The Kings Go Forth (Concert Band - Score only) - Gregson, Edward

This work was commissioned jointly by the Royal Air Force Music Service and an American Universities Consortium and received its world premiere during the 1996 RAF British Tour. It is scored for large symphonic wind band, with the addition of voices.The work is a sequel to the highly successful The Sword and the Crown which was premiered in 1991 by the mass bands of the RAF (and also was an RAF commission). That work was based on music written for the Royal Shakespeare Company productions of The Plantagenets and Henry IV, parts 1 and 2 (for productions between 1988 and 1991).The Kings go Forth is similarly based on musical material for those productions. It uses different thematic elements and incorporates them into a three-movement suite entitled: The Church; The People; The State.This reflects the fact that in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Shakespeare introduces The People as an important element in the dramatic structure. The Church and The State are, of course, both leitmotivs throughout the entire plays. An Agnus Dei is heard at the outset from a solo voice. The ensuing Dies Irae is a fast and, at times, quite violent dance. The two sections which form the basis of the second movement, The People, concentrate on popular elements and reflect to some extent the tavern scenes in the plays. The two ideas presented are a harvest hymn reflecting the country scenes set in Gloucestershire, and a jazzy, 'up-tempo' dance based on the medieval song, Sumer is icumen in. The third movement, The State, deals with the Kings theme in the title of the piece. The juxtaposition of battle music with funeral music for Henry IV and Henry VI leads to a reworking of the leitmotif from the beginning of the work. The final section is Coronation music for Henry V, eventually leading to a triumphant climax. - Edward GregsonDuration: 17.15Recorded on QPRM 125D Festival of Music 1996, Massed Bands of the Royal Air ForceRecorded on QPRM 134D The Kings Go Forth, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra

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The Kings Go Forth (Concert Band CD)

Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.6The Central Band of the Royal Air Force conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin with the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra conducted by James Gourlay1Fiesta!Philip SparkeCentral Band of the Royal Air Force7.092Diversions - Variations on a Swiss Folk SongPhilip SparkeCentral Band of the Royal Air Force15.553-6New World DancesMartin EllerbyCentral Band of the Royal Air Force8.39 Earth Dance 2.08 Moon Dance 3.25 Sun Dance 3.066-8Sinfonietta No.1Philip SparkeCentral Band of the Royal Air Force14.05 Overture 2.41 Aria 5.32 Scherzo 5.259-11The Kings Go ForthEdward GregsonRoyal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra17.17 The Church 4.27 The People 4.42 The State 8.05

The Kings of Swing (Based on We Three Kings) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hoplins Jr, John Henry - Story, Michael

Here's a snappy jazz waltz treatment of the popular Christmas carol We Three Kings. A perfect holiday programming solution to bring the beat up a notch while introducing your developing band to swing style!Duration: 2:00

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The King's Crown (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Romeyn, Rob

Look no further than "The King's Crown" for a beginning band concert/festival selection! A stately and powerful opening fanfare introduce a regal and flowing melody. As the music develops, countermelodies and varied textures are introduced. The piece abounds with wonderful teaching material, all using only the first 6 notes! Beginning band writing at its finest! Duration: 1.45

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The Kiss (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Smetana, Bedrich - Van der Beek, Wil

Duration: 6.00

The Knight's Castle (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oswald, Gerald

Gerald Oswald's new composition, The Knight's Castle, takes listeners on a journey to the middle ages and introduces its inhabitants. After hearing the majestic introduction, a knight is seen riding towards the castle on his way to court the lovely princess residing there. The old ghost inhabiting the castle watches this romance blossom with great sadness. Only the castle and its ghost know how this story will end. The audience, on the other hand, will have to use their imaginations...Duration: 3:30

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The Knights' Creed (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Buckley, Robert

The medieval knights had a code of chivalry that included courage, community and wisdom - in this composition each of these ideals is symbolised with its own melody. The percussion provides the framework as these melodies are stated individually, in pairs and ultimately all together in a triumphant conclusion. This work is an ideal high-energy concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band and allows them each to play the melody.Duration: 5:15

The Land of the Cornflower (Concert Band - Score and Parts - Goorhuis, Rob

During the Soviet era the national flower served as a symbol of resistance. In The Land of the Cornflower, Rob Goorhuis paints an impression of Estonia and then features the traditional folk song melodies Kohaanuka, Minoorne labajalg and Padespaan.Duration: 7:15

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The Lark in the Morning (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wiffin, Rob

A vibrant folk dance set for full band. This is one of several folk tunes associated with this title. It's a jig in a minor key with suitable drumming which plays with and across (in hemiola style) the 6/8 rhythm. The setting is dramatic and intense while maintaining the feel of the jig. The outer sections are balanced by a quieter section which momentarily takes the heat out of the music before the dance takes over again and builds to a conclusion.Duration: 3.15

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The Last Battle (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ford, Ralph

A bit dark and mysterious, but engaging for your students to rehearse. The initial musical indication is "with fury" beginning with a bold fanfare section. Then, splashes of sound and vivid textures are presented throughout. A dynamic addition to your concert or contest program.Duration: 3:00

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