Matthew 4

This is the first movement of Daniel Basford's Songs and Refrains: Suite for Wind Band. Arkendale is a traditional folk song arranged with sensitivity and insight. Beautiful and evocative, a

Technically undemanding and offering flexibility of player-strength, this is another of those marvellously inventive Gorb recreations. Here he takes a fresh look at the highly fashionable 17th Century

A once vibrant, thriving outpost of life off the Atlantic coast of Ireland, the Blasket Islands now stand desolate and deserted. Taylor's memorial to these hardy people draws on authentic folk material of a

"I wanted to explore the more lyrical and tranquil sounds of the Wind Orchestra in this seven and a half minute work which is pitched somewhere between the style of a barcarolle and a Satie

In November 2014 and January 2015 I visited London, England and whilst there attended services in Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral. Like many before me, I was impressed by the ambiance and

Written to fulfill a demand for a "fun but substantial three-movement suite to provide plenty of interest for all sections of the band and prove attractive to listeners." Charivari is now 'core

This lively little piece is in a continuous 3/4 with no changes of metre. Though the overall marking is 'steady', it is based on a cheerful Spanish dance with a distinctly carnival mood which provides

Startling stuff! Wood paints a vivid picture of Tolkien's grim army of sinister misshapes on the move. Finesse is not called for: go for it and play with aggression - it will really raise your players'

The Night Watch, cold and slightly scary! Another traditional air from Songs and Refrains arranged with space and a fine feeling for architecture.

One of the three atmospheric little pieces inspired by the magic of historic Pembroke, the pageantry, romance and grandeur of its imposing 12th Century Castle (birthplace of Henry VII) and surrounding

". . . . My first thoughts were to write a kind of 'history of the world in four chapters' beginning with primitive barbarity and moving through greater refinement and sophistication before ending in

This haunting picture provides a moment of reflection and pure poetry. A favourite with ensembles from school players to international stars. Uniquely beautiful.

Warm spicy melody, teasing rhythms, stylish harmonic pungency and enough impressive nuance to hold everyone’s interest and make audiences’ mouths water. You’ll come back for another