Evolution (Five States of Change) (Brass Band - Score only) - Sparke, Philip

Evolution was commissioned by Kunstfactor for the 4th section of the Dutch National Brass Band Championships (NBK) 2011. It is dedicated to Jappie Dijkstra and the Music Information Centre (MUI), Arnhem, Holland, in acknowledgement of their outstanding work in developing brass band repertoire.The composer writes:The idea for the piece came when I was reading an article about a branch of Chinese philosophy which is abbreviated as Wu Xing, which has no exact translation but can mean, for example, five elements, five phases or five states of change. It is central to all elements of Chinese thought, including science, philosophy, medicine and astrology, and in simple terms tries to create various cyclic relationships between five elements in all walks of life. An example is: Earth - Metal - Water - Wood - Fire - (Earth) etc. where (in one cycle) earth bears metal, metal changes to liquid (water) when heated, water helps trees grow, wood burns to create fire, fire produces ash (earth) and the cycle continues. I was particularly interested in the cycle of emotions: Meditation - Sorrow - Fear - Anger - Joy - (Meditation) etc. and thought this cyclic principle would provide an effective emotional journey for a piece of music. So Evolution has five equal sections which loosely characterise this emotional cycle. I have tried to make the music grow organically, with minimal repetition, and each movement evolves from the musical elements at the end of the previous one, with the opening material appearing, transformed, at the end of the piece to complete the cycle.- Philip SparkeDuration: 11:15

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Exaltation (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Mackereth, Andrew

Exaltation is a nerve-wracking but spectacular concert opener.Duration: 3:15

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Excalibur (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan

Jan Van der Roost based this concert piece in three movements on the legend of King Arthur.Please note that the score and set of parts are currently published in clear hand written manuscript format.Duration: 13:50

Excelsior (cornet solo) (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Excelsior (duet) (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Excelsior (march) (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Excerpts from Elijah (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Excerpts from Finale from Symphony No.4 (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Gordon, William

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his fourth symphony in 1877 and 1878. It was first performed in the latter year conducted by Nikolai Rubenstein. Despite initial critical reaction, the symphony has become a staple of the orchestral repertoire and is one of the most frequently performed late 19th century symphonies. In the exciting finale, Tchaikovsky incorporates a famous Russian folk song, 'In the field stood a birch tree' as one of its themes.

Excerpts from Finale From Symphony No.4 (Brass Band - Score only) - Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich - Gordon, William

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his fourth symphony in 1877 and 1878. It was first performed in the latter year conducted by Nikolai Rubenstein. Despite initial critical reaction, the symphony has become a staple of the orchestral repertoire and is one of the most frequently performed late 19th century symphonies. In the exciting finale, Tchaikovsky incorporates a famous Russian folk song, 'In the field stood a birch tree' as one of its themes.

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An exciting and energetic extract from Act 1 of Tchaikovsky's first ballet, arranged for brass band by Trevor Davis.