States of Mind for Brass quintet wiffin horn mouthpiece opulent tone helps blend both

opulent tone helps blend both sides of the brass band together

Peter Gane Trumpet adjustable cup mute small

5 Tuning Slide: drawn yellow brass

Designed and measured to fit one trumpet and one flugelhorn

Mexican Hat Dance - Particella arr Iveson

States of Mind for Brass quintet wiffin horn mouthpiece opulent tone helps blend bothThis suite comprises three movements taking a lateral, rather than literal look at different states of mind. Firstly, Headspace offers a lot of room for the players to fall into by accident. Meditation uses the repetition of certain rhythmic shapes rather like mantras to still the mind, purging discordant thoughts from consciousness. Finally, Hothead has a suitably fiery and impetuous Latin undertone. The aim in writing these short pieces was to allow