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Category: Solos Composer: Wilfred Heaton Difficulty level: Championship
Sinfonia Concertante for cornet (trumpet) and brass band.
One of the most demanding of all cornet concertos, the Sin fonia Concertante was prepared for Martin Winter and the Britannia Building Society Band in 1990 at the request of Howard Snell. Based on material originally sketched in the early 1950s, around the time of Partita, the music is lyrical and virtuosic by turns and is among Heaton’s finest works. Grade 6 Duration: 26 mins
Sir Eu is a virtuoso euphonium showcase, written for the euphonium player Steven Mead, who premiered it and has played it regularly in concerts around the world, The title Sir Eu alludes to the master of the euphonium himself and also to the concept of the European Union. From jazz through romanticism to elements of folksong, this work offers everything that the musical heart could wish for!
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Categories: Solos, Books, BOOKS with CD Accomp. Composer: Philip Sparke
20 Progressive pieces with CD & piano accompaniment. The first solo has a range of middle C to 3rd. space C The last solo has a range of middle C to top G.
Philip Sparke’s Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in the series Starter Solos this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Solos introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges, new notes being introduced in a gradual and logical manner.Skilful Solos comes with a play-along CD. The advantages of playing eitherwith piano or CD accompaniment are that the beginning player can now experience the important aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons, thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo, which is not always achieved when playing alone.