Horn Music
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This composition - a rainBow of orange above the Green - includes some joyful references to some of my past visits to the BGSU campus-as well as the many happy remembrances of four and a half decades of college teaching. This set of rhapsodic variations depicts a day in the life on a college or university campus starting from the colorful dawn-walking across the campus, hearing the fragments of music in the warm-up sessions in the music building, the classes-some informative and some pedantic, the inspiring moments of repose in the library and art gallery, the excitement of the band playing at an athletic event, and a concert where singers and instrumentalists all come together on stage to perform a final hymn of the school. Like many of my compositions, this work is a set of variations on a theme. Sometimes the theme is a hymn tune or a chorale. Sometimes it is set of variations on a more abstract cantus firmus. In this case, it is a theme found in the letters B, G, C, F, and A! The Three Horn Choirs consist of Choir I: Horn 1, 2, and 3; Choir II: horn 4, 5, and 6; and Choir III: Horn 7, 8, and 9. Within the Three Horn Choirs: 1, 4, and 7 are High Horn Parts; 2, 5, and 6 are middle Horn parts: and 3, 6, and 9 are the Low Horn Parts. As the conductor studies the score, one will see that this provides for many opportunities for antiphonal effects, solo passages for all ensemble members, and symphonic sonorities as one performs the composition. Grade: 5 Learn More -
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The songs of Grieg are part of a series of arrangements for a wide group of hornists-from developing players looking for a work for a festival performance-to the professional hornist searching for a lyrical character piece for a recital. This set also includes works by Beach, Cui, and Humperdinck. These arrangements are of moderate technical difficulty and are meant to test numerous aspects of horn playing outside of high playing. These songs by Grieg are the simplest in difficulty of this set of arrangements. Grieg's Children's songs were picked to teach a student how to approach playing with a pianist. Not only is the horn melody always doubled in the piano, but the arrangements are also meant to be simple collaborations. The range of each piece keeps to a middle-low register so that any student, almost regardless of time put into the instrument, could begin working on one of the movements. The keys are simple, whether in sharp or flat keys. Grade: 2-3 Learn More -
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This Berceuse is from a collection of character pieces composed by Amy Beach in 1898: Three Compositions: “La Captive,” “Berceuse,” and “Mazurka.” The Berceuse is a short lullaby in ternary ABA form. This version of the work does not remain at pitch but instead has been lowered by two octaves to allow it to fit comfortably on the horn. Some of the markings have also been adjusted to make sense on horn compared to the original. The Berceuse is part of a series of arrangements meant for a wide group of hornists-from developing players looking for a work for a festival performance -to the professional hornist searching for a lyrical character piece for a recital. This set also includes works by Cui, Grieg, and Humperdinck. Beach's Berceuse is the most difficult of this set of arrangements. These arrangements are of moderate technical difficulty, and are meant to test numerous aspects of horn playing outside of high playing. The Berceuse includes the study of ornamentation, middle register endurance, and the study of the sharp key-D major concert. Grade: 3-4 Learn More -
$15.00Based on Aaron Brask's creative musicianship and humor as displayed throughout his recording: Music for the Holiday Season, this collection of classic carols can be performed in, at least, two possible formats: 1. as a Horn Quartet, or 2.with Horn Ensembles of 5-6 players or Horn Choirs. A Horn Quartet can perform parts 1 through 4. Larger ensembles may also add the optional descant parts for Joy to the World and O Come All Ye Faithful. Throughout this edition, we have endeavored to capture the spirit and the nuances of Aaron’s recording. His unique style and phrasing is worthy of discussion by teachers and students, and his performance of the fourth parts is a real model of fine low register performance. We hope that you enjoy performing Aaron Brask’s arrangements in this set of Holiday Music for Horn.
