as a Glow, Ludovic Neurohr. Brass Band

UTOPIADESCRIPTIONUtopia is the name of a book written by the English author Thomas More and was published in 1516. The title is a word thought up by More himself, after the Greek language, meaning "Nowhereland" and leading to the invention of the words utopian scheme and utopian. Utopia pictured an ideal state on an island far from the inhabited world. This idea was the basis of the composition. It makes one think of Oregon in variety of themes and style. Utopia also exists of a combination of styles that breathe the atmosphere of film music. However, Utopia sounds less American. The slow and stirring middle part for example is closer to the European romanticism: the chord signals in the brasssection remind of Wagner's music.SPECIFICATIONSComposer Jacob de HaanInstrumentation Brass BandGrade of Difficulty 4Product Type SetYear of Publication 1994Instrument Group Brass BandGenre Original Light MusicGrade of Difficulty 4Publisher De Haske PublicationsYear of Publication 1994ISMN 9790035008287Series Inspiration SeriesBand Grade of Difficulty Grade 4No. DHP 0940582-030Definitive Duration 00:11:25

Viking AgeItem No. DHP 1175800-030The Viking age lasted from the late eighth, to the middle of the eleventh century. During this period, Scandinavian warriors and merchants explored, plundered and left their mark on numerous territories. This work is based on a series of four notes that appear in different forms, consisting of 4 movements: Northern Men, Explorer, Raids and Heritage. It is an impressive and spectacular piece, with lots of interesting and playful parts for all sections. This is a perfect contest piece or an outstanding work for thematic concerts.Composer: Thierry DeleruyelleInstrumentation: Brass BandPublisher: De Haske PublicationsSeries: Concert and Contest Collection Brass Band en FanfareLanguage: E(UK)DFNDifficulty: 3½Product Type: Set (Score & Parts)Duration: 0:10:40Year of Publication: 2017ISMN: 9790035236055

