Two Little Babes in the Woods by Cole Porter Brass Quintet - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1841531

In 1924, Cole Porter’s "Two Little Babes in the Woods" debuted as part of the "Garden of Kitties" number in the "Greenwich Village Follies of 1924". At the time, it was a categorical disaster; the producers unceremoniously dropped the song—and eventually every one of Porter’s contributions—from the production entirely. However, Porter’s genius for the macabre was simply ahead of its time. He kept the piece in his back pocket until 1928, when he recycled it for the Broadway musical "Paris". This time, the world was ready. The song became a breakout hit, cementing Porter’s reputation as a master of musical irony. The piece itself is a shimmering, disarming lullaby—a melody so sweet it masks a grisly narrative. Beneath the delicate phrasing, Porter tells the tale of a "loving" uncle who disposes of his two orphaned nieces by abandoning them in a dark forest to die. It is a delicious cocktail of elegance and execution, proving that in the hands of Cole Porter, even a double disappearance can sound like a dream. Our arrangement spreads lead responsibilities across both trumpets, French horn, and trombone. Arranged for brass quintet (two Bb trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba) and optional drum set. Contact us at https://www.tootsuitebrasspublishing.com/about-us about the availability of additional transpositions. Performance time is approximately 2:27. Visit our website, www.tootsuitebrasspublishing.com, for a catalog of our arrangements available through sheetmusicplus.com.