Name: Bandkraft 1 by Gordon Jacob Brass Band Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Forsyth Brothers Ltd
Price: 19.99 USD
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Bandkraft 1
by Gordon Jacob Brass Band - Digital Sheet Music

$19.99

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A great value set of FIVE original compositions/arrangements by prominent 20th Century British big band arrangers John Golland, Gordon Jacob, Roy Newsome and Michael Ball, and edited by Harry Mortimer.

The Bandkraft series is a collection of superb arrangements and original compositions (actually "gems") for brass band that is challenging and enjoyable for polished performers, while within the grasp of players of more limited technique. The flexible nature of the arrangements means that the pieces can also be played successfully when not every part is present.

Includes:

1. Bandkraft John Golland
A substantial piece with an exciting syncopated rhythm introduced in the opening bars and referred to throughout in a fanfare-like manner, to which a hint of dissonance adds extra thrill to the sound.

2. Saraband Gordon Jacob
A stately Elizabethan dance of great beauty that utilises modal harmony in Jacobs characteristic style. Constant speed, full note values and careful playing will achieve a beautiful, delicate effect.

3. La Donna E Mobile Verdi, arr. Roy Newsome
An amusing arrangement of a popular favourite by a conductor and adjudicator of international acclaim. Easy and enjoyable to play and to listen to.

4. Spikes Rag Michael Ball
A skilfully written piece in the true tradition of Scott Joplin, with the ragtime rhythms the backdrop to an unfolding conversation between the sections of the band. Really persuasive entertainment.

5. National Anthem (British) arr. John Golland
A simple first verse setting the scene for the colourful and majestic second, utilising chromatic harmonies and an optional tenor counter melody for added splendour.

Instrumentation:

Soprano Cornet
Cornet 1
Cornet 2/Flugel
Cornet 3
Horn 1
Horn 2
Horn 3
Baritone 1/Trombone 1
Baritone 2/Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
E Flat Bass
B Flat Bass
Percussion
Full score (including two stave reduction)

All BandKraft titles assume a reasonable level of competence on each instrument (approx. Grade 3 - 4), and are a suitable challenge for the more advanced youth band.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.