Tim Olt

For the past few years I have been asked by Adam Frey to write a major arrangement for the International Euphonium Institute (IEI).  This work is for 4 euphoniums and 4 tubas.  I tried to capture as much of the original Brahms as possible.

This arrangement features themes from various Bruckner symphonies.  Also written for the IEI, again using 4 euphoniums and 4 tubas.

Starting in high school and for almost 20 years I was the tuba player and staff arranger for the Encore Brass Quintet.  This was one of the most difficult charts, and one of my favorites!

The Midwest Brassworks is a large brass ensemble that I formed in 2013 and serve as conductor and arranger.  Normally for three trumpets with ensemble, I decided we should feature all four players and expanded the chart.

One of the first works for the modern wind ensemble, this piece translates well to large brass ensemble.  The excerpts are from a concert by the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Brass.

After working together on a viral video project in the recent past I was contacted by the Denver Philharmonic to score the accompaniment for vocal soloist Mandy Harvey and pianist Derek Amato.  This original work is haunting and lovely. 

Horn can be one of the most beautiful instruments, and two horns is exquisite.  This duet is one of the greatest lyric works in the repertoire and makes a wonderful vehicle to showcase the amazing horns of the Midwest Brassworks.

A jaunty romp through the Scandinavian countryside.  A gorgeous flugelhorn solo with the Midwest Brassworks.

Never let it be said that Midwest Brassworks is behind the times.  Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus sound better on the original brass.

Serge Prokofiev made a powerful statement in his depiction of these famous families.  A tour de force for low brass in a wonderful performance by the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Brass!

Modern action movies just would not be the same without the powerful soundtracks.  This performance by the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Brass gives me chills every time.

This great Sousa march has served as the encore for numerous concerts over the years.  I decided to turn it into a final feature for each section of the Midwest Brassworks.  This is but a short excerpt.

From Saturday morning cartoons to the big screen, the world has become obsessed with super heroes.  And from this obsession comes some really great themes!

Paul Hindemith has a long association with brass players, from solo works to fantastic sections in band and orchestra.  The Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Brass show that no strings or woodwinds are necessary.

One of the most difficult arrangements I have ever done, spectaculary performed by the Boston Conservatory Brass Ensemble under the direction of Larry Isaacson.

This show holds a special place in my heart.  I had the privilege of serving as music director with a tremendous youth arts organization, and this was my first show with them.  This chart is performed by the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Brass.

When you have a talent like Josh Strange in your ensemble you have to find a way to feature him.  Here he is with the Midwest Brassworks.

The Central Ohio Symphony was looking for a fresh take on this state standard.  With the lilting feel of the original tune it seemed apt to think Strauss.

I first encountered this piece in an arrangement for brass quintet and organ.  I was delighted when I was asked by Dr. Selmer Spitzer of the Southern Nevada Symphony to arrange this for organ and orchestra.

When you think of Americana you cannot help but have a tune like this running through your head.  A live performance by the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Brass.