Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Liz Jane
Programme notes
Slate, Sea and Skyfeatures a musical landscape and journey in three integrated and continuous sections, led by the cornet soloist alongside ensembles broadly representing the title's elements: ‘slate’ (flugelhorn, tenor horns and trombones); ‘sea’ (baritones, euphoniums and basses) and ‘sky’ (comets). These alternate throughout with the full band, travelling towards and through a storm, and emerging into bright skies at the end.
The title Slate, Sea and Sky is inspired by Norman Bissell's evocative poem of the same name, found in a book of poetry given to me by a close friend, to whom the work is dedicated.
Category: SOLOS - Xylophone Arranger: Andrew Duncan Composer / arranger: Leroy Anderson
Duration: 4min
Band Grade: 4
The Typewriter, arranged for brass band by Andrew Duncan as a cornet or xylophone solo, is probably most recognised now as the theme tune to the long-running BBC Radio 4 show 'The News Quiz'.
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: Hymn Tunes Material: Traditional Arranger: Max Stannard
4th Section +
This work has become more and more popular as the years have gone by. Recognised as the end of day ceremony, this remembrance work incorporates the hymn tune "St Clement", known more popularly as "The Day Thou Gavest" and the Sunset Bugle call. Originally arranged by Max Standard for the University of Lancaster's performance at UniBrass 2014, this work is a fine addition to any band's programme.
EL CAMINO REAL: A LATIN FANTASY by Reed arr. Frode Rydland 10:25
IN LOVE FOR ME by Jimmy Owens arr. Harper 4:22
ARIA by Philip Sparke Tenor Horn Soloist Sheona White 6:01
CHIQUILIN DE BACHIN by Piazzolla arr. Reid Gilje 4:30
LOVE UNKNOWN by Ireland arr. Steve Robson Flugel Horn Soloist Lucy Cutt 4:16
DICK TRACY: THE HOUSE OF THE SHADOWS by Richard Rock Euphonium Soloist David Thornton 5:27
ELEGY FROM A TALE AS YET UNTOLD by Philip Sparke 8:48
SONG FROM A MILESTONE by Peter Meechan Cornet Soloist Stuart Lingard 3:59
RADIO CITY by Peter Graham Trombone Soloist Ryan Watkins 10:00
SLEEP by Eric Whitacre arr. Sandy Smith 4:36
VITA DESTRUCTA by Todd Smith 16:50
Total CD Playing Time: 79:47
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Category: FILM MUSIC Composer: Howard Shore Arranger: Andrew Duncan
A music selection of key themes from Howard Shore’s film score to the 1997 blockbuster, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, arranged for brass band by Andrew Duncan.
Brass Band Grade 4
Duration: 7 minutes.
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Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works) Composer: Andrew Duncan
Cantata for Brass Band and Percussion - Commissioned and dedicated to The Foden's Band, who presented its world premiere in Bury St Edmonds on Saturday 24 May 2014.
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