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BRASS QUINTET REPERTOIRE

GITZ & SPITZ SUITE

for brass quintet

Duration:
14' minutes
 
Instrumentation:   
2 trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba
 
Year Composed:  
2020/24

Brass Quintet Repertoire

brass quintet repertoire

Program Notes
 

The Gitz & Spitz Suite is a brass quintet composition inspired by a musical theatre production set in the 13th century. It features Gitz, an enthusiastic but misguided knight, and Spitz, his disillusioned horse. The work humorously explores themes of war and peace through their interactions. Gitz is driven by duty and the glory of battle, while Spitz represents a weary voice of reason, longing for a life free from conflict. The suite delves into the moral and existential consequences of their choices, using satire to critique the nature of warfare and the true cost of loyalty.

VIDEO

Gitz & Spitz Suite for Brass Quintet 

Gitz & Spitz Suite
World Premiere Performance
played by Students of ANAM Melbourne, Australia.
November 2024

Score of Gitz & Spitz Suite for brass quintet

Selected Original Repertoire for Brass Quintet

  • Arnold, Malcolm, Quintet for Brass, Op. 73 (Brass Quintet No. 1), Brass Quintet, 1961

  • Arutiunian, Alexander, Armenian Scenes, Brass Quintet, 1987

  • Bach, Jan, Laudes (Songs of Praise), Brass Quintet, 1971

  • Bernstein, Leonard, Dance Suite, Brass Quintet, 1989

  • Bingham, Judith, The Stars Above, The Earth Below, Brass Quintet, 2003

  • Bolcom, William, Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet, 1975

  • Bourgeois, Derek, Sonata for Brass Quintet, Op. 121, Brass Quintet, 1980

  • Bozza, Eugène, Sonatine, Brass Quintet, 1951

  • Buss, Howard J., Concord, Brass Quintet, 1981

  • Calvert, Morley, Suite from the Monteregian Hills, Brass Quintet, 1967

  • Carter, Elliott, Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet, 1974

  • Cheetham, John, A Brass Menagerie, Brass Quintet, 1979

  • Crespo, Enrique, Suite Americana No. 1, Brass Quintet, 1984

  • Dahl, Ingolf, Music for Brass Instruments, Brass Quintet, 1944 (rev. 1947, 1952)

  • Delerue, Georges, Vitrail, Brass Quintet, 1975

  • DiLorenzo, Anthony, Fire Dance, Brass Quintet, 1998

  • Erb, Donald, Three Pieces for Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet, 1968

  • Ewald, Victor, Quintet No. 3 in D-flat Major, Op. 7, Brass Quintet, c. 1912

  • Ewazen, Eric, Colchester Fantasy, Brass Quintet, 1987

  • Forsyth, Malcolm, Golyardes' Grounde, Brass Quintet, 1974

  • Gallagher, Jack, Toccata for Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet, 1986

  • Gregson, Edward, Quintet for Brass, Brass Quintet, 1967

  • Hillborg, Anders, Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet, 1998

  • Horovitz, Joseph, Music Hall Suite, Brass Quintet, 1964

  • Husa, Karel, Divertimento for Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet, 1968

  • Jacob, Gordon, Changing Moods, Brass Quintet, 1953

  • Kamen, Michael, The New York Album (Quintet for Canadian Brass), Brass Quintet, 1992

  • Koetsier, Jan, Brass Quintet, Op. 65, Brass Quintet, 1974

  • Lutosławski, Witold, Mini Overture, Brass Quintet, 1982

  • Navok, Lior, Gitz & Spitz Suite, Brass Quintet, 2024

  • Plog, Anthony, Four Sketches, Brass Quintet, 1978

  • Previn, André, Four Outings for Brass, Brass Quintet, 1974

  • Reynolds, Vern, Centone No. 5, Brass Quintet, 1976

  • Sampson, David, Morning Music, Brass Quintet, 1986

  • Stephenson, James, The Adventures of Brass-Man, Brass Quintet, 21st Century

  • Tower, Joan, Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 6, Brass Quintet, 1997

  • Turner, Kerry, Ricochet, Brass Quintet, 1997

ABOUT BRASS QUINTET MUSIC 

Brass quintet music, featuring two trumpets, a horn, a trombone, and a tuba, creates a powerful and versatile sound that is perfect for a variety of classical and contemporary compositions. This ensemble allows for a dynamic range of tones and textures, showcasing the unique qualities of each brass instrument. Common techniques used in brass quintet performances include mutes for altered timbres, glissandos for smooth pitch transitions, and intricate articulations to highlight rhythmic precision. The harmonious interplay and rich harmonics produced by brass quintets continue to captivate audiences and inspire composers.

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