- 1 Trumpet in E flat (Trumpet 5)
- 6 Trumpets in B flat (Trumpet 4 doubling Flugel Horn)
- 4 Horns in F
- 3 Tenor Trombones
- 1 Bass Trombone
- Euphonium
- 2 Tubas
- 2 Timpani (Percussion 3 doubles Timpani 2)
- Percussion (3 players): 3 Tam-tams, 3 Suspended Cymbals, Bass Drum, Tenor Drum, Snare Drum, Tubular Bells.
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Music of the Angels is a reworking of a composition originally written for brass band, organ, and percussion. Under the title of The Trumpets of the Angels, that work was commissioned by Nicholas Childs and the Foden’s Band for their centenary concert at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall in 2000. However, in 2019 the composer decided to rework and rescore some of the original material, transforming it into a new conception for Symphonic Brass and Percussion - Music of the Angels -which was undertaken specially for a recording on the Chandos label with the internationally renowned ensemble London Brass. It is dedicated ‘In tribute to Olivier Messiaen.’ Duration: c.16 minutes Instrumentation: -
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. -
This arrangement of Corelli's famous Concerto Grosso Opus 6 No. 8 (known as the "Christmas Concerto") features soprano cornet, two solo cornets and solo euphonium playing the 'concertino' parts, and is playable by all grades of band. A PDF download option of this piece is available. -
O for a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention.
- William Shakespeare: Henry the Fifth, Act 1, Prologue Ascend the Brightest Heaven... was commissioned by Emley Band to mark their 150th anniversary in 2020. -
A Song for Bram is dedicated to the memory of Bramwell Tovey, conductor, composer, pianist and musician of huge talent, who sadly passed away before his time in the summer of 2022. -
To Harry and Bram This short concert prelude is ideal for marking a musical birthday - if your band, or a supporter, or even one of your audience is celebrating! -
Written in memory of Philip Jones, this short work was first performed at his memorial concert held at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2000. Scored for Brass Quintet, it was performed by former members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. Instrumentation:- 2 Trumpets in C
- Horn in F
- Trombone
- Tuba
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gemini is a virtuosic solo for unaccompanied cornet - ideal for student recitals - inspired by the constellation of the same name. -
This version of the famous 16th century Coventry Carol is a new and exciting arrangement of the traditional carol, available in versions for full brass band or smaller ensemble -
The Sunne Rising is slow, melodic solo for euphonium in a Romantic style. -
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. -
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
