with Horn in F and Tuba BC versions provided.
Bass part could be played on a trombone with two triggers.
Not very difficult but the low notes in the bass are a challenge.
Duration: 1'40"

Trio Op.49 No.9 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Optimistic little piece. Scored for cornet, Eb horn and Eb Bass (4 valve) with Horn in F and Tuba BC versions provided.
Bass part could be played on a Bb/F trombone. Not very difficult but the horn has the hardest task due to jumps of pitch and extremely low notes.
Duration: 1 minute.

Trio Op.49 No.10 by Josef Rheinberger, arranged by James Moule
Short canon for an unusual combination of instruments: two cornets and bass. Tuba TC and BC versions are provided.
Not very difficult but the cornets have a wide range.
Duration: 1 minute.

"We, Who Wand'ring Arabs Are" by Stephen Storace, arranged by James Moule
Sullivan was still composing glees like this a century later than this popular English opera composer.
Scored here for two cornets and euphonium with BC part provided for Part 3.
Comfortably pitched. The variation in dynamics makes this is an excellent contest piece for juniors.
Duration: 1'45".

"When Gay Bacchus Fills My Heart" by Joseph Baildon, arranged by James Moule
This Prize Glee of 1766 was written by a London music teacher.
Scored here for two cornets and Eb tuba or bass trombone.
Comfortably pitched though the lowest part has a wide range. Excellent contest piece for juniors.
Duration: 2'30".

"When Love and Friendship Wake the Soul" by Green, arranged by James Moule
Any information about the composer of this glee would be accepted gratefully.
Scored here for two cornets and Eb tuba with horn parts supplied for Part 2 and a BC part for Part 3.
Comfortably pitched though there are sections that are quite challenging.
Duration: 3'25".

"Where E'er You Tread" by Samuel Long, arranged by James Moule
This was a Prize Glee of 1764 by the organist of St.Peter-the-Poor.
There are two sections with different styles and changes in dynamics.
Scored here for two cornets and Eb tuba with BC part supplied for Part 3.
Comfortably pitched and suitable for junior contests.
Duration: 2'20".

Youth of the Gloomy Brow by John Wall Callcott, arranged by James Moule
Callcott was a contemporary of Beethoven. This trio is set for lower brass but it works well with two cornets and a tenor horn. The contrasting sections make it suitable for contests. TC and BC parts are provided.
Used by the St.George team to win Under 15 Trio at the 2020 NSW Party Championships.
Not very difficult. Duration: 4 minutes.

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