Chamber Ensemble
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Angels We Have Heard on High
for Brass Ensemble
Traditional
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"Angels We Have Heard on High" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2015. This arrangement for brass and percussion ensemble sets the piece as a holiday fanfare. All of the brass sections have a chance to shine in this triumphant setting.
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Buy NowChristmas Music
for Brass Quintet
Traditional
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
This collection includes "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Deck the Halls", "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen", "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!", "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", "O Christmas Tree", and "O Little Town of Bethlehem".
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The Christmas Song
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"The Christmas Song" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2014. This arrangement of the perennially popular "The Christmas Song" features the trumpet soloist,
set in contrast to the flugelhorns. After a chorale statement of the verse and chorus by the brass,
the mallet percussion have their moment to shine on the second verse. The entire ensemble
comes together for the final statement of the chorus. Harmonic twists and turns give this
well-worn classic a fresh take.
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Buy NowConcertino
for Horn and Piano
Composed by Scott Ninmer
This piece follows the normal three-part structure of the concerto. The opening Allegro uses bouncy, jazzy rhythms and harmony, establishing several motives that will return later in the piece. A largo section follows, showcasing the lyricism and beautiful tone of the horn. This melds into a transition section before the ensuing fast-paced third section enters with angular lines contrasted with flowing melodies.
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Buy NowConcerto
for Tuba and Piano
Composed by Scott Ninmer
"Concerto for Tuba and Piano" portrays the emotional journey of our protagonist, the tuba,
as it progresses from a mirthful innocence through despondency and, ultimately, to anger
and exasperation. This fifteen-minute concerto follows a traditional three-movement
‘fast-slow-fast’ structure in roughly equal parts. As in many of my works, this piece draws upon my knowledge of classical harmony and form,
jazz rhythms and syncopation, and the melodies and spirit of folk and pop music. Hopefully,
this synthesis of genres has come together in a piece that is as enjoyable for the audience to hear
as it was for me to compose.
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Buy nowGive Me Jesus
for Brass Ensemble
Traditional
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"Give Me Jesus" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2014.
This arrangement of the beautiful spiritual "Give Me Jesus" focuses on the warmth and majestic beauty of quiet, blended brass in the choruses, while trumpet and horn soloists are featured on the verses.
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Buy NowHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
for Eight Trombones
Composed by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Arranged by
Scott Ninmer
Originally written for big band, this ballad provides a unique twist on this famous Christmas tune.
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Buy NowHere's That Rainy Day
for Six Trombones
Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen
Arranged by
Scott Ninmer
Originally written for big band, this reharmonized chorale sets the popular tune in a more melancholy light.
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Buy NowKaleidoscopes
for Wind Quintet
Composed by Scott Ninmer
"Kaliedoscopes" was written as a twelve-tone work. However, tonality is still very much in play in
this piece, subverting the premise behind dodecaphonic music. The piece is written in four
movements, with each using a different classical formal structure.
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Buy NowThe Land of the Free
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by Scott Ninmer
"Land of the Free" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2016. This medley is comprised of the traditional American tunes "My Country 'Tis of Thee", "Battle Cry of Freedom", and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".
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Buy NowThe Liberty Bell March
for Wind Quintet
Composed by John Phillip Sousa
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
One of Sousa's most iconic marches, "The Liberty Bell March" was originally written for Sousa's
unfinished operetta "The Devil's Deputy". It is now often recognized as being used as the signature
piece of the British TV comedy program Monty Python's Flying Circus.
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Buy NowThe Long Road Home
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by Scott Ninmer
"The Long Road Home" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2014. "The Long Road Home" depicts the thoughts of a soldier in transit home from a long war abroad.
Despite the horrors he has seen in the war, he remains fiercely patriotic and eternally optimistic.
The piece opens with the patriotic theme as the soldier reflects on his service, and subsequently
takes us through recollections of his fallen comrades, flashbacks to gruesome battles, and ultimately
his pride in serving his country.
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Buy NowNegative Space
for Tuba/Euphonium Quartet
Composed by Scott Ninmer
"Negative Space" was commissioned by The American Tuba Quartet. In writing "Negative Space", I sought to meld my classical and jazz/pop influences as one to create a work that would be both fun and challenging to perform and enjoyable to the audience.
The first movement in E-flat major features bouncy and syncopated rhythms in a lively start to the
piece. The second movement is a slow waltz in a melancholic D-flat major. In contrast to the first
movement, the second movement introduces more chromatic harmony set underneath the tuneful
melodies. The third movement in F major brings together motives from the first two movements
along with original material in an energetic scherzo. This movement also features several chorale
interjections as well as a fugato, and brings the piece to a climactic finish.
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Buy NowScherzos and Interludes
for Brass Quintet
Composed by Scott Ninmer
"Scherzos and Interludes" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Quintet in 2013. This challenging piece for brass quintet is divided into five two-minute movements, with three
scherzos and two interludes. Propelling rhythms fuel this piece's energy along with angular
melodies and syncopated rhythms in the scherzos, while the interludes provide a contrast with their flowing lyricism.
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Buy NowSelections from "Home Alone"
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by John Williams
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"Selections from 'Home Alone'" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2016. This piece features several of the stand-out pieces from the perennial favorite holiday film. The ebullient and festive orchestral music is translated to brass ensemble in this advanced arrangement, featuring all sections of the ensemble.
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Buy NowSelections from "Wicked"
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by Stephen Schwartz
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"Selections from 'Wicked'" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2017. This arrangement utilizes popular songs from the hit Broadway musical, including "No One Mourns the Wicked", "Popular", "For Good", and "Defying Gravity".
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Buy NowSend in the Clowns
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by Stephen Sondheim
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"Send in the Clowns" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2017. This famous Sondheim piece from the musical "A Little Night Music" is presented in this arrangement in a lush setting, primarily featuring the conical brass and harp.
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Buy NowSilent Night
for Eight Trombones
Composed by Scott Ninmer
This arrangement of "Silent Night" was originally written for string orchestra with voice, but has been adapted for eight trombones in the present setting. Starting in a serene setting, the piece gradually gains more momentum after the modulation.
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Buy NowThe Star-Spangled Banner
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by Francis Scott Key
Arranged by
Scott Ninmer
This arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was commissioned by
Jim Pugh and the University of Illinois Trombone Ensemble in 2015. It was re-orchestrated for brass ensemble in 2016 and premiered by the Southern California Brass Consortium.
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Buy NowThe Star-Spangled Banner
for Eight Trombones
Composed by Francis Scott Key
Arranged by
Scott Ninmer
This arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was commissioned by
Jim Pugh and the University of Illinois Trombone Ensemble in 2015.
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Buy NowWillow's Theme
for Brass Ensemble
Composed by James Horner
Arranged by Scott Ninmer
"Willow's Theme" was commissioned by the Southern California Brass Consortium in 2015. This arrangement of the theme from the 1988 fantasy film showcases the brass in this grand march-style piece. There are also several serene moments, giving an opportunity for the trumpet soloist to shine on the melody.
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