FANTASIA The land of the poacher

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Fantasie Originale (Euphonium Solo with Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Mantia & Picchi - Wilkinson, Keith M.

Simone Mantia (1873 - 1951) was born in Italy and moved with his family to USA in 1881. He developed an early interest in playing the euphonium and from 1898 to 1904 was the euphonium soloist of the Sousa Band. This solo was written by him to demonstrate both the operatic qualities of his instrument as well as its outstanding technical possibilities. The solo is based on themes by the Italian composer Ermano Picchi (1811 - 1856), Mantia weaving his virtuosic variations around the thematic material provided by Picchi.This arrangement was prepared at the request of Aaron VanderWeele, euphonium soloist of the New York Staff Band, for his UK tour in 2008.

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Fantastic Brass (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Tinner, Gilbert

Composer and trombone player Gilbert Tinner wrote this original piece to reflect his passion for rhythm and brass instruments.

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Fantastic Fanfare (Brass Band - Score and Parts)

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Fantastic Polka (Trombone Solo with Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Pryor, Arthur - Wilkinson, Keith M.

Arthur Pryor is remembered primarily for his 12 years as the amazing trombone soloist with The Sousa Band. However, he was also a prolific composer and conductor, forming his own band following his years with Sousa. He wrote many trombone solos designed to dazzle audiences with his virtuosity.This brass band version was prepared at the request of The Black Dyke Band, musical director Nicholas J Childs, for a recording project with Ian Bousfield, principal trombone of the Vienna Philharmonic, titled Pryor Engagement. It has also been recorded by Brett Baker with Brass Band of the Western Reserve, musical director Keith M Wilkinson, on the CD Slides Rule!

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FANTASY FOR BRASS BAND (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Arnold, Malcolm

Op.114a. 2017 Butlins Mineworkers Contest Test Piece First Section.

FANTASY FOR BRASS BAND (Brass Band - Score only) - Arnold, Malcolm

Op.114a. 2017 Butlins Mineworkers Contest Test Piece First Section.

Fantasy for Brassband and Organ Brass Band (Score & Parts)

When I was approached to compose a work for brassband and church organ I already envisioned the concept I would use. It would indeed literally become a work for brassband and organ. Without the traditional solos, the organ would form an addition to the brassband orchestration as would the brassband provide an extra register for the organ. In short a homogeneous entity. The most important reason for doing this is quite simple. Since this work can only be performed in a church and because of the specific acoustics of the church, the brassband would sound in al its tone colour like an organ. By using certain registers of the organ and combining these with the brassband a wonderful sound palette can be created. The use of complementary or contrasting tone quality is also possible. The primary theme of this composition is based on these three methods of "colouring". As far as structure is concerned this work consists of two parts. slow - fast. It is built on a number of motifs in which some behave like a consecutive canon. In the fast movement the primary motif develops into a fugue-like section. The canon and fugato are techniques frequently used in classical and contemporary organ literature. The liberal use of structure and motif has lead to the title. "Fantasy for Brassband and Organ". 11:00

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FANTASY FOR EUPHONIUM & BAND (Brass Band Set)

FANTASY FOR TENOR HORN (BAND)

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