Brass Band - Grade 6

SKU: BT.AMP-028-130

Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2003. Anglo Music Press #AMP 028-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-028-130).

The piece reflects the composer's fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory, formulated by Pythagoras, that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. (‘Harmonia’ in Ancient Greek, which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the six known planets from the sun and that the planets each produced a musical note which combined to weave a continuous heavenly melody (which, unfortunately, we humans cannot hear). In this work, these six notesform the basis of the sections MUSIC OF THE SPHERES and HARMONIA. The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0, a name given by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created, and this is followed by a depiction of the BIG BANG itself, as the entire universe bursts out from a single point. A slower section follows called THE LONELY PLANET which is a meditation on the incredible and unlikely set of circumstances which led to the creation of the Earth as a planet that can support life, and the constant search for other civilisations elsewhere in the universe. ASTEROIDS AND SHOOTING STARS depicts both the benign and dangerous objects that are flying through space and which constantly threaten our planet, and the piece ends with THE UNKNOWN, leaving in question whether our continually expanding exploration of the universe will eventually lead to enlightenment or destruction.

Dit werk weerspiegelt de fascinatie van de componist voor het heelal. Het begint met een hoornsolo met de naam t = 0, waarmee sommige wetenschappers de oerknal aanduiden. Dan volgt een weergave van de oerknal zelf. Het volgendegedeelte, The Lonely Planet, is een meditatie over het ongelooflijke samenspel van omstandigheden dat leidde tot het ontstaan van de Aarde. Asteroids and Shooting Stars beschrijft objecten in de ruimte. Het werkeindigt met The Unknown, waarmee we in het ongewisse blijven over de gevolgen van onze verdere verkenning van het universum. In 2005 won Philip Sparke met Music of the Spheres de National Band Association/William D.Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest.

Mit diesem großartigen Werk, das dem Auftraggeber der Yorkshire Building Society Band am Europäischen Brass Band Wettbewerb 2004 in Glasgow als Selbstwahlstück zu einem weiteren Titel verhalf, beweist Philip Sparke einmal mehr seine außergewöhnlichen kompositorischen Fähigkeiten. Dieses Werk über die Ursprünge des Universums führt uns vom Urknall, vorbei an einsamen Planeten, Asteroiden und Sternschnuppen schließlich ins Unbekannte - die ungewisse Zukunft. Ein Glanzstück und eine echte Herausforderung für jeden Spitzen-Brass Band!

La fresque Music of the Spheres (“La musique des sphères”) souligne la fascination qu’éprouve le compositeur pour les origines de l’univers. L’orchestration est proche de la musique de film. Le climat musical est ample, sonore et contrasté.

Music of the Spheres evidenza il fascino che le origini dell’universo esercitano su Philip Sparke. Il titolo proviene da una teoria del matematico greco Pitagora, secondo la quale il cosmo è retto dalle stesse leggi che governano i rapporti di frequenza tra le note della scala musicale. Questa composizione inizia con un assolo di corno chiamato t = 0, nozione che definisce il momento del big-bang. The Lonely Planet (Il pianeta solitario) è una meditazione sulle circostanze che hanno portato alla creazione della terra. Asteroids and Shooting Stars (Asteroidi e Stelle cadenti) descrive i molteplici oggetti che si muovono nello spazio e che rappresentano unrischio per il nostro pianeta. Le battute finali portano verso l’ignoto (The Unknown) sollevando una domanda la cui risposta resta in sospeso: la nostra continua avanzata nell’esplorazione dell’Universo porter un giorno alla scoperta o alla distruzione?

Brass Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0960767-030

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Inspiration Series. Opening Pieces. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1996. De Haske Publications #DHP 0960767-030. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0960767-030).

This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands, two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band, a fanfare, and brass band, so that the audience could experience all three types of ensembles. This was indeed an original concept.The name, ConZEnSus, comes from a combination of the words, ‘Concert Cyclus’ (concert series) and ‘zes’ (Dutch for ‘six’). This leads to a new word, which refers to ‘consensus’. The general tenor of the cycle isthus immediately indicated. The richness of color of the various ensembles is revealed through an open and friendly atmosphere. During all six concerts (over a span of three years), ConZEnSus functioned as a permanent opening number for each orchestra. Thus the same musical story was portrayed in three different packages.

Edited by Daniel Pinkham. Choral. For Unison chorus and brass ensemble (or keyboard). General. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

Brass Band - Grade 4

SKU: HL.44000238

Brass Band Score and Parts. Composed by James Curnow. Curnow Music Brass Band. General Worship, Sacred. Duration 220 seconds. Curnow Music #8096030. Published by Curnow Music (HL.44000238).

UPC: 073999656589. 12.25x9.0x0.213 inches.

By Giovanni Gabrieli (1553-1612). Arranged by Eric Swisher. For 2 trumpets, 2 trombones,flugelhorn, 2 euphoniums and tuba. Brass - Brass Choir; Masterworks. Eighth Note Publications. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement; Renaissance. 32 pages. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.AMP-009-130

Composed by Cesar Auguste Franck. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Hymns & Chorals. Score Only. Composed 2001. Anglo Music Press #AMP 009-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-009-130).

Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical structure and his later compositions were referred to as 'cathedrals of sound'. Panis Angelicus is poetic and almost serene and this arrangement by Philip Sparke retains all of the beauty of the original.

Obwohl César Franck schon zu Lebzeiten einigen Erfolg mit seinen Kompositionen hatte, erlangte er nie die Anerkennung, die ihm eigentlich zustand. César Franck schrieb romantische Musik, aber in seinen Werken sind auch klassische Strukturen zu erkennen. Panis Angelicus (,Himmlisches Brot') schrieb Franck als Kommunionslied für Tenor, Harfe, Violoncello und Orgel. Entdecken Sie das gelungene Arrangement für Brass Band von Philip Sparke.

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0688-02-030

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James Curnow. Festive and Solemn Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2002. Curnow Music #CMP 0688-02-030. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0688-02-030).

This arrangement of Handels beautiful melody was created as an educational tool for teaching students both the legato (sustained) style and the expressive quality of playing. Though these qualities of performance are not generally considered fun by younger students, compared to playing fast, exciting music with more technical demands, it actually requires a great deal more musical maturity and ability.

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.AMP-009-030

Composed by Cesar Auguste Franck. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Hymns & Chorals. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2001. Anglo Music Press #AMP 009-030. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-009-030).

Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical structure and his later compositions were referred to as 'cathedrals of sound'. Panis Angelicus is poetic and almost serene and this arrangement by Philip Sparke retains all of the beauty of the original.

Obwohl César Franck schon zu Lebzeiten einigen Erfolg mit seinen Kompositionen hatte, erlangte er nie die Anerkennung, die ihm eigentlich zustand. César Franck schrieb romantische Musik, aber in seinen Werken sind auch klassische Strukturen zu erkennen. Panis Angelicus (,Himmlisches Brot') schrieb Franck als Kommunionslied für Tenor, Harfe, Violoncello und Orgel. Entdecken Sie das gelungene Arrangement für Brass Band von Philip Sparke.

Brass Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-106-130

Composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2004. Anglo Music Press #AMP 106-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-106-130).

Everyone will instantly recognise this great patriotic hymn that is often thought of as the second English national anthem. This brass band arrangement by Philip Sparke is sure to be used over and over again at your band’s performances. Your audience will not be able to help themselves from joining in with this rousing song everytime you use it as the final item in any concert.

Bachs Anstellung im Jahr 1723 als Kantor der Thomaskirche in Leipzig brachte die Verpflichtung mit sich, für jeden Sonntagsgottesdienst eine neue Kantate zu schreiben. Der Choral Jesus bleibet meine Freude umfasst beide Teile der Kantate und ist ungewöhnlich kunstvoll ausgearbeitet, mehr wie eine der Arien denn eine Kantate. Philip Sparkes Transkription dieses beliebten Kantatensatzes ist eine wahre Bereicherung Ihres Repertoires.

Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) set William Blake’s Preface to Milton to music for a rally of the ‘Fight for the Right’ movement in the Queen’s Hall, London, in 1916. It became more generally known as ‘Jerusalem’ when Parry conducted it in 1918 at a concert to mark the final stage in the Votes for Women Campaign, after which it was adopted by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (and is still sung at meetings of WI Groups all over Britain). Sir Edward Elgar added his orchestral accompaniment in time for the Leeds Festival of 1922, since then it has become a popular national hymn. The theme is uniquely English and there is an undertone of 19th century politics. Thisarrangement by Philip Sparke is sure to be used over and over again at your band’s performances.

Brass Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-106-030

Composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2004. Anglo Music Press #AMP 106-030. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-106-030).

Everyone will instantly recognise this great patriotic hymn that is often thought of as the second English national anthem. This brass band arrangement by Philip Sparke is sure to be used over and over again at your band’s performances. Your audience will not be able to help themselves from joining in with this rousing song everytime you use it as the final item in any concert.

Bachs Anstellung im Jahr 1723 als Kantor der Thomaskirche in Leipzig brachte die Verpflichtung mit sich, für jeden Sonntagsgottesdienst eine neue Kantate zu schreiben. Der Choral Jesus bleibet meine Freude umfasst beide Teile der Kantate und ist ungewöhnlich kunstvoll ausgearbeitet, mehr wie eine der Arien denn eine Kantate. Philip Sparkes Transkription dieses beliebten Kantatensatzes ist eine wahre Bereicherung Ihres Repertoires.

Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) set William Blake’s Preface to Milton to music for a rally of the ‘Fight for the Right’ movement in the Queen’s Hall, London, in 1916. It became more generally known as ‘Jerusalem’ when Parry conducted it in 1918 at a concert to mark the final stage in the Votes for Women Campaign, after which it was adopted by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (and is still sung at meetings of WI Groups all over Britain). Sir Edward Elgar added his orchestral accompaniment in time for the Leeds Festival of 1922, since then it has become a popular national hymn. The theme is uniquely English and there is an undertone of 19th century politics. Thisarrangement by Philip Sparke is sure to be used over and over again at your band’s performances.