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McNeff exploits his award winning flair for music-theatre and dramatic pacing in a brilliant extended showpiece combining virtuoso pyrotechnics enough for the most demanding soloist (and audience) with

Wilby in smiling mood: zestful, airy and contemplative. The sun shines on soaring phases, piquant sonorities and gently astringent rhapsodic freshness. This three movement concerto has an unsentimental

"Delightful". Everything is here from full driving jazz licks to light classical and full on contemporary! A wonderful palette of sounds. 

Please note: This set of parts does not

Written in 2013, the Cello Concerto was commissioned by Donal Flynn in memory of his wife Penpon. It is subtitled "Bojjhangaparitta" and takes it's inspiration from the Buddhist chant of that

A traditional three movement concerto written specifically for (but without compromise) a capable but non-professional soloist and a reasonably able wind orchestra.

An exciting first

Commissioned by a leading amateur orchestra, this challenging, pithy score pulls no punches in its two contrasting movements of cogent thought and symphonic argument. A major work by an important

Gorb in top form. Three traditional Cretan dances and a spectacular trip down the Samaria Gorge provide a vivid, infectious mixture of raw energy, breathtaking atmosphere, gripping theatre and heart

Reflections on Thomas Hardy's poem The Darkling Thrush inspired this multi-movement work for clarinets. The predominantly dark-grained timbre of the clarinet ensemble, capable of so many subtle

Here it is, hold on to the roof!

Commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. Ellerby has responded with a personal and moving symphonic movement, by turns thrilling and haunting, a timeless tribute to humanity's

In 2008, after persuasion by Tim Reynish, the composer agreed to the release of this special movement as a separate work. It's scoring has not been tampered with in any way and is noticeably that of a Big

A warm-hearted, atmospheric evocation of his native countryside and culture by one of Ireland's best-loved composers. Chamber music textures alongside powerfully scored episodes give even modest bands a

'...wonderful textures, sometimes austere, often warm and always expressive.. expertly crafted to support, blend and allow space for the solo line. This is a moving and powerful piece with a strong sense of

"This work does not let us down. It's a substantial four movement piece full of inventiveness and an extraordinary sense of tone colour. But that's not all . . ." Manchester Evening News A blockbuster: its

Real music suitable for bands of modest abilities, in which Binney has employed his gifts of lyrical melodic invention to produce a miniature tone-poem of warmth and appeal. Everything lies beautifully

A living memorial to all the men and women from the armed forces who have fought, died and been injured on the front line. Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye sensed that to take any particular stance on war would be

Commissioned by high school bands from three continents, this thoughtful, cleverly scored piece is not the usual smash-and-grab showpiece but a genuine dialogue between soloist and band where the player

Farewell is a large-scale symphonic Adagio written for the National Youth Wind Ensemble of Wales and is "serious" Gorb! Players are formed into two ensembles each with its own distinctive

Originally written for the Philharmonia Orchestra to open the Welsh Proms, this is a high-spirited, upbeat, exhilarating curtain raiser that really sets the mood of celebration. It's fast, furious, fun and

The soprano solo part is not included with the band set/score. It must be purchased separately.

Master Humphrey's Clock was commissioned by the Kent Youth Wind Orchestra, and draws on Dickens's Kent for its inspiration. The four widely contrasted Character Studies comprise its finale

The Four Rossetti Songs were conceived as a sequel to Basford's large-scale cantata Night Journey. However, unlike Night Journey each of the four songs can be performed

A dramatic piece of strong shapes, bright colours, powerful orchestration, rhythmic surprises and just a whiff of jazz. Players from music centres and community bands upwards will relish getting their teeth