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£14.94David of the White Rock (Solo for Bb Instrument with Piano) Trad. arr. Stevens
This haunting melody, thought to have been composed by David Owen (1712-1741), a harpist and composer who lived near Porthmadog in Caernarfonshire, has here been beautifully set for Bb solo instrument with piano accompaniment. David Owen was known locally as Dafydd y Garreg Wen (English: David of the White Rock). The download comes with PDF solo part in Bb and piano accompaniment, as well as a high quality piano accompaniment track. To view a video of Helen Williams performing the solo please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHxxy-OU634 Sheet music available from: UK - www.brassband.co.uk USA - www.solidbrassmusic.com
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£29.89Cerulean (Ten-piece Brass) Daniel Hall
Cerulean is a four-minute composition for a 10-piece brass ensemble. Commissioned by Fabian Bloch and written for The AmBRASSadors, the piece recieved its premiere on the 4th November 2017, in Switzerland. The piece is a fusion of both jazz and classical concert hall music. It uses an array of harmonies to depict the colours visible in the scenic summer skies overlooking Cardiff bay, an area where the composer spent most of his free time whilst a student. To give maximum flexibility, transposing parts are available for horn, baritone, trombone, euphonium and tuba. Sheet music available from: UK - www.brassband.co.uk USA - www.solidbrassmusic.com Difficulty Level: Advanced Instrumentation: Cornet/Trumpet 1-3 in Bb Horn in F or Eb Baritone in Bb & Bass Clef Trombone in Bb & Bass Clef Bass Trombone Euphonium in Bb & Bass Clef Tuba in Eb, Bb & Bass Clef
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£14.94Come Home! (Cornet/Flugel Solo with Piano) Thompson arr. Kenneth Downie
The classic 19th century invitation hymn Softly and Tenderly, which was originally known as Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling, was written by William Lamartine Thompson (1847-1909), a composer of gospel, secular, and patriotic songs. This beautiful setting by Kenneth Downie, arranged as a cornet or flugelhorn solo with piano, has been entitled Come Home!. The download comes with PDF solo part in Bb and piano accompaniment, as well as a high quality MP3 piano accompaniment track. To view a video of Tom Hutchinson performing the solo please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5s-tu_VBv4 Sheet music available from: UK - www.brassband.co.uk USA - www.solidbrassmusic.com
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£14.94Ar Lan Y Mor (Solo for Eb Instrument with Piano) Welsh Trad. arr. Jonathan Mead
A stunningly beautiful solo version of the popular traditional Welsh Folk Song Ar Lan Y Mor, which translates as 'Beside The Sea', arranged by Welsh composer Jonathan Mead. Ar Lan Y Mor, is a love song, and this arrangement features some beautiful chords and melodic interaction between the soloist and accompanist. It also tests the lyrical ability of the soloist. Also available for Bb instrument. The download comes with PDF solo part in Eb and piano accompaniment, as well as a high quality accompaniment track. To view a video of David Koch performing the solo, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ft55yASBIA Sheet music available from: UK - www.brassband.co.uk USA - www.solidbrassmusic.com
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£14.94The Tubby Butcher (Brass Quintet/Sextet) Thomas Hulten
The Tubby Butcher is a vibrant and fresh take on a classic brass piece. The composer writes: 'For several years I used to play school concerts around Houston with our brass quintet. We followed a familiar formula; showing the kids how the instruments work and have a feature piece for each one. The tuba player played The Happy Farmer from Robert Schumann's Album fur die Jugend, a very dull arrangement of a dull piece. It bugged me so much I had to come up with something more exciting, hence The Tubby Butcher. Friends of mine have played this and tried to set speed records - I like it a little bit slower with a more 60s vibe, like the video we made with the Gothenburg Opera low brass (featured below). Straight 8s, not swing. Drums are not required but a welcome addition. There is an optional 2nd trombone part if needed.' To view a video of the piece featuring Gothenburg Opera low brass please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5kf_uWVnxo Difficulty Level: Medium Duration: approx. 2.00 minutes PDF download includes parts and score. Sheet music available at www.brassband.co.uk (UK) or www.cimarronmusic.com (USA) Instrumentation: Trumpet 1-2 French Horn (additional Eb Tenor Horn part provided) Trombone 1-2 (2nd part optional) (parts provided in bass clef & Bb treble clef) Tuba B.C. (additional parts provided in Eb & Bb treble clef)
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£14.94Elevation (Brass Quintet) Louise Farrenc arr. Rob Bushnell
A beautiful piece of music by French composer Louise Farrenc, Elevation (sometimes called Elevation pour l'offre divin) was adapted as a piece for organ based on Etude in F-sharp major (No.19) from 20 Etudes de moyenne Difficulte pour Piano, Op. 42 (20 Etudes for piano of average difficulty). The two pieces are almost identical, except for the key and the tempo markings. It is worth noting that, although this arrangement is set at the original tempo, Farrenc, herself, is known to have said that 'sometimes the French play the Andante and the Adagio too fast'.This arrangement includes alternative parts for tenor horn, treble-clef trombone/euphonium and tuba. A recording of the original can be found on at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YchZr-UYe5U Duration: approx. 2 minutes Instrumentation: 1st Cornet/Trumpet in Bb 2nd Cornet/Trumpet in Bb Horn in Fb Tenor Horn in Eb* Trombone/Euphonium (B.C.) Trombone/Euphonium in Bb (T.C.)* Tuba (B.C.) Eb Bass/Tuba (T.C.)* Bb Bass/Tuba (T.C.)*
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£59.99Bring Me Sunshine - Christopher Bond
Bring Me Sunshine was written in 1966 by composer Arthur Kent with lyrics by Sylvia Dee. It was first recorded by The Mills Brothers in 1968 on their album, My Shy Violet. In the UK, the song is synonymous with the popular comedy duo Morecambe & Wise, after it was adopted as their signature tune in their second series for the BBC in 1969. This arrangement, for brass band, is suitable for bands of third section standard and higher.
