"CYM (Centre for Young Musicians) Brass is an exciting piece that should be embraced by both young and more experienced brass quintets. The beginning of the first movement starts with some counter melodies and shared melodic material between the trumpets. This movement contains some very nice fanfare like figures that build toward the end and then die away. The texture of the first movement is angular with the horn, trombone and tuba providing a stiff ostinato that supports the two trumpets. It is marked 'Alla Marcia' and has a very strict and pointed style. The second movement is in 6/8, marked 'Andante', and should be performed with a quasi legato articulation. Flowing muted melodies contrast the fanfares nicely. It begins a Moderato but moves quickly to Allegro. This movement has a frantic feel that should be played with a great deal of energy. Performers must be aware of the 7/8 and 5/8 bars. There are seven bars near the last half of the piece where the first and second trumpet are in syncopation with each other, requiring careful precision. The third movement changes meter from duple and triple to compound and to compound complex. It is frenetic and requires a hight developed sense of time on the part of the players. Generally, the piece is tonal by shifts tonality frequently. This composition is recommended for competent high school or young college brass quintets. It incorporates some well placed rests, keeping endurance issues at a minimum. Numerous syncopated rhythms require careful counting and concentration." Southeastern Brass the Louisiana University Student Brass Quintet in International Trumpet Guild 2004