Allegro Spiritoso (from Sonata #5): Brass Quintet Score & Parts

Name: Allegro Spiritoso (from Sonata #5 ): Brass Quintet Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-BQ24164
Price: 15.00 USD
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Trombone/Euphonium Feature

By Jean Baptiste Senaille / arr. Bill Bjornes, Jr.

Level: Medium-Difficult

Item: 81-BQ24164

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The Allegro Spiritoso is a movement taken from Jean-Baptiste Senaille's Sonata No. 5 in D minor, which was originally written as a solo for violin. This particular work by Senaille regained popularity when it was recorded as a piccolo trumpet solo by Maurice Andre. This arrangement is in A minor and features the euphonium or trombone in a brass quintet setting.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

UPC: 685462001989

SKU: 81-BQ24164

Instrumentation: Brass Quintet

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About the Composer: Jean Baptiste Senaille

Jean-Baptiste Senaillé (1687-1730) was a French Baroque violinist and composer whose sonatas established him as a significant voice in the emerging solo violin repertoire of the early 18th century. His works bridged Italian and French stylistic traditions, earning him a position at the court of Louis XIV and recognition as one of the era's finest string composers. His sonatas have endured not merely as historical documents but as genuinely rewarding performance vehicles; the Allegro Spiritoso from Sonata No. 5 exemplifies his gift for writing lines that sing across any instrument.

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Why we love this

This arrangement transforms a Baroque masterwork into an engaging showpiece for brass quintet while preserving the original's spirited character. The repositioning to A minor and the choice to feature euphonium or trombone as the lead voice create fresh sonority without sacrificing the piece's essential brilliance, making it an ideal selection for ensembles seeking substantial repertoire at the medium-difficult level.

What to expect

A brilliant Baroque dance alive with light and forward energy, the Allegro Spiritoso sparkles with figured melodic lines and driving harmonic rhythm. The work conveys both elegance and exuberance, offering the brass ensemble a taste of the violin's natural buoyancy translated into the bold, warm register of five brass instruments.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced brass quintets preparing for competitions or concerts, as well as ensembles seeking to expand their classical repertoire beyond standard 20th-century quintet literature. The medium-difficult grading makes it accessible to strong high school groups while remaining musically substantial for collegiate and community ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Treat the lead line (euphonium or trombone) with the lyrical phrasing of a violin soloist; the Baroque origin demands singing articulation rather than marcato attack.
Balance the supporting brass so the solo voice projects clearly without requiring excessive dynamic range from the featured player.
Shape the Allegro Spiritoso with forward harmonic momentum; resist the tendency to slow into fermatas unless specifically marked, preserving Senaillé's intention of spirited motion.

How to use it

Program this as a complementary work alongside other Baroque arrangements or place it as the classical centerpiece in a mixed-era concert. Its festival-ready character also makes it suitable for opening a programme or bridging between heavier contemporary works and lighter encores.