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£1.99Be thou my vision (SATB Choir) Trad. arr. Andrew Wainwright
Digital copy - please note PDFs will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase. Minimum order 15 copies. This three-verse arrangement for SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment by Andrew Wainwright offers a fresh and captivating take on the much loved hymn Be Thou My Vision. The tune, also known as Slane, is a traditional Christian hymn of Irish origin. Its text, translated into English by Eleanor Hull in 1912, is often attributed to six-century poet Dalln Forgaill. To view a rolling score video of the arrangement please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8g9kKJJrns Length: c4.00 minutes
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£28.01Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 1 (Digital) Matt Harper
This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 2 is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin. This product is a PDF download.
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£28.01Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 2 (Digital) Matt Harper
This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 1 is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin. This product is a PDF download.
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Chromatic Agility Studies Vols. 1&2 (Digital) Matt Harper
These books are written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but are suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes, both of which are included in this download. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin.
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£36.01Excursion (Brass Band) Christopher Cook
Excursion was the winner of the 2022 BrookWright International Brass Band Composition Competition. The composer Christopher Cook writes: 'In this short and effervescent study for brass band, I wanted to take the listener and players on a journey which moves from a soundworld of bristling, bubbling energy to a triumphant fanfare and finally a moment of repose. The initial fast flurry of notes, highlighted and emphasised by precise elements of percussion, informs the motivic development of the rest of the piece and eventually forms the basis for the textural backdrop to the filmic sounding melody heard around halfway through the piece. The unexpected final passage is intended to be a nod to works for brass band by Paul Patterson and Harrison Birtwistle.' To view a rolling score video of the piece performed by the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Brass Band please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSCrQIv_W2k PDF download includes score and parts. Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Difficulty Level: 1st Section + Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Timpani Percussion 1-3
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£16.01Finale from Symphony No.3 (Organ Symphony) (Brass Band) Additional Parts
Saint-Sans' magnificent Finale from Symphony No.3 (widely known as the 'Organ Symphony') has here been arranged for brass band with optional organ by Kevin Norbury. It was recorded by The International Staff Band on its CD Manuscripts, although this version has been revised in places. Saint-Sans decided to add the organ and piano to his 3rd symphony as a pragmatic orchestration innovation. The composition of this symphony was probably started in 1885 and a first draft was completed in Prague in 1886. Saint-Sans later recalled its eventful genesis: 'The Symphony in C was three-quarters sketched out when I found it impossible to write the finale. I did not know how to resolve this situation, until one night I suddenly woke up and, in a sort of hallucination, I heard the whole finale, which I hastily wrote down in outline, knowing that if I went back to sleep without having put anything on paper, I would have forgotten it all the next day.' The symphony was first performed under the composer's direction at Saint James's Hall in London on May 19, 1886. This arrangement by Kevin Norbury can both function as a stand-alone brass band piece, and be performed with an organ by omitting the notes found in square brackets in the parts and score. To view a rolling score video please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlUd_FppBY8 PDF download includes additional parts as listed below. Full set including score available here. Sheet music available from: UK - www.brassband.co.uk USA - www.cimarronmusic.com Difficulty Level: 1st Section + Length: 8.30 mins. Alternative Parts included in this download: Solo Horn F 1st Horn F 2nd Horn F 1st Baritone B.C. 2nd Baritone B.C. 1st Trombone B.C. 2nd Trombone B.C. Euphonium B.C. Tuba 1 B.C. (Bass Eb equivalent) Tuba 2 B.C. (Bass Bb equivalent)
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£44.02In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice) Orchestra - Trad. arr. Wainwright
This festive arrangement for orchestra by English composer Andrew Wainwright brings new life to the beloved Christmas carol, In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice). The original carol, dating back to the 14th century, celebrates the birth of Christ with a message of joy and hope. This arrangement captures the spirit of the carol while showcasing the rich and diverse possibilities of the orchestral palette. The arrangement features three verses of the carol, with a majestic final verse leading to a resounding conclusion. To view a rolling score video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYk_6UDeNeI Difficulty: Medium Length: 1.40 mins. Sheet Music available from www.jwpepper.com Instrumentation: Flute 1-2 Oboe English Horn Clarinet in Bb 1-2 Bassoon 1-2 Horn 1-4 Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Trombone 1-2 Bass Trombone Tuba Timpani Percussion 1-5 Strings
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£72.04Letters from Flanders (Brass Band) Andrew Batterham
This descriptive work by Australian composer Andrew Batterham portrays the experiences of his maternal grandfather, Corporal Reginald Littlejohns, (4th Australian Machine Gun Battalion) in the First World War. Reginald left Melbourne for Europe in May 1916 then served in Flanders through to the end of the war. He returned in April 1919, having sent hundreds of letters home during his service. His honest, articulate, and highly descriptive prose served as inspiration for this piece. Each of the 5 movements portrays a different aspect of Reginald's war, with a quote from his letters included. The first movement was premiered by the Box Hill City Band, conducted by Matt van Emmerik, in Melbourne. Daniel van Bergen conducted Booroondara Brass performing most of the work in April 2019, and Box Hill premiered the complete version in November 2019 conducted by Simon Brown. The work is comprised of the following movements: i. The World at War ii. Over the Sea iii. Passchendaele iv. Homecoming Parade v. Elegy Length: c.12.00 minutes PDF download includes score and parts. Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Difficulty Level: 1st Section + Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Percussion 1-3
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£36.01Love Divine (Blaenwern) (Brass Band) William Rowlands arr. Kenneth Downie
This delightful setting for brass band by Kenneth Downie is based on the much loved hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, alternatively known as Blaenwern. An optional organ part which will enhance the last verse is included. Kenneth Downie writes: 'It has been a delight to work on this wonderful Welsh hymn tune called Blaenwern, a tune which perfectly suits the majestic words by Charles Wesley, 'Love divine, all loves excelling'. This hymn is all about a big, expansive, all-embracing God, and I have tried to capture this aspect of the words. The rising interval in the introduction is an important feature in developing the notion of a 'big God', and its reappearance near the end is intended to be very significant. The hymn is full of memorable phrases which will hopefully inspire players, singers and conductors as they contemplate the text in preparation for any performance. 'Joy of Heaven, to earth come down', 'Enter every longing heart', 'Finish then thy new creation', and then the last amazing four lines: 'Changed from glory into glory, Till in Heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love and praise'. The addition of the organ in the last verse, by special request of Peggy and Scott Thomas who commissioned the arrangement, should add to the majesty of the music, but of course, it is not fundamental to any performance. May this music bring honour to our amazing God!' To view a rolling score video of this work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4dM0fZaVug Sheet music available from www.brassband.co.uk Difficulty Level: 4th Section + Length: 4.00 minutes Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Timpani Percussion 1-2 Organ (optional)
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£28.01Planet Earth (Brass Quartet) Matthew Brown
Planet Earth (2022), by Matthew Brown, is an impression of life on Earth during times of war. It is loosely inspired by Christopher Nolan's film Dunkirk (201 7) which depicts moments of Dunkirk evacuation from three different points of view. The composer writes: 'In the closing few seconds of this work, I prefer to imagine Earth as if viewed from a distance.' The work is comprised of 3 movements: I - Land (Allegro) II - Sea (Adagio) III - Air (Vivace - Presto - Vivace - Tranquillo) To view a performance of the work please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouikwSO49OQ Length: c8.00 minutes Instrumentation: Cornet in Bb (doubling Flugelhorn) Horn in F Trombone Tuba A version for brass quintet is also available here.
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