The Sport of Kings (Brass Band) Brenton Broadstock

Capture the excitement and drama of the turf with this dynamic three-movement suite for brass band, vividly evoking the atmosphere and pace of horse racing.Originally commissioned by the Moonee Valley Brass Band under conductor Wally Pope, this work served as the D Grade Test Piece at the 2013 Victorian State Band Championships in Ballarat.Offering engaging musical storytelling and accessible technical demands, it is an ideal choice for developing ensembles, concert programs, or competition repertoire.To listen to an audio file of the work please visit https://on.soundcloud.com/shRtaWiLXyO86jLXHqDuration: Approx. 11.00 minutesDifficulty Level: 4th Section +This PDF download includes the full score and parts.Sheet music available at www.brassband.co.uk (UK) or https://satradecentral.org (USA)Instrumentation:Soprano Cornet EbSolo Cornet BbRepiano Cornet Bb2nd Cornet Bb3rd Cornet BbSolo Horn Eb1st Horn Eb2nd Horn Eb1st Baritone Bb2nd Baritone Bb1st Trombone Bb2nd Trombone BbBass TromboneEuphonium BbBass EbBass BbTimpaniPercussion 1 (Snare, Cymbals, Triangle)Percussion 2 (Bass Drum, Triangle)Percussion 2 OPTIONAL (Timpani, Glockenspiel)