Concert band (Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contra Bassoon, Eb Alto Saxophone 1, Eb Alto Saxophone 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone,) - grade 5.5

SKU: CN.R10307

Composed by Derek Bourgeois. Arranged by Mikkelson. Score and parts. Duration 15:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10307).

Sea Dreams was written in memory of the composer's wife, Jean. After an introduction, which is not heard again until the end of the piece, the music becomes a rondo allegro, and gradually builds to a big climax. At the very end there is an oblique reference to the Liebestod of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde.

Sea Dreams was originally a commission, in 2007, from an American University who wanted me to write a piece in memory of my first wife, Jean, who died in 2006. I set about writing the music and quickly completed the score early in 2008, but, unfortunately, because of the sudden collapse in the worldwide financial markets the commission itself fell through. The music draws on three of the pieces that I had written for Jean in the early days before we were married, namely two violin sonatas (she was a violinist) and the 'Serenade' Opus 22 one of my most popular pieces. However the bulk of the music is new, and the quotes from these early pieces are subtle and merely passing references, not at all like the originals. After an introduction, which is not heard again until the end of the piece, the music becomes a rondo allegro, and gradually builds to a big climax. At the very end there is an oblique reference to the Liebestod of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Sea Dreams was premiered by Birmingham Symphonic Winds, conducted by Keith Allen, on Saturday March 20th 2010 at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham, England.

Composed by Geoffrey Brand. Arranged by Geoffrey Brand. For concert band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, 1st/2nd Oboe, English Horn, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st/2nd Bassoon, 1st/2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, 1st Bb Cornet, 2nd/3rd Bb Corne). Band Music. Grade 5. Score only. Duration 9:25. Published by C. Alan Publications

Vorspiel und Liebestod. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Arranged by D. Godfrey. BOVACO Classic Concert Band. Extra condensed score. Published by BOVACO Music Publications (CL.BOV-S2000-01).