And All Was Well: Brass Choir, Conductor Score & Parts

Lyrical and sustained, with moments of quiet reflection punctuated by the trumpet's song. The syncopated rhythms keep the piece from settling into pure lullaby territory, adding gentle momentum and character that feels assured rather than strained.

Brass choirs working at the intermediate level who are ready to move beyond unison playing. The trumpet feature makes it accessible enough for developing soloists while the harmonic density keeps advanced players engaged.

• Balance the legato lines carefully during the harmony sections; intonation suffers when players don't lock into a unified vowel shape and dynamic.
• The syncopated rhythms need to sit comfortably in the pocket without rushing. Give the ensemble permission to feel the underlying pulse rather than fight it.
• Let the trumpet soloist breathe naturally at phrase endings. Meeboer's melody invites singers' phrasing, and forcing it into a metronomic box will flatten the impact.

Program this as a concert opener or closer where you want to establish a thoughtful tone. It also pairs well with more assertive brass repertoire as a contrasting moment that demonstrates your ensemble's range.

• Long-phrase legato playing with consistent airflow
• Intonation matching in four-part harmony
• Balance and blend across the brass choir
• Syncopated rhythm reading and execution
• Dotted rhythm precision
• Solo trumpet character and phrasing