Johann Sebastian Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is presented here in a lyrical brass quintet setting that emphasizes warm tone, blend, balance, and graceful phrasing.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is presented here in a lyrical brass quintet setting that captures the gentle, flowing character of the original while allowing each instrument to contribute to the musical texture.

Ideal for:

• concert and recital programming

• Christmas and holiday programs

• weddings and other ceremonial occasions

• reflective or sacred programming

The carefully shaped dynamics and sustained melodic lines encourage beautiful tone, balance, blend, and expressive phrasing. Written in comfortable, idiomatic ranges, the arrangement is well suited for high school, college, and university brass quintets, while also offering professional ensembles an elegant addition to their repertoire.

Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds

Difficulty: Intermediate