John Mindeman
Trombonist, Teacher, Composer/Arranger
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Arrangements and Compositions

Most of these pieces are written with professional level players in mind.  Those pieces more easily tackled
by amateurs or competent high school instrumentalists are marked with an *.  
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Available in hard copy format, or PDF by special arrangement.
Hard copy scores and parts are printed on heavy white paper.  Scores are spiral bound.

To order, use the contact form on this website.
Brass Quintet
     1. Richard Rodgers/arr. Mindeman: June Is Bustin' Out All Over
               A well-loved song from the musical "Carousel."  Score and parts $20

     2. Michael Praetorius/arr. Mindeman: Three Pieces*
               Two lively dance movements with a contrasting lyrical middle movement.  Score and parts $20

     3. Benedetto Marcello/arr. Mindeman: Psalm 19
               A short prelude piece originally for organ - piccolo trumpet featured.  Score and parts $20

     4. Arr. Mindeman: Three Madrigals* (Bonnet, Hassler, and Weelkes - 16th century)
               French, German, and English madrigals.  Score and parts $20      ​audio  
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     5. Anonymous/arr. Mindeman: Suite of Anonymous English Dances*
               Five short, typical dance movements from 16th century England.  Score and parts $20

     6. Dietrich Buxtehude/arr. Mindeman: Chaconne in e minor
               A beautiful, lyrical work originally for organ.  Score and parts $20

     7. Richard Rodgers/arr. Mindeman: Sound of Music Medley
               A collection of tunes from the popular musical.  Score and parts $20

     8. Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Mindeman: A Verdi Medley         pdf sample
               A challenging medley of favorite Verdi opera excerpts - piccolo trumpet featured.  Score and parts $25

     9. J. S. Bach/arr. Mindeman: Concerto, BWV 972 after Vivaldi    
               A three movement work with virtuoso piccolo trumpet and trombone parts.  Score and parts $25

Eight-Part Brass Ensemble
     1. J. S. Bach/arr. Mindeman: Three Choruses from the Christmas Oratorio
               For 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, and tuba
                    Significant piccolo trumpet part.  Recorded by the Tower Brass of Chicago.  Score and parts $25 

     2. G. F. Handel/arr. Mindeman: Suite from the Water Music
               For 3 trumpets, horn, 3 trombones, and tuba
                    Three movements from the familiar Baroque work.  Score and parts $25

     3. Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Mindeman: March, Opus 99
               For 3 trumpets, horn, 3 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    Brilliant fast tempo march.  A great opener!  Score and parts $25

     4. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Mindeman: Procession of Nobles
               For 3 trumpets, horn, 2 trombones, euphonium, tuba, and percussion
                    A favorite from the Russian repertoire.  Score and parts $25

Large Brass Ensemble
     1. Jean Joseph Mouret/arr. Mindeman: Rondeau
               4 trumpets, 4 horns, four trombone, tuba, and timpani
                    Significant piccolo trumpet and alto trombone parts.  Score and parts $40 

     2. Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Mindeman: March, Opus 99     pdf sample
               4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    A large ensemble version of this brilliant march. 
                         Recorded by the Millar Brass Ensemble.  Score and parts $40

     3. John Mindeman: Joyful Hallelujah
               4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    Lively, uplifting piece combining Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" with Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus"
                         Recorded by the Millar Brass Ensemble.  Score and parts $40

     4. John Mindeman: Ding Dong Merrily/Good King Wenceslas    Audio Sample   
               4 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    Combining two favorite Christmas carols for brass!  Score and parts $40

     5. Adolphe Adam/arr. Mindeman: O Holy Night    Audio Sample  
               4 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    An inspiring Christmastime favorite.  Score and parts $40
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     6. John Mindeman: Joy!    Audio Sample
               4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    Combining "Joy to the World" with Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus"
                         A challenging, exciting arrangement with a prominent piccolo trumpet.  Score and parts $40

     7. Traditional, arr. John Mindeman: Still, Still, Still
               4 flugelhorns/trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, vibraphone and glockenspiel
                    A lyrical, reflective setting of a traditional Austrian carol.  Score and parts $40

     8. Traditional, arr. John Mindeman: Angels We Have Heard On High
               2 piccolo trumpets, 2 B flat trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    A trumpet section feature based on "Gloria in excelsis Deo" by Maurice Andre.  Score and parts $40

Orchestra   (available as rentals)
     1. Traditional, arr. John Mindeman: Ding Dong Merrily/Good King Wenceslas
               Full orchestra (2222+bcl - 4331 - timp. + 4 - str.)     pdf sample

     2. Adolphe Adam, arr. John Mindeman: O Holy Night
               Version 1 - Full Orchestra, Chorus, Children's Chorus
                         (2222+ bcl - 4331 - timp. + 3 - harp - SA children - SATB - str.)
               Version 2 - Full Orchestra, Chorus, Soprano Solo     pdf sample
                         (2222+bcl - 4331 - timp. + 3 - harp - Sopr. solo - SATB - str.)
 
Ragtime Ensemble    Score and parts $25 each
          (Scored for Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Cornet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, & Percussion)
     1. Scott Joplin/arr. Mindeman: Bethena (a Concert Waltz)
     2. Scott Joplin/arr. Mindeman: The Cascades
                    
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     3. Irene Giblin/arr. Mindeman: Chicken Chowder
                    
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     4. Scott Joplin/arr. Mindeman: The Easy Winners     ​pdf sample
      5. Scott Joplin/arr. Mindeman: The Rag Time Dance
                    
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     6. Imogene Giles/arr. Mindeman: Red Peppers
     7. Grace Bolen/arr. Mindeman: The Smoky Topaz
     8. James Scott/arr. Mindeman: Sunburst Rag     ​pdf sample
     9. Arthur Marshall/arr. Mindeman: The Pippin
                    
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     10. Artie Matthews/arr. Mindeman: Weary Blues


Two Trumpets and Piano
     Leonard Bernstein, arr. John Mindeman: New York Memories​     pdf sample
               A medley of several of Bernstein's most popular Broadway tunes including Lonely Town,
                    Danzon from "Fancy Free," A Little Bit In Love, and New York, New York.
               
Trombone and Piano
     1. Johannes Brahms/arr. Mindeman: Intermezzo, op. 118, no. 2    $15   pdf sample
               *Or - version for bass trombone and piano
    2. Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Mindeman: Fantasia on Greensleeves    $15
               *Or - version for bass trombone and piano     pdf sample
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Trombone and Organ
     Edward Elgar/arr. Mindeman: Nimrod (Var. IX from the Enigma Variations)    $15   pdf sample
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Original Music by John Mindeman
     1. Easter Fanfare for two trombones
              Intended for church use, it can be played as an introduction to the hymn tune "Easter Hymn."
     2. Psalm 92
               For soprano, horn, and piano  
     3. Three Sketches 
               For violin, viola, and cello  
     4. Two Movements for mixed chamber ensemble
               For violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, horn, and trombone
     5. String Quartet no. 1     pdf sample
     6. Three Moments for Oboe Solo     pdf     ​audio sample
     7. Reverberations for Piano   pdf     audio
     8. Birch Creek Fanfare     audio
               For 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and timpani
                    Written for the Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Door County, WI.  
                         Score and parts $40
     9. Untitled 
               For full orchestra, in three movements
​                    (2332 - 4331 - 4 perc. - harp - str)
     10. Fanfare, Chorale and Rant for trombone and piano
               Premiered at the International Trombone Festival, July 2019
                    $25
                           
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