Giovanni Gabrieli Sheet Music
About this collection
Giovanni Gabrieli Sheet Music
Giovanni Gabrieli's brass and woodwind canzonas have captivated musicians for over four centuries, and this collection gathers his most performed works alongside modern arrangements by composers like David Marlatt, Eric Swisher, and Don Sweete. These scores and parts span from intimate brass quartets to full brass choirs, with woodwind alternatives available for many titles. Gabrieli's music remains a cornerstone of the chamber ensemble repertoire, offering both historical authenticity and accessibility for intermediate musicians.
Who it's for
- Brass and woodwind ensemble directors seeking Renaissance masterworks
- Chamber musicians performing Gabrieli's canzonas and ricercari
- Music educators teaching polychoral composition and Early Music practice
What's inside
- Gabrieli originals and modern arrangements for brass quintet, quartet, and large brass ensembles
- Interchangeable woodwind alternatives for select titles (flute, clarinet, saxophone)
- Score and parts sets in medium and medium-difficult grades
- Sacred and secular canzonas from Eighth Note Publications, LudwigMasters, and Edition Peters
Things to consider
Most titles here sit at medium difficulty, making them accessible for pre-college ensembles without sacrificing Gabrieli's polychoral architecture. If your group has mixed instrumentation, check The brass quintet and quartet settings are the most frequently performed, but don't overlook the larger brass choir arrangements if you have the players available.