King Arthur was the first of 28 scores Benjamin Britten (19131976) composed for radio between 1937 and 1947. It was an ambitious dramatisation of King Arthurs life and times part pageant, part play, part cantata written by D.G. Bridson.This colourful suite incorporates the Introduction, a dramatic Wild Dance, some of the music underscoring the scenes for Galahad and The Holy Grail, and two vivid battle scenes, ending with The Final Battle and Apotheosis. King Arthur (scenes from a radio drama) for brass band should not be confused with a much longer orchestral suite which Paul Hindmarsh devised from the same source in 1995.King Arthur (scenes from a radio drama) will be played by the 20 First Section finalists on 16th September 2018 at this years National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Gaia Symphony 1. Tsunami2. Window 1(Water-Fire)3. Wildfire4. Window 2 (Fire-Air)5. Aurora6. Window 3 (Air-Earth)7. Men of StoneComposed: 1991 2003Duration: c. 65 minsInstrumentation: Brass BandCommissioned by: the National Youth Band of Wales and the Buy As You View Cory Band (in association with the Arts Council of Wales)1st performance: 10 July 2005, Cheltenham Music FestivalPublished by Kirklees MusicDescriptionThe idea of attempting a large-scale work for brass-band of over an hours duration only emerged gradually in the course of its composition. The first part to be written was Wildfire, the second movement of the present work. This was commissioned in 1991 by the Arts Council of Wales for the National Youth Brass Band of Wales. Four years later, the same organisation commissioned the Symphonic Suite Men of Stone and while working on this I began to perceive thematic connections between the two works that went beyond mere similarities of style and medium.Most importantly, the imagery of Men of Stone encompassed, among other things, all four classical elements: earth for the Avebury movement, air for the blizzard scene of Castlerigg, water for the seascape of Barclodiad y Gawres and fire for the climactic midsummer scene of Stonehenge. Earth, however, was the dominating element behind the whole of Men of Stone and it occurred to me that, with the self-evident fire imagery of Wildfire, the remaining elements, water and air, might be also be included as part of a much bigger scheme that might further develop the existing musical links. Additionally, the four-in-one nature of Men of Stone (the obvious finale to such a grand scheme) might serve as a summary of the entire large-scale structure.Realising this scheme was not straightforward. The very few performances that Men of Stone and Wildfire received in the years immediately after their completion convinced me that there was little point in writing any more music for brass band and the project was placed on indefinite hold.The story now moves to 2001 and a phone-call from Robert Childs. Bob had tutored the NYBBW during some of its performances of the earlier pieces. Now, having taken the BAYV Cory Band to success in both the 2000 National and the Open Championships, Bob explained that he was keen to broaden the bands musical horizons. Both of my earlier works were soon performed, broadcast and recorded by Cory and I was appointed composer-in-residence to the band with a specific view to completing this large-scale project..Bob had also taken over as principal conductor of the NYBBW and it seemed appropriate to involve them too in the creation of the remaining pieces. Tsunami was completed in 2002, with Aurora following a year later. Though both were premiered by the NYBBW (the latter piece conducted by Nicholas Childs), Aurora in particular was composed with the specific qualities of Cory very much in mind.There remained the question of how to connect the four parts. This was a problem, because it was becoming apparent that the whole scheme was not just a collection of four separate pieces, but a single entity comprising four autonomous, but deeply related, elements. I resolved to connect them together. However, this immediately raised musical and practical problems. For a start, the continuous unrelieved sound of the brass band might well become tedious over the course of more than an hour; secondly, no band in the world could possibly have the stamina to sustain a continuous piece of such unparalleled length.The first solution was to provide electro-acoustic interludes, but I abandoned this idea at an early stage. The guiding principle behind all my music is that it originates in my inner ear if I cannot hear it in my head then I cannot write it. Electronic and electro-acoustic music, much as I admire a great deal of it, is something I never hear in my head. To create it would involve experimentation in the studio and this is something I cannot in all conscience do. Instead, I decided to write three short movements for percussion ensemble Windows as I came to call them: openings in the continuous wall of brass sonority which offer a glimpse of another kind of sound world. They also act as transitions between the movements and give the brass players (though not the conductor!) a few minutes of much-needed recuperation.Even before I completed the project, some people were already referring to it as a symphony. Personally, I was extremely wary of the term; I have written three numbered symphonies and have fairly strong views about what a symphony should be. However, I gradually came to feel that symphony was indeed the correct term, because of the thematic and structural links between the movements and also because the whole piece undeniably has the outlines of a traditional four-movement symphony, with a complex opening movement, followed by a scherzo, a slow movement and a more discursive finale. True, the four individual pieces are complete in themselves, but I feel the experience of them is enhanced when they are heard in the wider context.Another way of viewing the whole structure is to compare it with the portmanteau Hammer horror films that were popular in the 60s and 70s. Typically, these featured several short stories, all related by common characters and subjects, and usually linked by a separate connecting narrative between the main stories. In my work, as well as connecting the main movements, the three Windows trace their own separate narrative in that they gradually move from rhythmic regularity in Window 1, via an elaborate counterpoint of different pulse-rates in Window 2, to rhythmic flexibility and no regular pulse at all in Window 3. The main movements themselves also show a progression in mood and metaphor, from catastrophe and destruction in the first two movements to more benign imagery in the last two (the final movement being the only one concerned with the human impact on the world).The Gaia part of the title reflects the symbolic connection of each movement to natural phenomena. Gaia was the Greek goddess of the earth the daughter of Chaos. Gaia is also the name given to the theory pioneered by the distinguished British scientist James Lovelock which proposes the earth itself to be a living, self-regulating organism. The idea has been enthusiastically adopted by various ecological organisations and has often been distorted in the process. If I understand it correctly, Gaia Theory offers something more original and uncomfortable than the customary concerns about saving the planet for future generations. Instead of an essentially anthropocentric view, Gaia takes the much broader view that the earths colonisation by humankind merely marks a certain point in its history and, in global terms, is no more significant than, say, the age of the dinosaurs. Like them, we shall ultimately be wiped out either by our own ingenuity (which will be a unique achievement) or by a catastrophic external intervention, like a comet or an asteroid and the colossal damage we continue to inflict on the earth will eventually be healed (although the human race will presumably not be around to see this). From an artistic point of view, I find the cyclic nature of this idea strongly compelling even if it does imply a limited future for my own and any other artists creations.© John Pickard 200

The opening number in Cory Band's 2015 'Four Elements' themed Brass in Concert programme, this piece sets out a mysterious introduction transporting us back to the time of the Greek Philosophers, after which it presents short musical depictions of Fire, Air, Water and Earth. Designed to start your concert with a bang.

