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Morning: Brass Choir Score & Parts

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Morning: Brass Choir Score & Parts

Morning: Brass Choir Score & Parts

From Peer Gynt Suite No. 1

By Edvard Grieg / arr. David Marlatt

Item: 81-BC222145
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Morning arranged by David Marlatt for brass choir opens Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 and its famous flowing melody has been used in countless commercials and movie soundtracks. This melody flows throughout the ensemble including the piccolo trumpet, flugel horn, euphonium, tuba, and horn.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77157-907-2
ISBN13: 978-1-77157-907-0
UPC: 685462029082
SKU: 81-BC222145
Instrumentation: Brass Choir

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) stands as Norway's most celebrated composer, drawing deeply from folk melodies and national character to create music that feels both intimate and universal. His ability to craft memorable, singable themes worked brilliantly across piano miniatures, concertos, and orchestral suites, making his music instantly recognizable and enduringly popular in concert halls and classrooms alike.

Why we love this

Grieg's Morning melody is instantly recognizable and sits beautifully in the brass choir setting, where the warm sonorities of flugelhorn and euphonium can fully realize its lyrical character. The arrangement by David Marlatt distributes the theme strategically across the ensemble, giving multiple voices a chance to carry the famous tune while maintaining the piece's gentle, sunrise-inspired character.

What to expect

This arrangement captures the quiet awakening of dawn, with the melody flowing gently from one section to the next like light gradually brightening the sky. The brass choir's warm tones transform the familiar theme into something intimate and contemplative, a far cry from any bombastic brass sound.

Who it's for

Brass choirs at the intermediate to advanced level will find this arrangement both musically rewarding and accessible. Directors seeking a work that showcases the lyrical capabilities of the brass ensemble, rather than its raw power, will appreciate how Marlatt's writing highlights the gentler timbral possibilities of the group.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody with careful dynamic control; resist the temptation to push the volume beyond mezzo-forte, as the piece's effectiveness rests on its gentle, unfolding quality.
  • Balance the lead voice (whether piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn, or horn) clearly above the supporting harmonies without sacrificing blend in the full ensemble chords.
  • Allow rubato in the opening measures to let the melody breathe naturally; this famous theme rewards a lyrical, unhurried approach.

How to use it

Morning works beautifully as an opening number for a brass choir concert or as a lyrical interlude within a longer program of varied brass literature. Consider pairing it with more energetic works to showcase the full range of the ensemble's expressive capability.

Skills your students will build

  • Blending mixed brass timbres (piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn, euphonium, tuba, horn) in a single melodic line
  • Sustaining legato lines across phrase boundaries
  • Balancing transparent harmony writing where multiple voices support a single melodic voice
  • Shaping a well-known melody with fresh interpretation and appropriate restraint

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