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Concerto for Piano and Wind Orchestra - "Homages"
The concerto was commissioned by Berkshire Young Musicians Trust in 1995. The sub-title of the concerto – Homages – is a tribute to the various twentieth century composers whose piano...Concert Band
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MC0014
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Dances from Crete
This work was commissioned by Timothy Reynish as part of a series of commissions to commemorate his son William Reynish who tragically died in a mountaineering accident in 2001. The world premiere...Concert Band
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MC0080
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Dona Nobis Pacem
(Grant us Peace)
Commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. Ellerby has responded with a personal and moving symphonic movement, by turns thrilling and haunting, a timeless tribute to...Concert Band
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MC0012
Four Character Studies
Fagin's Ball - Nancy's Lament - Sairey - BozmaniaMaster Humphrey's Clock was commissioned by the Kent Youth Wind Orchestra, and draws on Dickens's Kent for its inspiration. The four widely...
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MC0023
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Ghosts
Not for the squeamish! Seven celebrated spectres strikingly evoked to thrill and chill you in McNeff’s blood-curdlingly entertaining theme and variations. Perfect for youth or community bands,...Concert Band
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MC0062
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Marsch oder "Die Versuchung"
The first movement of a major score by Luxembourg's most important composer, this notorious March has firmly established itself in the affections of bands and audiences on both sides of the Atlantic...Concert Band
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MC0026
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Metropolis
I have long wanted to write a work reflecting the hectic pace of modern-day living. The invitation to compose a piece for the very urban combination of woodwind, saxophones, brass, piano and...Concert Band
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MC0027
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Orient et Occident
The Great Paris Exhibition introduced western Europe to Eastern culture, and gave Saint-Saëns the idea for this splendid March. It combines the fluency, freshness and craftsmanship of his best...Concert Band
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MC0009
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Paris Sketches
Specially commissioned by the BASBWE Consortium to meet the requirements of bands of mixed ability and uncertain attendance, but making no artistic compromises. Poetic, humorous, wistful and...Concert Band
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MC0028
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Pictures from Zagorje
Zagorske slike
Zagorje is a region of Croatia known especially for its nationalistic music, dance and its strong folklore traditions. Davor Bobic gives us three dramatic movements, each of which can be played...Concert Band
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MC0155
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Samurai
The sensation of the WASBE 1995 Conference. Genuine poetry alternates with passages of explosive force drawing on traditional taiko power drumming. A work of extremes, Samurai shows throughout a...Concert Band
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MC0011
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Towards Nirvana
Commissioned by the Kosei Wind Orchestra, Gorb’s gripping symphonic work is an epic spiritual journey through struggle and challenge to peace and tranquility. A milestone in wind writing calling on –...Concert Band
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MC0074
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Tuba Concerto
The emphasis is on musicality, and the two contrasting movements investigate the under-exploited lyrical side of the instrument as well as allowing soloists to show their technical prowess. The band...Concert Band
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Yiddish Dances
Jiddische Tänze
"Yiddish Dances" was composed in honor of Timothy Reynish’s 60th birthday. Adam Gorb writes that the work is "very much a party piece, bringing together two of my abiding musical passions: the...Concert Band
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MC0047
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