Clarinet and Piano

SKU: ST.H488

Composed by Christopher Maxim. Wind & brass music. Standard: Advanced. Score and part. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #H488. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.H488).

ISBN 9790220224560.

Thou gh much to be feared, dragons by definition are rarely encountered, living at the furthest corners of the known world, or further even than that. As Bilbo Baggins discovered, to go in search of one can be an epic journey; and though Christopher Maxim, composer of the popular Toccata Nuptiale for organ, does not reveal whether Smaug, or Fafner, or the dragon slain by Saint George, is the particular beast in view, Here be Dragons! has the dramatic atmosphere of an adventure to remote and mythical places. Darkly chromatic roulades for clarinet, perhaps the creature's fiery breath, set the scene for an exciting duet on a gripping theme that stalks through the music in a variety of menacing variations, including a dragonish fugue. In the energetic arpeggios and trills that embellish the tune there is much for players of around Grade 8 standard to relish, in a showpiece that will undoubtedly lend enchantment to any concert.

The world premiere can be enjoyed on YouTube.

By Daniel Pinkham. For Bass Tuba (F) and Organ. Brass. Level: moderately difficult. Score and Part. 20 pages. Published by Ione Press.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: WJ.PBW2411FS

Composed by Tyler Arcari. Achievement Plus Grade 2-2.5. Contest/Festival. Score Only. Wingert-Jones Publications #PBW2411FS. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications (WJ.PBW2411FS).

9 x 12 inches.

The legends of old tell of brave knights, sworn to protect and defend, who vanquished dragons and saved people from tyranny. This new work for developing band, inspired by a 15th century piece titled Agincourt Carol, is a wonderful fantasy written by Tyler Arcari. From exciting tutti sections, accessible solo moments, courtly brass fanfares and lush woodwind choirs - Defender's Oath has something for everyone.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: WJ.PBW2411

Composed by Tyler Arcari. Achievement Plus Grade 2-2.5. Contest/Festival. Set of parts. Wingert-Jones Publications #PBW2411. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications (WJ.PBW2411).

9 x 12 inches.

The legends of old tell of brave knights, sworn to protect and defend, who vanquished dragons and saved people from tyranny. This new work for developing band, inspired by a 15th century piece titled Agincourt Carol, is a wonderful fantasy written by Tyler Arcari. From exciting tutti sections, accessible solo moments, courtly brass fanfares and lush woodwind choirs - Defender's Oath has something for everyone.