London Rags is largely based on two patriotic tunes God Save The Queen and Rule Britannia. These are used in blues and ragtime transformations and the melodies are not complete until they appear in the form of a classical rag in G major at the end. Commissioned by London Brass at the suggestion of Philip Jones. The first performance was at the Queen Elizabeth Hall London 16 December 1986. Scored for 2 Trumpets Horn Tenor Trombone and Tuba. Set of parts is published separately (NOV120873-01).

2 Trompettes Ut-Cor-Trombone-Tuba-Ption Et Pties-Having won many prizes at the Paris Conservatoire during the 1920s-1930s Eugène Bozza went on to conduct the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and to become Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes. As a major figure on the classical music frontline Bozza's compositions were well-received by audiences Sonatina for Two Trumpets 1 Cornet 1 Trombone and 1 Tuba being no exception. This Bozza piece for brass is characteristically French with lyrical and graceful melodies contrasted by fast flourishing staccato semiquaver passages. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza'scompositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistenly sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.' Comprising four movements Sonatina for Two Trumpets 1 Cornet 1 Trombone and 1 Tuba is an exciting alternative addition to the brass ensemble repertoire.

Score & Parts.Three jazzed-up arrangements of these three brass 'classics'. This music is also available as a series in versions for Trumpet Horn Trombone or Tuba each book with piano and/or CD accompaniment.

Score and Parts-This haunting music has become one of the best known pieces in all of classical music. Expertly arranged for the Canadian Brass by Stephen McNeff recorded on the RCA Red Seal release The Canadian Brass: More Greatest Hits.