Prelude for Mark

Prelude for Mark was written in memory of Mark Freeh. Mark was not only a good friend but one of New York’s most well know producer’s and recording studio owners. Mark was also well know as a brass band arranger and supporter of brass bands both here in the US and in Europe. He founded the Imperial Brass, which he organized some twenty-five years ago. He was also instrumental in getting me to write for the brass band, which I knew very little about before meeting him. A friend once said about him “Mark was about connections and putting people together” Through the years he introduced me to some of the top musicians in New York, musicians I am still in touch with. Thank you Mark, not only for your friendship but also for your contribution to the music community.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: Standard
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: Festival Series
Category: Brass Band

Instrumentation

Conductor's Score

E-flat Soprano Cornet
Solo B-flat Cornet (4)
Repiano B-flat Cornet
2nd B-flat Cornet (2)
3rd B-flat Cornet (2)

B-flat Flugelhorn
Solo E-flat Horn
1st E-flat Horn
2nd E-flat Horn

1st B-flat Baritone
2nd B-flat Baritone

1st B-flat Trombone
2nd B-flat Trombone
Bass Trombone

B-flat Euphonium (2)
E-flat Bass (2)
B-flat Bass (2)

Percussion 1 [2 players]: Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, 2 Timpani
Percussion 2 [2 player]: Chimes, Glockenspiel