Swingtime Religion (Concert Band - Score Only) - Gott, Barrie

An exciting arrangement, in big-band style, based on the gospel song, 'Give me that old time religion' and an original melody.

Swirling in the Light Bulbs (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sciaino, Peter

Infectiously rhythmic and energizing, "Swirling in the Light Bulbs" is a refreshing addition to any concert program! Conjuring images of an electrical current through swirling melodic lines and irresistible grooves, this engaging selection explores the wonder of harnessed energy. "Swirling in the Light Bulbs" is inspired by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins's take on this often overlooked modern miracle. In his poem "August," Collins writes "and time to offer some thanks to the electricity swirling in the light bulbs." Allow audiences to be captivated as your ensemble generates a relentless pulse and builds exhilarating sonic momentum before a whimsically abrupt ending signals the band "powering off." Duration: 3.30

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SWISS FESTIVAL OVERTURE, A (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Sparke, Philip

Extra Score. This light overture was written for a contest for both wind and brass bands held in Langenthal and funded by the Berne Music Association. It opens slowly and majestically and, after a climax, includes a section in free time for the trumpets and a cadenza for the euphonium. A lively, toe-tapping allegro follows with a central legato melody and a final flourish that recalls the opening fanfares. Performance time 9'37" (Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force)

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SWISS FESTIVAL OVERTURE, A (Prestige Concert Band Set) - Sparke, Philip

Score and Parts. This light overture was written for a contest for both wind and brass bands held in Langenthal and funded by the Berne Music Association. It opens slowly and majestically and, after a climax, includes a section in free time for the trumpets and a cadenza for the euphonium. A lively, toe-tapping allegro follows with a central legato melody and a final flourish that recalls the opening fanfares. Performance time 9'37" (Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force)

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SWISS GOES SWING (Intermediate Concert Band) - Tinner, Gilbert

Duration: 5'47". Medium. Includes: Es wott es Froueli z'Marit ga; Im Aargau sind zwoi Liebi; L'inverno e passato; La-haut sur la montagne.

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Swiss Highland Moods (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Walter, Christoph

Abschied von den Bergen

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Swiss Mountain Song (Flugel, Euphonium or Horn Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huber, Ferdinand Furchtegott - Tinner, Gilbert

Swiss Mountain Song is based on a popular traditional song from Switzerland's Berner Land. The melody was composed by organist, Ferdinand Furchtegott Huber (1791-1863), whilst the text is taken from a poem by Josef Anton Jenne (1798-1870). Gilbert Tinner's arrangement for concert band retains the folk flavour of the original, with the solo part playable by a flugel horn, euphonium or French horn.Duration: 3:45

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SWORD AND THE CROWN, The (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward

In 1988 I was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to write the music for The Plantagenets trilogy, directed by Adrian Noble in Stratford-upon-Avon. These plays take us from the death of Henry V to the death of Richard III. Later, in 1991, I wrote the music for Henry IV parts 1 and 2, again in Stratford. All of these plays are concerned with the struggle for power (the crown) through the use of force (the sword) and they portray one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the British monarchy.This work quickly became established in the mainstream repertoire and has received performances worldwide as well as five commercial recordings and many broadcasts. In 2002 I was approached by the Parc and Dare Band regarding their summer festival and commissioned to do a version for brass band. This was given its first performance in Treorchy Hall by the combined bands of Black Dyke and Parc and Dare conducted by Nicholas Childs.When the Royal Air Force Music Services commissioned me to write a work especially for their British tour in 1991 I immediately thought of turning to this music and transforming some of it into a three-movement suite for symphonic band.The first movement opens with a brief fanfare for two antiphonal trumpets (off-stage), but this only acts as a preface to a Requiem aeternam (the death of Henry V) before changing mood to the English army on the march to France; this subsides into a French victory march, but the English army music returns in counterpoint. Finally, a brief reminder of the Requiem music leads to the triumphal music for Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, father of Edward IV and Richard III (the opening fanfare transformed).The second movement takes music from the Welsh Court in Henry IV (part 1) which is tranquil in mood; distant fanfares foreboding battles to come are heard, but the folktune is heard three times in different variations and the movement ends as it began with alto flute and gentle percussion.The final movement starts with two sets of antiphonally placed timpani, drums and tam-tam, portraying the 'war machine' and savagery of battle. Trumpet fanfares and horn calls herald an heroic battle theme which, by the end of the movement, transforms itself into a triumphant hymn for Henry IV's defeat of the rebellious forces.- Edward GregsonPerformance time 13'54"Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force'Finale' recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

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SWORD AND THE CROWN, The (Prestige Concert Band - Score only) - Gregson, Edward

Extra Score. Commissioned by Royal Air Force Music Services and based on the composer's music for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Written for large forces, the score includes harp, piano, alto flute, hand bells, descant and treble recorders, rauschpfeifen (a medieval antecedent of the oboe) and a huge battery of percussion on top of the usual wind band instrumentation (please note: no saxophones). Performance time 13'54" (Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force - Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force - 'Finale' recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

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Sword Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dennison & Phillips

Although this outstanding arrangement is accessible by even very young bands, every section has the melody at various times, and each variation is represented with a different texture and accompaniment, keeping the lively dance tune fresh and invigorating as the piece catapults toward the surprise presto ending! Thoughtful use of percussion adds to the colourful scoring. Students will love this high-energy delight from the Renaissance era.Duration: 1:30

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