Septet for Brass
Douglas Townsend
About this work:
World broadcast premiere on February 12, 1947, WNYC - WNYC FM, by the Metropolitan Brass Ensemble (made up of Juilliard students). Performed by students at Tanglewood in the summer of 1947. Not yet premiered by professionals. In four
movements: sonatina, slow, scherzo, finale. Moderately difficult. Serious, but with
some lyrical moments.
Year composed: 1945
Duration: 00:15:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 2 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba