Contest Music
Titles which we feel are appropriate for contests or have already been used for own choice and/or entertainment competitions. Listing includes all available genres.
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QUICKVIEWA Caledonian Fanfare
£30.00An original composition and an extravaganza of a side drum and percussion feature with brass band accompaniment. Composed by Lynsey Paterson and scored for brass band by Andrew Duncan, it has an engaging lilt to its style and offers plenty of visual engagement from the lesser used solo instrument of the side drum.
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QUICKVIEWA Manchester Tale
£35.00This stunning piece depicts life in the City of Manchester in the years surrounding the Second World War and the effect these years had on the citizens of Manchester. It’s a striking work which overflows with emotion and atmosphere. Winner of ‘Best New Work’ at Spennymore Brass Band Contest in 2000, and featured on the Sellers Band CD, Celtic Connections.
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QUICKVIEWAlchemists’ Fire
£40.00An original composition from Lucy Pankhurst and Winner of the 2011 John Golland Award, receiving its premiere at the RNCM Festival of Brass that same year. It is a complex, energetic and invigorating major work for brass band, and one which rightly demands attention through its intricate scoring, impact-making effects and bubbling brilliance!
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QUICKVIEWBathgate Hills Trilogy
£45.00An original composition by Andrew Duncan, written for the West Lothian Schools Band. A large-scale work made up of three movements, where each musically depicts the legends, experiences and history relating to the three different hills selected by the writer: 1. Dechmont Law, 2. The Knock Hill, 3. Cairnpapple Hill. The piece effectively and creatively embraces these many inspirations, creating a wonderful combination of atmosphere, lyricism and engagement.
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QUICKVIEWCantata
£75.00A major work composed for brass band by Andrew Duncan. The piece was commissioned by (and dedicated to) The Foden’s Band, and selected as the set work at the 2014 Scottish Open Brass Band Championships, offering an exciting addition to the contesting repertoire. A challenging piece for the players, but one which reaps huge rewards through its rich scoring and imaginative development. A work of three movements, Cantata presents a new dynamic level of its composer’s musical mastery.
Due to the scale of the work, we are happy to provide a Complete Perusal Score (downloadable) for you to fully consider this piece for your band. Just Contact Us with your enquiry.
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(Sound Samples of Movements 1 and 2 are available in the Full Description below.)
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Cantata – Score Only
£20.00[SCORE ONLY] A major work composed for brass band by Andrew Duncan. The piece was commissioned by (and dedicated to) The Foden’s Band, and selected as the set work at the 2014 Scottish Open Brass Band Championships, offering an exciting addition to the contesting repertoire. A challenging piece for the players, but one which reaps huge rewards through its rich scoring and imaginative development. A work of three movements, Cantata presents a new dynamic level of its composer’s musical mastery.
Now on general release, the full set (score and parts) is also available to purchase.
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QUICKVIEWCarpe Diem
£30.00A wonderful, original composition by Josiah Walters with lots of innovation, variety of styles and tempo, and extremely listenable. An inspiring piece for a concert feature or own choice entertainment programme. Premiered in 2011 by The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (at which time Josiah was a playing member).
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QUICKVIEWFreyja’s Call
£65.00Inspired by Viking mythology, where it is said that following a battle the bravest souls of the slain would be divided between two Gods, Odin and Freyja. Freyja was the Goddess of Love and War and before going into battle many Viking warriors would pray that they would die bravely so that Freyja would take their soul to join her personal army made up of the souls of the bravest of men.
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QUICKVIEWIn Pitch Black
£35.00An extremely emotional and poignant work for brass band, in memory and tribute to those affected by the Pretoria Pit disaster in Lancashire on 21st December 1910. The piece is chilling in its depiction of the tragic story, sensitively conveying the atmosphere and emotions as perceived before, during and after the event. Through its use of playing techniques, effects, sound combinations and even silences, In Pitch Black offers a powerfully reflective piece.
Lucy Pankhurst deservedly won the 2011 British Composers Award (BASCA) for In Pitch Black.
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QUICKVIEWIntrada
£30.00A striking antiphonal arrangement of this well known work.
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Lament for Brass
£30.00A beautiful piece offering a moment of tranquility and emotion for your concert programme.
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Lexington and Concord
£35.00A fresh new work inspired by the commencement of the American war of independence, with optional narration. A great concert or entertainment contest feature. (Available in both a full and abridged version depending on timing requirements).
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QUICKVIEWLittle Christmas
£40.00Original composition commissioned as the set test piece for the 2006 European Brass Band Championships ‘B’ Section, held in Belfast. Elaine Agnew’s imagination and the fascinating story from which she took inspiration in crafting this composition brings bursts of life and a wide spectrum of colourful sounds through here creativity.
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Money, Money (Makes The World Go Round)
£35.00A fantastic and fun new angle on the hit song from the classic musical ‘Cabaret’.
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Moon Pictures
£40.00A key work written for Todmorden Old Band. It depicts mans’ enduring fascination with our nearest neighbour in the sky, the Moon.
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One Small Step
£35.00The Music Company (UK) Ltd is delighted to release this award-winning composition by Andrew Duncan, inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing. Show-cased with contest success by The Flowers Band and The Co-operative Funeralcare Band.
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Reflections of Freedom
£40.00An emotive, exciting and vivid depiction of the migrant farmers who left 19th Century Scotland to set up home and begin a new life in America.
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Rhapsody on Overturian Themes
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Riffs!
£30.00A new original composition from one of our latest writers – mixing hip hop and funky sounds amidst an exciting number, ideal for a concert feature or encore.
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QUICKVIEWScots Fantasia
£30.00Euphonium solo with brass band, incorporating a lovely celtic style melody followed by an exciting and challenging reel to get the fingers flying and the toes tapping! (Also available with piano accompaniment)
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QUICKVIEWScots Fantasia
£15.00Euphonium solo incorporating a lovely celtic style melody followed by an exciting and challenging reel to get the fingers flying and the toes tapping! (Also available with brass band accompaniment)
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QUICKVIEWShe’s Leaving Home
£30.00A wonderful feature for lower brass and percussion of this classic Beatles number.
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Silverado (Themes from the film)
£30.00A fantastic arrangement of this lively film track, with the music of Bruce Broughton lending itself perfectly to the brass band genre.
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QUICKVIEWStorm
£30.00A highly rhythmic and powerful modern work mixing high impact with tranquility and offering intermittent moments of lyrical beauty. Listen for yourself to fully appreciate the clever way so many senses are brought together under this single roof. Originally commissioned and performed by the Blackley Band for their attendance at the 2009 French Open, this piece really shows the many facets of Lucy Pankhurst’s musical innovation.
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Swan Lake, Finale from
£35.00An effectively scored version of this famous classic.
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