Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Adam Gorb
For Wind Orchestra
The inspiration for WAR OF THE WORLDS came from the celebrated novel about a possible Martian invasion by the former Bromley resident, author H. G. Wells. It is a large scale 20 minute work in five clearly defined sections. A slow, brooding opening with an atmosphere of suppressed menace culminates in a thematically significant solo bass trombone acting as a messenger from a far off place. There follows an out-of-control passage signifying blind panic leading to a fearsome climax which melts into the third section dominated by descending nebulous chords and a glassily nostalgic celeste solo recalling safer times. This is cruelly cut short by four off-stage saxophones representing the invading Martians playing the same repeating pattern while walking to their seats in the orchestra. A violent allegro follows dominated by this motif eventually reaching a percussion dominated plateau where the whole ensemble becomes ‘infected’ before collapsing. The final part features a long impassioned ‘human’ oboe solo (using material already heard on the bass trombone) which increasingly finds warmer support from the ensemble. At the very end of the work the off-stage bass trombone returns and the mood darkens. The Martians may have been destroyed, but what of the future?
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Stephen McNeff
For Symphonic Wind Ensemble
A musical tour de force of symphonic scope and resource that shows the composer’s understanding of what the medium is capable of and exploring it brilliantly. Making very few technical compromises, its powerful integrity challenges and rewards the musicality and abilities of quality players (and conductors). A big piece in every sense.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Stephen McNeff
For Concert Band
This immensely practical score intended for intermediate players has a real identity of its own. Shorter and less strenuous than its ‘big brother’, it does share some of its material, structure and especially musical qualities while remaining highly individual. Repertoire of such quality at this technical level is particularly welcome.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 5.0 Composer: Philip Sparke
Grade 5.0 Duration 4.35
The Way to Heaven was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force thwarted Hitler’s ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK.
The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear the signal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadron’s Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs to intercept the incoming Messerschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.
Categories: POP & ROCK TUNES, New & Recent Titles Composer: Freddie Mercury Arranger: Gilbert Tinner
Duration: 3:10 Difficulty: 3
Queen are known not only for their stylistic diversity, but also for their over-the-top theatrics during concerts and in videos. This helped give them the staying power to have hit songs for over twenty years! One of their biggest, instantly recognised hits is the rock-anthem We Are the Champions, written by Freddie Mercury. This monster hit is now available in an authentic sounding concert band arrangement by Gilbert Tinner.
Categories: MUSIC from the MOVIES - Grade 3.0, New & Recent Titles Composer: John Barry Arranger: P.A. Sumner
The YouTube link below is provided to give you a flavour of the melodic content of this work, but does not reflect this Concert Band arrangement purchase.
Categories: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 5.0, New & Recent Titles Arranger: Erik Morales
Grade 5 Duration 3m15s
Celebrate the holidays mambo-style! This stunning arrangement features authentic grooves using only those percussion instruments found in a typical Latin percussion ensemble. Optional piano and electric bass parts are included to make the piece even more engaging. After the piece moves into a more relaxed mambo feel, the music suddenly switches to double-time in a jaw-dropping transition that brings the piece to a fiery conclusion. This is one way to set your winter concert on fire!
Categories: New & Recent Titles, FINISHER - Grade 3.5 Composer: Jacques Press Arranger: Herbert Johnston Transcribed: Frederick Fennell
Grade 3.5 Duration 3.00
from Symphonic Suite "HASSENEH" ( The Wedding )
Little is know about Jaques Press - he spent many of his years in Hollywood, mainly scoring music for the motion picture industry. He was a fine pianist and is the composer of "Disconcert" for piano.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer / arranger: Terence Greaves
A Suite for Concert Band
Written for Allan Jones and the Werneth Concert Band, this jaunty, bubbling five movement suite presses all the buttons. A Miniature March, a Sad and Sentimental Waltz, a Skittish Scherzo an Elegy and finally a Rondo from Rio complete this richly scored programme. A real breath of fresh air and a piece every high school and community band will want to play.
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Andrew Pearce
Difficulty: 6
Duration: 12m 30s
Heroes Overture A dramatic motif played on the roto-toms announces the overture, followed by a bright main theme in trumpets accompanied by trombones. The second part, Stampede, is an exciting variation in 5/8 with driving winds, interrupted by the brass and horns. Soliloquy is a romance for guitar and winds, and a solo trumpet accompanied by strings. The Race closes the suite with variations on the main theme culminating in a thrilling Hollywood style ending!
Category: New & Recent Titles Composer: Andrew Pearce
Difficulty: 6
Duration: 12m 30s
Heroes Overture A dramatic motif played on the roto-toms announces the overture, followed by a bright main theme in trumpets accompanied by trombones. The second part, Stampede, is an exciting variation in 5/8 with driving winds, interrupted by the brass and horns. Soliloquy is a romance for guitar and winds, and a solo trumpet accompanied by strings. The Race closes the suite with variations on the main theme culminating in a thrilling Hollywood style ending!
Category: New & Recent Titles Composers: Mathew Gerrard, Robbie Neville Material: Michael Brown
Grade 3.0
(FROM HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2)
Get ready for the next wave of teen hysteria, High School Musical 2 is definitely on the move! Here's the energetic and driving hit single from the show in a solid setting for band.
Category: New & Recent Titles Arranger: Brandon Ridenour
Grade 4.0
From the recent Canadian Brass recording Stars & Stripes comes this impressive setting of one of the most popular folk tunes to come out of the Civil War era. Trumpeter Brandon Ridenour found new and inventive ways to treat this timeless melody, and Michael Brown has effectively adapted it for full concert band. Commemorate the 150th anniversary of this important time in America's history with this terrific setting.
Category: New & Recent Titles Material: Michael Brown Arranger: Brandon Ridenour
From the recent Canadian Brass recording Stars & Stripes comes this impressive setting of one of the most popular folk tunes to come out of the Civil War era. Trumpeter Brandon Ridenour found new and inventive ways to treat this timeless melody, and Michael Brown has effectively adapted it for full concert band. Commemorate the 150th anniversary of this important time in America's history with this terrific setting.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, LIGHT CONCERT - Grade 3.0 Composer: Traditional Arranger: Anton Burger
Grade 3.0 Duration 4.08
Originally “Oh When the Saints” was used as a funeral march in places like New Orleans, Louisiana. The coffin would be escorted to the cemetery with a sombre lament, but on the way back it was custom to break out into a hot Dixieland version. This well known number has been given fresh life by arranger Anton Burger, and features the clarinet/soprano sax, trumpet and trombone in solo roles.
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