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Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Peter Graham
Within The 39th Parallel (South) lies the New Zealand district of Whanganui and at its heart the Whanganui river - Te Awa Tupua.
This work is cast in two parts; Part 1, a musical evocation of the course of the river from Mount Tongariro to the sea, is constructed according to golden ratio proportions (the fundamental mathematical principle governing nature). Running in parallel a sequence of metrical modulations finds the tempo of the music increase incrementally over the course of the movement.
Part 2 – Apakura – ("Lament" in the Maori language) develops a theme previously hinted at in Part 1 but now fully realised. This “Home” theme is an elegy to the late Kevin Jarrett – a towering figure in the New Zealand music scene who for many years lived and worked in the town of Whanganui. The elegy includes references to music which formed a significant part of Kevin Jarrett's musical experiences both as a New Zealand Army Band musician (echoes of the Urbach march Through Bolts and Bars) and through his long association with the National Band of New Zealand (hints of fellow countryman Sir Dean Goffin's classic Rhapsody in Brass).
The work concludes with a reprise of the “Home” theme.
The 39th Parallel was commissioned by the Brass Band Association of New Zealand, in memory of the late Kevin Jarrett, with funds primarily provided by WNG Loan Finance & Investment Co; McDonnell Coleman Trust; Brass Whanganui; Riki & Rhys McDonnell; Jonathan Wallace; Graham Hickman; Ian & Denise Levien; and the New Zealand Army Band.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Peter Graham
Within The 39th Parallel (South) lies the New Zealand district of Whanganui and at its heart the Whanganui river - Te Awa Tupua.
This work is cast in two parts; Part 1, a musical evocation of the course of the river from Mount Tongariro to the sea, is constructed according to golden ratio proportions (the fundamental mathematical principle governing nature). Running in parallel a sequence of metrical modulations finds the tempo of the music increase incrementally over the course of the movement.
Part 2 – Apakura – ("Lament" in the Maori language) develops a theme previously hinted at in Part 1 but now fully realised. This “Home” theme is an elegy to the late Kevin Jarrett – a towering figure in the New Zealand music scene who for many years lived and worked in the town of Whanganui. The elegy includes references to music which formed a significant part of Kevin Jarrett's musical experiences both as a New Zealand Army Band musician (echoes of the Urbach march Through Bolts and Bars) and through his long association with the National Band of New Zealand (hints of fellow countryman Sir Dean Goffin's classic Rhapsody in Brass).
The work concludes with a reprise of the “Home” theme.
The 39th Parallel was commissioned by the Brass Band Association of New Zealand, in memory of the late Kevin Jarrett, with funds primarily provided by WNG Loan Finance & Investment Co; McDonnell Coleman Trust; Brass Whanganui; Riki & Rhys McDonnell; Jonathan Wallace; Graham Hickman; Ian & Denise Levien; and the New Zealand Army Band.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Philip Sparke
Duration: 06:00 Difficulty 4.0
A Bandsman’s Overture was commissioned by British Bandsman magazine to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2012. It was premiered by Black Dyke Band, conducted by Dr Nicholas Childs, at a special anniversary concert held in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on July 1st.British Bandsman was for a period known as British Bandsman and Contest Field, following an amalgamation of two magazines. The then owner, John Henry Iles, celebrated this new title by commissioning Ord Hume to write the famous march, BB & CF. As a salute to this heritage A Bandsman’s Overture starts with the four notes, B(b)-B(b)-C-F, a motive which permeates an opening fanfare, which contrasts a busy opening with a more legato central section. This gives way to a bustling Vivo, based on repeated staccato notes. A change of key heralds a central cantabile melody, first on euphoniums and baritone and then played by the full band, which is followed by a short development section. This leads to a transformed reprise and a return of the opening fanfare, decorated this time by florid muted cornets.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Arranger: Robert Beringen
Duration: 05:00
In his own distinctive style, Robert van Beringen has composed a very unique fantasy on three themes by the famous Baroque composers Johann Sebastian Bach and George Friedrich Händel. Van Beringen used Bach’s chorale Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht (‘Break forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light’) from his Christmas Oratorio and the recitative Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, God with Us from Händel’s Messiah. A perfect way to say Merry Christmas in music!
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Eric Whitacre Arranger: Alan Fernie
For that quiet moment in your concert - adapted from the beautiful choral music of Eric Whitacre - full of lush harmonies and suspensions to lull your audience with.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Material: Traditional Arranger: Allan Beaumont
A wonderful arrangement of this traditional tune. Complete with an option to include some choreography in the form of a dance routine. Although not much is known about this Scottish folksong (also called ‘Wi’ A Hundred Pipers”), this is certainly a lively piece and is to be enjoyed as much by the band playing it as the audience listening to it.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: W.A. Mozart Arranger: Leigh Baker
This music was performed by The Brighouse and Rastrick Band at Brass in Concert 2008
A witty take on the nursery rhyme in a 5 minute set of variations. It includes a variety of treatments to showcase the band including Boomwhackers, Jazz and a Funeral Procession.
Note regarding the use of Boomwhackers: "Give boomwhackers ( C,D,E>F,G+B) out to band members. Stand as your note is played - hit various things eg. other hand etc. and sit straight back down. As the variation progresses you could hit other things. After the last hit you have to stay standing and freeze" - Leigh Baker
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Arranger: Steven Drury
It’s always nice to have the opportunity to vary a concert programme by featuring different sections of the band. A Little Lucerne Song offers just this, featuring the lower brass sections of the band in this great new arrangement of the popular folk tune. Featured section includes Baritones, Euphoniums, Eb Basses and Bb Bases.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Marten Miedema
Duration: 03:00
A simple melody, with accompaniment in blue, becomes a wonderful expressive piece. There are opportunities for improvisation, but the indicated solos have been composed.
Select your favourite instrument and soloist, or will all soloists be featured?
Enjoy playing and listening to A Sentimental Song!
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Philip Sparke
Duration: 04:20
A Stroll in the Park is a piece in the tradition of "walking" music (such as the Promenade from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition or Gershwin's Walking the Dog from Shall we Dance). It strives to describe the joyful benefits of a relaxing walk in a city park on a summer Sunday afternoon and should be played in a relaxed, carefree and laidback manner.
This evocative concert piece begins with a dreamy introduction in which we here the firt theme. The musical tension is gradually increased in the Grandioso with a new forceful theme being heard. These ever present two themes are further developed with the introduction of striking rhythmic patters bringing the work to a climax.
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