Lowell E. Shaw's Quipperies, Volume 1 contains Nos. 1-4 for five horns, extending the playful, popular-style world of his Fripperies to a horn quintet. The four pieces move through contrasting characters: With a Bounce, Slow Ballad, Valse, and Light & Fast. The result is a set with room for rhythmic lift, sustained lyricism, a waltz feel, and a quick finish.
Shaw distributes the musical interest among the players rather than treating the group as one soloist with a static accompaniment. The lead passes between voices, while the fifth part supplies the bass line throughout this volume. That layout gives a quintet useful opportunities to work on balance, coordinated articulation, and the handoff between melody and supporting parts.
Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN64, this is the five-horn edition. The contrasting pieces lend themselves to a horn-studio program, chamber rehearsal, or a lighter selection within a recital.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but the artist's interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.
Lowell E. Shaw's Quipperies, Volume 1 contains Nos. 1-4 for five horns, extending the playful, popular-style world of his Fripperies to a horn quintet. The four pieces move through contrasting characters: With a Bounce, Slow Ballad, Valse, and Light & Fast. The result is a set with room for rhythmic lift, sustained lyricism, a waltz feel, and a quick finish.
Shaw distributes the musical interest among the players rather than treating the group as one soloist with a static accompaniment. The lead passes between voices, while the fifth part supplies the bass line throughout this volume. That layout gives a quintet useful opportunities to work on balance, coordinated articulation, and the handoff between melody and supporting parts.
Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN64, this is the five-horn edition. The contrasting pieces lend themselves to a horn-studio program, chamber rehearsal, or a lighter selection within a recital.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but the artist's interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.