Dosia McKay

Invasion of Clowns

for Brass Quintet

Invasion of Clowns was not a piece planned in advance. Rather it was one that imposed itself at an inconvenient time. While I was busy completing an altogether more "serious" piece, the peculiar circus theme invaded my mind and demanded attention. Although prankish in nature, the Quintet is an allegory of life as a circus and the demands placed on us by others.


Turia Brass Quintet, Spain



Sample instruments, computer rendition


Composed: 2006
Total duration: 2'40"

Difficulty level: Intermediate



Published by Gavia Music (ASCAP)
Laser printed, professionally bound
8.5 X 11 score and parts, 22 pages
(Bb and C Trumpet parts included)

$35.00


PDF file
8.5 X 11 score and parts, 22 pages
(Bb and C Trumpet parts included)

$30.00





Past Performances:

  • Presidential Brass Quintet at the Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA, Brass Ensembles Concert, October 21, 2013

  • Loose Lips Brass Quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music in Knoxville, Unfurling, Senior Composition Recital, March 29, 2009

  • University of Tennessee School of Music faculty Brasswind Quintet at the Georgia College and State University during the Music School Guest Artist Series in Milledgeville, October 6, 2008

  • University of Tennessee School of Music faculty Brasswind Quintet at the TMEA State Music Conference, April 16, 2008

  • Loose Lips Brass Quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music in Knoxville, April 16, 2007

  • Loose Lips Brass Quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music in Knoxville, April 5, 2006 (premiere)

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