Category: SOLOS - Euphonium Composer: Franz Schubert Arranger: Philip Littlemore
Franz Schubert wrote his Ave Maria in 1825. It is the third of three song settings from Sir Walter Scott’s poem The Lady of the Lake, itself written in 1810. Its proper title is Ellen’s Song, named after the heroine of Scott’s poem, Ellen Douglas. It has been suggested that the opening two words of the original song may have led to the idea of it being arranged for the full text of the Roman Catholic Prayer. It is now most often performed in this latter adaptation, thus leading to the misconception that it was originally set with the prayer in mind. Even in Schubert’s own brief lifetime, he was only thirty-one when he died, this song was considered a masterpiece. It acquired greater popularity when it was used in the 1940 Walt Disney film Fantasia where its beauty and simplicity offered calm and respite following the tempestuous strains of Mussorgsky’s A Night on Bare Mountain.
Category: SOLOS for E♭. Horn Composer: J.S. Bach Arranger: Philip Littlemore
Johann Sebastian Bach’s Suite No. 3 in D, from a set of four such suites, was recreated from a set of autographed parts dating from around the 1730s as no score survived. The music is believed to date from some years prior to that and is possibly derived from an even earlier work.
The Air, sometimes referred to as the Air on a G String is perhaps the most famous movement from all the Suites and it has been arranged as a tenor horn feature, although there is no part for cornets, bass trombone, euphoniums or percussion in this transcription.
Smooth Groove is, above all else, a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock, through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. It will be easy and enjoyable to relate to these catchy tunes, whether played with the CD backing, or as a purely solo performance. Don't be surprised if anyone listening starts to whistle or hum along with you!
The accompaniments created by Brian Humpherson attempt to capture the excitement of the melodies by using modern harmonies and percussive effects, typical of music enjoyed by young people today. The CD backing tracks, with their strong rhythmic and harmonic support, make practice sessions fun, whilst instilling motivation and the desire to perform.
Includes : 1. Drive In 2. Flingaling 3. Mister Freddie 4. City Slicker 5. Brite'n' Rock 6. Feat to Beat 7. Raggerty Waltz 8. American Smoothie 9. Popcorn 10.Senorita Rita 11.Chickpea 12.Sink It 13.Brass and Tonic 14.In the Shade 15.Punch Lines 16.Wheeler Dealer 17.Cucumber Cool 18.Red Chilli Sauce 19.Way Back Waltzer 20.Jam on Toast 21.Bling 22.Like it Hot 23.Metal Roses 24.Honeycomb 25.Threepenny Piece 26.A Cat's Tale 27.Rumba Number 28.Hard Man 29.Western Skies 30.Las Vegas 31.Boppin' Tonite 32.Latin Lady 33.Big Band Swing 34.So What!
Category: SOLOS for E♭. Horn Composer: Jean Baptiste Arban Arrangers: John Alley, Nigel Gomm, Paul Mayes
For nearly 150 years Jean—Baptiste Arban’s 1 14 studies have been an essential part of a brass players practice routine. Arban’s original parts contain many inaccuracies and inconsistencies. Whilst we had no intention of creating an ‘Urtext’ edition, we have attempted to make each study’s phrasing, articulation and where necessary, dynamics consistent with itself, without losing the character and intentions of Arban’s manuscript. We, therefore, chose not to add dynamics at the beginning of studies where Arban has omitted them, as you will quickly discover the right dynamic (for you) on practising the piece. You may also, as performer, wish to change or ignore our suggestions, for that is what they are and you must feel free to do so.
This edition includes imaginative piano accompaniments written to reflect the nature of the solo part and enhance the soloist’s practice whilst lending these studies also to the concert repertoire. Our hope is that you will gain more from playing these great studies ‘with accompaniment’ rather than the traditional way "without".
The CD that accompanies this edition contains I John Alley’s accompaniments in three tempi. One for slow practice, one for general performance and then one for the virtuoso! Also included are stylish performances of all 14 studies by leading UK trumpeter Paul Mayes. In order to produce an artistically cohesive CD his performances are a mix of the two featured performance tempi.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SOLOS - Trombone Arranger: John Iveson
This is the BRASS BAND version.
This traditional Japanese folk-tune is arranged in a simple yet highly effective manner. An ideal piece for that quiet moment in your concert programme.
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