JOY TO THE WORLD INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL Learn More -
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This collection: Solo Studies for the Healthy Hornist contains ten solos of varying styles. Specifically written for the younger student in mind, the studies in this book will be interesting and challenging to more advanced players as well. When I retired from Western Illinois University in 2018, the focus of my teaching changed. No longer was I working with graduate students-or even undergraduate students who were doing more advanced projects on Wagner Tuba or the Natural Horn; many of my students, then, were in the younger years of high school or junior high school. So, even though I was older, I was spending more time with younger students. So, as I was spending more time teaching these younger students, I became more attuned to their activities in band, dance, and various athletic pursuits. As a result, let me give special thanks to these students who provided inspiration and test runs of these solo studies: Noah, Ernesto, Jack, Elena, Emily, Anabelle, Lorelei, Brooks, and Carter. Their energy and imagination have been an inspiration for these Solo Studies. Learn More -
$26.95Dynamic, contemporary work for eight horns, giving equal weight to all parts. Learn More -
$19.95Vitaly Buyanovsky's Espana is one of the most frequently performed works for unaccompanied horn, a brilliant display of exuberance and lyricism inspired by Spanish Folk tradition. In this arrangement, I attempted to reinforce some of these qualities by creating an accompaniment for guitar and double bass, in what may be the first instance of such instrumentation. Both the guitar and the double bass are being employed not only to provide a harmonic background, but also to reflect the rhythmic vitality of the flamenco dancing and to evoke the sound of castanets. -Kazimierz Machala Grade: 5 Learn More -
$17.95A wonderful collection of 10 classic Schubert songs set here for horn in F and piano. The volume includes: Rastlose Liebe (Restless Love); Standchen (Serenade); Ruckblick (Looking Back); Am Meer (By the Sea); Der Musensohn (The Son of the Muse); Der Einsame (The Solitary) Die Post (The Post); Der Lindenbaum (The Linden Tree); Auf dem Wasser zu singen (To Be Sung on the Water); Litanei auf dem Fest aller Seelen (Litany for the Feast of All Souls). The recording of Richard King playing these selections is available here: 21 Schubert Lieder, Richard King, horn
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$17.95A wonderful collection of 11 classic Schubert songs set here for horn in F and piano. This volume includes: Wohin?; Du Bist die Ruh (My Peace Thou Art); Liebe schwarmt auf allen Wegen (Love Wanders on Every Road); Fruhlingssehnsucht (Springtide Longings); Wiegenlied (Cradle Song); Heiden-Roslein (Hedge Roses); Gretchen am Spinnrade (Margaret at the Spinning Wheel); Die Forelle (The Trout); An die Musik (To Music); Ellens zweiter Gesang (Ellen's Second Song); Nacht und Traume (Night & Dreams). The recording of Richard King playing these selections is available here: 21 Schubert Lieder, Richard King, horn
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$14.95Johann Sebastian Bach's beautiful AIR from Suite No. 3 BWV 1068 arranged here for Horn Quartet. Learn More -
$19.95A lively, syncopated piece for brass quintet (Trumpets 1 and 2 in b-flat, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba). Learn More -
$19.95Horn quintet written in memory of Sonya Twist. Learn More -
$10.95Written for Ricardo Matosinhos and premiered at the 55th International Horn Symposium, Kingsville, Texas, USA in 2022. SEQUENCES for Horn Solo—by Kazimierz Machala is a virtuoso composition that challenges the hornist and the listener to think beyond the theoretical definition of the term sequence (the repetition of a melodic or harmonic idea at a different tonal level). Throughout the four pages of this composition, he does not merely repeat the melodic ideas, but continually transforms them. As a result, Dr. Machala demonstrates the concepts of melodic development at the highest level. Learn More -
$24.95Machala, a native of Poland, has enjoyed a career as performer, composer, and teacher, all centered around his instrument, the horn. He was the first horn player in the history of Juilliard to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, was named Professor Emeritus of Horn at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign after 20 years of teaching, and has toured extensively as soloist and as member of several ensembles. Learn More -
$29.95Celtic Scents is an amazing suite of wonderful musical scents (wildflowers, herbs, and trees) unified by the brilliant imagination of composer Kazimierz Machala, and the familiar sounds of Celtic folk music. Suite No. 1 includes Goldenrod and Meadowsweet. There is absolutely no doubt that audiences and performers will enjoy their time spent with this joyful and engaging composition. Learn More -
$39.95Celtic Scents is an amazing suite of wonderful musical scents (wildflowers, herbs, and trees) unified by the brilliant imagination of composer Kazimierz Machala, and the familiar sounds of Celtic folk music. Suite No. 2 includes Foxglove, Rowan, Lavender, and Hawthorn Lore. There is absolutely no doubt that audiences and performers will enjoy their time spent with this joyful and engaging composition. Learn More -
