Brass Band Aid Series
A collection of compositions by prominent composers, specially written and dedicated to the charitable work of Brass Band Aid, which has focussed on educational projects in Africa.
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QUICKVIEWAfrican Adventure
£25.95An upbeat, positive-vibe original composition by Darrol Barry for brass band – a great addition to concert repertoire with its nice balance of strong rhythm, touches of featured obligato and a catchy melody. The work was created in response to a charitable CD fund-raising project, and the recording by the Black Dyke Band was featured on the final CD – Into Africa.
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QUICKVIEWAfrican Funk
£20.00The work was created in response to a charitable CD fund-raising project, and the recording by the Black Dyke Band was featured on the final CD – Into Africa.
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QUICKVIEWAfrican Trio
£25.95A wonderful piece with three distinct elements, as its title would infer. From the opening development of Kum Ba Yah with its rich warmth, the tempo gains momentum with references to The Lord’s Prayer, and builds to an exciting, even more positive finish with a wonderful angle on We Are Marching. The work is a perfect example of the Kenneth Downie’s renowned creativity and stylish handling of melody and harmony.
The work was created in response to a charitable CD fund-raising project, and the recording by The National Youth Band of Wales was featured on the final CD – Into Africa.
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QUICKVIEWBBA March
£18.95This is a concert march with a difference! The whole of the first section is in minor mode – unusual and intended to depict the trials and tribulations which inspired the original (and now successfully completed) Africa-based projects of Brass Band Aid. The Trio then goes into the major and begins with a Prayer motif that starts with the notes B-B-A. Following a rather turbulent episode (a reminder that there is still much to do), the Prayer theme returns triumphantly, reflecting optimism for the future. The work was created in response to a charitable CD fund-raising project, and the recording by the Wingates Band was featured on the final CD – Into Africa.
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QUICKVIEWDignity
£25.95An original composition for brass band from Alan Fernie, Dignity offers a quiet, peaceful interlude. Alan encapsulates his intentions for the work with his comment: “I hope this piece conveys a sense of indeed, quiet dignity.” The work was created in response to a charitable CD fund-raising project, and the recording by the Scottish Co-Op Band was featured on the final CD – Into Africa.
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QUICKVIEWHeed the Word
£25.95An original composition from Lucy Pankhurst, Heed The Word is a complete mix of powerful energy and poignant emotions flowing from the score. A strong use of pulsating drums are balanced at times with sheer tranquility and rich chords, exuding concerns, hope and positivity. The work was created in response to a charitable CD fund-raising project, and the recording by the Prairie Brass Band, US was featured on the final CD – Into Africa.
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QUICKVIEWHymn for Africa
£25.95Part of the Brass Band Aid series. A series of music donated to the Brass Band Aid charity by some of the greatest brass band writers. As s of these titles, we are delighted to help music make a difference!
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