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Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Richard Wagner Arranger: D. Wright
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Categories: SUMMER 2020 SALE TITLES, LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Lonathan Bates
Duration 4.00
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Londinium was commissioned by Paul Holland and the Flowers Band as the opening item of their 2016 Brass in Concert Programme.
The music portrays the roman settlement of Londinium through a series of bold, off-stage, horn and baritone calls. The music then gradually transforms into the grand modern city of London that we know today.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, NEW & RECENT Publications Composer: Nigel Hess Arranger: Philip Littlemore
Duration: c.4'30"
Grade: 3rd Section and above
London Eye is an incredibly large rotating wheel situated on the South Bank of the River Thames. This movement depicts a 'flight' on this riverside wheel, at the top of which the panoramic view of London is breath-taking and the expanse of the music is a suitable depiction of that view.
This piece is the second movement of Nigel Hess's New London Pictures which represents elements of London in the 21st Century. The outer movements are Millennium Bridge and Congestion Charge .
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Nigel Hess
London Eye is an incredibly large rotating wheel situated on the South Bank of the River Thames. This movement depicts a ‘flight’ on this riverside wheel, at the top of which the panoramic view of London is breath-taking and the expanse of the music is a suitable depiction of that view. This piece is the second movement of Nigel Hess’s New London Pictures which represents elements of London in the 21st Century.
Brass Band Grade 4/5
Duration: 4 minutes.
Grade equivalents for Brass Band test-pieces where there is considerable overlap at the higher levels, depending on the level of competition (local, regional or national):
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Rebecca Lundberg
London's Dawning was written for the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band as an opener to their 2016 Brass in Concert programme, which tells the story of
the “Great Fire of London’. The piece sets the scene of London, the morning before the fire.
The ‘misty’ opening section depicts the dawn, with the sunrise and the birds awakening. The music has a sleepy and relaxed feel to it, however, the ever
present tubular bells serve as a reminder, not only of the traditional chimes and bells across the city, but also of the inevitability of the impending disaster. The bell chiming motif becomes an important theme of the piece and can be heard in various guises throughout the band.
The 'busy' section represents the hustle and bustle of the town as people start to get on with their day. The bells continue, supported with the chime- like motifs across the band. The modal key of the music still implies an underlying tension.
The ‘dance-like’ section portrays an exciting picture of London in the middle of the day as people go about their daily errands, oblivious to what is to come. The general feel of the music is 12/8, however the melody has a strong suggestion of 3/4 (similar to a fast waltZ)- The conflicting rhythmic feel with the colourful percussion and accompaniment parts are intended to add to the eventful atmosphere. The ‘Oranges and Lemons’ quote in the tubular bells signals the climax of the piece as London is in full~throttle at midday.
The 'ominous' section is the strongest suggestion yet of the forthcoming events. The ’busy’ motif and ’dance-like’ motif briefly fight with each other, reflecting the change in the mood as the music turns slightly darker. The piece finishes with a brief return to the ’dance»like’ section as the key motifs of the piece are reiterated one last time, with the final bell call in the tubular bells.
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