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The 1967 Swedish film Elvira Madigan tells a true, sad story of nineteenth century love. One of the endearing characteristics of this movie was the use of the Andante from Mozart's Piano Concerto No....

MARCH in E Flat is a fine example of classical wind band style. Hummel (1778-1837) was Hungarian, but settled in Germany and was as famous in his day as his great contemporary, Beethoven. He is partic...

A stirring concert march in the best British tradition - a good opener for any programme.

SLIPSTREAM was commissioned by the BBC for its entry in the 1987 European Broadcasting Union's 'New Music for Bands' competition, winning first prize in the march section.

An unpretentious march, which also includes an optional part for bugles.

BARNARD CASTLE is a picturesque town in County Durham, in the North of England. This foot-tapping march was written for the Barnard Castle Band.

Duration 3'45'.Simply Classics

FANFARE, ROMANCE and FINALE can be played as a suite, or the movements can be programmed separately. The FANFARE is scored for brass, the ROMANCE is scored for woodwind and the FINALE is for the whole...

(Euphonium/Baritone solo)

This lively concert opener was commissioned by the Swiss band, Fanfare Concordia of Vetroz, as a 20th Anniversary present to their conductor, Geo-Pierre Moren. A majestic introduction is followed by a...

Located at the confluence of three rivers, Pittsburgh has for a long time been known as 'River City'. (Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

A broad opening leads to a brilliant vivace in this exciting piece.

FAROESE CIRCLE DANCE originates from the Faroe Islands near Iceland. There, this type of dance can have many hundreds of verses, but Colin Cowles' witty arrangement is more concise!

A showcase for the percussion section from the acknowledged expert in Latin American music, who was for many years arranger to band-leader Edmundo Ros.

LATIN AMERICAN CONNECTION introduces players to three dance rhythms - the Rumba, the Bossa Nova and the Samba.

A charming lullaby written for the composer's young daughter. It has short solos for clarinet and alto saxophone and will provide that quiet moment in your concerts.

This delightful serenade gives an opportunity to introduce players to some unusual time-signatures at a leisurely pace! Performance time 4'45

This sensitive arrangement of a lovely French traditional song from the Auvergne features oboe (or flute) and euphonium (or tenor saxophone).

A brilliant example of Philip Sparke's mastery of wind band orchestration. (Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991 (Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

Neither Norwegian nor a Rondo! The title derives from being written for a Swiss youth band called Rondo for a tour of Norway in 1998. A great opener and not difficult.

THREE PROCESSIONALS was composed as a 60th birthday present for Timothy Reynish, and the three contrasting movements offer ideal material for the intermediate band.

Scottish-born composer Bruce Fraser is well-known for his works for young band. His three-movement Scottish Folk-Song Suite provides sparkling new arrangements of The Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie O, Ae Fond Ki...

Old English Suite takes 3 traditional English tunes (The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies O!, Lavender's Blue and Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron) and tastefully dresses them in new clothes to provide a de...

Described as a 'Celebratory Prelude', Ovation was commissioned for the 500th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in London. The first performance was given at Symphony Hall Birmingham a...