Category: SOLOS - Tuba in BC Composer: Philip Sparke
When writing his tuba concerto, Philip Sparke wanted to create a work which explored the many aspects of the instrument’s technical and vocal qualities but without resorting to caricature. The result is a concerto in two joined movements, which can both be programmed individually, that contains both many lyrical lines together with stunning virtuosic passages. An outstanding concerto that tuba players and brass band audiences alike will enjoy and applaud.
Categories: Solos, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Chris Mallett
This cheerful and energetic solo includes two Salvation Army songs, 'Travel along in the sunshine' and 'Sunshine', the composer having emigrated from the UK to 'sunny' California. (Look out for musical quotes from 'California, here I come')! The solo was written for himself to play during a return visit to the UK hence the witty quote from 'Raindrops keep falling on my head'.
Categories: Books, SOLOS - ANY B♭. Inst. Composer: Peter Lawrance
A bumper collection of pieces carefully selected and arranged for players of all ages to delve into and enjoy. From popular film, show and television themes to classical, folk and Christmas titles this collection has something for everyone. It is an ideal follow on to the very popular Winners Galore and Easy Winners collections. As the many users of these earlier series will expect, the choice of range, technique and style of music have been carefully geared to the instrument and ability range.
Categories: BOOKS with CD Accomp., SOLOS - B♭. Cornet/Trumpet with Piano Composer / arranger: Peter Lawrance
Easy to medium level of difficulty.
A bumper collection of pieces carefully selected and arranged for players of all ages to delve into and enjoy. From popular film, show and television themes to classical, folk and Christmas titles this collection has something for everyone. It is an ideal follow on to the very popular Winners Galore and Easy Winners collections. As the many users of these earlier series will expect, the choice of range, technique and style of music have been carefully geared to the instrument and ability range.
Includes : 1. A Whole New World 2. All That Jazz 3. Arkansas Traveller 4. Back to the Future 5. Ben 6. Candle in the Wind 7. Chanson Boheme 8. Che Faro 9. Cool 10.Dance of the Comedians 11.David of the White Rock 12.The Flower Duet 13.Frenesi 14.Georgy Girl 15.Great Escape March 16.Gymnopedie No 1 17.He Shall Feed His Flock 18.I Know Him So Well 19.The Impossible Dream 20.John Dunbar Theme 21.The Kalendar Prince 22.Keel Row 23. Looney Tunes 24.Maple Leaf Rag 25.Master of the House 26.A Merry Little Christmas 27.NeverEnding Story 28.Peace On Earth 29.Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps 30.RAF March Past 31.Raiders March 32.633 Squadron 33.Sleigh Ride 34.Solveig's Song 35.Somewhere 36.Speak Softly Love 37.Star Trek Next Generation 38.Star Trek Theme 39.Summer Nights 40.Superstar 41.Syncopated Clock 42.Take a Chance On Me 43.Tambourin 44.Tell Me It's Not True 45.Thunderbirds 46.Use Well the Days 47.Wallace and Gromit 48.What a Wonderful World
Some of the greatest melodies of twentieth century popular music are Latin American either in origin or in inspiration. The subtle and evocative rhythms of such forms as the Samba, Bossa Nova, Tango and Rumba are to be found in this collection of arrangements of Latin favourites all of which would make excellent concert material.
Includes : 1. Fly Me to the Moon 2. Feelings 3. Hernando's Hideaway 4. Little Boat 5. Masque Nada 6. La Fiesta 7. Nature Boy 8. Manha de Carnaval
These arrangements incorporate various dance styles - from traditional ballroom dance - Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, through to Latin-American, Cha-Cha and the more contemporary, ubiquitous "Smooch". "Strictly Come Dancing" for Brass!
Includes : 1. Lets Face the Music and Dance 2. Begin the Beguine 3. Charleston 4. Angels 5. Livin' La Vida Loca 6. Moon River 7. Careless Whisper 8. Wheels
These arrangements incorporate various dance styles - from traditional ballroom dance - Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, through to Latin-American, Cha-Cha and the more contemporary, ubiquitous "Smooch". "Strictly Come Dancing" for Brass!
Includes : 1. Lets Face the Music and Dance 2. Begin the Beguine 3. Charleston 4. Angels 5. Livin' La Vida Loca 6. Moon River 7. Careless Whisper 8. Wheels
Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet/Trumpet with Piano Composer: Cecilia Mcdowell
Suitable for advanced diploma This work is destined to become a classic of the repertoire. The contrasting movements are superbly written and result in a substantial and powerful work and a must for all trumpeters.
Includes : 1.Power of Dreams 2.Kirchener's Ear
"...It had a lasting impression on me...a superbly atmospheric piece and leaves the audience, even on first listening, wanting to revisit it again to delve deeper into its many musical facets...the evocative music seemed to strike a chord with all present. Originally written for Paul Archibald and Kathron Sturrock, it is not easy for either trumpet player or pianist, but is very much for the advanced pupil, being as demanding technically as it is musically and requiring a great deal of maturity to perform well. The performer will require a very sound technique and the patience to persevere with its musical shapes and complexities. Having said that, it is a work to watch out for as I have a feeling it will find itself into the mainstream trumpet repertoire before too long - and a welcome arrival it will be....was delighted to see that Brass Wind Publications has continued its support of new works by living composers and taken up the challenge and published it." Reviewed 'Music Teacher'
The UK premiere performance was given by Paul Archibald and pianist Kathron Sturrock on 28 September, 2002 at the Summer Music Society of Dorset, Minterne.
