SKU: AP.1-ADV60005

English.

Diese Ausgabe ist eine überarbeitete Fassung mit einigen Änderungen in der Orchestrierung: statt verschiedener Instrumente der ursprünglichen russischen Militärkapelle wie das B-Bassetto und das Corno basso nun eine Bassklarinette und ein Euphonium. Dieses Stück eignet sich hervorragend, um ein Ensemblemitglied oder einen Gastsolisten herauszustellen.

This edition is a revised version with some changes in the orchestration: instead of different instruments of the original Russian military band like the B-bassetto and corno, it is now written for a bass clarinet and a euphonium. This piece is perfect to highlight an ensemble member or guest soloists. (German Edition).

SKU: AP.12-0571505341

ISBN 9780571505340. English.

SKU: AP.12-0571564135

ISBN 9780571564132. English.

Score and parts

If Nicholas Maw is best known as a master of expansive, often melancholy, musical statements, his riveting American Games for symphonic wind band displays a different side of his fascinating output. Unfolding as one continuous span, this driving, dynamic 7-movement work is filled with rhythmic zest and a sophisticated feeling for colour. Commissioned for the 1991 BBC Proms, the work was first performed there by the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra.

‘A sequence of dances which make up a vigorous rhythmic romp, brilliantly written for the instruments.’
The Guardian (Edward Greenfield), 25th July 1991

SKU: AP.47260

UPC: 038081545967. English.

This piece provides notes and rhythms but no tempo, character, dynamics, or articulations. Enter into the creative process by discussing, auditioning, and choosing musical expressions, all while learning in a fun, hands-on way. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1, Level 3).

SKU: AP.12-0571572367

ISBN 9780571572366. English.

Handel in the Band is a virtuoso set of symphonic variations on one of Handel's best known keyboard dances, the Sarabande from his Suite in D minor, HWV 437, based on the Spanish traditional dance La Folia. Kenneth Downie's work was commissioned by Brass Band Treize Etoiles, for performance at the 2013 Swiss National Brass Band Championships, where it was conducted by James Gourlay. The title is a reference to Percy Grainger's popular Handel in the Strand, and is indicative of the witty and theatrical nature of the music, which is more playful than conventional competition pieces and as such offers different challenges to brass bands as well as being thoroughly entertaining for audiences.

Kenneth Downie is one of the most respected and experienced brass band composers. His music has been widely performed and published throughout the brass band world since the 1960s.