About Hosenbugler Music
What is Hosenbugler Music?
Hosenbugler Music is an all-Australian company providing a variety of music services, but particularly the publication of band music.
What type of music is available?
Most arrangements and compositions are aimed at primary school
levels (beginner to about grade 3), though some music does get
harder. All charts are either original compositions, or arrangements
of Public Domain/out of copyright music, and most
arrangements/compositions have a hint (if not a lot!) of jazz
influence, which is not often found in music of this level. All
music is written with instrumental ranges and technical ability in
mind, which make the charts very playable for the target performers.
Even in many easier pieces, aspects of jazz music (harmony, chord
progressions, voice leading, dissonance, etc.) are obvious, to
introduce young musicians to this genre as soon as possible. Most
arrangements are in fact 'arrangements', not 'transcriptions' or
'adaptations' unless otherwise indicated. New chord progressions and
harmonic structure means the classic tune everyone knows so well now
has a fresh sound.
Many concert band charts are available, and big band charts are now on the way, as well as a variety of solo and small ensemble pieces coming soon.
You can download a PDF catalogue of available music.
Hosenbugler music specialises in ballad/hymn/sacred item arrangements. There is very little interesting music available for younger bands in this genre, and Hosenbugler Music provides many modern arrangements of traditional songs.
Does your band have no tenor sax, but heaps of clarinets? Hosenbugler Music can provide you with the Tenor Sax part transposed down an octave to be played by some clarinets (of course, the transposed part would be kept within range). Even though most important parts that might be missing are cued in other parts, you can still request an entire part transposed for another instrument. Another example is if you have a Horn player who wishes to play in your stage band. The first trombone part can be transposed into treble clef up a fifth so your horn isn't left out. These additional parts are provided on request at a nominal fee. Do you know any other music publishers that provide this service?
Most importantly, prices are very reasonable.
What other services are there?
Hosenbugler Music offers other services, particularly in the area of Music Publishing.
Music Publishing
Do you have some music that you've written out by hand, and want it printed out so it can be read? That can be done for you - ranging from a one page lead sheet up to full band scores. You get printouts on high quality paper. Publishing is done using
Finale by MakeMusic! Hosenbugler Music does not use the default settings provided by music publishing programs as is too often seen - traditional engraving practices are incorporated with modern technology to produce professional quality publications. You can see samples of parts and score in the Music page.Finale Lessons
Do you use Finale but don't know how to make the music look the way you want it to? You can get one-on-one Finale lessons, or group lessons suitable for school students in labs. Finale is the best music publishing program by far if you learn how to use it properly.
Workshops
Want some outside help to get your concert band or big band sounding great? Enquire about conducting/rehearsal services - perfect for band camps or school workshops.
For these services, please contact for fees.
Who is Hosenbugler Music?
Hosenbugler Music is Tim Rowland - a regularly performing musician and composer/arranger from Sydney. Tim has written and arranged music since early high school. He graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1995, and has conducted and written music for school and community bands since then. He plays piano/keyboard, basses, and most woodwind & brass instruments.