“Bier Trinken”, by Sarah Houle, 2020, for Brass Quartet (Trumpet with optional divisi 2nd part, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba) with Lyrics and Lead Sheet (Piano, Vocal, Chords).
This tune was conceived after returning from my second international band tour with the Three Rivers Concert Band in 2016. We visited Hungary, Czech Republic, and Austria. One of our concerts in Czech Republic occurred at a beer hall in a very small town (Spejchar Zelec). Playing that concert of typical band pieces with some polkas thrown in, smelling and tasting the brews, was a highlight of that tour. Finally, in 2020, the year of staying home and not playing music in ensemble, I’ve been able to focus more on composition and finished “Bier Trinken”. Please and dunkel, pils and thank you…enjoy!
If you have an interest in performing this piece, please use the contact form below. An unmarked PDF download will be sent to you of the entire set. I’d only like to know where you intend on performing the piece…and would love to hear any performances of it!
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