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Month: September 2016

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2-Part Hymn Series – Seven New Items

Posted on 30 September 20167 October 2016 by Webmaster

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.

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Tags: sheet musictwo-part hymn series
Category: New ReleasesSheet Music
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The Brass Crest Launches 2-Part Hymn Series

Posted on 29 September 2016 by Webmaster

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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Tags: sheet musictwo-part hymn series
Category: News
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Song Without Words

Posted on 28 September 2016 by Webmaster

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.

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Tags: Max StannardPennine Musicsheet music
Category: New ReleasesSheet Music
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Seren Fach

Posted on 28 September 201628 September 2016 by Webmaster

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.

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Tags: Nigel LawlessPennine Musicsheet music
Category: New ReleasesSheet Music
Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) plays in the foyer of Birmingham Symphony Hall prior to the British Open 2016.

Birmingham Citadel Pre-Contest Concert

Posted on 28 September 2016 by Webmaster

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.

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Tags: Birmingham Citadel BandBirmingham Symphony HallBritish OpenconcertDavid TaylorGavin LamploughNeil BlessettNicola Redhead
Category: News
New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) at the welcome for the Messengers of the Gospel session, September 2016

NYSB Supports Welcome of Cadets

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Webmaster

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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Tags: Derek LanceKenneth JohnsonNew York Staff Bandspecial event
Category: News
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Black Dyke Band (Conducted by Nicholas J. Childs)

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Posted on 25 September 2016 by Webmaster

A collection of traditional and modern Christmas songs from the Black Dyke Band, conducted by Nicholas J. Childs.

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Tags: Black Dyke BandChristmasNicholas ChildsObrassoRecordingWorld of Brass
Category: New ReleasesRecording
Raveling, Unraveling - Cory Band

Raveling, Unraveling

Posted on 24 September 2016 by Webmaster

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.

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Tags: Cory BandDe Haske BrassPhilip HarperRecordingWorld of Brass
Category: New ReleasesRecording

The Adventurers

Posted on 24 September 2016 by Webmaster

This three-movement suite in an “action movie” style was commissioned by Hempstead Citadel Band for their anniversary celebrations in 2013.

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Tags: Martin Cordnersheet music
Category: New ReleasesSheet Music
Forte - Derick Kane

Forte

Posted on 23 September 2016 by Webmaster

Euphonium virtuoso Derick Kane presents a collection of euphonium solos and features, backed by Dr. Stephen Cobb and the International Staff Band.

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Tags: Derick KaneeuphoniumForteInternational Staff BandRecordingStephen Cobb
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Two-Part Hymn Series: Ten More Tunes

1 June 2019 14:24

The latest set of ten tunes in our Two-Part Hymn Series has been released. There are now 90 tunes available in the second phase, and 210 overall. Read more

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music

STANDING ON THE PROMISES (Tune of the Week)

10 January 2019 06:05

Tune of the Week for 10 January 2019. Read more

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Ken Graham

Staff Band Marks Passing of Ken Graham (1936–2018)

9 January 2019 06:36

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has announced, with great sadness, the passing of Bandsman Ken Graham (North York Temple) on 24 December 2018. Graham was a member of the Staff Band cornet section for nine years, 1985–1994. Read more

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Joyful & Triumphant

8 January 2019 06:40

On 1 December 2018, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia, for Joyful & Triumphant, a Christmas concert and carol sing-a-long. Read more

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NICAEA (Tune of the Week)

3 January 2019 07:23

This is the first of a new series, Tune of the Week, featuring tunes from our Two-Part Hymn Series. Read more

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Two-Part Hymn Series Reaches 200

29 December 2018 10:57

The latest set of ten tunes in our has been released. This brings the total number of tunes in the series to 200. All of these tunes are free to download and use. Read more

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music

Away In a Manger (Cornet Solo)

19 December 2018 05:40

James Allen has crafted a beautiful and simple cornet solo that blends together two familiar tunes associated with the much-loved Christmas carol. Read more

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The New York Staff Band at historic Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2018

NYSB Massachusetts Ministry Weekend

19 December 2018 05:23

On the weekend of 16 – 18 November 2018, the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) traveled to the Massachusetts Division for a ministry weekend that included stops in Worcester, Canton, Boston, and Brockton. Massachusetts Divisional Music Director (DMD) Matthew Luhn and his team organized the events of the weekend. Read more

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Brass for GOSH Launched

3 December 2018 05:17

The London Central Fellowship Band (Bandmaster David Rudd) launched their latest recording with a concert at Regent Hall on 17 November 2018. Just under 300 people were in attendance for a fantastic night of music-making, raising funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity. All of the profits realized by Citadel Promotions, the producers, will benefit the hospital charity, leading to the title of the recording, Brass for GOSH. Read more

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Kintambo Band at the 10th anniversary service for the Plateau District, eastern Kinshasa

Kintambo Band Supports Anniversary Service

1 December 2018 08:32

On Sunday, 28 October 2018, the Kintambo Band (Bandmaster Henri Makanda Nkodia) had the privilege of being on duty at the Menkao Post in the Plateau District (the eastern part of the city of Kinshasa) for the district’s tenth anniversary Thanksgiving service. Read more

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