Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)

A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper

The septet was used by Cory in winning Brass in Concert

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

'Travelin' Prayer' was written by American songwriter Billy Joel as the opening track for his critically acclaimed 1973 Album 'Piano Man'. This skilful arrangement by Philip Harper features seven soloists: 2 cornets; flugel; horn; baritone; trombone and euphonium.

Arranged in the style of a wild bluegrass hoe-down this showstopper was used by Cory Band in its winning 2024 Brass in Concert programme.

Difficulty: First Section

Available from Wright and Round Ltd

PDFs and Rolling score

Purchase and view PDFs
https://wrightandround.com/products/themes/brass-in-concert/travelin-prayer

Youtube Rolling score
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wLpna-4bew

More information:

Wright & Round
www.wrightandround.com
Tel: 01453 753298

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