Brass Ensemble, Horn Ensemble French Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.546758
By EnsembleSheetMusic. Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf. Contemporary, Jazz, Pop, Ragtime, Wedding. 12 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #156691. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.546758).
[Title of the Ragtime] – Scott Joplin | Engaging Arrangement for Horn Sextet Bring the spirited energy of 1900s St. Louis to your horn ensemble! This arrangement of Scott Joplin’s 1902 masterpiece is specifically crafted for six horns, offering a rich, orchestral sound that breathes new life into the ragtime genre.
Why this arrangement stands out:
Balanced Range: While the upper parts capture the brilliance of Joplin's melodies, the middle and lower voices are voiced to ensure maximum clarity, avoiding the "muddiness" often associated with brass ensembles in syncopated music. Democratically Arranged: Unlike many arrangements where the first horn does all the work, the melody is divided as much as possible across all six parts. Everyone gets their moment in the spotlight! Expert Low Horn Writing: The 6th horn provides a solid, rhythmic "stride" foundation, essential for the ragtime feel. This part is written with the low-horn specialist in mind, offering a rewarding and idiomatic bass function that remains clear and punchy, with sporadic melodic lines to keep the performer engaged. Optimized for Horn Texture: The syncopated "stride" piano style has been carefully voiced to ensure clarity and brilliance, preventing the mid-range "muddiness" often found in large brass ensembles. True Ensemble Playing: With engaging counter-melodies and rhythmic "stop-time" sections, this piece challenges the group's precision and sense of swing. Perfect Concert Opener or Encore: Its infectious rhythm and nostalgic charm make it an instant hit for horn choir recitals, workshops, or outdoor performances. Technical Specifications:
Instrumentation: 6 Horns in F. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate (Grade 3.5). While the rhythms are catchy, the ensemble precision makes it a rewarding challenge for college-level or advanced amateur players. Includes: Full Score and all 6 individual parts.
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Brass Ensemble, Horn Ensemble French Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.546758
By EnsembleSheetMusic. Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Sjoerd van der Veen. This edition: pdf. Contemporary, Jazz, Pop, Ragtime, Wedding. 12 pages. Sjoerd van der Veen #156691. Published by Sjoerd van der Veen (A0.546758).
[Title of the Ragtime] – Scott Joplin | Engaging Arrangement for Horn Sextet Bring the spirited energy of 1900s St. Louis to your horn ensemble! This arrangement of Scott Joplin’s 1902 masterpiece is specifically crafted for six horns, offering a rich, orchestral sound that breathes new life into the ragtime genre.
Why this arrangement stands out:
Balanced Range: While the upper parts capture the brilliance of Joplin's melodies, the middle and lower voices are voiced to ensure maximum clarity, avoiding the "muddiness" often associated with brass ensembles in syncopated music. Democratically Arranged: Unlike many arrangements where the first horn does all the work, the melody is divided as much as possible across all six parts. Everyone gets their moment in the spotlight! Expert Low Horn Writing: The 6th horn provides a solid, rhythmic "stride" foundation, essential for the ragtime feel. This part is written with the low-horn specialist in mind, offering a rewarding and idiomatic bass function that remains clear and punchy, with sporadic melodic lines to keep the performer engaged. Optimized for Horn Texture: The syncopated "stride" piano style has been carefully voiced to ensure clarity and brilliance, preventing the mid-range "muddiness" often found in large brass ensembles. True Ensemble Playing: With engaging counter-melodies and rhythmic "stop-time" sections, this piece challenges the group's precision and sense of swing. Perfect Concert Opener or Encore: Its infectious rhythm and nostalgic charm make it an instant hit for horn choir recitals, workshops, or outdoor performances. Technical Specifications:
Instrumentation: 6 Horns in F. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate (Grade 3.5). While the rhythms are catchy, the ensemble precision makes it a rewarding challenge for college-level or advanced amateur players. Includes: Full Score and all 6 individual parts.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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