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£26.13Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 1 (Digital) Matt Harper
This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 2 is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. To view a demonstration video please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqgMsM3p0pg Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin. This product is a PDF download.
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£33.66Excursion (Brass Band) Christopher Cook
Excursion was the winner of the 2022 BrookWright International Brass Band Composition Competition. The composer Christopher Cook writes: 'In this short and effervescent study for brass band, I wanted to take the listener and players on a journey which moves from a soundworld of bristling, bubbling energy to a triumphant fanfare and finally a moment of repose. The initial fast flurry of notes, highlighted and emphasised by precise elements of percussion, informs the motivic development of the rest of the piece and eventually forms the basis for the textural backdrop to the filmic sounding melody heard around halfway through the piece. The unexpected final passage is intended to be a nod to works for brass band by Paul Patterson and Harrison Birtwistle.' To view a rolling score video of the piece performed by the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Brass Band please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSCrQIv_W2k PDF download includes score and parts. Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Difficulty Level: 1st Section + Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Timpani Percussion 1-3
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£1.11Still, Still, Still (Unison Choir or Soloist& Piano) arr. Kenneth Downie
Digital copy - please note PDFs will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase. Minimum order 15 copies. This beautiful setting by Kenneth Downie of the popular Austrian carol Still, Still, Still is set here for Unison Choir or Vocal Soloist and Piano. It is drawn from the Sounds of the Season book, available from this website. To view a rolling score video of the arrangement please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BXTxjYKj_I PDF download comes with full score and MP3 orchestral backing track as heard in the video link above. Length: 2.00 minutes
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£29.86Sweet Hour of Prayer (Chamber Orchestra) William Bradbury arr. Kenneth Downie
This delightful arrangement by Scottish composer Kenneth Downie of the much loved hymn 'Sweet Hour of Prayer' is now available for chamber orchestra. This ethereal setting transforms the familiar melody into a tapestry of celestial sound. The setting was one of the pieces on the CD Classic Hymns - The Symphonic Music of Kenneth Downie, available from this website. The arranger writes: 'There is a winsome quality to the words and music of Walford's hymn 'Sweet Hour of Prayer' that I find most attractive. The tune, by William Bradbury, captures this mood and I have tried to emulate it in my setting for orchestra. References to prayer calling us from a world of care, and bringing relief from seasons of distress and grief, are key to understanding the required style. The overall effect in performance should be to generate a feeling of calm and peaceful assurance.' To view a rolling score video of the piece please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXGqhuOPb7M PDF download includes score and parts. Instrumentation:FluteOboeClarinet in Bb 1&2Horn in F 1&2Violin IViolin IIViolaViolincelloDouble Bass
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£14.97Finale from Symphony No.3 (Organ Symphony) (Brass Band) Additional Parts
Saint-Saens' magnificent Finale from Symphony No.3 (widely known as the 'Organ Symphony') has here been arranged for brass band with optional organ by Kevin Norbury. It was recorded by The International Staff Band on its CD Manuscripts, although this version has been revised in places. Saint-Saens decided to add the organ and piano to his 3rd symphony as a pragmatic orchestration innovation. The composition of this symphony was probably started in 1885 and a first draft was completed in Prague in 1886. Saint-Saens later recalled its eventful genesis: 'The Symphony in C was three-quarters sketched out when I found it impossible to write the finale. I did not know how to resolve this situation, until one night I suddenly woke up and, in a sort of hallucination, I heard the whole finale, which I hastily wrote down in outline, knowing that if I went back to sleep without having put anything on paper, I would have forgotten it all the next day.' The symphony was first performed under the composer's direction at Saint James's Hall in London on May 19, 1886. This arrangement by Kevin Norbury can both function as a stand-alone brass band piece, and be performed with an organ by omitting the notes found in square brackets in the parts and score. To view a rolling score video please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlUd_FppBY8 PDF download includes additional parts as listed below. Full set including score available here. Sheet music available from: UK - www.brassband.co.uk USA - www.cimarronmusic.com Difficulty Level: 1st Section + Length: 8.30 mins. Alternative Parts included in this download: Solo Horn F 1st Horn F 2nd Horn F 1st Baritone B.C. 2nd Baritone B.C. 1st Trombone B.C. 2nd Trombone B.C. Euphonium B.C. Tuba 1 B.C. (Bass Eb equivalent) Tuba 2 B.C. (Bass Bb equivalent)
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£41.07In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice) Orchestra - Trad. arr. Wainwright
