Schumann Character Pieces

This collection brings together six of Robert Schumann's most beloved miniatures from Album for the Young and Scenes from Childhood, thoughtfully arranged for brass quintet. Each piece preserves the distinctive personality of the original while providing rewarding ensemble literature that is both accessible and musically engaging.

The set includes:
The Happy Farmer
A Very Important Person
Chorale, Op. 68, No. 4
A Curious Story
Soldiers' March
The Wild Horseman

Ranging from approximately 45 seconds to two minutes, these pieces may be performed individually throughout a concert or programmed together as an attractive six-minute suite. The writing emphasizes balance, phrasing, and musical expression rather than technical difficulty, making the collection especially well suited for: developing high school brass quintets community brass ensembles college chamber groups recital and festival performances. Carefully crafted to be idiomatic for all five instruments, these arrangements provide engaging repertoire that introduces developing players to the enduring musical character and craftsmanship of Schumann while remaining enjoyable for experienced performers.

Duration: approx. 6'00" Difficulty: Intermediate (accessible for high school ensembles, comfortable reading for community groups, and ideal as reliable repertoire for professional performers)