Joseph Fiala

Now even younger bands can provide the answer to this musical question from Tower of Power. The ultimate in funk for the marching field!

Michael Finnissy's John the Baptist won the 2015 British Composer Award in the Liturgical Category. Commissioned by St John's College, Cambridge, for Advent 2014, the piece recalls the folk music of t...

This anthem takes its words from the Book of Common Prayer. Finnissy's setting brings together simple melodic lines, astringent harmonies, and rhythmic organ counter-melodies to create highly emotive...

This enchanting setting of the well-known medieval text combines expressive harmonies with gently interweaving lines for solo or soli voices. A beautifully written Advent miniature, Rose of such virtu...

Ben Okri's poem is a hopeful vision of understanding and co-operation between the peoples of the Earth. It is matched by Bullard's imaginative, dynamic, and skilful choral writing. The result is inspi...

A short movement from Vaughan Williams's Christmas cantata, 'Hodie'.

This work is classic Chilcott - vibrant, fresh, and great fun. It is an exuberant setting of the well-known carol in which the 'five gold rings' refrain is re-written to appear in an array of guises:...

This is a powerful setting of an Advent prayer from the Mozarabic Liturgy. Emotive chromatic harmonies reinforce the dramatic imagery of the text to create a strong and stirring anthem.

Jubilate is a medium-scale concert work that uses as its text a combination of the ancient words of Psalm 100 and the inspirational poem Prayer by Gerard Manley Hopkins. This is an approachable and de...

Includes the Lessons - Breaking the Code DVD: Expanding on the information in his award-winning Code of Funk, world-renowned drummer David Garibaldi demonstrates and dissects the patterns he used for...

One of the greatest funk drummers of all time, Dave performs four great tunes with a six-piece band and then breaks down his drum part in each tune section by section. Styles covered include Latin, fu...

funk drumming innovator David Garibaldi, Cuban-born hand drummer Jesus Diaz, and San Francisco Bay area percussionist Michael Spiro. In this DVD, Talking Drums performs and breaks down several excitin...

Tower Of Groove, Part 2 continues with more powerful drumming with live band and prerecorded tracks. David brings his innovations of funk from his Tower of Power days combined with his new innovation...

From the beginning rhythmic eighth notes to the driving Coda, this piece never stops! And talk about an infectious melody - you will hear this little Aeolian tune sung and whistled around your band ro...

Inspired by the debka, a Middle Eastern folk dance, this exuberant piece gives less experienced bands the opportunity to sound big and mature. Supported by lively percussion, this piece 'cooks!' Every...

An emotion-filled odyssey for the mature band. Full of expressive and stirring musical moments. Astonishingly breathtaking.

A magnificent work evoking the days of knights and castles. A relentless sense of spirit. Written for all those with goals and dreams. Grand and inspiring!

This is beautiful band music of the highest order! Inspired by the composer's mother's stories of her childhood in Ireland. Simply beautiful!

Exquisite melodies soar throughout this touching masterwork for winds! Beautiful music brilliantly scored! Breathtaking.

Poignant and hauntingly beautiful. This lyrical piece is a touching memorial to help heal and remember. Breathtaking.