Solo copper instrument ensemble pieces selected

Author: Zhang Xinlin
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
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Tubular wind ensemble usually comes in two forms: tubular quartet and tubular quintet. A tubular quartet typically consists of two trumpets, one horn, and one trombone. A tubular quintet is made up of two trumpets, one horn, one trombone, and one tuba (or bass trombone). The tubular wind ensemble has the characteristics of unified yet varied timbre and consistent yet dynamic volume. It can not only perform grand and powerful marches but also lyrical and melodious vocal pieces. It can play not only popular music and jazz but also adapted classical music and various genres and styles of music. Additionally, the performance form of the tubular wind ensemble is not limited by the venue. It can perform in concert halls as well as open-air squares; it can play while seated, standing, or even while marching. Therefore, this musical performance form of the tubular wind ensemble is widely used and is popular and favored by people around the world.