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£74.99Cornet Concerto No.1 - Jonathan Bates
My 'Cornet Concerto No.1' was composed for Lode Violet and Brass Band Willebroek in 2018 and features 2 movements, entitled 'Dystopia' and 'Utopia'. . The nature of the music in the opening section, 'Dystopia', is very jagged, disjointed and unsettling, as the soloist almost battles against the constant churning of the mechanical accompaniment, trying to persevere with it's own ideas and styles without being dragged into conforming to it's surroundings. The movement is based largely on the 3 note interval heard right at the outset of the piece (C, D & G#, a series of notes that lends itself so well to different modes, scales, harmonies and intervals) and this forms much of the rhythmic and harmonic structure of the opening section.Whilst this movement acts as a virtuoso feature to demonstrate the extended capabilities of both the soloist and instrument, I feel the accompanying ensemble plays an equal role in the narrative of 'dystopia', and features a number of demanding and prominent episodes for soloists within the accompanying band. A short and heavy coda concludes the movement, with a sense of real pain and sorrowfulness as the music fades away into darkness. . 'Utopia' opens in an instantly more hopeful nature, with the soloist introducing the first real 'theme' of the movement, taken up shortly by the accompaniment. Throughout this movement, there are a number of timbral and melodic references back to the darkness of 'dystopia', but transformed into a much more positive outlook and soundworld. There is a moment of quiet reflect (using the initial 3 note cell as a basis) before flying head first into a frenzied wild 'tarantella' like section, full of joy and energy which tests the dexterity and light-natured approach to virtuosity (much unlike the heavier material in the 1st movement) of the soloist. Primarily, the concept of this finale is fun - joy, happiness, and freedom from restraint, so the addition of a quirky 'tongue-in-cheek' habanera section offers a brief moment of respite from the craziness of the tarantella. To conclude the work, there is an extended cadenza for the soloist which is built on several motifs heard throughout the concerto, which leads the band into a dramatic and energetic final few bars.. Jonathan Bates. (2018). .
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£29.95Cause and Effect - Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Cause and Effect is a short energetic concert piece for brass band for 4 percussion soloists circa 145 soloist grade 4
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Wall of Sound - Paul Lovatt-Cooper
A real 'feel-good' piece that mixes the genres of dance, jazz, rock and funk that is an ideal showcase for band and soloists. Commissioned by Dr Nicholas Childs and Philip Biggs for the National Children's Band of Great Britain 2010. Circa 7'20".
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£24.95Battle Ground - Paul Sharman - John Childs
This duet was written for Hendon Salvation Army band's annual Hendon Highlights concert, held at the Cadogan Hall in London. The soloists on that occasion were Philip Cobb and David Childs. A Salvation Army song entitled 'God's Soldier' provides the...
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£24.95Cleopatra - Eugene Damare - R John Childs
This popular cornet solo was arranged by the late R John Childs whilst he was conductor of the Tredegar Town Band. It is one of the most famous of all triple-tonguing polkas and remains a favourite amongst cornet soloists and...
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£49.95Constellations - Philip Harper - Christian Jenkins
Constellations is a 'razzmatazz' showcase for brass band and features not only the soloists, but also entire sections from within the band. The piece was commissioned by Nicholas Childs and the Black Dyke Band and the title of course refers...
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£49.95Echoes of the East - Rodney Newton - John Childs
This exciting addition to the brass band repertoire comes from the pen of Rodney Newton. He has taken traditional Bulgarian and Romanian folk tunes and blended them into a showcase featuring both soloists and the band as a whole. All...
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£64.95Esprit - Darrol Barry - Christian Jenkins
Esprit is a rhapsodic adventure for brass band and percussion. During its twelve minutes, features all soloists and sections of the band. After a vibrant opening the main melodic work is in the lower band accompanied by swirling cornets. The...
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£34.95Skylines - Paul Lovatt-Cooper - Christian Jenkins
Skylines is composed in a funk style with a rigid bass line allowing various soloists to shine. It is composed in a style that many brass band traditionalists won't find stereotypical. That doesn't mean it won't challenge the youth bands...
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£24.95Swiss Nocturne - Jonathan Bates - Christian Jenkins
Swiss Nocturne was composed for Flowers Band's Principal Baritone Ben Stratford. One of the UK's leading baritone soloists, Ben was the recipient of the 'Best Baritone' award at the 2014 Brass in Concert Championships and is a music student at...
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