Brass Band
| This instrumentation is that of the British style brass band: 1 e-flat
soprano cornet, approximately 10 b-flat cornets, 1 flugelhorn, 4 e-flat
alto horns, 2 baritones, 2 euphoniums, 3 trombones, 2 b-flat tubas, and 2
e-flat tubas. There are typically 1-3 percussion parts using a variety of
instruments. All parts (including tubas) are in the treble clef. This
allows players to switch from instrument to instrument without having to
learn a new clef. |
This tune is one of the favourite and most often recorded folksongs of the British Isles. The arranger has given the beautiful flowing melody to the euphoniums, cornets, trombone and flugel horn at different times. There is also a "chamber" section featuring a quartet of cornets, flugel and euphonium. Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms would also make a great warmup and tuning piece for bands of any level.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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CELEBRATION
by Donald Coakley
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB973 |
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A dynamic work by a dynamic Canadian composer. Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this concert band original is a fantastic addition to the repertoire. The tuneful melody is passed throughout the ensemble and even the low brass and tubas have a short section of melody. Percussion parts animate the driving rhythms and brilliant scalar writing in the winds. This is a showy sounding piece which is not all that difficult to play!
Rating: Medium
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Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote many pieces for operettas but none was better received than the music to H.M.S. Pinafore. It had a terrific 700-night run once it opened and its popularity continues today. This arrangement is the Overture which captures many of the famous and tuneful themes found in that operetta. Light-hearted and fun, this music is a toe-tapper for audiences and a thrill to play for musicians.
Rating: Medium
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CANON
by J. Pachelbel
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB205 |
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Canon by Johann Pachelbel is one of the most famous pieces of classical music. The treatment of the melody in this arrangement follows a popular Baroque tradition, the concerto grosso. This technique utilizes a small group of soloists that were supported by the remainder of the ensemble. In this arrangement, the solo instruments are 2 cornets and 2 euphoniums which have the majority of the technically scalar passages as well as the lyrical melody line.
Rating: Medium
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CAR-TUNE
by Kenneth Bray
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2233 |
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This is a fun closer or encore to a concert and it features some technical flourishes in the soprano and euphoniums. The name "Car-Tune" refers to the sound of the horn of the old European sports cars. This is a thrilling original by Kenneth Bray that shows off his musical sense of humour and his creative scoring of colourful percussion. It is full of surprises and is a sure success at the end of a concert.
Rating: Medium
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Lyric Essay is written in a neo-romantic style. It is a slow, reflective work with much opportunity for musical expression. This piece (originally written for concert band) has been performed all throughout Canada, the United States and in Japan. It has been recorded by many organizations including several university and professional ensembles. It is an ideal lyric composition to be programmed between two louder works on your next concert.
Rating: Medium
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB206 |
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This energetic composition is the composer’s way of paying homage to some of his favourite compositions and composers of concert band music such as John Cheetham, John Barnes Chance and the great Alfred Reed. Short musical quotations and suggestive melodic or rhythmic passages are included in the framework of this piece. The majority of the material is original and the driving rhythms, soaring lyrical themes and jazz-like harmonies are all elements Mr. Marlatt came to know and enjoy since he began playing in bands.
Rating: Medium
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DODGE CITY
by Jeff Smallman
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB217 |
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Dodge City is an exuberant piece designed to take you back to the time of the old west. As the title implies, this is a work that will bring to mind stagecoaches and sagebrush, cowboys and cactus, sheriffs, showdowns and whatever else reminds you of those frontier days. Quick and lighthearted, the opening and closing sections frame a lyric middle section. Dodge City has captured the atmosphere of a bustling city from the old west and is sure to captivate performers and audiences alike.
Rating: Medium
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This is a huge new work arranged for brass band. The original was scored for a concert band with antiphonal trumpet fanfares and a huge sound. This same grand sound is found in this version. Melody is found throughout the ensemble and all parts are both technically and musically challenging. The beautiful lyric melody has been given to the euphonium and this section also contains light, cup-muted cornet parts imitating the sound of angels. This is contrasted by a section of brilliant military-style fanfares from the cornets. This is a thrill to both play and listen to.
Rating: Medium-Difficult
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THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
by Jeff Smallman
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2220 |
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The Spirit of Adventure is a brilliant band work by Jeff Smallman. It is set in the style of the old Westerns with several typical themes. A very animated and colourful work at the medium level, this piece works perfectly on any program and is sure to get the audience involved. Melody flows throughout the ensemble and all parts are interesting with fun solo or soli sections for most instruments. Close your eyes and imagine your favourite Western... this music would fit!
