work songs for horn, trombone, and tuba (printed sheet music)

Description

Composer: Adam Scott Neal
Instrumentation: Low brass trio (horn, trombone, and tuba)
Format: Print or digital editions — Score and Parts
Length: 42 pages total (including cover and front matter)
Size: 8.5 × 11 in.

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Program notes

work songs is a suite of three pieces for low brass trio (horn, trombone, tuba). While not directly quoting any songs, the character of the pieces reminded me of various songs for work—spirituals, sea shanties, railroad songs, and the like. I have also been concerned in recent pieces (such as allies and shoulder to shoulder) about community, companionship, and the dignity of work. The first movement might represent a difficult day: waking up, getting ready, the grind of the work, and heading home. The second movement is a moment of rest and reflection. The third movement might represent our fast-paced modern life: the horn and trombone play buzzing activity in continual motion, while the tuba anchors the proceedings with a sense of purpose.

Performances

• Recorded on Monument by Stephen Ivany, 2022
• Minerva Trio, International Women in Brass Conference, 5/25/22
• Texas Woman’s University brass quintet, 3/30/22

About the Work

work songs is an original composition for advanced low brass trios interested in groove-based contemporary repertoire. The piece is available in digital or print editions from WaveFront Music.