Graduations

Processionals, fanfares and recessionals for commencement. The Majestic Brass Quintet has played Northeastern University’s commencement ceremonies since 1993, when it was first brought in to add something special to the ceremony at which President Bill Clinton spoke.

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What we play

A commencement needs music that can carry a long procession and fill a large hall or an open field. The quintet plays processionals as the graduates and faculty enter, fanfares for the big moments of the ceremony, and a recessional to send everyone out celebrating. We play for colleges and universities, private schools and high schools.

Listen

Short excerpts recorded by the quintet.

West Village Fanfare

Anthony Paul De Ritis, from Brass Tacks 3 (Navona Records)

Trumpet Voluntary

Jeremiah Clarke, The Prince of Denmark’s March

Trumpet Tune

Henry Purcell

Rondeau

Jean-Joseph Mouret

Allegro maestoso

George Frideric Handel, from Water Music

Rejoicing

George Frideric Handel, from Music for the Royal Fireworks

Planning your commencement

Tell us the date, the time and the place, and roughly how long the procession runs. We’ll check availability and send you a quote.

Planning a commencement? Tell us the date and the place.

Check your date   or write to majesty@majesticbrass.com