The NEW 2020 ANNUAL SPRING/ SUMMER SALE During June & July we will be adding new titles each weekday. MORE THAN 600 GREAT TITLES ON SALE TO EASE YOU OUT OF LOCKDOWN. This is your chance to get some great bargains - but sale stock is limited on each title, once it's gone, it's gone !
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SUMMER 2020 SALE TITLES Composer: Stephen Foster Arranger: Philip Sparke
Normally £48.00 - only £42.95 in our SALE - limited stock.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke’s sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke’s arranging, are augmented with exquisite solo figures for cornet and flugel horn. Once you have played this you will want it on every concert programme.
Normally £46.00 - only £38.95 in our SALE - limited stock.
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Categories: SUMMER 2020 SALE TITLES, SOLOS - Euphonium Composer: Max Bruch Arranger: Bram Gay
SALE - was £33.95 now £25.95 - limited sale stock on this title - first come first served !
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Max Bruch (1838-1920) is chiefly remembered for two works: the G minor Violin Concerto and the Kol Nidrei for Cello and Orchestra. Derived from the Hebrew prayer for the evening of the Day of Atonement, this has become a staple of the solo cello repertoire.
In transcribing this marvellous piece, I have retained as much of the original cello register as possible, knowing that today’s euphoniumist is less intimidated by high notes than was his predecessor. Players should not, however, attempt so much of the high register as to impose a sense of physical strain on the music; above all, an atmosphere of peace is the first requirement here. An occasional octave drop may be taken without destroying the sense of the piece. I have made various suggestions in the solo part.
Within the band, the piano mark prevails. This should be a warm piano, since every note in the band, as well as in the solo, must contribute to Bruch’s deeply felt expression.
The first performance was given by Steven Mead with the Band of the Birmingham Conservatoire. The work was recorded by him with the Williams Fairey Band, conducted by Howard Snell, in July 1998.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SUMMER 2020 SALE TITLES Composer / arranger: Philip Sparke
One movement from a seven movement suite, featuring different soloists. Features Bb Cornet - duration 4.29
Normally £48.00 - only £42.95 in our SALE - Limited stock.
The River Alladale provides the inspiration for this lyrical piece which has a lilting melody with an unmistakeable Scottish feel. The trio of Flugel Horn, Tenor Horn and Baritone provide a wonderful sense of flowing with the river which, as the piece progresses, broadens and grows stronger as it nears the outlet to the sea by the Summer Isles. Bring a touch of Scots magic to your concert with this delightful piece.
You can buy the full recording of this work on the CD section of our site.
The recording is "HYMN of the HIGHLANDS" on Polyphonic QRL 214D
HYMN of the HIGHLANDS was commissioned by David King and the Yorkshire Building Society Band for first performance at the 2002 European Brass Band Championships Gala Concert in Brussels.
The complete suite lasts approximately 36 minutes. however it is possible to construct pieces of different lengths in order to feature particular soloists or fit different programming constraints, and to this end most of the movements are published separately. The only exceptions to this are the first and last movements which are published together (with Alladale) as "Suite from Hymn of the Highlands".
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SUMMER 2020 SALE TITLES Composer: Ben Hollings
Normally £24.95 - only £19.95 in our SALE.
Duration 3.30
Lament was written for the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band’s programme of music at the 40th Brass in Concert Championships at the Sage, Gateshead.
The programme, based upon the Great Fire of London, tells the story of the fire in 1666. There were between 8-10 deaths recorded as a result of the fire, however once the damage of the fire was realised, the death toll was expected to be much higher. Lament pays tribute to those that lost their lives in the fire, where the reduced brass ensemble is a reflection of the number of lives lost. The piece allows for a moment of reflection in a programme based on such terror and panic.
Categories: SUMMER 2020 SALE TITLES, LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: George Frederic Handel Arranger: James Curnow
Normally £44.00 - only £39.95 in our SALE - limited stock.
This hauntingly beautiful melody is probably the mostfamous to come from the pen of Czech composer,Antonin Dvorák. Stephen Bulla’s transcription of‘Largo’ from the ‘New World Symphony’ will helpyour students focus on expressive playing, and bringgreat delight to all with the soothing nostalgicmelody.
David Raksin was active in the music business for so many decades that he was thought by many to be the Grandfather of film music. Raksin created notable scores for films such as Forever Amber and The Bad and the Beautiful, though he is best known for the soundtrack to Laura, where the lead character is always represented by the same theme, an “idée fixe”. This haunting melody gets under your skin and stays there. It is totally suited to the plot where the investigating detective is haunted by the subject of his investigations. Here is a chance to feature your flugel soloist in this jazz ballad which has been given the Freeh treatment. grade: 4+ Performance lime: 4:00
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