 1975 The Prizewinners for Brass-Band

Peer Gynt Suite 1 - Opus 46Morgenstemning / Morning Mood Åses død / The Death of ÅseAnitras dans / Anitra's DanceI Dovregubbens Hall / In the Hall of the Mountain King

Slagverk Sonor 150th Anniversary Signature Shells Set, Bubinga/Beech w/Gold HardwareFusing Legacy and modern TechnologyThe original SONOR Signature Series was introduced at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1980. It was the result of extensive scientific research commissioned by SONOR in the pursuit of building the most sonically and technically advanced high-end drum set of its time. The extremely deep and heavy 10.5mm beechwood shells were designed for the most unobstructed drum head vibration, resulting in the purest tone with the most resonance and projection. To say that the Signature Series raised the bar for high-end drums would be an understatement. It defined what high-end drums were supposed to be from that point on.The 150th Anniversary Signature Series Shell Sets are more than just a reissue of the original from the 1980s. They are a tribute which merges tradition and innovation by combining a replica of theSignature Series shell with contemporary state-of-the-art shell hardware features.To faithfully recreate the iconic Signature Series shell, 13 plies of selected German beech veneer are cross-laminated. As with the original, genuine Bubinga is used for the outer and inner ply of the shell. The stunning grain structure, various color shades and dark streaks of the Bubinga Pommelé (Guibourtia demeusii) used for this instrument add even more visual dimension. To emphasize the naturally grown beauty of the Bubinga veneer, the shells are finished with clear high gloss lacquer, which is applied in multiple lacquering and polishing stages by hand. All hardware on the drums is plated with 24-carat gold to offset the dark and saturated brown color of the veneer as well as create the ultimate luxurious experience. Finally, all drums receive individually numbered commemorative badges to certify the uniqueness of each 150th Anniversary Signature Series Shell Set.The 150th Anniversary Signature Series Shell Set is strictly limited to 75 pieces worldwide. 25 of which are made in the Heritage outfit featuring authentic Signature Series shell depths, whereas the remaining 50 use shallower, more contemporary depths. SONOR SIGNATURE Shell Set: - SKU: 11004321 - 22"x16" Bass Drum with Mount - 10"x07" Tom w/T.A.R Mounting System with AcousticGate to finetune the drums sustain- 12"x08" Tom w/T.A.R Mounting System with AcousticGate to finetune the drums sustain- 14"x13" Floor Tom - 16"x15" Floor Tom - 14"x8" Snare Drum - DTH 675 MC G Double Tom Holder - Limited to 50 pieces worldwide

Trommestikker Freer Percussion SINF, Light Orchestral HornwoodFREER LIGHT ORCHESTRAL HORNWOOD SIGNATURE MODEL SINFHornwood Models, Snare Drum SticksDESCRIPTION Freer Light Orchestral Hornwood Signature Model The Hornwood light orchestral retains its shape from the tip back however I have deliberately chosen to eliminate the taper in the back. This increases the back weight feel of the stick just enough to help it rebound quicker which you can really feel in playing doubles such as 4 stroke ruffs in Lt. Kije and 7s in Scheherezade. By making this model out of Hornwood Im also able to increase the weight of the stick without increasing size and bulk. Our Hornwood is very dense and hard and adds a couple grams of weight as well. The feel is something like rosewood or ebony but without the excessive vibration and low pitch that come with those woods. It is also extremely durable and will likely last you a lifetime if cared for properly. I feel this is the absolute best version of this stick I have come up with to date. Really a perfect stick for ANY soft playing that requires clarity.

Vi Spiller Piano 1, Carl Bertil Agnestig 

DESCRIPTIONTwenty exercises for the acquirement of agility, independence, strength, and perfect evenness in the fingers, as well as suppleness of the wrist. Volume OneSPECIFICATIONSSubtitle Piano TechniqueComposer Charles-Louis HanonInstrumentation PianoProduct Type Book [Softcover]Year of Publication 1986Instrument Group Piano or KeyboardGenreView Description ClassicalPublisher G. SchirmerYear of Publication 1986ISBN 9780793551217UPC 073999576207No. Pages 24Series Schirmer's Library Of Musical ClassicsNo. HL50257620SONGLIST1. Exercises 1-20

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