Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) is one of the most important composers in music history. His chorales are musical gems of profound spiritual meaning and artful clarity. In the collection ‘ Jesus bleibet meine Freude ’ (Jesus remains my joy), Arvid Gast and Joachim Pliquett have arranged four selected chorales for trumpet and organ in a stylish, moderately difficult arrangement that is also suitable for short-term programme expansion. Content: – BWV 147 ‘ Jesus bleibet meine Freude ’ (Jesus remains my joy) – playing time approx. 4'30'' – BWV 721 ‘ Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott ’ (Have mercy on me, O Lord God) - playing time approx. 1'30'' – BWV 668a ‘ Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein ’ (When we are in greatest need) (early version of ‘Vor deinen Thron tret ich hiermit’ (I hereby step before your throne)) - playing time approx. 1'30'' – BWV 12 ‘ What God does is well done ’ (final chorale from ‘Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen’) – playing time approx. 0'40'' These arrangements combine the vocal character of the trumpet with the rich sound of the organ and showcase Bach's choral art in an expressive setting that can be used both liturgically and in concert. Their moderate level of difficulty makes them particularly suitable for advanced pupils, students and ensembles active in church music. An inspiring choral programme – musically profound, beautiful in sound and practical.

Jean-Siegfried Blumann (1887–1965) was a German conductor and composer. He graduated from the Hamburg Conservatory's conducting class and continued his studies at the Vienna Conservatory. During his artistic career, he worked as a Kapellmeister at several German-language theatres, including in Schwerin, Lübeck, Magdeburg, Braunschweig, Breslau and at the Kroll Opera in Berlin. As a composer, Jean S. Blumann also wrote entertaining works in addition to concert pieces, études and plays. The present piece for trumpet and piano (alternatively organ) is an example of his light compositional style.

Das vorliegende Concerto ist eine Bearbeitung des Concerto B-Dur für Oboe, Violino concertante, Streicher und Continuo (RV 548) von Antonio Vivaldi. Es wurde Wert darauf gelegt, möglichst eng am Vivaldi'schen Original zu bleiben und dabei das Wesen der Originalkomposition mit auf die neue Instrumentierung zu übertragen. Es ergibt sich damit ein interessantes Abwechseln der beiden konzertierenden Instrumente Orgel und Trompete.

for organ and a melodic instrument The Regensburg composer, church musician and organist Eberhard Kraus (1931–2003) is one of the most important representatives of 20th-century Catholic church music in southern Germany. As cathedral organist at St. Peter's in Regensburg and as a lecturer and professor, he left his mark on the musical life of his hometown and far beyond for decades. These seven selected choral arrangements can be played individually, in any combination or in the order presented here. In addition to concert performances, they are also intended for use in liturgy. The parts are easy to moderately difficult and are also suitable as additions to programmes of brass and organ works for ensembles and soloists. Content: 1. Zieh an die Macht, du Arm des Herrn (Draw near to power, O arm of the Lord) 2. Die helle Sonn' leucht jetzt herfür (The bright sun now shines forth) 3. Schönster Herr Jesu (Most beautiful Lord Jesus) 4. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the voice calls us) 5. Freu dich sehr o meine Seele (Rejoice greatly, O my soul) 6. In dieser Nacht (On this night) 7. Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König (Praise the Lord, the mighty King)

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) is one of the most important composers of the French Baroque period. In his stage works, he combines festive sound splendour with dance-like elegance and artful harmonies. This collection, Airs de Triomphe, has been carefully arranged by Eberhard Kraus (1931-2003), long-time organist at Regensburg Cathedral and experienced editor. The selection is based on festive instrumental movements from Rameau's operas and stage music and has been arranged for two trumpets (in C or B flat) and organ. The arrangements are characterised by idiomatic voice leading, good playability and musical effect – ideal for use on church holidays, in concerts or as repertoire for advanced brass players in a liturgical context. The organ takes on a harmonically supportive and rhythmically concise accompanying role, while the trumpets take centre stage with baroque radiance. Content: I. "La Princesse de Navarre" (Comédie-ballet) II. "Le Temple de la Gloire" (Opéra-ballet III. "Nais" (Pastorale héroique)

Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713–1780) is one of the most important German composers and organists of the late Baroque period. His musical education began under the guidance of his father, Johann Tobias Krebs, who was also an organist. From 1726, Krebs was a pupil of Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Thomas School in Leipzig, which had a lasting influence on his compositional style. The close relationship between teacher and student is reflected, among other things, in a playful remark by Bach, who referred to Krebs as his ‘only Krebs in my Bach’. Krebs' compositional oeuvre comprises around 230 works, with his organ compositions in particular still attracting considerable attention today. This edition brings together eight simple and stylistically expressive chorales by Johann Ludwig Krebs in an arrangement for organ and melody instrument (oboe or trumpet in C), edited by August Gottfried Ritter . The chorales are suitable for both liturgical use and concert performances. Ritter's edition makes these works accessible to a wide circle of organists and combines historical substance with practical playability. Content: 1. Es ist gewißlich an der Zeit (It is surely time) 2. Was mein Gott will, das gescheh allzeit (What my God wants, may it always happen) 3. Gott der Vater wohn' ns bei (God the Father dwells with us) 4. Herzlein lieb hab ich dich, oh Herr (I love you dearly, oh Lord) 5. Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (Come Holy Spirit, Lord God) 6. O Gott, du frommer Gott (O God, you pious God) 7. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Dearest Jesus, we are here) 8. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the voice calls us)

The composer and music teacher Harald Heilmann (1924–2018) studied composition first at the Leipzig University of Music (1946–1950) and then with Hanns Eisler at the Academy of Arts in East Berlin. After moving to West Germany in 1952, he continued his studies with Frank Martin at the Cologne University of Music. In addition to working as an editor for various music publishers, Heilmann worked as a freelance composer from 1958 onwards. His work has been honoured with numerous awards, including the Stamitz Prize, the Federal Cross of Merit and a scholarship from the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. This work is scored for trombone (alternatively viola or English horn) and organ.

Lotte Backes (1901–1990), recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit, was a German pianist, organist and composer. She studied composition at the Prussian Academy of Arts and lost much of her early work during the Second World War. The present work, episodio per tomba e organo , dates from her post-war period and is available as a facsimile edition.

Throughout church history, the Te Deum and the Gloria , both of which are early Christian hymns, have been set to music many times. In this handwritten score, Siegfried Borris (1906-1987) has arranged the Te Deum for oboe and organ – alternatively, it can also be performed with trumpet (D) or piano.

Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger (1839-1901) was highly regarded as a church musician, counterpoint teacher and organ composer. The Cantilène in F major, originally composed for organ in 1887, is presented here in an arrangement for trumpet (oboe/violin) and organ. An arrangement of this composition for trumpet (oboe) and strings (publisher's number N 3866 ) is also available. This BRASS-TOTAL edition contains both a C and a Bb part for practical use. Content: Andante