Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet & Band Composer: Phil Coulter Arranger: Stephen Hague
Cornet Solo
4th section and above.
This gorgeous melody has been made famous by the virtuoso flautist James Galway, popularised on Classic FM and now arranged for brass band with a solo cornet taking the starring role. A perfect concert item, such a simple melody, but heart-warming and playable by most bands.
From the pen of Richard Rock comes a solo that should belong in every bands library. The Baritone has long been the most underrated instrument of the Brass Band movement, but on hearing this work, all that could change. “Appassionata” is a simply gorgeous melodic work that can show off the Baritone instrument in a light not often seen.
Category: SOLOS - FLUGEL HORN Composer: Philip Harper
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Dreams and Dances was composed for Black Dyke flugel star Zoe Hancock in 2012. This is a substantial seven minute solo for one of the most characteristic of the brass hand’s instruments. It begins slowly and dreamily, with a flugel line encompassing both lyrical and florid styles, before moving via a short cadenza to a set of dances in a quick 6/8 time, The solo part would be a challenge for any player, hut the accompaniment parts should he manageable by all.
Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet/Trumpet with Piano Arranger: Duncan Reid
Includes :
01. THE ENTERTAINER by Scott Joplin
02. AVE MARIA by J.S.Bach- Charles Gounod
03. TURKISH RONDO by W.A. Mozart
04. PORTSMOUTH - Traditional
05. PANIS ANGELICUS by Cesar Frank
06. CHORUS of the HEBREW SLAVES by G. Verdi
07. FLORAL DANCE - Traditional
Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet & Band Composer: Dan Price
Duration 4.50
The Dirty Duck is named after a public house opposite the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford and was commissioned by cornet superstar Tom Hutchinson.
Composer Dan Price explains, "Tom was looking for a solo that was virtuosic in content with strong jazz influences and something of a crowd pleaser. The Dirty Duck was the end result. The piece sits firmly within the big band style, taking influence from the dance bands of the 1940s led by such greats as Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Count Basie."
The first performance of The Dirty Duck was given by Tom Hutchinson with the Cory Band conducted by David Childs on October 1st 2011 at Wiltshire Music Centre. The work's premiere recording features on the commercial disc, Cory In Concert Volume II, performed by Tom Hutchinson with the Cory Band conducted by Robert Childs.
Winter Hill is situated in the West Pennine Moors and is a popular destination for walkers. The music is an evocation and haunting slow melody which tells the story of a journey to the summit.
Divertimento for Euphonium or Baritone is written in four distinct and individual movements - each tailored to display a different characteristic of the instrument.
Comissioned in 2009 by Welsh College of Music and Drama student Lynsey Orr, Divertimento for euphonium or baritone is written in four distinct and individual movements, each tailored to display a different charecteristic of the instrument.
I Intrada - traditional in style with a pompous melody line which conjures images of the English countryside
II Siciliana - a slow and melancholic movement, full of emotion and a hint of an Irish air.
III Habanara - a rousing passionate movement written with technicallity in mind.
IV Rondo - a combination of jazz and traditional melodic influences, requiring dexterity from the soloist.
Category: SOLOS for E♭. Horn Composer: Hartmann Arranger: Dan Price
A long standing showcase for euphonium, this new arrangement offers tenor horn players the opportunity to indulge in Hartman's virtuosic treatment of the patriotic favourite !
The audio extract with this publication is taken from the CD 'Elemental' by Corey Band, also available to buy from this site. Please click here for more details.
Moonbeams was commissioned by the 'Friends of the National Youth Brass band of Wales' and received its premiere during the summer of 2009 performed by Flugel Horn soloist Joanne Childs accompanied by the National Youth Brass Band of Wales under the direction of Dr. Robert Childs.
The music showcases the lyrical nature of the Flugel Horn, whilst also stretching the agility and technique of both band and soloist.
Moonbeams is a wonderfully evocative work, and a most welcome addition to the growing Flugel Horn repertoire.
Category: SOLOS - Euphonium Composer: Philip Sparke
Concerto No 3 for Euphonium and Band
Grade 5, solo grade 6 Duration 16:40
Three movement virtuosic concerto written for the world-renowned euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead.
Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Morschied from Germany Dr Eric Grandjean conductor for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist Together they gave the world premiere on 28th April 2012 in the town theatre of Idar Oberstein.
The commission is a highlight in the 30-year friendship between composer and soloist which has included many mutual CD projects and concerts and, now, a concerto. Sparke had Steven Meads special euphonium sound in his head throughout the composition process and made free use of the variety of styles which the world-renowned virtuoso has made his own during his highly successful solo career.
The village of Morschied lies to the west of Frankfurt am Main in the area known as the German Road of Precious Stones which is famous for its thriving gem industry Because of this it was decided to give the commission a local connection by choosing the title Diamond Concerto Each of the three movements is named after a famous diamond - 1 EARTH STAR is rather stern in mood opening with a free fantasy for the soloist over a static chord from the band This leads to an Allegro Moderato in minor mode where small motives are gradually repeated and developed by both band and soloist 2 OCEAN DREAM uses a varied quote from the composers Music for Battle Creek including a melting slow melody that was originally written with Steven Mead in mind 3 BLUE HEART was written at Steven Mead s suggestion in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz The quasi improvisatory central section features a call and response passage for the soloist and the band Diamond Concerto is also available for euphonium and piano edition number AMP 374
UFO Concerto is Johan De Meij’s first solo work for euphonium and it consists of five movements that are thematically related. The opening chord and the first theme are based on those used in ‘Extreme Makeover’ and ‘Planet Earth’ in 2005. David Childs premiered this work with The Cory Band, conducted by his father Robert Childs at the 2012 RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester.
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