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Commissioned by Kapitol Promotions as the 3rd section test-piece for the 2020 Regional Championships of Great Britain, Endurance is a set of 'narrative variations' for brass band inspired by the story of Ernest Shackleton's epic journey across the Southern Ocean in 1914-16. -
Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen is a simple arrangement for brass band of Praetorius’s chorale, with countermelodies and a small amount of added percussion, suitable for bands of all standards. -
f/m is an aleatory work for brass band exploring unconventional harmonic effects inspired by the internet cartoon ‘frequency’ by the artist Randall Munroe. -
Finale from Tosca Act 1 (Te Deum) Giacchino Puccini Arranged for brass band by Andrew Baker -
gemini is a virtuosic solo for unaccompanied cornet - ideal for student recitals - inspired by the constellation of the same name. -
This outstanding CD contains all of Edward Gregson's significant works for Symphonic Brass, including the seminal Brass Quintet, the Symphony in two movements and Music of the Angels, performed by some of the UK's leading professional brass musicians. -
Isti Mirant Stella was written in 2015, this work uses modal and serial sounds to depict the feeling of nervousness and fear surrounding the appearance of Halley's Comet before the Norman invasion of 1066. -
Kopanitsa is an exciting virtuoso solo for percussion (vibraphone, tuned drums, cymbals and xylophone) with brass band and/or piano accompaniment, commissioned by Gavin Pritchard and featured on the Cory Band's 'Enter the Galaxies' CD -
This arrangement of Boccherini's charming suite of Spanish folk tunes features four of the original seven movements, including the famous Passe Calle which featured in the final scenes of the film Master and Commander. -
Land Under Wave is a challenging extended solo for cornet with piano accompaniment, inspired by the 'Wee Free Men' books by Terry Pratchett. -
LeFay’s Mirage for E flat Tenor Horn and Piano was commissioned by Nicky Abkiewicz who is also the work’s dedicatee, to add to the competition and concert repertoire for solo tenor horn. -
For the brass music connoisseur we are able to offer a discounted package that includes both a copy of the score of Gregson's masterful Music of the Angels for symphonic brass and percussion, and the critically acclaimed London Brass CD recording of the work (along with many other brass ensemble works, many in their premiere recording). -
Commissioned by Middleton Band to mark their 140th anniversary in 2016, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and featured on Middleton Band's CD of the same name. -
Ring'd with the Azure World is a brass quintet for brass band instruments commissioned by the Harmonia Brass quintet for their final recital at the University of Huddersfield in 2016. An alternative version for orchestral brass is available. -
Scarborough Fair is a traditional English ballad about the Yorkshire town of Scarborough, famously recorded by Simon and Garfunkel. This arrangement is available in versions for full brass band, concert band or 8 piece brass ensemble plus percussionist. -
Sonata Pian’e Forte is by the Venetian composer Giovanni Gabrieli and was probably written to be played as part of a service at St Mark’s, Venice. This is the earliest known piece to specify both the instruments to be played AND the dynamics in the written music. This arrangement is available for full brass band or 8-piece brass ensemble. -
strange geometry is a virtuosic showpiece for brass band commissioned by Hammonds Saltaire Band for the 2015 Brass in Concert Championship.It's a full on journey through our Solar System. Descriptive, intense and dramatic - www.4barsrest.com
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The Cistercians is a concert overture which was written for (and won) Morecambe Band's centenary composition competition in 2004. -
A three movement suite for brass band, suitable for bands of third section standard and upwards. The Once and Future King has been selected as the set test-piece for the 3rd sections of the Swiss National Brass Band Championships in 2007, the Regional Championships of Great Britain in 2009 and the NIBA Championship of Ireland in 2012.The Once and Future King is a superbly written, atmospheric piece with a thrilling climax - Rodney Newton, British Bandsman
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The Sunne Rising is slow, melodic solo for euphonium in a Romantic style. -
The Sword and the Star is a concert overture for brass band which features the Scottish lament "The Flowers of the Forest". It was written for Middleton Band and the title refers the Assheton family crest which features in the arms of the town, and the 'Flodden Sword' captured at the battle in 1513 and still kept in St Leonard's Church in Middleton.
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