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Riu, Riu, Chiu: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

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Riu, Riu, Chiu: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

Riu, Riu, Chiu: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

Traditional Spanish Carol / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium-Difficult

Item: 81-BQ27281
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This is a lesser known Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the trombone and the remainder of the group. There are some sections with some multiple tonguing, but the piece is not too difficult for a group to put together and be enjoyed by audiences.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-55473-186-0
ISBN13: 978-1-55473-186-2
UPC: 685462011834
SKU: 81-BQ27281
Instrumentation: Brass Quintet

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Why we love this

Marlatt's arrangement captures the rhythmic vitality of this Renaissance carol without sanitizing it into something generic. The call-and-response opening between trombone and the rest of the quintet immediately establishes personality, and distributing the melody across multiple voices keeps the texture alive rather than predictable.

What to expect

Vibrant and dance-like, with the kind of rhythmic character that makes you sit up and listen. The colors shift as the melody passes between voices, creating moments of surprise alongside the familiar warmth of a centuries-old carol.

Who it's for

Brass quintets ready for medium-difficult repertoire that rewards careful ensemble work without demanding virtuosity. This arrangement works for groups seeking Christmas programming with substance, or directors wanting to introduce students to Renaissance source material in an approachable setting.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the trombone-quintet dialogue in the opening. The trombone leads with authority while the others respond crisply; this contrast sets the tone for the whole piece.
  • Approach the multiple tonguing sections with light articulation. These passages should sparkle, not muscle through.
  • Balance the inner voices carefully when melody migrates. With voices sharing thematic material, it's easy for the harmony to swallow important lines.
  • Use the rhythmic energy as your anchor. The piece moves forward through its drive, not through tempo pushing.

How to use it

Program this alongside more familiar Christmas fare to add historical depth to a holiday concert. The medium-difficult level makes it suitable for a mid-season performance once your quintet has built ensemble cohesion, giving you time to develop the nuanced voice-leading the piece demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Call-and-response dialogue clarity and independence
  • Multiple tonguing technique
  • Following melody through voice exchanges
  • Rhythmic precision in ensemble contexts
  • Historical awareness of Renaissance sacred music

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