20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Brass Band - Score only) - Harper, Philip

Frenchman Jules Verne was a pioneer in science fiction during the late 19th Century, penning some classic stories such as Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Around the World in 80 Days - both of which have already been the subject of brass band test-pieces. It was therefore natural for me to choose Verne's 1869 watery magnum opus as the subject for this piece to which there are five sections, as well as an introduction and a finale.THE NAUTILUS. After a mysterious introduction we are introduced to The Nautilus - a fantastical submarine.THE CORAL KINGDOM. We visit awe-inspiring underwater coral formations.SQUID ATTACK. The Nautilus is attacked by a school of giant squid, or 'devilfish'.CAPTAIN NEMO. Captain Nemo is a loner and an eccentric. Some say he is a madman. Soloists of the band help to uncover the character of this enigmatic but powerful figure.MAELSTROM. The Nautilus is dragged into the ocean's deadliest whirlpool but Captain Nemo lives to fight another day.Duration: 12.30

30 Original Chorales and Warm-Ups (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

These 30 Original Chorales and Warm-Ups have been designed to develop the most important aspects of band playing, by providing material that can be used at the start of a rehearsal to test balance, dynamics, tuning, flexibility and articulation. Band directors are encouraged to adapt them to address the specific needs and challenges of their ensembles. Dynamics and tempo indications are not given and should be chosen by the director as required. All the chorales are strictly four-part. This multi-purpose collection is an essential purchase for every ambitious band!

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4 Christmas Hymns (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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4 Hymns (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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500 Miles (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Reid & Reid - Hume, Rob J.

Slightly reduced Brass Band instrumentation (no rep cornet, no 2nd horn, no 2nd trombone part)

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6-7-8-9-10 (Disco Fever) (Brass Band) - Broadbent, Derek M.

Medium/Easy

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633 SQUADRON (Brass Band) - Goodwin, Ron - Barry, Darrol

Medium

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7 Years (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Kraeydonck, Jan van

As performed by Lukas Graham. Duration: 3.30

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76 TROMBONES (Brass Band) - Willson, Meredith - Fraser, Bruce

Medium

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A Bandsman's Overture (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

A Bandsman's Overture was commissioned by British Bandsman magazine to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2012. It was premiered by Black Dyke Band, conducted by Dr Nicholas Childs, at a special anniversary concert held in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on July 1st.British Bandsman was for a period known as British Bandsman and Contest Field, following an amalgamation of two magazines. The then owner, John Henry Iles, celebrated this new title by commissioning Ord Hume to write the famous march, BB & CF. As a salute to this heritage A Bandsman's Overture starts with the four notes, B(b)-B(b)-C-F, a motive which permeates an opening fanfare, which contrasts a busy opening with a more legato central section. This gives way to a bustling Vivo, based on repeated staccato notes. A change of key heralds a central cantabile melody, first on euphoniums and baritone and then played by the full band, which is followed by a short development section. This leads to a transformed reprise and a return of the opening fanfare, decorated this time by florid muted cornets.Duration: 6:00

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