This march was commissioned by the owner of a painting and decorating company and long-time friend of the composer Bertrand Moren. The title refers to the company’s activity but is also a means, through clever orchestration and dynamic effects, of highlighting the rich and beautiful sound range of brass instruments. Colour of Brass is a delightful addition to the light original brass band repertoire.
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This fantastic contest march was composed for the Alexander Brass Band from Stavanger, Norway, who wanted a brand new march to play when they took part in the world-renowned Whit Friday March Contest.
In the march Philip Sparke has followed the traditional brass band contest march format and it is named as a tribute to Alexander the Great, rather than the Alexander brass band, who were actually named after their local pub!!
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This easy concert march Constellation was composed by the Swiss composer Bertrand Moren, The march can be divided into two parts. The first part, which is rhythmical, beautifully contrasts with the second part, which is lyrical. Each register of the orchestra has its turn in this concert march, which, in spite of its easy level of difficulty, deserves the designation “five-star piece.”
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