FESTIVE SEASON, The (Brass Band Set) - Morley Calvert

A Christmas suite in 3 movements by Morley Calvert of Canada. Based on the carols 'Christ was born on Christmas day', 'The Holly and the Ivy' and 'Good king Wenceslas', this should be accessible to bands at most levels of capability.

FESTIVITY (Brass Band Set) - Leslie Condon

This is a celebrational and witty composition that has all the hallmarks of Condon's innovative style. Originally written for brass quintet and first performed by chosen soloists in 1972, it was scored for brass band a few years later. Acrobatic energy, dignity and solemnity are all aspects of this work. The majestic hymn tune 'Gopsal' is the theme with which the words 'Rejoice, the Lord is King' are associated.

FIGHTING FOR THE LORD (Brass Band Set) - Emil Soderstrom

Selected as the winning march in the 1926 International Music Composition Contest, Fighting for the Lord shows the contrapuntal skills and original harmonic style of the Danish-American arranger.

FINALE FROM SYMPHONY No.4, Excerpts from (Brass Band Set) - Tchaikovsky - William Gordon

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his fourth symphony in 1877 and 1878. It was first performed in the latter year conducted by Nikolai Rubenstein. Despite initial critical reaction, the symphony has become a staple of the orchestral repertoire and is one of the most frequently performed late 19th century symphonies. In the exciting finale, Tchaikovsky incorporates a famous Russian folk song, 'In the field stood a birch tree' as one of its themes.

FLAG OF FREEDOM, The (Brass Band Set) - Bramwell Coles

This march's title is not patriotic but relates to the Salvation Army flag, a symbol of spiritual liberation and salvation. The score notes, written by the editor, Lieut-Colonel Frederick Hawkes, refer to 'the well-contrasted melodies, the balanced effect of the scoring and ever-changing effects in regard to light and shade'.

FLIGHT OF FANCY (Cornet and Euphonium Duet with Brass Band Set) - Ronald Hanmer

FLOURISH (Trumpet Solo wth Brass Band Set) - Paul Sharman

This solo was written for Philip Cobb and takes its inspiration from Virtuosity, a trumpet solo by Kenny Baker. The song Hand me down my silver trumpet is referred to in the two outer sections while the laid-back, jazzy central section features the song When the roll is called up yonder. The reason for including this song is the first line of the first verse which reads When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound.

FLOURISH FOR BRASS (Brass Band Set) - Gareth Walters

FOLK DANCES (Brass Band Set) - Shostakovich - Torgny Hansen

Shostakovich's original was scored for symphony orchestra and subsequently arranged for military band by Vakhvinsky. This transcription for brass band is by Torgny Hanson from Sweden.

FOREST OF DEAN, The (Brass Band Set) - Derek Bourgeois