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Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Joyce Eilers Bacak Arranger: Stephen Bradnum
This old Irish benediction has appeared in a number of different settings in recent years, one of the best known being the choral version by John Rutter which itself has been re-adapted for band. This version is by American composer Joyce Eilers Bacak and arranged for brass band by bass trombone player Steve Bradnum.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Stephen Bulla
Grade 4.0 Duration 3.55
The rich musical heritage of Ireland represents some of the greatest traditional melodies. These melodies somehow retain the flavour of the culture and its traditions, which at times can be as lively as they are enchanting. This setting for brass band features a familiar selection of contrasting dance-like tunes that are drawn from the modern era of traditional Irish songs.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Stephen Bulla
Grade 4.0 Duration 3.55
The rich musical heritage of Ireland represents some of the greatest traditional melodies. These melodies somehow retain the flavour of the culture and its traditions, which at times can be as lively as they are enchanting. This setting for brass band features a familiar selection of contrasting dance-like tunes that are drawn from the modern era of traditional Irish songs.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Arranger: Stephen Duro
Includes :
1.A Couple of Swells;
2.Change Partners;
3.Easter Parade;
4.The Piccolino;
5.There's No Business Like Show Business;
6.Top Hat;White Tie & Tails
7.We Saw the Sea.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Paul Mottram
Duration: 4:30 minutes
‘Is That The Time’ was written in 2014 for UK national award winning band ‘Youth Brass 2000’. It’s a showpiece in a jazzy fusion idiom with a full and central role for the kit drummer and percussionists. The temptation must be resisted to play the piece too quickly and in so doing losing the 16th note syncopations inherent within the rhythmic groove. The challenge is not so much one of getting the notes, although there are a few harmonic surprises along the way, as one of playing as a cohesive rhythmic unit.
Percussion: 4 Players playing drum kit, bongos, congas, shaker, tambourine and vibraphone
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composers: Greenfield, Sedaka
Brought back into the limelight with Peter Kay’s release for Comic Relief, this fantastic arrangement by Steven Hague, playable by most levels of brass bands, faithfully recreates the comedy within the music and is perfect for any concert, and is a wonderful encore piece. 15% of the money from each sale on this piece is being donated to comic relief.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Island Whirl was commissioned in 2010 by Margaret Milligan who wanted a brand new piece of music composed as a present for lan, her husband for his 70' birthday. Ian Milligan is a keen and dedicated musician and he is the musical director of Callendar Brass, based in Callendar near Stirling in Scotland.
Circa 3'30"
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Section: 4+
Margaret contacted me about the possibility of composing a short lively piece which had a Scottish theme that would be ideal for Callendar Brass Band and any other ensemble to get their teeth into. This piece takes its inspiration from the traditional Scottish folk song 'An Eriskay Love Lilt' which is a particular favourite of both Margaret and lan.
With thunderous Celtic drums the piece opens in a whirlwind of sound with fanfare brass and an off-stage soloist that can perform using either the cornet or trumpet. After the exciting opening, the brass and drums die away to allow the off-stage soloist to air the traditional tune 'An Eriskay Love Lilt'.
The beautiful haunting melody, keeping its originality throughout undergoes a series of changes in the accompanying harmonic material before dying away to allow the Celtic drums to return. The percussion whip the band into a frenzy as the piece gets faster and faster. Just prior to the final notes the band diminuendo to allow one last closing statement from the Eriskay Love Lilt lead by the off-stage soloist before the ensemble charge to a dramatic close.
When performing this piece I would recommend the off-stage soloist taking a position somewhere in the audience, so they can almost feel part of the performance. In addition, with the two tom-tom parts that represent the Celtic drums, bands should make the most of showcasing them by getting the two drummers out to the front of the band to perform. The ideal stage position would be with the players set up in stereo with one player in front of the soprano cornet and the other in front of the solo trombone.
With the various choreographed movements from both the off-stage soloist and the percussionists. This piece is a great addition to any concert repertoire and is an ideal showcase for bands who want to try something a little different.
I wish lan at 70 years young, all the very best with his music making in the many years to come and I hope this piece, composed especially for him and Callender Brass brings them many years of musical enjoyment.
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