Tuba & Piano. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Tuba Concerto est une oeuvre de commande pour le facteur allemand Miraphone, spécialisé dans les cuivres. Philip Sparke a composé et dédié cette pièce à Markus Theinert, un ami de longue date, qui en a assuré la création le 30 avril 2006 à Sigmaringen en Allemagne accompagné par le Brass Band Oberschwaben-Allgäu. L'idée d'un concerto pour tuba a été longuement disc…

Fanfare For Billy. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Salute to a Hero was composed to honour the work of a truly deserving musician, teacher, and conductor. It opens with a noble brass fanfare with woodwind ornamentation. Following a short interlude the opening fanfare is again heard this time being played by the full band. A lyrical middle section follows, providing a beautiful and peaceful contrast to the powe…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Hanover Wind Symphony, New Jersey, USA was founded in 1984 by its conductor Peter Boor. He commissioned HANOVER FESTIVAL to celebrate the band’s 15th Birthday and the first performance took place on October 27th 1999. The piece starts with a solemn brass fanfare. Woodwinds join in and the music subsides into an expressive chorale. A climax is reached and the fanfare returns.…

Par DOBSON SIMON. And When the River Told was commissioned by the Scottish Brass Band Association for the Scottish Open Championship, held on 20th November 2012 at the Perth Concert Hall. This colourful work takes one of Scotland's great rivers, the Tay, as its subject. Brass Band Grade 6: Championship. Duration: 13 Minutes./ Répertoire / Orchestre à Vent

Par CURNOW JAMES. Grade 1 ½ literature acts as something of a bridge between beginner literature and “real” music for the nascent musician. With that in mind, it is critical to choose just the right Grade 1 ½ compositions as your group develops. As something of a competition for musical dominance between the Brasses, Woodwinds, and Percussion sections, AGON may be the perfect choice for your festi…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The picturesque town of Mandalen lies amid snow-covered mountains and scenic fjords on the west coast of Norway. MANDALEN LANDSCAPES was commissioned by and written for Måndalen Skule og Ungdomskorps (Mandalen School and Youth Band) for a major concert in November 2003 at the instigation of its conductor, John Hudson, a long-time friend of composer Philip Sparke. Sparke set out …

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Crisp percussion and bold brass lines make this a standout for early beginners! The middle section offers interest where the brass, woodwind and percussion sections are set in 'choirs' that create a nice variety in timbre. Easy parts and solid scoring make this one a winner! / Niveau : 0.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band