Cat No. JM31016
Price £42.50
Composer / arranger: Bruce Fraser
Categories: TEST PIECES (Major Works), Music of BRUCE FRASER

FORTH SUITE was published for the 1990 Regional finals of the British Brass Band Championships as the second section test piece.

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It is a descriptive work based on impressions of the River Forth, which meanders from the Trossachs opening out into a wide firth to join the North Sea. There are, however, no particularly Scottish elements in the melodies or harmony.

1. THE FIRTH — A busy industrial area at the mouth of the river.
2. UNDER THE BRIDGES — An image of yachts sailing.
3. BY CARRONSHORE — Flowing from the Trossachs the river reaches Stirling.

The composer dedicates the work to Nigel Boddice, who conducted the first performance.

PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS:— Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Clash Cymbals, Bass Drum, Triangle, Timpani (2), Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Temple Blocks (2), Tenor Drum (Tambour), TamTam.
3 players are required.