Arrangements and Compositions

Most of these pieces are quite challenging; written with professional level players in mind.  Those pieces more easily tackled by amateurs or competent high school instrumentalists are marked with an *.

All scores and parts are printed on heavy white paper.  Scores are spiral bound.

Brass Quintet     $20 each (except where noted)
     1. Richard Rodgers/arr. Mindeman: June Is Bustin' Out All Over
               A well-loved song from the musical "Carousel" - challenging first trumpet part

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

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

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

     6. Dietrich Buxtehude/arr. Mindeman: Chaconne in e minor
               Beautiful, lyrical work originally for organ

     7. Richard Rodgers/arr. Mindeman: Sound of Music Medley
               A collection of tunes from the popular musical

     8. Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Mindeman: A Verdi Medley    ($25)
               Challenging 12-minute medley of favorite Verdi opera excerpts - piccolo trumpet featured

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

Eight-Part Brass Ensemble     $25 each
     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 

     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

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

     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

     5. Glenn Miller/arr. Mindeman: Song of the Volga Boatmen
               For 3 trumpets, horn, 3 trombones, tuba, and drumset
                    A "Swing Era" classic

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

     2. Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Mindeman: March, Opus 99
               For 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    Large ensemble version of this brilliant march

     3. John Mindeman: Birch Creek Fanfare    Audio Sample
               For 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, and timpani
                    Majestic two-minute work written for my favorite place in Door Co., Wisconsin 

     4. John Mindeman: Joyful Hallelujah
               For 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 

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

     6. Adolphe Adam/arr. Mindeman: O Holy Night    Audio Sample  
               For 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 trombones, tuba, and percussion
                    An inspiring Christmastime favorite
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     7. John Mindeman: Joy!    Audio Sample
               For 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 part

Trombone and Piano
     1. Johannes Brahms/arr. Mindeman: Intermezzo, op. 118, no. 2    $20
    2. Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Mindeman: Fantasia on Greensleeves $15
Trombone and Organ
     Edward Elgar/arr. Mindeman: Nimrod (Var. IX from the Enigma Variations)  $20 

Ragtime Ensemble    $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
                    video
    3. Irene Giblin/arr. Mindeman: Chicken Chowder
                    video
    4. Scott Joplin/arr. Mindeman: The Easy Winners
     5. Scott Joplin/arr. Mindeman: The Rag Time Dance
                    video
    6. Imogene Giles/arr. Mindeman: Red Peppers
    7. Grace Bolen/arr. Mindeman: The Smoky Topaz
    8. James Scott/arr. Mindeman: Sunburst Rag
    9. Arthur Marshall/arr. Mindeman: The Pippin
                    video
    10. Artie Matthews/arr. Mindeman: Weary Blues

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
   6. Three Moments for Oboe Solo     (PDF Sample)   (Listen)
   7. Reverberations for Piano