Five Chansons by Clément Janequin – Low Brass Quartet (Early Music Series)

A rich and sonorous adaptation of Janequin’s Renaissance chansons for low brass quartet (3 Euphoniums and Tuba), offering a unique and compelling chamber music experience.

Print and Digital Options

Clear

This edition presents five chansons by Clément Janequin, reimagined for low brass quartet. These works, originally composed for voices, are transformed into a warm, blended sonority that highlights the expressive capabilities of the low brass ensemble.

Arranged by David Lee Box, this version emphasizes lyrical phrasing, balance, and resonance, allowing performers to explore Renaissance polyphony through a distinctly modern timbral lens.

As part of the Early Music Series, this arrangement is crafted with clarity and accessibility in mind, making it suitable for both advanced students and professional performers seeking unique repertoire.

Included Works

My levay par ung matin
Ce moys de may
Au verd boys
Au joly jeu du pousse avant
Ie ne fus iamais sy aise

Instrumentation

Euphonium 1
Euphonium 2
Tuba 1
Tuba 2

Product Details

Performance Notes

This arrangement leverages the natural warmth and blend of low brass instruments to recreate the vocal origins of the music. The result is a sonorous and cohesive ensemble texture that suits both intimate and resonant performance spaces.

Ideal for:

Low brass ensembles
Recitals and studio performances
Educational repertoire
Unique chamber programming

Weight	2 lbs
Dimensions	12 × 9 × 1 in
Print and Digital Options	Print: Full Set, Print: Full Score, Digital: Full Set (pdf), Digital: Full Score (pdf), Digital: Replacement Part (pdf)