Nimrod, from the Enigma Variations by Elgar, for Brass Quartet (arr. David McKeown) by Edward Elgar Sheet Music for Brass Ensemble at Sheet Music Direct
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Nimrod, from the Enigma Variations by Elgar, for Brass Quartet (arr. David McKeown) Digital Sheet Music
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Nimrod, from the Enigma Variations by Elgar, for Brass Quartet (arr. David McKeown)by Edward Elgar Brass Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

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Nimrod, is the ninth of the Enigma Variations composed by Edward Elgar in 1899Here, the music is arranged for Brass Quartet, directly from the orchestral score. Elgar wrote fourteen variations on a theme, each one depicting close friends and family. Nimrod represents his publisher and friend Augustus Jaeger. The biblical character of Nimrod is described as a "mighty hunter", and jaeger means "hunter" in German.

The single pdf file contains the full score plus individual parts for two Trumpets, Trombone and Tuba. There are also alternative parts for F and Eb Horns included. The linked youtube performance is the Clarinet version of this Quartet.

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. All parts require dramatic dynamic contrasts and lyrical legato playing. The overall performance time is around three minutes.

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