Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Joseph Turrin
This is music of great vivacity and character combining driving, rhythmic music with cadenza-like moments of repose. Very popular with players and audiences alike.
Written in 1978, this work has become a core piece of repertoire for the euphonium.
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The brass band version was first performed in 1984 by Trevor Groom and the GUS Band.
The three separate movements are :
1. Andante/Allegro ( 3.55) Much of the work's thematic material is derived from the opening four bar motif played unaccompanied by the soloist, in particular the rising intervals of 9th's, 7th's and 6th's. The mood of the movement is alternatively lyrical and driving, with much interplay between soloist and band.
2. Andante con espressione (5.16) - Romantic in mood, but always slightly restless, with a hint of the unexpected. The first theme, which the euphonium never gets to play, is presented by the solo cornet. The soloist then develops the second half of the melody alongside new ideas. There are elements of recitative present which give this movement a vocal feel.
3. Allegro Moderato ( 5.04) - Is dominated by a lively 2/4 dance but snatches of earlier material constantly return, driving the work to its majestic conclusion.
Written in 1978, the work is constructed in three movements and is virtually a concerto for euphonium and band. The first movement begins with an unaccompanied motto theme, which uses all twelve notes of the scale but with a tonal feel. The slow second movement is based on an original song melody by the composer – ‘The Eyes of God’ – and affords lyrical and richly expressive playing that is typically euphonium. Movement three follows without a break – a capricious movement which ends triumphantly. Now available in versions for piano, brass band, wind band, and orchestra, Euphonium Music can be seen as a major contribution to the literature for the instrument. Also available withpiano and wind band. An orchestral version is available on hire.
Category: SOLOS - Trombone Composer / arranger: James Curnow
This popular piece has become a core part of the trombone repertory and a chance to show both lyrical and bravura styles in an attractive and showy (yet not overly difficult) concert piece.
Supplied with parts for soloist in B-flat treble clef
Categories: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet & Band, Howard Snell Music Composer: Howard Snell
Howard Snell writes :
FANTASY for Cornet was first performed under its original title of ‘Kenwood Carol’ by John Hudson and the Britannia Building Society Band, with the Composer conducting at the Kenwood Concert Bowl in London in June 1988. Fantasy was commissioned by Michael Webber on behalf of English Heritage and dedicated to the memory of the Composer’s father. Fantasy mirrors the progress of the seasons from early Spring to the coming of Summer. In the latter stages of the work the composer introduces the mediaeval English round which starts with the words "Sumer is a-cumen in, Lhude sing cuckoo". The Fantasy is available both with Brass Band and Piano accompaniment. N.B. The Piano version is not an exact replica of the Brass Band score, but, in many details, has been re-composed in order to offer a valid pianistic equivalent to the original.
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