Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works) Composer: Peter Warlock Arranger: Phillip Littlemore
Peter Warlock'sset of set of six dances in renaissance style, Capriol Suite, is by far his most famous work. The suite consists of Basse-Danse, a lively dance for older folk; a stately Pavane; a delicate, yet lively Tordion; Bransles (pronounced ‘Brawl’), a fast country dance which works its way into a frenzy, continuously building in speed and excitement; Pieds-en-l’air, with its beautifully serene lines and Mattachins, an exhilarating sword dance with its driving rhythm, culminating in violent dissonances bringing the piece to a spirited close.
This is a new arrangement suitable for any band, including those in the 4th Section that relish a challenge. Percussion has been added in all but one of the movements, and is for two players.
Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works) Composer: Hector Berlioz Arranger: Frank Wright
Duration 8.53
Set as the 1st. Section Test Piece for the 2011 British Brass Band Regionals.
Previously used as a Championship Section Test Piece.
You can listen to a short extract of this work by clicking on the "MORE DETAILS" on the right of your screen. You can view the Solo Cornet part there too !
You can buy the full recording of this work in the CD section of our site. The recording is SPECTACULAR CLASSICS with the Black Dyke Mills Band, conducted by James Watson CD845
Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works) Composer / arranger: Helen Perkin
The 2nd. Section test piece for the 2007 Regional Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. A suite in three movements. First used in 1957 at the British Open.
The three movements are ; 1. Cavalcade - 4.45 2. Pavane - 4.43 3. Burlesque - 3.13 Performance time 12.41
Three short mp3 audio extracts are provided here to give you a sample of each movement along with an image of the Solo Cornet part.
Access them by clicking on the "MORE DETAILS" button.
You can buy the full recording of this work on the CD section of our site.
The recording is REGIONALS 2007 on Doyen DOY CD217
Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works) Composer: Anton Dvorak Arranger: Geoffrey Brand
Duration 8.57
Set as one of three Championship Section test pieces for the 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Contest.
You can listen to an extract of this work and view an image of the Solo Cornet part on your computer, by clicking on the "MORE DETAILS" button on the right - this will reveal the audio extract and the PDF image for you to sample.
You can buy the full recording of this work in the CD section of our site. The recording is SPECTACULAR CLASSICS with the Black Dyke Mills Band, conducted by James Watson CD845
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