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Fire in the Sky - Peter Meechan
Fire in the Sky takes its inspiration from the stunning town of Montreux in Switzerland. I was commissioned to write the work 5 days before I visited this Montreux and was at work forming ideas for the piece as I arrived on the shore of Lake Geneva and its amazing views of the Alps.Whilst the scenery is without doubt some of the most incredible views I have ever witnessed, it was the history of the town that set Fire in the Sky in motion. Whilst there, it occurred to me that many of my musical heroes had lived or performed there, and three of them in particular had a strong connection with the town. Miles Davis, Igor Stravinsky and Freddie Mercury graced Montreux - the large convention centre, where the famous summer jazz festival is held, named its two halls after Davis and Stravinsky, and there is a quite breathtaking statue of Mercury in the town too.Each musician also commemorates an anniversary in 2011, the year of the premiere of Fire in the Sky; it is 40 years since the death of Stravinsky and both Miles Davis and Freddie Mercury died in 1991, making it 20 years since their deaths. So it seemed fitting to write a piece that in some way acknowledges them, and is a kind of personal athanksa for all they have given, and continue to give, me.The title comes from the famous Deep Purple song, Smoke on the Water - whose second line is aFire in the Skya and is a reference to the night the townas casino was set alight by a Frank Zappa fan. The piece tries to recreate the atmosphere of that night, paint a picture of fire in the sky (and smoke on the water) and also uses small anuggetsa of the music of my three greatest musical heroes, Miles Davis, Freddie Mercury and Igor Stravinsky.Fire in the Sky was commissioned by the Tomra Brass Band, Norway, and is dedicated to Stijn BerbeA and Nick Ost - both of whom are connected with the band (teaching and conducting), and both have been close friends - personally and musicaly - for many years. I am indebted to them for the opportunity to write this piece.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£70.00
Origins - Peter Meechan
Origins is in three movements, with each movement having a different subject matter, all linked by the idea of origins: the first movement refers to musical origins; the second to the origins of life; and the final movement to the space exploration - the research of all origins. The first movement is based on a short motif, heard in the first three notes the soloist plays. These three notes cover the interval of a minor third (an interval that often plays a crucial role in my music) on which the whole concerto is built. The soloist and accompaniment interplay freely throughout the opening section, before an ostinato accompaniment appears - over which the soloist sounds a long legato melody. A short cadenza follows and a return to the opening material leads the movement to an end. The second movement, titled Harryas Song, is - as tradition dictates - a slow movement. Happy and reflective in nature, the main melody was written on the evening that my closest friend, Mark Bousie (a fine euphoniumist himself), and his wife Jayne, had their first child - Harry Bousie. It seemed only fitting that this song should be written for Harry in celebration. The final movement brings me back to a lifelong fascination with space, and in this particular movement, the Space Shuttle Discovery. Having completed 39 missions (including flying the Hubble telescope in to orbit), and spent a total of 365 days in space, SS Discovery made its final voyage in 2011 and was taken to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. in April 2012. This final movement, titled Discovery, pays tribute to the great shuttle whose missions inspired millions across the generations. Origins was commissioned by Marco Schneider, Adrian Schneider and the Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Beijing, China.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£44.95
Flashback (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Graham, Peter
Flashback was written for Lee Rigg and the Wardle Academy Youth Band and opened their winning programme at the 2022 European Youth Championships (Development Section) in Birmingham England.Prior to his transition to the conductors podium Lee was a long serving member of the Black Dyke Band and considered by many (including myself) to be perhaps the world's greatest repiano cornet player!In many respects our careers have run in parallel and a number of my works over the years have included solos with Lee in mind. In its short span Flashback makes references to some of these plus my first forays into band writing Dimensions and Prisms, both of which have featured on occasion at the European competition.- Peter GrahamDuration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£30.00
Hot Gospel - Various
Tim Paton has creatively arranged for brass band this selection of familiar hymns/religious songs to create a 5-movement, gospel-styled work. With features for soloists across the band and a great mix of styles including swing, traditional jazz, blues, and calypso, this makes for a versatile concert feature either as a complete piece piece (9 minutes); using the alternative optional cuts (4.5 minutes); or simply by cherry-picking the individual movements in order to spotlight the different styles/melodies/soloists of your choice.With solo features in each section, the piece includes:The Church's One Foundation - Swing version with Tenor Horn soloNearer My God To Thee - Traditional jazz style with Cornet soloThe Old Rugged Cross - Bluesy with Flugel soloHow Great Thou Art - Calypso with Euphonium soloJust A Closer Walk With Thee - Finale with jazzy Trombone soloTim comments:The community gospel choir sound has become very popular in recent years. "Hot Gospel" is my attempt to capture this charismatic experience in a medley of well known sacred music. Each of the five songs chosen follows a similar pattern - a verse for full band followed by a solo, and all solos are intended to sound like improvisation.I've included Optional Cuts which would reduce the play length from c. 9 minutes, down to approximately 4.5 mintues, should your concert programming not allow for the full version. The optional cuts simply side-step the solo section of each song.However you wish to perform Hot Gospel, it will definitely bring variety to programme choice.Also available for wind/concert band.
