A music selection of key themes from Howard Shore’s film score to the 1997 blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring arranged for brass band by Andrew Duncan.Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 7 minutes

A music selection of key themes from Howard Shore’s film score to the 1997 blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring arranged for brass band by Andrew Duncan.Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 7 minutes

Mention King Kong to anyone and they will imagine the famous Empire State Building scene with the massive ape. In this work Klaas and Titus van der Woude have taken the theme from James Newton Howard’s movie soundtrack and arranged it into a fantastic concert piece that will have your audience hiding under their chairs and screaming in fear.

The Haunter of the Dark is based on a tale by the author Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) about a deserted church where according to an old legend a monster had been lying low for years.A scientist who studies ancient religions visits this church. Besides some ancient writings he discovers a box which contains a luminous stone. Every time the stone sheds its light the scientist experiences all sorts of weird visions.The church in the tale actually exists and can be found in Providence (USA). Franco Cesarini has visited it and sketches the mysterious and occult atmosphere in 'The Haunter of the Dark'.

Shackleton s Cross was inspired by a painting created in 1957 by the English artist Edward Seago (1910 1974). The title refers to a cross which was erected to the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton who led a number of explorations to the Antarctic. Shackleton died in 1922 whilst on a Polar expedition and the cross can be found on a promontory at the entrance to the bay at Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia. The painting is owned by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and was part of an exhibition at Buckingham Palace from October 2011 to April 2012. Originally scored for oboe trumpet and small orchestra Daniel Hall s sensitive arrangement fortrumpet or cornet and brass band follows the composer s alternative version for solo trumpet and organ created for Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) and David Goode (organ).

A spectacular fantasy medley from the third and final episode of the Oscar-winning trilogy. The most poignant and memorable themes from this magical motion picture have been arranged and assembled as a gala concert piece for full Brass Band and percussion by Philip Harper. Bring the mystery and excitement of Middle Earth into your repertoire with this full score and parts pack.

The pairing of a slowish and a lively movement has long been attractive to composers certainly since the days of pavanes and galliards. Skempton uses the contrast to great effect here where if 'Rest' is a lullaby 'Recreation' could be described as rousing.

(Is This the Way to) Amarillo was first recorded in 1971 by Tony Christie and was a great hit throughout Europe. In 2005 the re-release of the original Tony Christie version promoted by the comedian Peter Kaye was Britain’s best-selling single. The catchy melody of the chorus is also widely sung by sports fans and in 2006 it was played at the Football World Cup Final in Berlin. Stefan Schwalgin’s expert arrangement will certainly spice up any concert.

From Walt Disney's DINOSAUR-This stunning animated movie from Walt Disney features a wealth of musical styles. Contains Aladar and Neeva Breakout and Epilogue.