Seven new arrangements have been added to the Brass Crest 2-Part Hymn Series: ABERYSTWYTH AMAZING GRACE ARE YOU WASHED? AZMON BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC BELMONT BLESSED ASSURANCE Full details on the series can be found here.
Month: September 2016
The Brass Crest Launches 2-Part Hymn Series
The Brass Crest is proud to announce the launch of its 2-Part Hymn Series. While serving as an instructor at a summer music camp, the webmaster of the Brass Crest was struck with the difficulty of finding two-part arrangements of hymn tunes. This series presents simple 2-part arrangements of hymn tunes, downloadable in PDF format.
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Song Without Words
With parts not too demanding, this solo suits up-and-coming cornet players that would like the chance to fulfil their moment in the spotlight. The gentle ballad flow of the solo would work well at any concert occasion and is open to youth bands as well as more seasoned senior bands.
Seren Fach
This work combines the famous melodies of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Brahm’s Lullaby”. Playable by most standards of bands, this slow melodic piece fits easily into any concert program and provides a chance to showcase lyrical solo playing and delicate accompaniment skills.
Birmingham Citadel Pre-Contest Concert
Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) were once again pleased to perform in the foyer of Birmingham Symphony Hall before the commencement of the British Open brass band contest on 10 September 2016.
Tags: Birmingham Citadel BandBirmingham Symphony HallBritish OpenconcertDavid TaylorGavin LamploughNeil BlessettNicola Redhead
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NYSB Supports Welcome of Cadets
Friday, 9 September 2016 marked the beginning of a new season for the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) as it helped welcome the newest session of cadets to the College for Officer Training.
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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
A collection of traditional and modern Christmas songs from the Black Dyke Band, conducted by Nicholas J. Childs.
Raveling, Unraveling
Conducted by Philip Harper, the Cory Band presents works by by John Williams, Philip Sparke, Jan de Haan, Oliver Waespi, Stephen Bulla, and Etienne Crausaz.
The Adventurers
This three-movement suite in an “action movie” style was commissioned by Hempstead Citadel Band for their anniversary celebrations in 2013.
Forte
Euphonium virtuoso Derick Kane presents a collection of euphonium solos and features, backed by Dr. Stephen Cobb and the International Staff Band.