New Flexibility for British Brass Ensembles in the Master’s Brass Quintet Series

When I first created the Master’s Brass Quintet Series, my goal was simple: to provide great-sounding, playable arrangements for standard brass quintet instrumentation. That core lineup—2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba—has always been the foundation of the series. But I’ve heard from many of you over the years, especially those in British brass bands, asking if these arrangements could work for your groups.

I’m excited to say: Now they can!

British brass bands often use Bb Treble Clef notation for all instruments (except an Eb Tuba part), making it a challenge to use many traditional quintet arrangements straight out of the box. That’s why I’ve expanded the Master’s Brass Quintet Series to include flexible substitution parts that make it easy for British brass ensembles to enjoy these charts.

Now here is what’s ALSO Included:

  • Trumpet 1 & 2 in Bb AND C – If your trumpet players want to use C Trumpets

  • Trumpet 3 for Horn in Bb Treble Clef – For easier reading by British-style ensembles

  • Bb Tenor Sax (Treble Clef) as a Trombone sub – Works perfectly for Euphonium or Baritone Treble Clef players

  • Bb Tuba & Eb Tuba Parts – Giving more options for the low end

These changes make the arrangements more accessible to a wider range of groups—without sacrificing the musical quality and depth that the Master’s Brass Quintet Series is known for.

So if you’re part of a British brass ensemble and have been looking for solid, inspiring, and flexible brass quintet arrangements that fit your players—we’ve got you covered.

Take a look at the growing catalog and find the next piece your group will love playing.

Here are links for all 8 Volumes of The Master’s Brass Quintet Series PLUS the Master’s Brass Ensemble Series (A Season for Brass that ALSO has British brass band instrumentation now included:

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 1 – Hymns

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 2 – Hymns

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 3 – Christmas

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 4 – Easter

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 5 – Patriotic

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 6 – Folk Songs and Spirituals

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 7 – Hymns

The Master’s Brass Quintet Series – Volume 8 – More Christmas

The Master’s Brass Ensemble Series – A Season for Brass

And as always—thank you for making music and keeping brass alive and thriving!