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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Christmas 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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Concerto

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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Give 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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Have 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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Here'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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The 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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The 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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Negative 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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Scherzos 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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Selections 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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Selections 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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Send 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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Silent 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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The 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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The 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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Willow'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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