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| Product number: | CMP862 pdf |
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| Arrangement: | Quintet |
| Instruments: | Horn , Trombone , Trumpet , Tuba |
| Genre: | Classic wedding |
| Quintet: | Brass quintet |
| Brass Quintet: | Blechbläserquintett |
| Trombone: | Posaune |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
| Experience: | Intermediate (5–7 years) |
| Key: | F Major |
| Tempo: | Allegro |
| Authors: | Mendelssohn Bartholdy , Felix (1809-1847) |
| Pages: | 13 |
| duration: | : |
| Publisher: | Cimarron Music Press |
Hochzeitsmarsch - Sheet Music for Brass quintet Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
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| Product number: | CMP862 pdf |
|---|---|
| Arrangement: | Quintet |
| Instruments: | Horn , Trombone , Trumpet , Tuba |
| Genre: | Classic wedding |
| Quintet: | Brass quintet |
| Brass Quintet: | Blechbläserquintett |
| Trombone: | Posaune |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
| Experience: | Intermediate (5–7 years) |
| Key: | F Major |
| Tempo: | Allegro |
| Authors: | Mendelssohn Bartholdy , Felix (1809-1847) |
| Pages: | 13 |
| duration: | : |
| Publisher: | Cimarron Music Press |
Product Description
Mendelssohn's Wedding March is one of the most recognized orchestral pieces ever written — and in brass quintet notation, it delivers the full ceremonial weight of a live performance. This arrangement is intended for ensembles with solid experience, requiring approximately five years of instruction.
Brass Quintet Sheet Music "Wedding March" – A Ceremonial Classic for Brass
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy composed the Wedding March in 1842 as part of his incidental music for Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." What began as theatre music became the most performed wedding piece in the world — the one that cues everyone to rise.
In the brass quintet setting, F major carries the dignity of the piece: warm, open, and stately. The melody spans a wide range of more than two octaves, demanding secure intonation across the full register from every part. The notated tempo is brisk, but the half-time feel gives the piece its calm, measured pulse — once you've internalized that underlying sense of motion, it feels considerably more relaxed than the number suggests. The articulation is detailed: short slurs, detached notes, no broad legato — every phrase needs to be clearly shaped.
- Main challenge: several fast passages (runs / short note values), strongly syncopated rhythms
- Ideal for: weddings, festive church services, and ceremonial concert performances
- Tempo: 160 — stately and ceremonial
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The fast runs will feel most secure when each part works through them individually at half tempo first — only then will the ensemble playing lock in with real precision. For the detached slurs, it helps to consciously control the tongue stroke: not too hard, so the lightness of the passage is preserved. Taking the dynamics seriously is where the most is gained: this piece lives on strong contrast in volume — a powerful forte in the tutti only truly lands when it grows out of a genuine piano. The audience hears that emotional arc immediately.
A scrollable preview of 13 pages is available before purchase, giving you a complete look at the full arrangement in advance. The sheet music is available for immediate download after purchase. 100% licensed — ready to perform legally, right away.
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