Essay (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Gregson, Edward

This work was specially commissioned as the test piece for a new brass band competition in 1971, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. It is in three movements, the titles of which all have literary connotations. The first movement, Dialogue takes the form of 'conversations' between the instruments, based on the opening melody announced in unison on cornets and euphoniums. A second theme is introduced on the flugel horn and developed alongside this, creating a sonata form shell.The second movement, Soliloquy is dedicated to the memory of Gilbert Vinter - a composer who did so much in the 1960s to bring the brass band into the modern world. The movement is poignant in mood, which is depicted by a cornet solo announced after a brief introduction. The middle section builds to a powerful climax, at which point the opening theme of the first movement is heard again. Tranquillity returns however, with a solo trombone now playing the original theme with other instruments adding decorative accompanying patterns.The final movement, Epigram, creates strong rhythmic contrasts and exploits the more virtuoso character of the brass band. The middle section, with its changing time patterns and open expansive melody, suggests a 'big-country' style. A rhythmically charged coda concludes the work in exciting fashion.Duration: 12.00

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Essay (Brass Band - Score only) - Gregson, Edward

This work was specially commissioned as the test piece for a new brass band competition in 1971, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. It is in three movements, the titles of which all have literary connotations. The first movement, Dialogue takes the form of 'conversations' between the instruments, based on the opening melody announced in unison on cornets and euphoniums. A second theme is introduced on the flugel horn and developed alongside this, creating a sonata form shell.The second movement, Soliloquy is dedicated to the memory of Gilbert Vinter - a composer who did so much in the 1960s to bring the brass band into the modern world. The movement is poignant in mood, which is depicted by a cornet solo announced after a brief introduction. The middle section builds to a powerful climax, at which point the opening theme of the first movement is heard again. Tranquillity returns however, with a solo trombone now playing the original theme with other instruments adding decorative accompanying patterns.The final movement, Epigram, creates strong rhythmic contrasts and exploits the more virtuoso character of the brass band. The middle section, with its changing time patterns and open expansive melody, suggests a 'big-country' style. A rhythmically charged coda concludes the work in exciting fashion.Duration: 12.00

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Et Maintenant (What now My Love) (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Cortland, Steve

Performed by Gilbert Becaud. Duration: 03:15

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Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Dykes, John Bacchus - De Haan, Jacob

Eternal father Strong to Save is a arrangement from the chorale of the same name. This work is ideal for use in church services, however it also makes a useful warm-up piece or a quiet interlude in any concert.Duration: 6:00

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Eternal Flame (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Bernaerts, Frank

Performed by The Bangles. Duration: 03:30

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ETERNAL TRIANGLE, The (Brass Band Set)

Eugen Onegin (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Eugene Onegin (Waltz) (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Euphology (Euphonium Duet with Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Barry, Darrol

Duration: 3.15

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EUPHONISM (2 Euphoniums/Brass Band) - Sparke, Philip

Te Hononga' - The meeting of friends from across the water. Recorded on Polyphonic QPRL064D Midnight Euphonium