Come, Sweet Death
Composed by J.S. Bach

Instrumentation

Cornets (Soprano, Solo, Repiano, 2nd, 3rd)
Flugelhorn
Tenor Horns (Solo, 1st, 2nd)
Baritones (1st, 2nd)
Trombones (1st, 2nd, Bass)
Euphonium
Eb Bass
Bb Bass
Timpani
Tubular Bells
Percussion 1 (Sus. Cym., Vibraphone)

Details

'Come, Sweet Death' was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1736 as a melancholic solo for solo voice and basso continuo. Bach set lyrics of an unknown poet to his moving melody, the singer calling for death to come take them to heaven. The two verses are translated to English below:
Melburnian composer and arranger Jared McCunnie has set Bach's touching work for brass band and percussion. Jared employs both the vulnerability and strength of the brass band to capture a final plea before death. 
Duration - 3 min
Difficulty - C Grade+ (3rd Section+)

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Name of Band

Jared McCunnie | composer, arranger, musician