Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

The Irish folk tune, which appears towards the end of the piece, is Slane, a hymn tune version of the much older folk melody The Banks of the Bann. In Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune, fragments of the folk tune hint at what is to come later in the piece, but another folk-like tune is predominant. This later acts as a descant to Slane when it finally appears. Add a little Sparke sparkle to any concert with this lovely interlude.Duration: 4:00

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Prelude on an Old English Hymn

Based on the famous hymn "All Creatures of Our God and King", Robert Sheldon's magnificent composition is an impressive work for better bands. Superb scoring is combined with wonderful writing for mallets and percussion to make this piece an outstanding for contest or concert.

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Prelude on Lobe den Herren (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Curnow, James

Duration: 3.00

Prelude to a Celebration (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

Prelude to a Celebration is a fantastic way to open any concert in the tradition of great symphonic openers. The work starts with a triumphant yet majestic fanfare from the trumpet section which gives the basis for the whole work. A rollicking and driving faster section follows for the woodwind which leads into a broader trio before the opening fanfare returns to bring the work to a majestic conclusion. Whatever the occasion (or celebration) Prelude to a Celebration is one piece that is sure to have your audience on the edge of their seat and start your performance off in the finest of styles.Duration: 5:15

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Prelude to a Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - McGinty, Anne

Here is an outstanding selection for very young bands written in an uplifting festive style. There is a nice variety in scoring even for this easy level, and very effective use of dynamics. Easy and fun to teach.

Prelude to a Pageant (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sparke, Philip

Prelude to a Pageant was commissioned by Woodley Concert Band to celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2014. Celebratory in nature, Prelude to a Pageant includes a famous musical link to The Reading Rota (Sumer is icumen in), a manuscript dating from around 1240, discovered nearby Reading Abbey. This lively tune appears early in the work, after an arresting, rhythmic opening and expressive slower section, and also forms the final climax. Duration: 6.45

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PRELUDE TO A SOLEMN OCCASION (Concert Band) - Fernie, Alan

Medium/Easy

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PRELUDE TO COMEDY (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Jacob, Gordon

Extra Score. A miniature masterpiece! This short prelude describes both the funny and serious sides of comedy. Bitter-sweet in mood, it is tightly constructed and gives all sections of the band a chance to shine. Grade 4 Performance time 3'40" Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM158D Legacy of Dreams

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PRELUDE TO COMEDY (Prestige Concert Band) - Jacob, Gordon

A miniature masterpiece! This short prelude describes both the funny and serious sides of comedy. Bitter-sweet in mood, it is tightly constructed and gives all sections of the band a chance to shine. Grade 4 Performance time 3'40" Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM158D Legacy of Dreams

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Prelude to Ernani (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Verdi, Giuseppe

Duration: 4:15