Tomkins Verse

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An arrangement for brass quintet of a 4-part contrapuntal organ piece by late Renaissance English composer Thomas Tomkins.

​Duration c. 2 mins

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Thomas Tomkins was one of the later composers of the Renaissance era of music in England. He was both Organist of Worcester Cathedral and a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, and produced much keyboard, consort and choral music. 

This arrangement redistributes the 4-part contrapuntal texture among the five players of a brass quintet. This allows for different colour combinations, as well as giving the players a breather!