MOORSIDE SUITE, A (Brass Band Set) - Gustav Holst

This work was first heard at the Crystal Palace Brass Band Contest in 1928 for which it had been specially written.

MORNING RHAPSODY (Brass Band Set) - Eric Ball

MOTIVATION (Brass Band Set) - William Himes

The title of this extended march is derived from the song 'Would you know why I love Jesus, Why he is so dear to me? 'Tis because my blessed and Saviour From my sins has ransomed me' which is featured throughout this rythmic and original composition.

MOTONDO (Brass Band Set) - Donald Osgood

This march commemorated the International Scouts 'Motondo' held in Holland in 1952. Motondo is an African word meaning 'a gathering for giving thanks'. A favourite chorus from the event is used in the trio section, 'Travel along in the sunshine, on the King's highway'. Unusually for 'general use' marches, Motondo has an alternative 'concert' ending which can be used if the Da Capo is not employed.

MOUNTAIN ECHOES (Cornet Solo with Brass Band Set) - J. Ord Hume

MOUNTAIN MELODY (Tenor Horn Solo with Brass Band Set) - Eric Ball

MUSIC FOR A JOYFUL OCCASION (Revisited) (Brass Band Set) - Kenneth Downie

This music was originally written to mark the 24th anniversary of The Salvation Army's Canadian Staff Band and was performed by the band, under the direction of the composer, in January 1993. The inspiration was the theme chorus of the International Corps Cadet rally held in London in 1956; 'Jesus, I love you, I love you with tender care'. The mood of the music is often high-spirited and humorous and frequently calls for a sense of bravura although there are some tender moments too. This new edition was produced for The International Staff Band, omitting the singing and trombone quartet but containing new material in the same high-spirited style of the original.

MUSIC FOR BRASS (Brass Band Set) - Denis Wright

MUSIC OF THANKSGIVING (Brass Band Set) - Kenneth Downie

This is an extensive work consisting of a theme, five variations and a finale. The theme is the hymn tune 'Whitechapel' whose former title 'Death is coming' did little to encourage its use! A wide range of moods are covered, from the delicate and tender to the robust and jubilant. The music was originally written for the London Citadel Band (Ontario, Canada).

MY COMFORT AND STRENGTH (Meditation) (Brass Band Set) - Brian Bowen

A Salvation Army classic based on the hymn 'The God of love my Shepherd is', a paraphrase of Psalm 23 to the tune 'University'. The setting, using fragments of the tune, reflects the differing moods of the Psalm culminating in an inspiring close.