The 'organ plus brass? series presents original works and arrangements for organ and brass choir specially tailored to meet the needs of amateur ensembles and non-professional organists. The pieces may be played by any constellation of brass ensemble.Volume IV contains arrangements of church music by Charles Villiers Stanford, both chorale-based and freely composed. The original works for choir an…

(Vocal Score). Par HALLATT CRAIG. This medley features three well-known songs from World War I: Pack Up Your Troubles; Keep the Home Fires Burning and It's A Long Way to Tipperary. This gives a quick-slow-quick feeling to the arrangement which is through-composed and linked by transitional passages. The work ends with a section from Holst's 'The Planets' - Mars and I Vow To Thee My Country. 8 minu…

Fantasia on the Welsh Hymn Tune 'Aberystwyth'. Par DE HAAN JACOB. Cette œuvre est fondée sur l’hymne « Aberystwyth », qui emprunte le nom d’une ville côtière à l’ouest du Pays de Galles. C’est l’hymne préféré de Jacob de Haan parmi les 120 Hymns for Brass Band. L’œuvre se compose de trois mouvements ininterrompus où le thème de l’hymne se présente sous diverses formes attrayantes pour former une p…

Par AAGAARD-NILSEN TORSTEIN. 'Pang' is an onimatopoeia that discribes the brutal forces unleashed from the very first bar. The stream of energy contiunes throughout the piece. The piece was comissioned by Bispehaugen Ungdomskorps (Bispehaugen Concert Band) in 1998. The version for brass band was written for Manger Musikklag and recorded by them on 'Grafitti', Bjørn Sagstad conducting. / Date parut…

Arrangement: Harper. Par PORTER COLE. The musical De-Lovely, celebrated the songs of Cole Porter and these songs have now been skilfully crafted into this show-stopping medley for brass band by Philip Harper. With melodies that include the delightful Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) and the suave Begin the Beguine, this concert piece is full of swing, swagger, and the heart-warming nostalgia of th…

For Trombone And Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Capriccio for Trombone was commissioned by Brett Baker, trombone soloist and member of the famous Black Dyke Band. It is a tribute to the late Mike Moor, close friend and colleague of both Brett and the composer. The piece aims to capture Mike’s good humour, his love for brass band music and the irrepressible, enthusiastic energy he involved in all t…

For Trombone And Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Capriccio for Trombone was commissioned by Brett Baker, trombone soloist and member of the famous Black Dyke Band. It is a tribute to the late Mike Moor, close friend and colleague of both Brett and the composer. The piece aims to capture Mike’s good humour, his love for brass band music and the irrepressible, enthusiastic energy he involved in all t…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This work for Tuba and Brass Band was commissioned by and written for internationally renowned tuba soloist Steve Sykes. The Tuba plays four notes (F, Bb, G, C) during the opening. All the themes and much of the harmonic structure are based on these fours notes and their permutations. The soloist receives ample opportunity to showcase his or her technical prowess and expressive c…

(Fulll Score). Par HAWES PATRICK. The medley is a 10-minute précis of the Symphony featuring some of the main themes arranged by Major Craig Hallatt of the Band of the Household Cavalry. As well as this version of the Medley for Brass Band there is also one for Wind/Military Band. Hire costs of a Full Score and Parts can be provided on request to andyberry@hawesmusic.com. / Date parution : 2022-1…

for Cornet and Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. In this solo work - a commission for an 18th birthday present - the opening mood of a brooding modal blues gives way momentarily to a more optimistic central section. Following an emotional climax and reflective cadenza, the opening material returns, but now tying in with the central section, and the piece fi nally ends in a more positive mood. / Nivea…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. A Bandsman’s Overture was commissioned by British Bandsman magazine to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2012. It was premiered by Black Dyke Band, conducted by Dr Nicholas Childs, at a special anniversary concert held in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on July 1st. British Bandsman was for a period known as British Bandsman and Contest Field, following an amalgamation of two magazi…