For Flugel Horn Solo And Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Moon Song, Sun Dance was commissioned by flugel horn virtuoso, Claude Romailler, and premiered by him at the Swiss National Solo and Quartet Championships in April 2012. As the title implies, the work is in two contrasting movements, which can be performed separately or together. Moon Song opens with a flowing modal theme, which the soloist embellishes before the band takes centre stage. A central section brightens the mood with a new melody over the lightest of accompaniments; this is once again developed by the soloist until the original theme reappears, played by the band. This introduces a cadenza for the soloist which either closes the movement, or can beextended to link directly to the second movement. Sun Dance is a vivace 6/8 scherzo which opens with a flourish from the band. The soloist then introduces the main theme, which in turn is taken up by the band. A short bridge passage heralds a change of key and a new melody from the soloist. A brief central interlude then introduces a change of meter and recalls the main melody of Moon Song, before a recapitulation leads to a florid coda, which brings the work to a close. Solo part: difficulty 5 / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The idea behind this work was to create an opening piece, something to start a concert in an unusual way. The title is a portmanteau word derived from madrigal. The work indeed begins in Renaissance mood however gradually tries to shake of its modal start and, by contrasting different instrumental families, the work changes into modern clothes. Why not add a little Renaissance splendor to any concert with this unique new work? / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. In diesem Solo für Trompete/Cornet und Klavier weicht eine anfängliche Atmosphäre eines grüblerischen modalen Blues, der einen fast improvisatorischen Stil aufweist, vorübergehend einem optimistischeren Mittelteil. Nach einem gefühlvollen Höhepunkt und einer nachdenklichen Kadenz kehrt das Material aus der Eröffnung zurück. Dennoch endet das Stück in einer positiveren Stimmung. / Niveau : Difficile / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Trompette et Piano

20 Progressive pieces for Trumpet/Cornet/Flugel Horn with Piano Accompaniment. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Starter Solos est un recueil motivant offrant une présentation structurée des techniques de jeu et d'apprentissage. Les solos composés par Philip Sparke constituent les premiers pas plaisants de votre entrée dans le formidable monde de la musique ! Sur le compact disc inclus, vous trouverez une version intégrale de chaque pièce ainsi qu'une version où ne subsiste que l'accompagnement - la version papier des accompagnements de piano est jointe au recueil. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Trompette et Piano