Both movements reach for historical connections between different uses, in the 16th Century, of the trumpet as a conveyor of information, Inspiration for the opening movement is drawn from Rose Tremain’s book, Music and Silence. She tells us that the Duchess of Mecklenburg hired a night trumpeter to stand guard by her sleeping grandson, the future King of Denmark Christian IV. If the baby awoke the trumpeter was instructed to sound the alarm (probably waking the entire royal household as he did so). The Duchess feared the power of dreams so the trumpeter was also commanded to play a lively melody to chase away the child’s terrors’.
The introduction sets the nocturnal pace, followed by a gentle rocking motion in the accompaniment with sustained trumpet line. Darker textures follow, leading to an alerting cell. The middle section gives way to a distant bright trumpet tune to lift the baby’s spirits. The nightmare dispatched, the household returns to its somnolent state.
The German architect, Kirchner, a contemporary of Christian IV, designed an early ‘bugging’ device which was shaped like a huge trumpet, structured on the Fibonacci sequence. This trumpet ‘ear’ was secreted between walls where Court conversation could be monitored in seclusion. In my imaginings this aural instrument might have produced diverse results, from sweeping reverberation to a perpetuum mobile of discourse. The trumpet opens the movement with its bell directed into the inside of the piano, to exaggerate the resonance of the harmonics. After this, all manner of musical exchanges follow.
Duration: 11 minutes performance notes
The use of a grand piano is preferable for the second movement to be folly effective, but it is not essential. Note to the pianist: care should be taken to sustain the pedal as directed in the second movement to give maximum resonance to the trumpet. The piano lid should be fully open.
Note to the trumpeter: In Kirchner’s Ear it is important that the trumpeter stands in the curve of the grand piano, if used, with the bell of the trumpet focused on the lower strings to enhance the sound to the full. A separate sheet of the first page of the second movement is provided and should be placed on the frame inside the piano. The music stand needs to be in such a position that the player can turn easily from the interior of the piano to face the audience without disruption. Cecilia Mcdowell
Some of the greatest melodies of twentieth century popular music are Latin American either in origin or in inspiration. The subtle and evocative rhythms of such forms as the Samba, Bossa Nova, Tango and Rumba are to be found in this collection of arrangements of Latin favourites all of which would make excellent concert material.
Includes : 1. Fly Me to the Moon 2. Feelings 3. Hernando's Hideaway 4. Little Boat 5. Masque Nada 6. La Fiesta 7. Nature Boy 8. Manha de Carnaval
Includes :
1. Ushercombe View
2. Tahitian Tango
3. Gorky Park
4. Mean Streets of Miami
5. In Memoriam — Vukovar
“These pieces are beautifully done within the imposed restrictions of range and general difficulty .... Will make middle graders feel ten feet tall ....”
Reviewed ‘Music Teacher’
The titles in Great Winners have been arranged as unaccompanied solos but the addition of the easy, especially arranged, piano accompaniments offers an even greater opportunity to explore the wide variety of styles found in the collection and the chance enjoy the experience of ensemble playing.
When I set out to arrange traditional Christmas carols I was determined that they should not be yet another run-of-the-mill, strophic, verse-by-verse version of our Christmas heritage. I have tried to treat each carol in the collection as the basis for a Petite Fantasie - a continuous, single-movement of variations on the original tune. Of course, the carol is heard in its traditional form at some point during the arrangement but hopefully its appeal is enhanced without destroying the traditional concept. In particular, I Saw Three Ships becomes a Gigue while the Coventry Carol and Veni, Veni, Emmanuel inevitably are modal. The collection is, in all, a delightful mixture of musical styles through the ages." Leslie Pearson
Categories: Solos, Christmas Music Arranger: Leslie Pearson
"When I set out to arrange traditional Christmas carols I was determined that they should not be yet another run-of-the-mill, strophic, verse-by-verse version of our Christmas heritage. I have tried to treat each carol in the collection as the basis for a Petite Fantasie - a continuous, single-movement of variations on the original tune. Of course, the carol is heard in its traditional form at some point during the arrangement but hopefully its appeal is enhanced without destroying the traditional concept. In particular, I Saw Three Ships becomes a Gigue while the Coventry Carol and Veni, Veni, Emmanuel inevitably are modal. The collection is, in all, a delightful mixture of musical styles through the ages." Leslie Pearson
Categories: Solos, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: David Catherwood
The song 'Spirit of life' was written in the 1980s for the Ireland Divisional summer music school at which Derick Kane was the Musical Director. The song was later arranged as this sensitive euphonium solo with brass band accompaniment.
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