Par CURNOW JAMES. At times intimate and reflective, at times boisterous and unrelenting, this uplifting new work by James Curnow was inspired by the biblical story of Job and his “never give up” attitude. The old spiritual Balm in Gilead is incorporated as the piece takes us through tribulation and solace, turmoil and relief. The full spectrum of orchestration from rich, dark Brasses to flashing W…

Concerto for Bb Cornet and Brass Band. Par DELERUYELLE THIERRY. Crossing Worlds est un concerto pour cornet commandé par la cornettiste suisse Kathleen Gaspoz, qui a marqué l?histoire des brass band en devenant la première femme à occuper le poste de cornet principal au célèbre Brighouse and Rastrick Band ainsi qu?au Grimethrope Colliery Band. Écrite en trois mouvements séparés (« Getaway », « Sky…

A trumpeter is a cavalry or artillery soldier who gives signals with a trumpet. (Gerald Barry, 1998)This piece may be performed on any of the following instruments in different transpositions. If played by a string instrument, there should be no vibrato. It may be played by Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, Basset Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, …

Tuba & Piano. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Tuba Concerto est une oeuvre de commande pour le facteur allemand Miraphone, spécialisé dans les cuivres. Philip Sparke a composé et dédié cette pièce à Markus Theinert, un ami de longue date, qui en a assuré la création le 30 avril 2006 à Sigmaringen en Allemagne accompagné par le Brass Band Oberschwaben-Allgäu. L'idée d'un concerto pour tuba a été longuement disc…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written excit…

Fanfare For Billy. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Salute to a Hero was composed to honour the work of a truly deserving musician, teacher, and conductor. It opens with a noble brass fanfare with woodwind ornamentation. Following a short interlude the opening fanfare is again heard this time being played by the full band. A lyrical middle section follows, providing a beautiful and peaceful contrast to the powe…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Hanover Wind Symphony, New Jersey, USA was founded in 1984 by its conductor Peter Boor. He commissioned HANOVER FESTIVAL to celebrate the band’s 15th Birthday and the first performance took place on October 27th 1999. The piece starts with a solemn brass fanfare. Woodwinds join in and the music subsides into an expressive chorale. A climax is reached and the fanfare returns.…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Grade 1 ½ literature acts as something of a bridge between beginner literature and “real” music for the nascent musician. With that in mind, it is critical to choose just the right Grade 1 ½ compositions as your group develops. As something of a competition for musical dominance between the Brasses, Woodwinds, and Percussion sections, AGON may be the perfect choice for your festi…

Par DOBSON SIMON. And When the River Told was commissioned by the Scottish Brass Band Association for the Scottish Open Championship, held on 20th November 2012 at the Perth Concert Hall. This colourful work takes one of Scotland's great rivers, the Tay, as its subject. Brass Band Grade 6: Championship. Duration: 13 Minutes./ Répertoire / Orchestre à Vent

Par MEALOR PAUL. For SATB choir and brass band. Commissioned by the people of Arbroath to celebrate the 700th year of the Arbroath Declaration 1320-2020. 16 minutes. Text from ‘The Declaration of Arbroath’ (1320) and poetry by Grahame Davies, from ‘The Light that Wakes the Land’. / Date parution : 2024-06-01/ Répertoire / SATB et Brass Band