This festive arrangement for orchestra by English composer Andrew Wainwright brings new life to the beloved Christmas carol, In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice). The original carol, dating back to the 14th century, celebrates the birth of Christ with a message of joy and hope. This arrangement captures the spirit of the carol while showcasing the rich and diverse possibilities of the orchestral palette. The arrangement features three verses of the carol, with a majestic final verse leading to a resounding conclusion. To view a rolling score video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYk_6UDeNeI Difficulty: Medium Length: 1.40 mins. Sheet Music available from www.jwpepper.com Instrumentation: Flute 1-2 Oboe English Horn Clarinet in Bb 1-2 Bassoon 1-2 Horn 1-4 Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Trombone 1-2 Bass Trombone Tuba Timpani Percussion 1-5 Strings
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£33.66Love Divine (Blaenwern) (Brass Band) William Rowlands arr. Kenneth Downie
This delightful setting for brass band by Kenneth Downie is based on the much loved hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, alternatively known as Blaenwern. An optional organ part which will enhance the last verse is included. Kenneth Downie writes: 'It has been a delight to work on this wonderful Welsh hymn tune called Blaenwern, a tune which perfectly suits the majestic words by Charles Wesley, 'Love divine, all loves excelling'. This hymn is all about a big, expansive, all-embracing God, and I have tried to capture this aspect of the words. The rising interval in the introduction is an important feature in developing the notion of a 'big God', and its reappearance near the end is intended to be very significant. The hymn is full of memorable phrases which will hopefully inspire players, singers and conductors as they contemplate the text in preparation for any performance. 'Joy of Heaven, to earth come down', 'Enter every longing heart', 'Finish then thy new creation', and then the last amazing four lines: 'Changed from glory into glory, Till in Heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love and praise'. The addition of the organ in the last verse, by special request of Peggy and Scott Thomas who commissioned the arrangement, should add to the majesty of the music, but of course, it is not fundamental to any performance. May this music bring honour to our amazing God!' To view a video of the Melbourne Staff Band playing the piece please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUszRQh40lQ A rolling score video can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4dM0fZaVug Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Difficulty Level: 4th Section + Length: 4.00 minutes Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Timpani Percussion 1-2 Organ (optional)
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£22.40The Huron Carol (String Quintet) Canadian Trad. arr. Andrew Wainwright
A magical arrangement of the beautiful Canadian Christmas hymn, which is also known as "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime." "In The Huron Carol, Andrew responds to the ethereal quality and wintery mood of Canada's oldest Christmas song, setting this beautifully simple tune in an ambiguous, Downie-Himes inspired landscape. The layering of texture is magical." Paul Hindmarsh, music critic To view a video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuxbI2_s-5g Difficulty: Medium Length: 5.00 minutes Sheet Music available from www.jwpepper.com Instrumentation: Violin I Violin II Viola Violoncello Contrabass
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£44.89Symphonic Concert March (Brass Band) Bonelli arr. William Himes
Giouse Bonelli's stirring Symphonic Concert March has here been expertly arranged for brass band by William Himes. As the title implies, the Symphonic Concert March was intended for the concert hall. The compositional style is clearly derived from the Italian school of smooth, flowing melodies, clear contrapuntal lines, and contrasting rhythmic material, leaving no doubt as to Bonelli's traditional classical training. To view a rolling score video of Goteborg Brass Band performing the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvUldbuuyIk PDF download includes score and parts. Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Difficulty Level: 1st Section + Length: 6.20 minutes Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb 1st Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Timpani Percussion
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£18.70You're Always There (Solo for Eb/F Instrument with Brass Quintet) Lee Fisher
One of BrookWright's most popular titles, this beautiful solo is based on an original song by Lee Fisher which was written for Britain's Got Talent star Charlie Green. In 2009 tenor horn virtuoso Sheona White commissioned Andrew Wainwright to arrange a version for tenor horn with brass band, and it is now available here as a Horn (Eb or F) solo with Brass Quintet. This setting for brass quintet has been transcribed by Walter Liechti. To view a rolling score video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFqbU2x9APo Difficulty: Medium Easy Length: 3.45 minutes Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Instrumentation Soloist in Eb/F Part 1 - Cornet/Trumpet Bb Part 2 - Cornet/Trumpet Bb Part 3 - Trombone/Baritone/Horn (includes parts in Bb, Eb & F) Part 4 - Euphonium (includes bass clef and Bb treble clef parts) Part 5 - Tuba (includes bass clef and Eb & Bb treble clef parts) Percussion (optional) Also available as: Tenor Horn Solo with Brass Band Brass Band Eb/F Solo with Piano Bb/C Solo with Piano
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