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£32.95Euphonium Concerto (Concert Band - Score only) - Ellerby, Martin
This Euphonium Concerto was written between late 1994 and early 1995 in response to a commission from Steven Mead to whom the work is dedicated. It is cast in four movements and lasts a little over 22 mins:I. Fantasy: After the briefest of introductions, the solo euphonium enters with the key melodic phrase of the movement in a fast 'Tempo I'. This idea is developed up to the point where a slower 'Tempo II' breaks the argument - here the mood is reflective but it is only to be a brief interruption as 'Tempo I' returns very quickly. The opening material is then subjected to further transformation with 'Tempo II' making occasional returns en route, the distances between the contrasting tempi becoming ever closer, and the movement closes in a rather soft though definite manner.II. Capriccio: This relatively short presto movement forms a bridge between the first movement and the work's slow movement. The majority of the band parts are bright and muted with the percussion players enhancing the texture with contributions from xylophone, glockenspiel and vibraphone. Again the initial solo euphonium phrase provides the basis for almost all the movement's material. This is extremely virtuosic for the soloist and band alike and makes great play of the rhythmic possibilities of combining simple and compound music either in close proximity or together.III. Rhapsody (for Luis): A Lento movement, sitting between two different but essentially rapid ones, this provides the work's emotional core exploiting the soloist's cantabile qualities in an almost seamless fashion. Again, as will all the work's movements, the initial idea paves the way for subsequent development, eventually culminating in a passionate climax; thereafter it winds down with an affectionate backward glance towards the close of the the slow movement of the Euphonium Concerto of Joseph Horovitz, whose mark had been made indelibly on the euphonium repertoire. This movement is dedicated to Luis Maldonado who set the full score of the brass version before his untimely death.IV. Diversions: The work's variation finale is cast in 3/4 throughout though the barline is often a guideline and was seen by the composer as a challenge of metrical restraint! There is an obvious jazz feel to this movement (both rhythmically and harmonically) with a swaggering ritornello theme first announced by the solo euphonium. Thereafter follows a series of interludes and 'adjusted' returns of the main theme. A lyrical idea is allowed to enter but the underlying momentum is ever present. The band also contributes to the interludes and eventually the tempo increases towards a 'wild' and absolute conclusion.Duration: 22.30Recorded on QPRM143D Dreamscapes, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
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£110.00Paris Sketches (Homages for Band) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ellerby, Martin
Specially commissioned by the BASBWE Consortium to meet the requirements of bands of mixed ability and uncertain attendance, but making no artistic compromises. Poetic, humorous, wistful and thrilling, its four movements vividly evoke the spirit - and some of the composers - associated with the great city.Duration: 14 - 15 mins
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£110.00Tuba Concerto (Tuba Solo with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ellerby, Martin
This work is beautifully conceived for the medium. The emphasis is on musicality, and the two contrasting movements investigate the under-exploited lyrical side of the instrument as well as allowing soloists to show their technical prowess. The band writing is both practical and extremely effective.Please Note: This set of parts does not include music for the soloist. A piano reduction including a solo part is available for purchase separately.Duration: 13:00
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£54.00
Prelude for Hampstead Heath (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Ellerby, Martin
Almost a 'Paris Sketch' for London! Join in the jostling crowds for a summer day of enjoyment, romance, mischief, or just listen to the band. A long time favourite for brass; the masterly concert band version adds a new range of colour to this bustling holiday snapshot.Duration: 07:00
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£32.95AMPHIBIOSITY (Prestige Concert Band Extra Score) - Ellerby, Martin
Extra score only. AMPHPIBIOSITY was commissioned by the Royal Marines Band Service with funds made available by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charities for the 2014 Mountbatten Festival of Music held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.The work was written in celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Royal Marines Corps and utilises many familiar tunes associated with them. Although the piece is cast in one continuous movement it falls into an introductions, ten sections and a coda.The Introduction sets the tone with the Amphibiosity mofif - a call to attention, it of of 'serious' intent. During the course of the work it returns as a point of reference.Duraton:10:30 approximately
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£164.95
AMPHIBIOSITY (Prestige Concert Band Set) - Ellerby, Martin
Score and parts. AMPHPIBIOSITY was commissioned by the Royal Marines Band Service with funds made available by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charities for the 2014 Mountbatten Festival of Music held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.The work was written in celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Royal Marines Corps and utilises many familiar tunes associated with them. Although the piece is cast in one continuous movement it falls into an introductions, ten sections and a coda.The Introduction sets the tone with the Amphibiosity mofif - a call to attention, it of of 'serious' intent. During the course of the work it returns as a point of reference.Duraton:10:30 approximately
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99BIRTHDAY HONOURS (Concert Band) - Ellerby, Martin
Birthday Honours was premiered in 2007 to celebrate the 70th birthday of British composer Guy Woolfenden. It makes a perfect piece to mark any anniversary or as a surprise on someone's actual birthday. The trio section of this march quotes the familiar tune, Happy Birthday, before melody, counter-melody and the initial theme all combine to create an extravagant musical celebration. The opening introduction forms a swift and conclusive coda at which point it is time to blow out the candles and serve up the cake!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.95BLUE, RED, BLUE (March in Celebration) (from Commemorations) (Programme Concert Band) - Ellerby, Martin
The fifth movement of Commemorations, it was composed for the 2007 Trooping the Colour and taking its title from the colours of the Guards Division. Duration: 3:00. Recorded on Polyphonic Concert Band CD QPRM158D Legacy of Dreams.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£13.95BREAKING THE CENTURY (Central Band of the Royal Air Force) (CD)
Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.7 Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin. Includes: Breaking the Century (Nigel Clarke); Hemming Way (John Dankworth); Tuba Concerto (Joseph Horovitz/orchestrated by James Gourlay) - soloist: James Gourlay; Music for Arosa (Philip Sparke); Evocations (Martin Ellerby)
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£13.95BRIGHT SUNLIT MORNING (Regimental Band Coldstream Guards) (CD)
International Wind Band Music Vol.1. The Regimental Band Coldstream Guards. Director of Music: Major Graham O. Jones MBE. Includes: DALI (Aldo Rafael Forte); Fantasy Variations (Yasuhide Ito); Bright Sunlit Morning (Ralph Hultgren); Neapolitan Serenade (Martin Ellerby); My Sister's Tears (Ralph Hultgren); Symphony for the Millennium (Aldo Rafael Forte)
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