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Drunken Sailor
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Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1063614
By Robert Whitehead. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Robert Whitehead. This edition: pdf. Traditional. Score and parts. 11 pages. Gazebo Music #666040. Published by Gazebo Music (A0.1063614).This brass quintet arrangement of The Drunken Sailor leans fully into the humor and storytelling of the sea shanty, turning it into a playful character piece with a clear narrative arc. The tuba is cast as the drunken sailor himself — lumbering, unsteady, and slightly out of control as he stumbles out of a bar at 3 a.m.
The opening features a swaggering, off-kilter tuba line, full of weight and attitude, supported by knowing comments and rough-edged gestures from the rest of the ensemble. As the “fresh air” hits, the tempo and energy begin to pick up, the rhythms tighten, and the music accelerates into a fast, driving finish that feels like a full-on chase back to the ship.
The writing is clever and idiomatic, with plenty of ensemble interaction, sharp accents, and comic timing that rewards tight coordination. Every instrument gets to play a role in the story, but the tuba’s featured part gives the piece its personality and punch.
Perfect for strong high school, collegiate, or professional quintets, this arrangement works brilliantly as a concert highlight or encore that audiences immediately connect with.
Rowdy, theatrical, and downright fun — this is The Drunken Sailor as a brass quintet romp with the tuba stealing the show.
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