Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet & Band Composer: Alan Fernie
One of a growing number of publications in the Brass for Africa series.
Alan Fernie has dedicated this work to Rebecca Richards, who was the charity's first full time Country Manager based in Kampala, Uganda serving three years from August 2015.
In those three years Rebecca has achieved, and was responsible for, so much in establishing Brass for Africa as a reputable and effective charity bringing about real positive change in the lives of many young people in Uganda.
You may hear elements of both the U.S. and Ugandan national Anthems in this work, but Alan's performance notes say it all " Gentle and Kind"
By purchasing this title, you will be making a direct contribution to the charity Brass for Africa - as well as performing great music.
Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet/Trumpet with Piano Composer: Martin Ellerby
Duration 12.00
This work was commissioned by, and is dedicated to, The Triangle Brass Band of North Carolina, USA and their director of music, Tony Granados.
The first performance was given by Jens Lindemann ( cornet ) with the Triangle Brass of North Carolina, USA and their director of music, Tony Granados. on 18th. of March 2012 in the Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
The first UK performance was given by Richard Marshall 9 cornet ) with the BLack Dyke Band conducted by Nichoilas Childs on 26th. January 2014 in the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, as part of the RNCM Festival of Brass. This live performance was subsequently broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 4th. February 2014.
Martin Ellerby writes : The work is intended to be a bright, optimistic and lyrical concerto, accessible to players and audiences alike and completes my set of five concertos designed for key chairs of a brass band : in order of writing - Tuba ( Eb Bass ) Euphonium Tenor Horn Trombone Cornet.
The work falls into three contrasting movements :
01. BRILLANTE - A traditional sonata form is adopted and adapted, the two subjects being firstly a lively fanfare type figure followed by a second cantabile theme. These ideas are worked out until eventually a cadenza section is reached which is followed by a coda which, though concluding is light in dynamics.
02. ARIETTA - The emphasis is placed on legato phrases and an overall singing quality from both soloist and accompanist who share the material in lyrical partnership.
03. RONDINO - Another traditional form, rondo, is employed for the finale and here attention is turned to rhythm with contrasting changes of metre creating a restless journey towards a dynamic, and this time certain conclusion.
Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Christopher Bond
For Soprano Cornet & Brass Band, written for & Commissioned by Steve Stewart & Cory Band
Over the Horizon (2017), whilst both harmonically and compositionally a simple endeavour, is a spine-tingling beautiful melody for soprano cornet. Based on the painting seen in the sleeve notes of Steve Stewart’s album of the same name, the work takes its inspiration from the open expansiveness of the ocean, glistening in the moonlight as four people sit quietly - two parents, a boy, and a girl. A feeling of heartfelt longing throughout the work which is developed both melodically and texturally by soloist and accompaniment; perhaps reflecting the desire to know indeed what is over the horizon. The longing intensifies with a climatic section of grandeur - a feeling of longing which arguably isn't resolved until that all-important - and high - last note.
Over The Horizon was written for and commissioned by Steve Stewart and Cory Band in Spring 2017.
Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Traditional Arranger: Christopher Bond
For Soprano Cornet & Brass Band, Commissioned by & Written for Steve Stewart & Cory Band
Gaudete is a sacred Christmas carol, which is thought to have been composed in the 16th century, but could easily have existed as a monophonic hymn in the late medieval period. Within the lyrics, there are references to Christ, Virgin Mary, Grace, Ezekiel and Salvation.
This arrangement takes the striking tune and re-works it for Soprano Cornet and band, transforming the melody in places, whilst also keeping that familiar tune in its original form. Gaudete was recorded by Steve Stewart & Cory Band in 2016, featuring on its album 'A Festival of Fanfares & Carols'.
Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet & Band Composer: Christopher Bond
For Cornet in B-flat & Brass Band, Written for & Commissioned by Tom Hutchinson & Cory Band
Orpheus is known as the most talented music player of the ancient times. It is said that god Apollo was his father, from whom took his extreme talent in music, and the Muse Calliope was his mother. Tragedy struck when his wife, Eurydice stepped on a viper which in turn bit her, injecting its fatal venom. Nothing could stop his cries of anguish and sheer pain and sorrow upon realizing his beautiful Eurydice was dead. Orpheus decided to go into the Underworld to get his wife back. Apollo, his father, would talk to Hades, the god of the Underworld to accept him and hear his plea.
And so Orpheus set off into the Underworld and was warned that for no reason must he look back while his wife was still in the dark, for that would undo everything he hoped for. As Orpheus was reaching the exit of the Underworld, he could hear the footfalls of his wife approaching him. As his was approaching the exit, his heart was beating faster and faster.
The moment he stepped on the world of the living, he turned his head to hug his wife. Unfortunately, he got only a glimpse of Eurydice before she was once again drawn back into the underworld. When Orpheus turned his head, Eurydice was still in the dark, she hadn't seen the sun and, was drowned back to the dark world of the dead. Waves of anguish and despair swept over him and shuddering with grief he approached the Underworld again but this time, he was denied entry, the gates were standing shut and god Hermes, sent by Zeus, wouldn't let him in.
His songs were no more joyful but extremely sad. His only comfort was to lay on a huge rock and feel the caress of the breeze, his only vision were the open skies.
Song of the Night Sky was recorded by Tom Hutchinson and the Cory Band in June 2015, featuring on his debut solo album.
Category: EMR Bb Bass Duets Arranger: Jean-Francois Michel
Grade = 1 Duration = 29'17
Scored for 2 Bb Basses
Includes 30 titles :
L'Appel / Choral / Valse / Carillon / Te Deum / Old Folks At Home / L'Arlésienne / Weihnachtslied / Long Long Ago / Meunier, tu dors / Au Clair de la Lune / Hymne à la Joie / Happy Birthday / Adeste Fideles / Cou cou / Oh When The Saint etc...
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