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£45.19Abberline (Euphonium Solo with Brass Band) Karl Whelan
Inspired by the infamous investigation into Jack the Ripper, Abberline follows Detective Inspector Frederick Abberline through the mist-shrouded streets of Victorian London in his desperate pursuit of a killer who remains forever just out of reach. Scored for brass band and solo euphonium, the piece blends atmospheric textures, shifting musical identities, and virtuosic demands to capture a narrative that is as haunting as it is unresolved.The piece opens in a world of shadows - the foggy alleys of Whitechapel - where tension simmers beneath the surface. The euphonium enters cautiously, as if stalking unseen figures, echoing the danger and uncertainty that cloaked the city in fear. This eerie calm is broken suddenly: the Ripper strikes. The moment is brief but brutal, leaving only silence and horror in its wake.From here, the music shifts into an uneasy, angular waltz: the figure of Abberline takes center stage, portrayed by the soloist as he investigates the aftermath. The waltz is melodically off-kilter and harmonically unstable, capturing both the grotesque nature of the crime and the detective's mental burden.The scene then returns to the streets - but this time, the musical material is more intricate, fragmented, and tense. The threat has deepened, and again the silence is shattered by violence. A second, slightly altered waltz follows, further reflecting Abberline's obsessive descent into the case.In the final section, the chase begins in earnest. Themes from earlier return in quick succession, intensified and overlapping as time runs out. The ancient Dies Irae chant is woven into the texture, evoking fate and judgment. In a final, erratic surge, the euphonium and band race toward an ending that is breathless and unresolved - a reflection of history's unanswered questions and the ghost that always stayed one step ahead.To view a rolling score video of the work please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i59xYzJRMaIDuration: approx. 7.30 minutesThis PDF download includes parts and score.Sheet music available at www.brassband.co.uk (UK) or https://satradecentral.org (USA)Instrumentation:Euphonium Soloist BbSoprano Cornet EbSolo Cornet 1-2 & 3-4 BbRepiano Cornet Bb2nd Cornet Bb3rd Cornet BbFlugel Horn BbSolo Horn Eb1st Horn Eb2nd Horn Eb1st Baritone Bb2nd Baritone Bb1st Trombone Bb2nd Trombone BbBass TromboneEuphonium (tutti) BbBass EbBass BbTimpaniPercussion 1-3
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Show Me (My Fair Lady) (Score & Parts) - Alan Jay Lerner
The musical My Fair Lady (a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe), is based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Show Me, arranged by Mark Freeh, is taken from Act II of My Fair Lady and is when Liza storms out of Higgins' house to stumble outside into Freddy. Freddy protests that he is in love with her, but Liza is sceptical and brushes him off. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 4 minutes
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Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (Score & Parts) - John Frederick Coots
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Mark Freeh's delightful arrangment of the this Christmas classic. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section. Duration: 3 Minutes.
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£8.50HOEDOWN (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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£8.50FOLK DANCE (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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£8.50ROCK 'N' REEL (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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£8.50CONCERT RAG (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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£8.50SHENANDOAH (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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£8.50ROCK GOSPEL (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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£8.50SARIE MARAIS (score) - Frederick, Mike
The score shows brass band scoring & percussion.
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