Arrangeur: Albert Mendoza. Par GRIFFES CHARLES. Roman Sketches, Op. 7, is one of 20th-century composer Charles Griffes' most popular works. This piano suite of four short pieces, written between 1915 and 1916, illustrates Griffes' evolving tastes in incorporating modern devices into his compositions. Filled with many memorable, evocative, and pianistically satisfying moments, the pieces require po…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. South Down Pictures was commissioned by Millenium Brass 2000, an organisation comprising three brass bands from the county of Sussex, England. The bands (Patcham Silver, Hangleton and Brighton Silver) had got together to organise many events to mark the new millennium and these culminated in a concert in Hove Town Hall on July 9th 2000 when all three bands combined to give the f…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme …

Par DE HAAN JAN. This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Following a jolly second theme characterised by large interval jumps peace and quiet is again restored. Both themes are developed with many poignant solo figures until we reach a resoun…

Par DE HAAN JAN. This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Following a jolly second theme characterised by large interval jumps peace and quiet is again restored. Both themes are developed with many poignant solo figures until we reach a resoun…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

Brass Quintet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2683

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Baroque. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2683).

J. S. Bach's massive work, The Art of Fugue, is a summation of his powers as a composer of cont…

Grade 3

SKU: CL.011-4893-01

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4893-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4893-01).

The title says it all as you and your band embark on an exciting and harrowing musical adventure to the…

Advanced

SKU: CL.012-3902-75

Excerpts from the Opera. Composed by Umberto Giordano. Arranged by Vaninetti & Glover. Concert Band. Gems of the Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR368). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2010. Du…

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-1945-00

Composed by Tatgenhorst. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 1979. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1945-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1945-00).

Two principal folk-like melodies have …

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4047-01

Composed by Romeyn. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR373 & CL.WFR387). Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 5 minutes, 21 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4047-01. Publis…

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4823-01

Arranged by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4823-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4823-01).

This up-beat, swinging arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement o…

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4933-01

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4933-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4933-01).

This expressive piece is an excellent vehicle for teaching legato phrasing and lyrical style. The simpl…

Young concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4116-01

Composed by Romeyn. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR376). Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 3 minutes, 8 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4116-01. Published by C.L. Ba…

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4291-01

Composed by Neeck. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR381). Extra full score. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 42 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4291-01. Publi…

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4291-00

Composed by Neeck. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR381). Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 42 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4291-00.…

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2449-01

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 1992. Duration 6 minutes, 9 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2449-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2449-01).

Based on the hymn…

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-1945-01

Composed by Tatgenhorst. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 1979. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1945-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1945-01).

Two principal folk-like melodies have been woven …

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4623-01

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 2 minutes, 51 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4623-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4623-01).

This breezy, swinging arrangement of the classic carol It Cam…

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-1404-01

Composed by J. Spears. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 1974. Duration 4 minutes. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-1404-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-1404-01).

As the name suggests, the …

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2760-00

Composed by Sheldon. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR185 & CL.WFR315). Score and set of parts. Composed 1996. Duration 5 minutes, 10 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012…

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4642-01

Composed by Romeyn. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR395). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 4 minutes, 44 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4642-01. Published by Opus I…

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-2240-00

Composed by Niehaus. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR323). Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2240-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2240-00).

Starting …

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.011-2803-01

Composed by Chisham. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR183). Extra full score. Composed 1996. Duration 2 minutes, 34 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2803-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2…

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4353-01

Composed by Romeyn. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR387). Extra full score. Composed 2015. Duration 7 minutes, 21 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4353-01. Publ…

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4742-01

Composed by Susi. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4742-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4742-01).

A Fond Farewell is a warm retrospective work for developing bands, which musically expresses the mixed e…