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General Lavine (brass quintet)
22490746
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Brass Ensemble, Brass Quintet French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download
Duration: approx. 3 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate (rhythmic precision and ensemble coordination emphasized over range or endurance)
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SKU: A0.1221837
By George B Chave. Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by George B Chave. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Chamber, Classical. 20 pages. BrassMagicMusic.com #818129. Published by BrassMagicMusic.com (A0.1221837).General Lavine – eccentric
Claude Debussy | Arranged for Brass Quintet
Debussy: General Lavine (eccentric) – (Brass Quintet with Featured Tuba) is a witty and character-driven miniature, inspired by the vaudeville performer Edward “General” Lavine. Full of rhythmic quirks, abrupt contrasts, and sly humor, the piece stands apart from Debussy’s more atmospheric works and reveals his playful side.
This brass quintet arrangement embraces the music’s theatrical spirit, with the tuba featured prominently as a solo voice, supported by sharply articulated interjections and coloristic writing in the upper voices. As with other tuba-forward arrangements in this catalog, the instrument is treated as a melodic voice rather than a purely supporting role. The result is a compact, engaging character piece that rewards precise rhythm, ensemble timing, and a sense of humor.
Well suited for:
- Concerts seeking contrast and levity
- Programs highlighting the tuba in a chamber setting
- Ensembles interested in narrative and character-driven repertoire
Duration: approx. 3 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate (rhythmic precision and ensemble coordination emphasized over range or endurance)
If you enjoyed this tuba-forward arrangement, you may also like Song for My Father for brass quintet, which similarly features the tuba as a melodic voice.
Explore more Brass Music at BrassMagicMusic.com
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