“Gioioso!” is an animated work for brass sextet and organ by Charles J. Torian, Jr. There is a lot of rhythmic activity in the piece; activity which might almost be interpreted as dancing. This score is intended to be ‘happy’ music! There were many moments of smiling as the work unfolded.

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Gioioso! (Brass & Organ)

The Finale of Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony begins with a soft chorale and ends with what can only be described as a grandiloquent triumphant conclusion. This current version for concert band presents excerpts from that movement, scored slightly out of order to facilitate certain harmonic transitions. While this adaptation is not technically difficult, the sustained closing section requires endurance from the entire ensemble. The length is roughly six minutes.

Mahler Symphony 3 Finale Excerpts

Ride On, King Jesus

Alto Saxophone Solo arrangement of Shaker Melody, Simple Gifts.  Published by Hummingbird Music Publishers, LLC Can be purchased at www.hummingbirdmusic.com

Simple Gifts - Alto Saxophone Solo with Piano

Clarinet Solo with Piano of the lovely Shaker melody, Simple Gifts.  Arranged by Charles J. Torian, Jr.   Published by Hummingbird Music Publishers, LLC.   Can be purchased at www.hummingbirdmusic.com

Simple Gifts - Bb Clarinet Solo with Piano

Lovely arrangement of the Shaker melody, Simple Gifts for Solo Oboe with Piano.  Arranged by Charles J. Torian, Jr.  Published by Hummingbird Music Publishers, LLC.  Can be purchased at www.hummingbirdmusic.com

Simple Gifts - Oboe Solow with Piano

The final portion of Giovanni Battista Martini’s four-movement Harpsichord Sonata No. 12 mirrors the popular Gavotte dance form popular in the eighteenth century. Scored here for Clarinet Ensemble, the work is animated and not difficult to master.  Transcribed by Charles J. Torian, Jr. Published by Hummingbird Music Publishers, LLC.  Can be purchased at www.hummingbirdmusic.com

Gavotte (Clarinet Ensemble)

The final portion of Giovanni Battista Martini’s four-movement Harpsichord Sonata No. 12 mirrors the popular Gavotte dance form popular in the eighteenth century. Scored here for Woodwind Quintet, the work is animated and not difficult to master. Transcribed by Charles J. Torian, Jr. Published by Hummingbird Music Publishers, LLC. Can be purchased at www.hummingbirdmusic.com

Gavotte (Woodwind Quintet)

Brass and Organ arrangement of The Wexford Carol by Charles J. Torian, Jr and published by Hummingbird Music Publishers, LLC.   The Wexford (or Enniscorthy) Carol comes from Enniscorthy in County Wexford, Ireland. It is considered Ireland’s oldest Christmas carol. This setting for 6-part Brass Choir and Organ is a delicate treatment of its lovely modal-like melody. The score consists of five verses, each receiving different treatment. The arrangement can be purchased at www.hummingbirdmusic.com.

Wexford Carol (Brass & Organ)

Stately ceremonial march work for concert band.  Setting is in 2 movements.  Purchase at www.hummingbirdmusic.com