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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. Performance time 3’30”

A dreamy ballad opens the work and this is followed by a catchy Latin American movement where the other saxes also grab some of the limelight! Grade 4 Performance time 8’42” (Recorded on QPRM130D FIESTA! (Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

This charming Christmas suite will add a sparkle to any festive occasion. There are three movements which are, in turn, based on Christmas Bells, Whence is this Goodly Fragrance? and The Holly and the Ivy. All are given a fresh look in the hands of this master arranger. Grade 4 Performance time 7'10' Two movements are featured on the soundfile

(Euphonium/Baritone solo)

Recorded on QPRM151D TIME LINES: Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.12 (Royal Northern College of Music)

Inspired by visits to the Grand Canyon, USA. A three movement suite: 1. Fledgling Flight 2. Redwall Canyon and Mather Point.

Doyen was written to commemorate the launch of the luxury motor coach of that name and is a sort of musical journey which includes sounds of the coach starting up, cruising at speed and slowing down as it reaches its destination. Grade 4 Performance time 5’00”

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 band. Performance time 7’30”

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! Performance time 2’40”

This work, in four continuous sections, depicts the events surrounding the dedication of the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan in 1487 at which 80,000 victims were sacrificed to the Aztec Gods. Great atmospheric writing! Performance time 9:45 Recorded on QPRM150D CHIVALRY, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra)

This lively concert opener was commissioned by the Swiss band, Fanfare Concordia of Vetroz, as a 20th Anniversary present to their conductor, Géo-Pierre Moren. A majestic introduction is followed by a Vivo section with a strong central trio tune. Grade 4 Performance time 5’00”

LATIN AMERICAN CONNECTION introduces players to three dance rhythms – the Rumba, the Bossa Nova and the Samba. Performance time 3’30”

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. Performance time 3’30”

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. Performance time 4’15”

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 particularly remembered for his wind-writing. Performance time 6’10”

A superb, tranquil moment for any concert, giving the Euphonium a chance to shine.

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. Grade 3 Duration: 6:10

Old English Suite takes three 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 delightful piece for intermediate band. Grade 3 Duration: 4:35 (Recorded on QPRM124D MIGHTY VOICE (Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.3)

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 at the Quincentenary Concert on 9 September 2001. Grade 4 Performance time 2’52” (Recorded on QPRM140D DANCING & DRUMMING, Central Band of the Royal Air Force; QPRM146D THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band)

Located at the confluence of three rivers, Pittsburgh has for a long time been known as ‘River City’. Performance time 5’59” (Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

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

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 Kiss and Kate Dalrymple. Grade 3 Performance time 9’55”

This sensitive arrangement of a lovely French traditional song from the Auvergne features oboe (or flute) and euphonium (or tenor saxophone). Performance time 3’05”

A stirring concert march in the best British tradition – a good opener for any programme. Duration: 3:40

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. Performance time 4’15”

Having immersed himself in a translated volume of the most popular Andersen fairy tales the composer selected five contrasting stories and shapes them into a miniature suite. The movements are:- 1. Overture – The Steadfast Tin Soldier. 2. Soliloquy – The Little Match Girl. 3. Scherzo – The Emperor’s New Clothes. 4. Idyll – The Snow Queen. 5. Finale and Chorale – The Red Shoes. Duration: 9:25 (Recorded on QPRM150D CHIVALRY, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra)

THREE PROCESSIONALS was composed as a 60th birthday present for Timothy Reynish, and the three contrasting movements offer ideal material for the intermediate band. Performance time 6’30”. Recorded on QPRM151D TIME LINES: Great British Music for Wind Band Vol. 12

Performance time 4’40” (Recorded on QPRM146D THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Royal Northern College of Music Concert Band)

A broad opening leads to a brilliant vivace in this exciting piece. Performance time 4’00”

An unpretentious march, which also includes an optional part for bugles. Duration: 2:10

A brilliant example of Philip Sparke’s mastery of wind band orchestration, bursting with rhythmic energy. Performance time 5’28” (Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991 (Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force) QPRM153D MOSAIC: Great British Music for Wind Band Vol.13 (Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra) American Grade 4