Publisher Closed for Holidays. Estimated Dispatch 22nd August
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£34.95Behold the Power of God - Christopher Bond
Behold the Power of God (2010) was written for and premiered by the Cornwall Youth Brass Band in dedication to their Musical Advisor at the time; the late Cornish composer Goff Richards who later described the work as 'a remarkable piece of writing'. The work's title, while implying a religious meaning, actually references Goff's name, with his full name Godfrey translating as 'God-peace' and Richards meaning 'Power'. Two energetic outer sections fall either side of a more lyrical middle section featuring the solo cornet. The perfect opening item at any concert.
Publisher Closed for Holidays. Estimated Dispatch 22nd August
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£49.95Bestowal of a Century - Christopher Bond
Bestowal of a Century (2014) was commissioned by Lowenna Taylor, and funded through her Harry Mortimer Trust award which she was presented with at the 2013 British Open Championship following the completion of her studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music in Cardiff. The 15-minute work received its world premiere at the Cornwall Youth Brass Band Christmas concert in 2014 with solosit, Lowenna, working alongside the band under the baton of Les Neish. The 'Bestowal' refers to the presentation of the Royal Trophy by the then Prince of Wales to the famous West of England Bandsman's Festival in Bugle in 1913. Over the years it has been won by some of the greatest names in brass banding, including Black Dyke and Munn & Feltons - although more recently it has become a wonderful open festival that includes sections for local bands as well as visitors from all over the banding globe. 2014 marked the one-hundredth anniversary of the presentation of the trophy, which is the only brass band trophy to have the official seal of royal patronage. The work, in three distinct sections, opens in a mysterious way, building progressively with interjections from the horn. The composer notes its as though one can imagine different part of the trophy being put together, piece by piece, until the trophy is complete and a climax is reached. Following this, a playful theme is presented which is developed throughout the first section and interacting between soloist and band. The second movement, in complete contrast, is a lyrical melody; heart-wrenching throughout, and sits well both as part of the concerto and also as a stand-alone solo item. The third movement is light-hearted and virtuosic, demonstrating the technical capabilities of the instrument with fast and virtuosic playing, and a cadenza towards the end of the work.
Publisher Closed for Holidays. Estimated Dispatch 22nd August
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£79.95Neverland - Christopher Bond
"All children, except one, grow up" wrote J.M. Barrie about Peter Pan in 1911; the first line and an expression of beautiful melancholy and fantasy, coming to represent one of the best-loved children's stories of the twentieth century. 'Peter & Wendy', as the book was first released, has subsequently been transformed into adaptations for film and stage, with subsequent books based on this iconic tale. In writing this new work for brass band, the composer has taken three of the main themes from J. M. Barrie's book, and used these themes to create new musical material, forming a work in three contrasting sections. I. Journey to Neverland The opening of the work, mysterious in its style, reflects the opening chapters of the story - a leafy London street, still in the dead of night - with the music transforming quickly as it builds in texture and momentum - a Journey to Neverland through the night sky; Second Star to the Right and straight on 'til morning. "Then Peter knew that there was not a moment to lose. 'Come,' he cried imperiously, and soared out at once into the night, followed by John and Michael and Wendy. Mr & Mrs Darling and Nana rushed into the nursery too late. The birds were flown." II. The Windows that Closed The central section of the work takes its inspiration from the sense of longing throughout the book, mainly by Peter Pan, the Darling Children & The Lost Boys. Distant memories of life before Neverland, memories of the Lost Boys' mothers, and regret at what the children have missed. Peter says "Long ago, I thought like you that my mother would always keep the window open for me; so I stayed away for moons and moons and moons, and then flew back; but the window was barred, for mother had forgotten all about me, and there was another little boy sleeping in my bed." III. Aboard the Pirate Ship The final section of the work takes its inspiration from the Pirate Ship, and Peter Pan's ultimate battle with its infamous Captain Hook. "In person, he was cadaverous and blackavized, and his hair was dressed in long curls, which at a distance looked like black candles, and gave a singularly threatening expression to his handsome countenance. His eyes were the blue of the forget-me-not, and of a profound melancholy, save when he was plunging his hook into you, at which time two red spots appeared in them and lit them up horribly."
Publisher Closed for Holidays. Estimated Dispatch 22nd August
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