Rating: Medium
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A COCONUT NAMED ALEX
by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2221 |
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This colourful title aptly combines the basis for the piece and the person it was written for. Tenth grade trumpet player Alex McCarthy would come to brass quintet rehearsals and, rather than warming up on long tones or lyrical studies, he would play excerpts from the Denis Di Blasio tune Coconut Champagne which was written for Maynard Ferguson and his band. This piece uses that melodic material as a base for this upbeat samba tune. There is a solo section for cornet and a written out solo has been provided.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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DISTANT SHADOWS Fanfare for the Past Millennium
by Ronald Royer
| Catalogue Number: BB2228 |
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This creative fanfare utilizes a solo alphorn, creative percussion writing and brilliant fanfare passages to take the listener on a musical journey. This is a new composition which takes the traditional brass band sound in a new direction. This work is bold yet mysterious and talented composer Ronald Royer uses many colours in his orchestration to generate a powerful effect which audiences are sure to find stunning.
Rating: Medium-Difficult
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This work was originally composed for orchestra at an outdoor concert. This is a sonically vibrant overture written to reverberate around a valley in the Rocky Mountains. The grandeur of the setting is captured in some of the more expressive passages while the percussion helps to build the variety of climaxes throughout the piece. Mr. Burge re-scored this work for the Toronto based Hannaford Street Silver Band. It can be found on their CD Heavy Metal and is available on the Opening Day label. This is a brilliant showpiece for brass band.
Rating: Medium-Difficult
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LET’S HAVE A BALL
by I. Harrington Young
Arranged by Kenneth Bray
Adapted for Brass Band by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB212 |
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This work was originally written as a contest entrance piece for the theme song for the 1967 Expo in Montreal. The concert band arrangement, by Kenneth Bray, has truly captured the spirit of this concert march. The melody is played by all including the low brass and tubas. Written in typical march style with some interesting musical twists, this will have your audience marching in their seats.
Rating: Medium
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This is Sullivan at his best! The melodies of the famous Arthur/Sullivan team have become legendary and their musicals are performed all over the world. This is a chorus from Iolanthe in which the all-male chorus (played in this arrangement by the low brass) and cornets are featured. The tuneful melodies make this light hearted piece ideal for playing at a concert in the park.
Rating: Medium
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Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. In this arrangement all parts are interesting and the jazz harmonies add a really great colour to this famous tune. There are solos for flugelhorn, cornet and euphonium. This piece will captivate your audiences.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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SIYAHAMBA
Traditional
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2230 |
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This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for brass band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add colour and interest. This is exciting music to add something really unique to your next concert.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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PAT-A-PAN
Traditional
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2216 |
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Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with two cornets, adding a solo horn then euphonium. The percussive "drone" parts add a distinct colour to this piece. The round builds to a glorious climax giving way to an odd duet pair - tubas! The piece ends how it began, quietly with a rustic flare.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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This is another great Spiritual. The arrangement opens with the unaccompanied b-flat soloist, adds the trombones playing soft chords then builds through the band to create a lush, rich sound. This is an ideal ensemble piece to develop blend, balance and intonation.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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This folk song has been arranged in a theme and variations format for a b-flat solo instrument. The band plays the accompaniment figures as well as the break strains. The solo part is very reasonable (similar to the version in the back of the Arban’s) and sounds harder than it is. This is a great piece for showing off that talented soloist in your ensemble.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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This is a collection of national anthems and hymns suitable for performance at a Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, funeral or other reflective event. Also included are readings suitable for solemn occasions including poetry, historical notes on Veterans Day, Remembrance Day as well as the history of Taps, The Last Post, and Reveille.
- The Star Spangled Banner
- O Canada
- God Save the Queen/My Country 'Tis of Thee
- Eternal Father Strong to Save (U.S. Navy Hymn)
- Onward Christian Soldiers
- Amazing Grace
- Now Thank We All Our God
- Unto the Hills
Rating: Easy-Medium
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DONKEY RIDING
by Donald Coakley
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2217 |
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This famous folksong has been brilliantly arranged for band. Melody is found throughout the ensemble and rhythmic variety keeps the piece interesting and exciting for both players and the audience. Creative writing and a popular melody make this an ideal piece for concert use.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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FANFARE ESPRIT
by Ty Watson
| Catalogue Number: BB2227 |
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This is an exciting piece based on the Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda. Fanfares and descants in the cornets float over the stately tune. The melody flows throughout the band ranging from a smooth lyrical statement of the theme to a brilliant marcato feel. This would make a great opener to a concert.
