Product Description
This beginner-level brass quartet arrangement of the Minuet in G Major (BWV Anh. 114) is scored for 2 trumpets in B, 1 trombone, and 1 tuba. Originally composed by Christian Petzold (previously attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach) around 1725, this Baroque minuet became popular through the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. This arrangement is ideal for student brass ensembles exploring early classical music in a clear, playable format.
What youll find in this sheet music:
Brass quartet: 2 Trumpets (B), Trombone, Tuba
Transposed and arranged for beginner brass players
No ornaments, extended techniques, or complex rhythms
All parts in comfortable range
Balanced voicing with strong harmonic support
Great for ensemble training, school performances, or practice
About the music:
The Minuet in G Major is an elegant Baroque dance with balanced phrasing and a memorable melody. This version introduces brass players to classical style through a clean, straightforward arrangement.
About the instruments Brass Quartet:
This setting uses the full range of the brass family, with trumpets carrying the melody, trombone adding harmony, and tuba providing the bass foundation. Its a great opportunity for developing ensemble skills, tone blending, and musical phrasing.
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