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Categories: Solos, Christmas Music Arranger: Leslie Pearson
"When I set out to arrange traditional Christmas carols I was determined that they should not be yet another run-of-the-mill, strophic, verse-by-verse version of our Christmas heritage. I have tried to treat each carol in the collection as the basis for a Petite Fantasie - a continuous, single-movement of variations on the original tune. Of course, the carol is heard in its traditional form at some point during the arrangement but hopefully its appeal is enhanced without destroying the traditional concept. In particular, I Saw Three Ships becomes a Gigue while the Coventry Carol and Veni, Veni, Emmanuel inevitably are modal. The collection is, in all, a delightful mixture of musical styles through the ages." Leslie Pearson
Categories: Solos, Hymn Tunes Composers: Nicholas Brodszky, Paul Francis Webster Arranger: Christian Jenkins
Euphonium Solo
The 1954 film, The Student Prince, is based loosely on Sigmund Romberg's operetta, with I'll Walk With God replacing one of the dated Romberg numbers. The part of the Prince was played by Edmund Purdom who lip-synched the songs to recordings by Mario Lanza. The story is generally quite light and witty in character. However, I'll Walk With God is sung by the Prince as he accompanies his father's coffin to its final resting place. As recorded by David Childs on CD 21235 Hear My Prayer.
Category: Solos Composer: Arthur Sullivan Arranger: Phillip Anderson
Originally composed for Cello and Piano in 1865, this simple yet effective tune has been arranged for Solo Euphonium and brass band. With easy accompaniments and a wide register for the soloist to tackle, Idyll can feature successfully in any concert program
Idyll on an Irish Folk Hymn was originally written for a concert of Irish music given by Salt River Brass from Phoenix, Arizona. It was made at the request of a close friend of the composer, who’s favourite melody this is. This version for cornet solo was made at the request of Roger Webster. Although the origin of the tune is not known, it is most often associated with hymn "Lord of all hopefulness", with words by Jan Struther (1901-1953). It is quite often sung at wedding services, immediately after the signing of the register. It speaks of the desire that God goes with the couple into the future, helping them to fulfill their vows.
Cornet Solo Idyll on an Irish Folk Hymn was originally written for a concert of Irish music given by Salt River Brass from Phoenix, Arizona. It was made at the request of a close friend of the composer, who’s favourite melody this is. This version for cornet solo was made at the request of Roger Webster. Although the origin of the tune is not known, it is most often associated with hymn "Lord of all hopefulness", with words by Jan Struther (1901-1953). It is quite often sung at wedding services, immediately after the signing of the register. It speaks of the desire that God goes with the couple into the future, helping them to fulfill their vows.