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The Heavens Declare: Psalm 19: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

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The Heavens Declare: Psalm 19: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

The Heavens Declare: Psalm 19: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

For Brass Quintet

By Benedetto Marcello / arr. David Marlatt

Item: 81-BQ225582
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The Heavens Declare is an arrangement by David Marlatt of the opening movement of Psalm 19 by Italian composer Benedetto Marcello. Although it remains a popular vocal piece, it is very fanfare-like in nature and suits the energy of a brass quintet. (2:00)

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77893-108-1
ISBN13: 978-1-77893-108-6
SKU: 81-BQ225582

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About the Composer: Benedetto Marcello

Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) was a Venetian composer whose sacred vocal works remain staples of choral and vocal repertoire. His setting of Psalm 19 exemplifies the melodic gift and harmonic sophistication that made him one of the most performed Italian composers of the Baroque era, particularly in educational and devotional contexts.

Marcello's output spanned operas, cantatas, and sacred music, but his psalm settings have proven most durable. Written during a period when Italian composers were refining the art of expressive melody within structured harmonic frameworks, these works continue to reward both singers and instrumentalists with their lyrical strength and spiritual directness.

Why we love this

Marlatt's arrangement captures the ceremonial brightness inherent in Marcello's melody while giving brass players a chance to own genuinely beautiful material rather than retreating into fanfare clichés. The two-minute length fits competition and festival schedules without sacrificing musical substance, and the writing sits comfortably in the mid-range of quintet difficulty, making it accessible for accomplished secondary groups.

What to expect

Stately and luminous, with the warmth of a hymn sung outdoors in sunlight. Marcello's melody unfolds with quiet confidence, supported by harmonies that feel both structured and organic, creating a sense of reverent declaration rather than bombast.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits brass quintets at the secondary and early collegiate level who want to program something with genuine musical weight and spiritual substance. It works equally well for advanced middle school quintets capable of sustaining long lines with mature tone and phrasing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening statement as a collective proclamation rather than a solo gesture; all five voices announce the theme together with unified articulation and phrase direction.
  • Balance the inherent brightness of the piece against the lyrical quality of Marcello's original melody; avoid letting energy tip into harshness.
  • Pay attention to how Marlatt voices the harmony around the main theme; inner voices often carry countermelody material that deserves clarity and breath support.
  • Treat dynamic transitions as architectural moments that support the piece's spiritual character; resist the impulse to treat this as a march.

How to use it

This fits naturally into sacred or seasonal programming, particularly around celebrations or seasons of gratitude. It also serves as an excellent concert opener or transition piece between contrasting works, since its short length and complete musical statement allow for efficient pacing.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining melodic phrases across a full ensemble while maintaining individual voice independence
  • Balancing brightness of tone with legato phrasing in a harmonically rich texture
  • Reading fifth-part harmonic texture and tracking inner voice countermelody
  • Coordinating ensemble attacks and releases as a unified quintet voice

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