$19.95Former principal horn of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the first recipient of a doctorate in the instrument at Julliard, Polish-born teacher, player and composer Kazimierz Machala gives us a concerto for his instrument. In its original format, this work received its premiere on February 19, 2011 by the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra. Learn More -
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A wonderful collection of fifteen Holiday Songs arranged for two horns by Randall E. Faust. Playing Horn Duets has provided some of the most enjoyable moments for me in Horn lessons-both as a student and as a teacher. A couple of years ago, during the Covid-pandemic lockdown, I recorded several of the following duets as part of the project for the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. The recordings of the duets were used as part of a special KGS project that provided Holiday music in support of front-line medical workers. Subsequently, some of my students have also enjoyed playing these. These duets are being published so that more hornists may perform them. I hope you find these arrangements interesting and enjoyable! -Randall E. Faust Table of Contents We Gather Together Come Ye Thankful People Come, Raise the Song of Harvest Home Rock of Ages, Let Our Song (Mooz Tsur) While Shepherds Watched Their Flock It Came Upon A Midnight Clear The First Noel Here We Come a Wassailing Kalanda Christouyennon Come All Ye Faithful God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen! In Dulci Jubilo The Huron Carol Jingle Bells Joy to The World Silent Night Learn More -
$49.95The composition, Celtic Octet by Kazimierz Machala is a fine addition to mixed wind and string chamber music repertoire. Joining his previous editions of Celtic Scents written and arranged for Orchestra, Symphonic Band and for Woodwind Quintet with Guitar and Double Bass, this new edition for Octet for Winds and Strings adds another opportunity to program this most enjoyable work! Instrumentation:Clarinet in B-flatHorn in FBassoonViolin 1Violin 2ViolaVioloncelloDouble Bass Learn More -
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These songs of Cui are part of a series of arrangements for a wide group of hornists-from developing players looking for a work for a festival performance-to the professional hornist searching for a lyrical character piece for a recital. This set includes works by Beach, Cui, and Humperdinck. These arrangements are of moderate technical difficulty, and the songs by Cui are meant to be the second in progressive difficulty of this series. For the novice horn player, these Songs provide the opportunity to expand both the pitch and expressive range, as well as to develop the hornist’s ability to coordinate with the pianist. Learn More -
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A collection of twelve solos for Horn and Piano arranged by Marvin C. Howe and edited by Randall E. Faust (2013). These solos are a wonderful addition to the solo repertoire for students of all levels and serve as interesting and beautiful selections for recitals, contest pieces, and as study materials to compliment The Advancing Hornist series of method books. Collection comes with a CD of the piano accompaniments. Grade: 4-6
Program and Performance notes: Click HEREContents include:
• Bach: Bist du bei mir
• Brahms: Sonntag, Op. 47, No. 3
• Brahms: Sapphische Ode, Op. 94, No. 4
• Brahms: Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 26, No. 2
• Mozart: Dalla Sua Pace from Don Giovanni
• Faure: Pie Jesu from the Requiem
• Schubert: Einsamkeit from Die Winterreise, Op. 89
• Dvorak: Lament, Op 85. No. 6
• Faure: Sicilienne
• Mahler: Two Blue Eyes from Songs of a Wayfarer
• Saint-Saens: The Tourney of King John
• Vivaldi: Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patres from Gloria
for practice purposes, audio samples are the piano accompaniments only:Bach: Bist du bei mir
Brahms: Sonntag, Op. 47, No. 3
Brahms: Sapphische Ode, Op.94, No. 4
Brahms: Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 26, No. 2
Mozart: Dalla Sua Pace from Don Giovanni
Faure: Pie Jesu from the Requiem
Schubert: Einsamkeit from Die Winterreise, Op. 89
Dvorak: Lament, Op 85. No. 6
Faure: Sicilienne
Mahler: Two Blue Eyes from Songs of a Wayfarer
Saint-Saens: The Tourney of King John
Vivaldi: Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patres from Gloria
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Since 1950, the standard beginning Method Book for Horn. Well ordered and refined presentations of the concepts of tone production, articulation, transposition, and bass-clef reading. A good introduction to major and minor keys through many smooth melodies and duets. This is a source of many popular lip slur exercises.Grade: 1-4
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$15.00Intermediate to Advanced Studies continuing the style of Marvin Howe's Method for French Horn. Contents include Long-tone Duets, Descending Scale Studies, Articulation Studies, Lip Slurs in a variety of Registers and Rhythms, Smooth Melodies and Duets in Major, Minor, and Modal Scales, studies in Transposition, and Marvin Howe's previously unpublished paper presented at the 1991 International Horn Symposium: The Refinement of Tone Production. Grade: 4-6
Audio for Long Tone Duets: Track 1: F Major Track 2: D minor
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$25.00Randall Faust's comprehensive horn studio handbook of technical studies. Contents include studies in Long Tones, Scales, Intervals, Scales in Intervals, Lip Trills, Lip Slurs, Articulation, Arpeggios, Stopped Horn, Dynamic Range, and Warm-ups.Grade: 3-6
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