1. A Whiter Shade of Pale - Gary Brooker - Stephen Brodie
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Composer: Gary Brooker - Brass Band arrangement by Stephen Brodie - GRADE A - A pop classic from the "Summer of Love" of 1967. It's been described as "A bit of Bach, a dollop of Dylan and a Soupcon of R&B". The Procul Harum original had haunting tonality, incredibly soulful vocals and mysterious lyrics. Lyrics aside, if you have a soulful Principal Cornet player then none of that is lost in this Brass Band arrangement.
2. Adagietto - 4th Movt. 5th Symphony - Gustav Mahler - Stephen Brodie
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Composer: Gustav Mahler - Brass Band arrangement by Stephen Brodie - GRADE D - Always near the top of the all-time popular classics list since featuring in the film "Death In Venice". This arrangement was originally written for, and broadcast by, The Wingates Band.
3. Autumn Leaves - Feature for Trombones - Josef Kosma - Malcolm Knowles
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Composer: Josef Kosma - Brass Band arrangement by Malcolm Knowles - GRADE C - A dramatic opening moves through to give a chance for the Trombone section to shine in close harmony, in a lively Latin-American take on this popular, poignant melody.
4. Ballad for Jeannie - Stephen Brodie
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Composer: Stephen Brodie - GRADE A - An original piece for Brass Band in the style of a rock 'power ballad'. Typical of the genre it starts gently but builds to a big, powerful finale
5. Basin St Blues - Spencer Williams
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Composer: Spencer Williams - Brass Band arangement by Stephen Brodie - GRADE B - One of the best known true jazz classics. Arguably Spencer Williams' most famous composition, originating in 1928 and named after the street at the centre of New Orleans night-life. In this Brass Band arrangement Principal Cornet and Trombone have the chance to excel in solo sections.
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Composer: George Gershwin - Brass Band arrangement by Paul Maxwell - GRADE C - This is the love duet from George Gershwin's masterwork, the opera 'Porgy & Bess'. As in most opera it is a love that is destined to be unfulfilled and the passion behind this premise comes through in the intensity of the music, an intensity captured in full in Paul Maxwell's duet arrangement for Cornet & Euphonium
7. Bluesette - Jean Thielemans - Stephen Brodie
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Composer: Jean Thielemans - Brass Band arrangement by Stephen Brodie - GRADE B - A bit of 60's 'cool' in the style of a jazz waltz. This is one of those tunes that everyone knows when they hear it, but they can't put a name to it! Makes a good, lively opening to the 2nd half of a concert.
8. Feelin Good - Trombone Solo - Anthony Newley & Leslie Briccuse - Stephen Brodie
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Composer: Anthony Newley & Leslie Briccuse - Brass Band arrangement by Stephen Brodie - Grade B - This song has been recorded by many artists but perhaps the most familiar version is the one by Nina Simone. This trombone solo version has a sleazy jazz style - you just need the 'Zoot Suit & the Trilby Hat! Great Fun!
9. Georgia On My Mind - Cornet Solo - Hoagy Carmichael - Malcolm Knowles
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Composer: Hoagy Carmichael - Brass Band arrangement by Malcolm Knowles - GRADE B - Most people remember the Ray Charles version of 'Georgia', but this Brass Band arrangement is based on a solo, famous in the 1940's, from the British trumpet soloist & dance band leader Teddy Foster. Can also be used effectively as a solo for Flugel or Trombone.
10. Here There & Everywhere - Euphonium Solo - Paul McCartney - Rhys Morgan
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Composer: Paul McCartney - Brass Band arrangement by Rhys Morgan - GRADE A - This Beatles classic, from their 7th album 'Revolver' in 1966 is said to be John Lennon's favourite Paul McCartney song. It makes a beautiful Euphonium solo that gives great scope for reflective styling whilst being easy to play.