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Duration 2'57'

Trombone Trio with Band. This ‘Fantasy for Trombones’ features the trombone section in a riot of Spanish-style music. A sure show-stopper in any concert! Grade 4 Performance time 3’57”

A fabulous arrangement of the mega ‘Queen’ hit !

Beautiful theme from the film about jockey Bob Champion. Performance time 3’15”

Duration 2'38'

Master arranger Irwin Bertoff (son of the famous Ivan) has updated Flemish composer Tylman Susato’s well-known ‘Danserye’ with added synthesizer and massed drums to form ‘Dancing and Drumming’ as a salute to the Low countries. Performance time 2’49” (Recorded on QPRM133D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1999 (Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force - ‘Finale’ recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

In 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II held a massive garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace bringing children from across the UK face to face with music and characters from British literature. The participants were greeted at the Palace by the Band of Her Majesty’s Welsh Guards playing a splendid selection of children’s songs. The success led to a recording by the Welsh Guards Band, and we are now delighted to publish this celebration of youthful music.

Originally written as the last movement of Sands of Time, a piece for clarinet choir. This Latin piece is perfect for full band. Duration: 3:00

The story of this symphonic poem is well-known. As the church clock strikes midnight the skeletons arise from their grave to dance. Television viewers will remember this work as the title music to the detective series Jonathan Creek. American Grade 4-5

A beautiful arrangement, from th heart, of this ever popular tune.

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. 21 in C major. This beautiful melody is now inseparable from this film and is loved by audiences everywhere.

In British military establishments throughout the world, lowering the Union Flag at the end of the day, when performed with full ceremony, incorporates the evening hymn and last post. It is also the focal point of remembrance at military funerals and, in particular, at Armistice Day parades. This sensitive arrangement incorporates the hymn The Day is Ended and, of course, The Last Post. American Grade 3 Duration: 3:19

from L'Arlessienne.

A suite combining three famous English folk-songs into one ‘fun’ work: Strawberry Fair, Scarborough Fair, Widdicombe Fair. Grade 3. Performance time 7’50”

Written specially for the Millennium. Typically British in style, this concert overture is beautifully constructed and contains a gorgeous ‘trio’ melody as well as a section depicting the famous Greenwich clock. Grade 5

Spending much time in Spain, Ron Wiffin has been drawn towards the exciting Spanish dance rhythms. With this work you can almost feel the dancers swirling around you in the brilliant summer sun! Grade 5 Performance time: 4:23. Recorded on QPRM152D MOSAIC, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra

Recorded on Polyphonic QPRM155D Scenes from Childhood (Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.15), Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra

This concert prelude is based on Jeremy Savile’s famous ‘Here’s a Health Unto Her Majesty’ commencing in the original style and gradually building to a climax. (Grade 3+) Performance Time 3’31” (Recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

Duration 2'20'

Concert March

William Blake's great poem set to music by Hubert Parry is now almost accepted as an alternative national anthem for Great Britain. It is played at civic functions everywhere and also at such diverse events as rugby matches and, most impressively, as the closing item at the Promenade Concert season at the Royal Albert Hall. American Grade 4 Duration: 2:10

An exciting ‘new look’ at popular carols. Includes:- Ding Dong Merrily on High : Unto Us a Son is Born : O Little Town of Bethlehem : Masters in this Hall. Grade 4+ Performance time 10:31 Recorded by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force on Polyphonic CD JOY TO THE WORLD (QPRM 147D)

Selection of memorable songs from World War II: The Army, The Navy and the Air Force; Yours; Lili Marlene; The White Cliffs of Dover; We’ll Meet Again

Solos feature in most concert programmes and this arrangment will be a welcome addition to the library. A touch of calm expressiveness could make it a welcome break from the standard band repertoire.

Another winner from Duncan Stubbs! This time he recreates the famous poacher out again, at the dead of night – until he hears sounds of the police around him. Does he escape? . . . . . . .

Duration 3'40'

Selection from the stage hit musical. Performance time 8’00” (Me and My Girl; Once You Lose Your Heart; Thinking of No-one But Me; Leaning on a Lamp Post; Lambeth Walk; Love Makes the World Go Round; The Sun Has Got His Hat On)

This splendid march was written as the theme tune to the highly successful UK television series Soldier, Soldier! Composer Jim Parker cleverly takes the tune of the well-known song O Soldier, Soldier, Won’t You Marry Me? and interweaves tunes of his own. Grade 3/4 Performance time 4’30”

Duration 2'50'

Musical journey to South America

This is possibly Elgar’s most famous melody. Used at so many famous ceremonial occasions including the Cenotaph Service and other Festivals of Remembrance throughout the country and, indeed, the world.

