Pete The Plate

Pete The Plate “Pete the Plate” was written for John Elliott’s lower brass group “Brasso ProFUNdo” as a sequel to “ Fred the Fork “ and “Syd the Spoon”. The titles of all three pieces alluding to a song written by Brecht and Weil in 1929 Berlin that has now become a jazz standard. “Pete the plate” is in a slow heavy swing style, creating an atmosphere like that of the sleazy dives of pre-war Berlin. Note the two cryptic quotes towards the end of the piece. Be sure to give prominence to the second euphonium part at bar 9 in order to vary the overall sound at this point. “Pete” was originally for two euphoniums (trombones) and a tuba, however we have included a range of parts to suit: Part 1 Euphonium/Trombone - Bass Clef Euphonium/Trombone - Treble Clef Horn in F Tenor Horn in Eb Part 2 Euphonium/Trombone - Bass Clef Euphonium/Trombone - Treble Clef Part 3 Eb Bass Tuba