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Born Melanie Helene Bonis, the composer wrote music under the pseudonym of Mel Bonis because she felt women weren t taken seriously as artists at the time. This lively piece was originally written for piano and has the feel of a galop, fanfare and show piece all rolled onto one. It s a headlong musical frolic from the double-tonguing opening to the big finish and it s downhill all the way. It practically plays itself! A great finale or encore piece that will leave your audiences smiling.

• BQ13393
• Duration: 2:40
• Medium-Difficult
• Brass Quintet