In Stock: Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£59.95
Judd: Quest
'Quest' was originally written for the Territorial Youth Band (UK) in 2012. It is a major work in three movements, Movement 1: Making a difference, Movement 2: Making time and Movement 3: Making progress. The music essentially charts the journey of the Christians life. The music commences with Ray Steadman-Allen's choral work and testimony 'So this is it! My day for living!' and has references and then a presentation to the tune 'Southport' associated with the words 'To serve the present age my calling to fufil'. The music displays the struggle of the Christian in maintaining a witness within this world. The second movement is a reflective and prayerful setting of the song 'This day' found in the Sing to the Lord journal. The imposing third movement features the tune 'Trust in God' with the associated words 'As the weary way of life we journey'. The piece has been recorded by the International Staff Band under the same title (SPS330)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£9.00
120 Hymns - A4 Parts
INDEX OF HYMNS :AberystwythAbridgeAngelusAureliaAustrian HymnBelmontBlaenwernCarlisleChrist the KingComeCorJesuCorpus ChristiCrimondCross of JesusDarwalls 148thDay of RestDennisDiademDiademataDivine MysteriesDixDominus Regit MeDresden (Wir pflugen)Duke StreetDundee (French)Easter HymnEm' Feste BurgEllacombeEllersEventideFranconiaFrench (Dundee)GeibelGerontiusGopsalHanoverHollingsideHorsleyHursleyHyfrydolInnocentsKocherLaudate DominumLaudes DominiLloydLobe den HerrenLove DivineLux BenignaMaidstoneMannheimMartyrdomMarytonMelcombeMelitaMiles LaneMisericordiaMissionaryMonldandMonks GateMorning HymnMorning LightMoscowMozart (Nottingham)National AnthemNearer, My God, To TheeNicaNottingham (Mozart)Nun DanketOld HundredthPassion ChoralePenlanPentecostPilgrimsPraise, my SoulRedheadRegent SquareRichmondRimmingtonRockinghamSt. AgnesSt. AlbinusSt. AnnSt. BeesSt. CeciliaSt. ClementSt. ColumbaSt. CuthbertSt. DenioSt. EtheiwaldSt. FrancisSt. George,St. GertrudeSt. MagnusSt. MichaelSt. OswaldSt. PeterSt. TheodulphSt. TheresaSamuelSandonSawstonSine NomineStellaStracathroStuttgartTallis' CanonTurns DavidicaVictoryVox DilectiWarehamWarringtonWestminsterWhen He ComethWhitburnWiltshireWir pflugen (Dresden)INDEX OF CAROLS :Angels from the Realms of GloryAs with GladnessAway in a MangerChristians AwakeCoventry Carol, TheDing Dong Merrily on HighDeck the HallsGod Rest ye Merry GentlemenGood King WenceslasGood Christian Men RejoiceHark! The Herald Angels SingHolly and The Ivy, TheI Saw Three ShipsIt Came upon the Midnight ClearJingle BellsNowellO Come All Ye FaithfulO Little Town of BethlehemOnce in Royal David's CityRocking Carol, TheSee Amid the Winter SnowSilent NightUnto us a Child is BornWassailWe Three KingsWe Wish you a Merry ChristmasWhile Shepherds Watched
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£7.50
120 Hymns - A5 Parts
INDEX OF HYMNS :AberystwythAbridgeAngelusAureliaAustrian HymnBelmontBlaenwernCarlisleChrist the KingComeCorJesuCorpus ChristiCrimondCross of JesusDarwalls 148thDay of RestDennisDiademDiademataDivine MysteriesDixDominus Regit MeDresden (Wir pflugen)Duke StreetDundee (French)Easter HymnEm' Feste BurgEllacombeEllersEventideFranconiaFrench (Dundee)GeibelGerontiusGopsalHanoverHollingsideHorsleyHursleyHyfrydolInnocentsKocherLaudate DominumLaudes DominiLloydLobe den HerrenLove DivineLux BenignaMaidstoneMannheimMartyrdomMarytonMelcombeMelitaMiles LaneMisericordiaMissionaryMonldandMonks GateMorning HymnMorning LightMoscowMozart (Nottingham)National AnthemNearer, My God, To TheeNicaNottingham (Mozart)Nun DanketOld HundredthPassion ChoralePenlanPentecostPilgrimsPraise, my SoulRedheadRegent SquareRichmondRimmingtonRockinghamSt. AgnesSt. AlbinusSt. AnnSt. BeesSt. CeciliaSt. ClementSt. ColumbaSt. CuthbertSt. DenioSt. EtheiwaldSt. FrancisSt. George,St. GertrudeSt. MagnusSt. MichaelSt. OswaldSt. PeterSt. TheodulphSt. TheresaSamuelSandonSawstonSine