Arthur Sullivan | The Beleaguered | Brass Quartet

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Bring the spirit of Victorian resilience to life with this brass quartet arrangement of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s “The Beleaguered”. Originally composed in 1878 as a stirring part-song for male voices with words by Henry Fothergill Chorley, the work captures themes of courage, unity, and faith in the face of adversity. Sullivan—renowned for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert and beloved hymns like Onward, Christian Soldiers—infuses this piece with both solemn dignity and triumphant energy. Perfect for concert performance or ceremonial occasions, this arrangement highlights the noble sonorities of brass while preserving the expressive power of Sullivan’s original score.

1. Trumpet/Cornet in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet in C

2. Trumpet/Cornet in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet in C

3. Horn in F, Horn in Eb

4. Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone T.C.