Brass Quartet – Down Our Way Oberek

Description

(Z Naszych Stron)

Composed by Matt V. Pajakowski in 1933 and initially published by Vitak-Elsnic as part of its Polish Dance Folio No. 6 for small band and orchestra, for accordion  and for piano solo.

This arrangement for brass quartet with piano accompaniment was undertaken by Steven D. Harris in 2016.

Oberek is a fast dance in 3/4 time. The word “oberek” is derived from “obrot,” meaning to “turn” or “spin.” It is the second-most popular dance in Polish-American culture, after the polka.

Instrumentation includes:

Trumpet 1 & 2

Trombone or Euphonium

Tuba

Piano Accompaniment

Full Score

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