Category: Solos Composer: G Puccini Arranger: Robert van Beringen
The Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) composed many operas which made him world-famous, with La Bohème, Tosca, Madame Butterfly and Turandot considered as some of the greatest works ever written in this genre.
A rip-roaring romp for three trombones. Your trombone section will be begging you to let them perform this short piece that highlights the fun side of the trombone.
Category: SOLOS - B♭. Cornet & Band Composer: Stephen Bulla
In the form of a rhapsody - a challenge for every cornet soloist.
Duration 11.55
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Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer / arranger: Philip Sparke
One movement from a seven movement suite, featuring different soloists. Features Eb Soprano Cornet. Flowerdale is a forest in Wester Ross, Scotland, which is well-known for it’s beautiful waterfall. This piece, for solo soprano cornet, is one of the movements from Philip Sparke’s epic suite Hymn of the Highlands. It depicts the tall trees swaying gently in the wind with the serenity of the area being reflected by the subtle accompaniment of the band. Let your soprano player bloom into colour with this exquisite solo. A real show stopper. duration 4.20
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The recording is "HYMN of the HIGHLANDS" on Polyphonic QRL 214D
HYMN of the HIGHLANDS was commissioned by David King and the Yorkshire Building Society Band for first performance at the 2002 European Brass Band Championships Gala Concert in Brussels.
The complete suite lasts approximately 36 minutes. however it is possible to construct pieces of different lengths in order to feature particular soloists or fit different programming constraints, and to this end most of the movements are published separately. The only exceptions to this are the first and last movements which are published together (with Alladale) as "Suite from Hymn of the Highlands".
Category: SOLOS for Bass Trombone Composer / arranger: Bill Geldard
In the Hall of the Mountain King arranged by Bill Geldard is available on the CD 'Nefarious' by the Fairey Band, conducted by Garry Cutt & Tom Davoren.
John Iveson's original arrangement as recorded with the PJBE, now adapted for brass band. The solo part is not too demanding technically, but requires a sweet lyrical approach, whilst the traditional melody is given a tasteful rhythmic slant in this highly effective arrangement.
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The recording is "ECHOES of the EAST" on Doyen DOY CD195
April In Paris, music by E. Y. (Yip) Harburg with words by Vernon Duke. This is a classic song given excellent treatment by Mark Freeh as a Flugel Horn solo with brass band accompaniment.
Brass Band Grade 3/4: Youth and 4th Section/Advanced Youth and 3rd Section
Duration: 4 minutes
April in Paris, arranged by Mark Freeh, is available on the CD 'Freeh-Way' by The GUS Band, conducted by Bramwell Tovey.
April in Paris, arranged by Mark Freeh, is available on the CD 'Around The World In Eighty Minutes' by The Rigid Containers Group Band, conducted by John Berryman.
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