Rating: Medium
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PRELUDE ON A FESTIVE HYMN TUNE
by Donald Coakley
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2226 |
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Composer Donald Coakley was asked by the Pastor of St. William's Roman Catholic Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to write a hymn based on verses he had written about the parish's namesake. What developed is this powerful prelude. Fanfares in the cornets and trombones, runs in the upper voices and melodic material throughout the ensemble make this a powerful opener to a concert.
Rating: Medium
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A CEREMONIAL OCCASION
by Kenneth Bray
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2114 |
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A terrific fanfare opening sets the tone for this rhythmically interesting original composition. Colourful percussion adds to the majesty of the wind parts. The soprano and euphoniums have some technical flourishes while the remainder of the ensemble plays the fanfare passages. All parts are interesting and challenging.
Rating: Medium-Difficult
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FIELDS OF HONOUR
by W.A. Mighton
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2229 |
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The idea for this march originated from a conversation that took place in the pine forests of Camp Borden, Ontario, during Basic Recruit Course with the Canadian Armed Forces. The composer listened as one of his instructors spoke passionately about the possibility of a new kind of army, an army that would bring peace to the world rather than war. And even though the day when that goal is truly accomplished still lies, unfortunately, sometime in the future, it is true that the honourable role of peacekeeping has now become a major focus of both Reserve and Regular armed forces in Canada.
Rating: Medium
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TICO TICO
by Z. de Abreu
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB219 |
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This classic Latin piece has become a favourite with audiences all over the world. The great groove of the tune will quickly catch the audience and transport them to a warmer climate. This features most sections of the band with almost everyone getting a turn with some melody. This shouldn’t take much time to put together and you’ll be guaranteed standing ovations!
Rating: Medium-Difficult
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REVERIE FOR BONITA
by Kenneth Bray
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2115 |
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A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the euphoniums, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of the band, this work is an ideal "mood change" in a concert.
Rating: Medium
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BY THAT MUCH
by Jeff Smallman
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2225 |
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In the tradition exemplified by Mozart in his "Musical Jokes", Jeff Smallman has written a work for band that should bring a smile to every face. As all conductors know, not every player in a band learns at the same speed and therefore, mistakes are bound to happen. For your enjoyment, By THAT Much has already provided a plethora of typical (and not so typical) mistakes for players to make.
There is an introduction to this piece printed on the cover of the score that should be read to the band to get them in the right "mood".
Rating: Medium
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THE GARNET AND GOLD
by Donald Coakley
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: BB2223 |
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This is an exciting new concert march. This work has been dedicated to Cardinal Dougherty High School, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the composer was the Director of Bands for several years. Great solo cornet parts set in three-part harmony make this work more interesting than many marches. Driving bass lines and fun parts for all create a sure winner for both performers and audiences.
Rating: Medium
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Handel’s most famous oratorio is probably best known for the famous Hallelujah. Hallelujah is the grand chorus that caused the King to rise from his seat and, as all good subjects, the entire audience rose with him. This tradition holds true today reminding us of the great beginnings of this powerful music. This arrangement has been lowered a tone from the original into C concert. The treatment of the solo cornet part is quite different here. To allow for a clearer, more balanced line, the solo cornet part has been split into 4. This allow for independent playing as well as doubling when necessary.
Rating: Medium
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COMING HOME
by Jeff Smallman
Arranged by David Marlatt
| Catalogue Number: CB2213 |
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This piece by Jeff Smallman shows off his ability to write interesting and musical parts for all musicians. The driving bass line combined with fun and interesting melodic material make this a great piece for young band. It is a piece that can be learned in a short period of time and the catchy tune will be enjoyed by both players and audiences.
Rating: Easy-Medium
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This is a very clever arrangement that combines The Last Post and the hymn tune Amazing Grace. The band parts are very reasonable for all musicians but the solo trumpet (bugle or cornet) part should be played by a more advanced player. This piece can be performed on Remembrance Day or Veterans Day services, or on other solemn or dignified occasions.
Rating: Easy
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