Strictly speaking, it would be presumptuous to say these are the "best" brass quintets; however, it is possible to at least compile a list of good, standard repertoire for the genre. This is a list of standard brass quintets that I’ve used in teaching brass chamber music at the university level at several different schools. Many of the pieces would be considered “classics,” in that they have stood the test of time, while others are relatively new. I emphasize that the list is not comprehensive by any means, just a good general starting point. I would also point out that, while the list will give the reader a good idea of the standard repertoire for brass quintet, there are many other excellent pieces out there, and it will pay dividends to explore new and exciting works in addition to the well-known literature.

Entries are listed alphabetically. Difficulty level is listed in parenthesis after each title: 1 (easiest) to 6 (hardest). Enjoy!



