Guthrie: Canzona a6 for Brass Sextet by James M. Guthrie Sheet Music for Brass Ensemble at Sheet Music Direct
Log In
1426838
Guthrie: Canzona a6 for Brass Sextet Digital Sheet Music
Cover Art for "Guthrie: Canzona a6 for Brass Sextet" by James M. Guthrie PASS

Guthrie: Canzona a6 for Brass Sextetby James M. Guthrie Brass Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

$39.99
Taxes/VAT calculated at checkout.
Free access with trial. $9.99/month after. Cancel anytime.
Cart purchase includes:
Official publisher PDF (downloadable/printable)
Access anywhere, including our free app

This item is not eligible for PASS discount.

Audio Preview

Video Preview

Product Details


Product Description

The Brass Canzona holds significant importance in music history as it influenced the development of instrumental music and later musical genres. The Canzona, derived from the Franco-Flemish and Parisian chansons, was an instrumental form characterized by livelier, rhythmic material and distinct sections. Brass canzonas, such as Giovanni Gabrieli's "La Spiritata," were composed to maximize the resonance of instruments and the performance space, often performed by various combinations of trombones and trumpets. These canzonas influenced the evolution of the fugue in the Baroque era and were direct ancestors of the 17th-century sonata da chiesa. Additionally, the ensemble canzonas of Gabrieli and Girolamo Frescobaldi led the way to the trio sonata, a dominant chamber genre of the Baroque era. Therefore, the Brass Canzona's significance lies in its influence on the evolution of instrumental music and its contribution to the development of later musical forms. While modern renditions may encounter challenges related to the range of parts and achieving a balanced sound with the organ or other instruments, they continue to provide valuable insights into Canzona's historical context and musical qualities. Therefore, modern Brass Canzonas are essential for preserving and interpreting this influential musical form, contributing to the development of instrumental music and later musical genres.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.