Tag Archives: Pennine Music

It Was a Very Good Year

2 October 2017

This song, made famous by Frank Sinatra, is arranged for brass band and soloist(s) by Gavin Somerset. Several solo parts are provided, allowing many combinations of soloists. Read more

Christmas Humbug

1 December 2016

Looking for something different and quirky this Christmas? Look no further. A medley of well-known carols from the festive period, but not as expected. This piece takes a musical journey through different styles of music with clever bits of carols thrown in for good measure. Read more

Yo! Christmas Tree

16 November 2016

Swing your way into Christmas with this big band style arrangement of the well-loved Christmas carol “O Christmas Tree”. Read more

The Sleigh Race

11 October 2016

Every year, bands search for something new and different for their Christmas concerts. In this comedy item, originally composed for piano duet, the feeling of Christmas is ever-present. The playful melody is passed around the band, including a percussion solo. Read more

Christmas Lullaby

11 October 2016

Based on the French Christmas carol, Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?, this moving arrangement by Lynda Nicholson allows a band to show off their soft and lyrical playing. Read more

Ding Dong Merrily on High

10 October 2016

A giocoso euphonium solo, composed by Darrol Barry around the well-loved Christmas carol. Read more

Hail, Smiling Morn!

10 October 2016

A concert march based on a lively 6/8 Yorkshire dance song often sung at Christmas and Easter, arranged by Sam Fisher. Read more

Song Without Words

28 September 2016

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. Read more

Seren Fach

28 September 2016

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. Read more