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Duration 2'20'.Simply Classics

Duration 2'20'.Simply Classics

Duration 1'25'.Simply Classics

Duration 2'05'.Simply Classics

Theme from Piano Sonata No.11.

A bright piece which is easy to play, and can be a showcase for an up and coming drummer.

This work tells the story of a handful of events that took place at Richmond Palace, just outside London during the reigns of the tudor Monarchs when this historic town was founded 5000 years ago. The...

The four movements are: 1. God of Sun and War 2. God of the Morning and Evening Star 3. The Water Goddess 4. The Rain God.

This title refers to the year 1600 - the start of the Baroque period. So much of the English music from this fertile period converts well to wind band and this suite is a tribute to the prolific compo...

This gentle Caribbean song is a useful introduction to syncopation for all instruments. Such rhythms should, however, be played smoothly and without undue accents to maintain the character of the melo...

MUMBO JUMBO is a piece with a Latin American flavour though not specifically in any of the recognised dance styles. The first percussion part can be elaborated if additional players and instruments ar...

The percussion in CLOCKWISE represents the ticking or winding of a clock and should, therefore, be as rhythmic as possible. Other 'clock' effects could be added, such as a scraper on the first beat of...

COOL DUDE needs controlled playing to achieve the 'laid back' feel. It is not necessary for everyone to do the finger clicks at the start - accuracy is more important than quantity! Titles in the 'Pre...

OPENIN' TIME is a good introduction to syncopation for the young player and the various rhythms employed could be used as part of the preliminary exercise. The oboe solo can be played by divided flute...

PROCESSIONAL OVERTURE provides a good opportunity for developing a healthy band tone in both soft and loud dynamics and introduces the concepts of 'DS al Coda'. .

STARBOUND is a strong, driving piece and relies on good rhythmic playing from the bass instruments. It is a good introduction to playing triplets for all sections of the band and this could be introdu...

TOTALLY TROPICAL! is in bright Caribbean mood and will benefit from good, rhythmic playing. Flutes, oboes, clarinets and trumpets all have to play the little chromatic figure that starts the main tune...

YO, BRO! has a Latin feel about it which requires good rhythmic playing with a strong beat supplied by the percussion.

This piece reflects the style of Elizabethan dance music. The opening tempo should be quite steady, though played with energy. Good balance is required to achieve the contrasts. The change of tempo sh...