Selections from Porgy and Bess, "Summertime," George Gershwin, arr. Jack Gale
This performance of Jack Gale's arrangement of "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess was performed at Asbury University in January, 2022.
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Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour
Alto Horn - Nathan Miller
Euphonium - Hiram Diaz
Tuba - Chris Tiedeman
Hiram Diaz, euphonium - Napoli Variations, Bellstedt arr. Chris Larios
Euphonium virtuoso, Hiram Diaz, performed this solo live at Asbury University in January of 2022. The arrangement, of this classic of the American brass solo repertoire was made for the ensemble by Chris Larios.
High Bridge Brass
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Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour
Alto Horn - Nathan Miller
Euphonium - Hiram Diaz
Tuba - Chris Tiedeman
Gustav Holst, Second Suite in F, MVT II - Song Without Words: "I Love My Love," Arr. Jerry Nowak
This is a from a performance at Montclair State University, November 17, 2019.
This movement by Holst is based on the song, "I'll Love My Love," and the text to this song is copied below.
Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour
Alto Horn - Nathan Miller
Euphonium - Hiram Diaz
Tuba - Chris Tiedeman
Text:
"I'll Love My Love"
Abroad as I was walking
One evening in the spring
I heard a maid in Bedlam
So sweetly for to sing;
Her chain she rattled with her hands
And thus replied she:
Chorus:
I love my love because I know
My love loves me
Oh cruel were his parents
Who sent my love to sea
And cruel was the ship
That bore my love from me:
Yet I love his parents since they’re his
Although they’ve ruined me:
Chorus
"With straw I'll weave a garland,
I'll weave it very fine;
With roses, lilies, daisies,
I'll mix the eglantine;
And I'll present it to my love when he returns from sea.
For...
Chorus
Just as she there sat weeping
Her love he came on land
Then, hearing she was in Bedlam
He ran straight out of hand;
He flew into her snow-white arms
And thus replied he:
Chorus
She said: “My love don’t frighten me,
are you my love or no?”
“O yes, my dearest Nancy,
I am your love, also
I am returned to make amends
for all your injury.”
Chorus
So now these two are married,
And happy may they be
Like turtle doves together,
In love and unity.
All pretty maids with patience wait
That have got loves at sea;
Chorus
Distinct from traditional brass quintets, High Bridge Brass performs on instruments usually associated with brass bands—cornets, alto horn (tenor horn), euphonium, and tuba. The homogenous timbre created across five octaves enables High Bridge Brass to create a seamless sound that richly bridges the ensemble together.
High bridges stand as testaments to humanity’s yearning to connect across deep divides, and our willingness to attempt the impossible toward this end. While we are spread out across the country, High Bridge Brass is drawn together by a shared desire to make music at the highest standards among the company of friends and to connect with audiences in meaningful and intimate performances.