Unity Series for October 2017, numbers 458 – 461, features works by Noel Jones, Jorgen Ljserdorn, Steve Forman, and Jared Proellocks.
Year: 2017
Black Dyke Gold VI
Sixth in the celebrated Black Dyke Gold series of recordings.
American Band Journal 79 – Christmas 2017
The American Band Journal’s annual Christmas issue features works by Stephen Bulla, Ruben Schmidt, William Himes, and Eric R. Dina.
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
Les Misérables has been entertaining thousands of people all over the world since its premiere in Paris in 1980. With a soundtrack of memorable songs, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables is one of the more reflective works from the musical. This brass band arrangement is by Cathryn Rogers.
Hill Joins Staff Band Trombones
The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has appointed Brendan Hill of Yorkminster Citadel to the trombone section.
Grimethorpe 100
A compilation recording celebrating the 100-year history of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Farewell
Composed by British Composer Award winner Chris Long, this new piece takes a simple hymn as its starting point, developing into an emotional experience which is suitable for concerts, memorials, and remembrance events.
All You Need Is Love
A brass band arrangement by Dorothy Gates of the Beatles song, originally created for the New York Staff Band in 2007 at the request of Staff Bandmaster Ron Waiksnoris.
Lullaby of Love – A Christmas Song
A gentle Christmas lullaby composed by David Catherwood with new words by William Hastings. This version may be sung in unison and has an optional second part. The song is also available in an SATB version.
Broughton Honored at Soundtrack Cologne
On 26 August 2017, at Soundtrack Cologne, noted film composer Bruce Broughton was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award as one of a handful of “Hollywood Greats” who have contributed at the highest level to the film experience.