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24/7: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

24/7: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

By Vince Gassi

Level: Medium

Item: 81-BQ28290
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Sometimes all you need is a couple of notes to get your juices going. A four note motif sets the stage for this humdinger. Affix to this motif a few angular, bebopish lines for added seasoning . Things quiet down for just a second while the tuba player gets a chance to say her piece. It isn't long though, before we are back to all the boisterous activity that'll make you want to play this one over and over. It's so infectious, it'll be in your head twenty-four . . . . well, you get the point.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-55473-207-7
ISBN13: 978-1-55473-207-4
UPC: 685462012084
SKU: 81-BQ28290
Instrumentation: Brass Quintet (Opt. Percussion)

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About the Composer: Vince Gassi

Vince Gassi

Vince Gassi has established himself as a prolific composer with over 100 published works spanning multiple genres and ensemble types. Holding a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario and a Ph.D. from York University in Toronto, he studied composition and arranging at the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles. His output has earned recognition across North America, Europe, and Japan, with frequent performances at prestigious venues including the Midwest Clinic in Chicago.

For more than two decades, Gassi worked as an instrumental music educator at elementary and secondary levels while building his reputation as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. His seminars on creative engagement and digital workflows for music directors reflect his commitment to supporting both student musicians and teaching professionals. His works balance musical substance with accessibility, making them reliable choices for festivals and concert programs.

Why we love this

The infectious four-note motif and angular bebop vocabulary give this piece immediate personality while remaining accessible at the medium level. Gassi builds momentum through orchestration and rhythmic drive rather than technical complexity, creating an arrangement that rewards ensemble listening and sectional balance work. The tuba solo moment provides a chance to showcase your fifth voice without derailing the forward energy.

What to expect

Propulsive and playful, with the rhythmic snap of a well-crafted funk groove filtered through jazz idioms. The piece pulses with restless energy that builds and releases, drawing the listener into its infectious groove before pulling back just enough to stay fresh.

Who it's for

Brass quintets seeking a confident, engaging piece for festival competition or concert programming that doesn't demand extreme technical facility. Players at the medium level will find the part-writing rewarding without becoming a liability during preparation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythmic precision of that opening motif across all five voices; even slight timing variations will muddy the hook that carries the piece.
  • Balance the angular bebopish lines so they sit as counterpoint rather than solo statements; the composite sound matters more than individual clarity.
  • Build intensity gradually through the boisterous sections by tightening dynamics and articulation together, avoiding the trap of playing louder without more focus.
  • Shape the tuba solo as a genuine moment of repose, establishing a clear dynamic drop and allowing time for the listener to hear the shift before re-engaging the full ensemble.

How to use it

Program this alongside other contemporary brass works to showcase the range available beyond traditional concert band repertoire. Its medium difficulty and compact length make it ideal for a festival entry or as a second piece in a recital program that needs variety and momentum.

Skills your students will build

  • Articulation precision in unison and rhythmic unison playing
  • Jazz vocabulary and bebop phrasing across classical instruments
  • Sectional balance when layering independent melodic lines
  • Dynamic control and intensity without sacrificing musical intention
  • Solo voice projection while maintaining ensemble awareness

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