For Brass Septet

Composer - Bella Bartok

Grade - 7+

Duration - 8 minutes

Instrumentation - 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba

This brass septet arrangement of Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances brings the rhythmic vitality, folk character, and vivid contrasts of this beloved work to a compact brass ensemble setting. Carefully adapted to preserve the spirit and colour of the original, the arrangement highlights the expressive and rhythmic possibilities of brass instruments across a wide range of textures.

Each dance retains its distinctive character, from lyrical and atmospheric moments to lively, driving rhythms, offering performers a varied and engaging musical experience. The arrangement emphasizes clarity, balance, and ensemble interplay, making it both rewarding to perform and effective in rehearsal.

Well suited for concert performance and educational ensembles, this brass septet version of Romanian Folk Dances provides musicians with opportunities to develop stylistic awareness, rhythmic precision, and expressive phrasing, while offering audiences a vibrant and compelling interpretation of Bartók’s timeless work.