NomineStellaStracathroStuttgartTallis' CanonTurns DavidicaVictoryVox DilectiWarehamWarringtonWestminsterWhen He ComethWhitburnWiltshireWir pflugen (Dresden)INDEX OF CAROLS :Angels from the Realms of GloryAs with GladnessAway in a MangerChristians AwakeCoventry Carol, TheDing Dong Merrily on HighDeck the HallsGod Rest ye Merry GentlemenGood King WenceslasGood Christian Men RejoiceHark! The Herald Angels SingHolly and The Ivy, TheI Saw Three ShipsIt Came upon the Midnight ClearJingle BellsNowellO Come All Ye FaithfulO Little Town of BethlehemOnce in Royal David's CityRocking Carol, TheSee Amid the Winter SnowSilent NightUnto us a Child is BornWassailWe Three KingsWe Wish you a Merry ChristmasWhile Shepherds Watched
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.95
Platform to the Heavens
The piece takes its inspiration from the mountain ranges from one of my favourite countries, Switzerland.I have visited the Swiss Alps on many occasions and I am still taken back by its sheer awesome beauty with every visit. This commission gave me the opportunity to pay homage to this wonderful landscape and paint my own musical picture of it.The piece opens with what I imagine daybreak would be like at one of its many peaks. With the sun growing behind the mountain range, the piece builds from a single note to a huge climatic chord revealing Mother Nature's creation.Then at rehearsal figure 'C' the tempo changes dramatically as we fly through the many slopes of the mountains as if on a manic skiing expedition, revealing the many dangers within the Swiss Alps.The twists, turns and climaxes begin to die away as we enter rehearsal figure 'M' - nightfall over the mountains. As the sun disappears, the sky darkens to reveal the beautiful starlit sky above the mountain range. This middle section starts with the various cadenzas that serve as echoes around the Alps. It then leads to a lyrical solo at rehearsal figure 'O' as the moonlight illuminates the icy mountain peaks. A final cadenza to conclude this section highlights the end of nightfall as the sun starts to rise again.This recapitulation from the opening, signals a new dawn as the sun rises above the snowy peaks once again. The music at this point in its slightly altered state highlights the dawn of a new day in the Alps. The fast manic ski ride follows which takes the piece to its grand finale conclusion.The idea behind the title of this piece is that the Swiss Alps are so beautiful and vast; I can only imagine that they could be a platform connecting the earth to the heavens above.Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£24.95
Judd: Of Whom I Sing
The original, Jeg elsker Dig, is a plaintive love song for voice and piano with words by Hans Christian Anderson; 'You have become thought of my thought, you are my heart's first love. I love you, as no one here on earth, I shall love you through time and eternity!'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£30.00
Twelve Scripture-Based Songs Volume XII
Twelve scripture-Based Songs arranged for Brass Band (Volume XII) are packaged and marketed in complete sets which include a full score and a set of master parts. It is intended that these parts be used as 'masters', for the purpose of photocopying a quantity of parts to accommodate the precise instrumentation needs of the band for which this has been purchased.Draw me close to you; Everyone needs compassion (Mighty to save); Give thanks to the Lord (Forever); Great big God;He's got the whole world; Jesus put this song into our hearts; Meekness and Majesty; Open the eyes of my heart;The greatest day in history (Happy Day); There is none like you; Who am I? (Friend of God);You are God in Heaven (Let my words be few).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days