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Arban Characteristic Study No. 1 - Ragtime Reimagining
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Brass Ensemble, Brass Quintet French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download
Concert Brass for Developing Ensembles is a growing series of audience-friendly brass repertoire for high school, college, and ensembles.
The original trumpet line is distributed between the two trumpet players, preserving the character and momentum of the study while making it more approachable and ensemble-oriented. Syncopated accompaniment and lighthearted rhythmic interplay evoke early ragtime style, giving the piece a fresh musical context without losing its pedagogical roots.
Well suited for:
Concerts seeking a clever, upbeat contrast
Ensembles looking for technically engaging but audience-friendly repertoire
Trumpet players who know Arban—and enjoy hearing it turned on its head
Duration: approx. 3–4 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate (articulation, coordination, and rhythmic precision)
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SKU: A0.1252660
By George B Chave. Composed by Jean-Baptiste Arban. Arranged by George B Chave. This edition: pdf, streaming. Ragtime. 9 pages. BrassMagicMusic.com #846554. Published by BrassMagicMusic.com (A0.1252660).
Arban Characteristic Study No. 1 – Ragtime Reimagining
(“Arban–Joplin Mashup”)
Jean-Baptiste Arban | Arranged for Brass Quintet
Arban’s Characteristic Study No. 1 is a rite of passage for trumpet players—equal parts technical challenge and endurance test. In this creative brass quintet arrangement, the familiar virtuoso material is reimagined in a ragtime-inspired style, transforming a technical study into an engaging and rhythmically playful chamber work.
Band Directors:
Arban...Ragtime Reimagining is part of the Concert Brass for Developing Ensembles Series — engaging concert repertoire written in comfortable ranges for high school, college, and community brass groups.
- No extreme ranges
- Comfortable parts for all players
- Authentic syncopation that captures the groove
- Musical writing designed specifically for developing brass ensembles
Concert Brass for Developing Ensembles is a growing series of audience-friendly brass repertoire for high school, college, and ensembles.
The original trumpet line is distributed between the two trumpet players, preserving the character and momentum of the study while making it more approachable and ensemble-oriented. Syncopated accompaniment and lighthearted rhythmic interplay evoke early ragtime style, giving the piece a fresh musical context without losing its pedagogical roots.
Well suited for:
Concerts seeking a clever, upbeat contrast
Ensembles looking for technically engaging but audience-friendly repertoire
Trumpet players who know Arban—and enjoy hearing it turned on its head
Duration: approx. 3–4 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate (articulation, coordination, and rhythmic precision)
Explore more Brass Music at BrassMagicMusic.com
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