Philip Sparke

Mountain Song is a description of a short mountain walk the composer took in the Austrian Ziller Valley. As he climbed even higher, the only sound was the rustle of branches and the gentle tolling of...

Appropriately titled, this is a lively concert opener. Enjoy the Summer sounds of Fiesta! (Grade 5) (Recorded on QPRM130D FIESTA!, Central Band of the Royal Air Force - Recorded on QPRM134D THE KINGS...

A three-movement work played without a break. The movements are in turn neo-classical, romantic and playful. (Grade 5) 'The central 'Aria' shows Sparke's melodic flair to the utmost' Winds Magazine (R...

This delightful serenade gives an opportunity to introduce players to some unusual time-signatures at a leisurely pace! Performance time 4'45

A brilliant example of Philip Sparke's mastery of wind band orchestration. (Recorded on QPRM117D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1991 (Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force)

With the TV series as popular as ever, this is a popular concert choice.

Beautiful theme from the film about jockey Bob Champion.

Neither Norwegian nor a Rondo! The title derives from being written for a Swiss youth band called Rondo for a tour of Norway in 1998. A great opener and not difficult.

36 popular carols. The following are available on-line: Set of 25 Concert Band parts, Set of 25 Brass Band parts, Score, Percussion & Timpani parts. (All parts are available separately, including opti...

36 popular carols. The following are available on-line: Set of 25 Concert Band parts, Set of 25 Brass Band parts, Score, Percussion & Timpani parts. (All parts are available separately, including opti...

36 popular carols. The following are available: Set of 25 Concert Band parts, Set of 25 Brass Band parts, Score, Percussion & Timpani parts. (All parts are available separately, including optional Str...

These two works may be performed individually or, as published, together. Fanfare to Planet Earth - the Fanfare opens dramatically with heraldic trumpets answered by sforzando strikes on deep percussi...