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This composition is based on a theme by Marty McCall – a chant which says “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”  It was written for Eurobrass and performed on the 2012 tour of Germany.  It begins quietly with the low brass and goes through several variations, concluding with the tune EASTER HYMN and a brilliant coda.

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This is a setting of the hymn tune NUN DANKET.  The Brass Ensemble version has been recorded by Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass on their Classic Hymns CD. It has also been recorded by the King’s Brass for broadcast on “The Joy of Music” television series with organist Diane Bish (program #2301).

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This composition is written for a New Year’s Eve concert given by Quintessenz Brass on December 31, 2019 in Schramberg, Germany.

The composer wrote:

The new year is a time for reflection on the past year, and for dreaming about what could be accomplished in the coming year. This composition moves from optimistic New Year’s Resolutions to falling short of our goals and always beginning again to realize our dreams.

Ben Roundtree – December 2019

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This 8-9 minute composition is written in memory of a friend, Dieter Meng.

The composer wrote:

The four movements of “Quintet No. 2 in A Minor” are a tribute to my friend Dieter Meng (1940-2023). He directed the church brass choir (Posaunenchor) in Rötenberg for over 50 years and still played actively to the end of his life.

Ben Roundtree – March 2024

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This is the first to be released of a suite of Celtic music.  Each movement will contain a different type of Celtic folk tune and a traditional hymn.  The Hornpipe combines The Rights of Man with Standing on the Promises in a rousing barnburner.  These were inspired by a collaboration with Irish Whistler Bob Pegritz.

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This solo was written for Cornet Solo by Vincent Bach, a famous cornet soloist and instrument manufacturer.  It has been adapted for Tuba Solo and scored for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble accompaniment by Ben Roundtree, who has performed it with the University of Kentucky Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Skip Gray.

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Das Spiritual “Little David Play on Your Harp” wurde für den Posaunenchor Rötenberg arrangiert.  Die Uraufführung war in der Ev. Kirche Rötenberg unter der Leitung von Elisabeth Heizmann mit dem Arrangeur als Tuba-Solist.

Siehe auch eine ähnliche Version für Tuba-Solo und Blechbläserensemble.

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This hymn tune by William Henry Monk (Deutsch: Bleib bei mir, Herr) is rung with only 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables.  It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique. It is written to be played with Brass Quintet or Quartet. See also the version for Handbell Duet and Posaunenchor.

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This hymn tune by William Henry Monk (Deutsch: Bleib bei mir, Herr) is rung with only 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables.  It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique. It is written to be played with Posaunenchor. See also the version for Handbell Duet and Brass Quintet/Quartet.

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Both tunes associated with “Away in a Manger” are used in this beautiful setting.  This arrangement features both extensive 4-in-hand bell ringing and weaving on the chimes for Ringer 1.  Ringer 2 has some 4-in-hand and lots of nice melody and counter-melody lines.  It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.

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This piece begins with an original change-ring pattern.  Using just 8 bells, the arrangement fits in the melody and a counter-melody at the same time.  This duet uses advanced 4-in-hand ringing which eliminates the need for tables.  It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.

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