Gareth Wood's often dark depiction of the festivals of the Celtic year is powerfully scored to capture the mystery, magic and menace with gripping effect. The sense of atmosphere has enormous and sustained

The chorale that forms the basis of this piece is entirely original but attempts modestly to evoke something of the spirit of the great composers of the Tudor age, at once rich but slightly austere, with an

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

A brilliantly conceived Christmas overture or finale designed as an alternative or companion to Anderson's enduring favourite. A wealth of familiar melodies with many sparkling surprises, often brilliant,

The composer's re-working of his legendary brass score, an atmospheric, dramatic and haunting depiction of the tragedy of Dunwich, the medieval city engulfed by the remorseless forces of nature. "A Concerto

Three movements of symphonic sweep and proportion, reflecting the vigour, courage and rewards of northern life in the industrial revolution. Written with power and finesse. A major concert item.

Written for his former teacher Alan Hacker, this astonishingly profound, challenging score will vastly reward soloists and directors with the enterprise to take on its detailed complexities. Grange is a

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!

A highly structured work which explores multiple layers of sonorous texture. Sometimes strident, sometime anguished it even engages briefly with a little jazz waltz whilst never losing sight of it's

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 2 Clarinets, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horns, 1 Trumpet.

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