Pat-a-Pan, Dr. Daniel Thrower

Composer anonymous; arranged by Dr. Daniel Thrower. Duration: 2:30. This piccolo trumpet feature in a brass quintet setting begins with a Celtic feel with the side drum part and opening muted brass drones. More harmonically shifting portions give the tune great variety and freshness. Beautifully challenging, especially for the piccolo trumpet, this remarkably effective piece for brass Christmas concerts explores a variety of keys and emotions in its short duration. Arranged for the US Air Force Heartland of America Band for the 2018 "Sounds of the Season" holiday shows. Every serious quintet's Christmas book should feature this striking arrangement of such a traditional festive tune!