This marvellous march is full of the wit and humour that characterises the music of one of Britain’s greatest living composers. Padstow is a coastal village in Cornwall in the west of England and whilst Arnold was writing this march he constantly heard the sound of the foghorn which is clearly depicted throughout the work. Grade 4 Performance time 3’40”

Rob Wiffin has taken this classic work – attributed to King Henry V – and given it an exciting yet delicate percussion feel which make for a great opener – or closer! (Grade 3) Performance time c. 3 minutes

A miniature masterpiece! This short prelude describes both the funny and serious sides of comedy. Bitter-sweet in mood, it is tightly constructed and gives all sections of the band a chance to shine. Grade 4 Performance time 3’40”

Includes: 1. Wedding Fanfare ('Valiant and Brave' - Motto of No.22 Squadron - Search and Rescue. This was performed was performed at the Royal Wedding 2011 (Prince William and Kathryn Middleton); 2. Processional. Grade: Intermediate-Advanced

A bright piece which is easy to play, and can be a showcase for an up and coming drummer. Grade 2-2.5

Your saxophone players may well weep as they tackle the challengin and exciting rhythms in this fabulous saxophone section feature. American Grade 4-5

Duration 4'26'

Bring a Spanish serenade into your programmes. Savour the fell of Spain on a sultry summer evening with the gentle sound of 'strumming guitars'. American Grade 4 Duration 3:00

This prelude has allusions to the nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons (The Bells of St. Clement’s). Following the Second World War St. Clement’s has been adopted as the Royal Air Force church, to which this work is dedicated. (Grade 3+) Performance time 4’28” (Recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

Includes: I Have A Dream; Dancing Queen; Waterloo; Super Trouper; Money, Money, Money; Fernando; Mamma Mia; Thank You For the Music.

This haunting melody tells the sad story of two Irish lovers. The boy fell in love when he saw her as she 'moved through the fair'. Despite their differing social standing they received parental permission to marry but the girl did not return. In the closing verse of the song he dreams of her moving through the fair but realises that she has in fact died. This is a tune that will live with you for ever. American Grade 3. Duration 3:47

This extended fanfare was written for the Royal Air Force Bomber Command Commemorations in 2002. ‘Shining Sword’ was a term used to describe the Lancaster Bomber which played such a vital role in the Second World War. (Grade 2.5) Performance time 1’48” (Recorded on QPRM142D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2002, Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

A suite for band with optional choir (choir parts sold separately) which features well-known songs characterising England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. There’s even an optional bagpipes solo! Grade 4

A Special Place was composed and dedicated to ‘The Children’s Hospice South West’ – a charity founded to aid children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and to give support to their families. The original version for brass band has helped to raise funds for this good cause, and the Bristol Concert Wind Band Associations, with the same aims, commissioned this wind band edition. The melody and arrangement is Goff Richards at his best and is a real audience winner.

Not yet published

A lively march in Broadway style which will set your audience’s toes tapping. Grade 4

A ‘fun piece’ which contrasts busy Latin American rhythms with smooth melodies. Performance time 3’20” Grade 2-2.5

The Wassail Song; Coventry Carol; Ye Merry Gentlemen)

(Recorded on QPRM150D CHIVALRY, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra)

With the TV series as popular as ever, this is a popular concert choice.

A chance for your 'star' clarinetist to shine in a lively arrangement of this rip-roaring Latin and Swing piece. American Grade 4 (Clarinet 6)

An exciting ‘Latin’ work – lots of vitality and fun! Performance time 3’46” (Recorded on QPRM140D DANCING & DRUMMING, Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

Rock version of this well-known classic. Performance time 4’16” (Recorded on QPRM126D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1997(Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force - Recorded on QPRM130D FIESTA (Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

Score and Parts. From The Well-Tempered Clavier

Duncan Stubbs has taken two maids of folk-song fame and dressed them in new harmonically pleasant clothing! Barbara Allen becomes a graceful, if not a little sad, young lady, whilst Li'l Liza Jane is decidedly flirtatious. Together they form an attractive work suitable for any programme. American Grade 4. Duration: 3:00

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without this famous theme!

Duration 3'25'