Contest and Festival - Grade 4 - 4.5
A Glimpse of Paradise
- Grade 4. Duration 4.42.
Serene in style, A Glimpse of Paradise is the central movement of a larger work entitled, 'Sinfonietta'.
Aylesbury Dances
- Grade 4. Total Duration 9.10.
The suite Aylesbury Dances was commissioned by the Aylesbury Concert Band to mark the occasion of their 25th Anniversary in 2019.
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Aylesbury Dances (I) Pavane: The Town
- Duration 2.50.
Aylesbury Dances (II) Siciliana: Waterside- Duration 3.05.
Aylesbury Dances (III) Frolic: Ducks in a Row- Duration 3.15.
Battle Cry
- Grade 4. Duration 3.23.
Commissioned by Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Roberts, Senior Director of Music of the Household Division for the Beating Retreat at Horse Guards Parade in June 2017.
British Dances
- Grades 3.5 - 4.5. Total Duration 11.30.
A three movement suite depicting various parts of the British Isles.
- British Dances (I) Piping Hot
- Grade 4. Duration 3.20.
British Dances (II) The Shadow of Autumn- Grade 3.5. Duration 5.40.
British Dances (III) Reel Time- Grade 4.5. Duration 3.25.
Chase the Sun
- Grade 4. Duration 5.05.
Coach Ride
- Grade 4. Duration 3.06.
Cornish Pastiche
- Grade 4. Total Duration 13.05.
A three movement suite depicting aspects of Cornish life and culture.
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Cornish Pastiche (I) Sea Shanties
- Duration 4.30.
Cornish Pastiche (II) Celtic Lament- Duration 3.55.
Cornish Pastiche (III) Basse Dance- Duration 3.20.
Frolic: Ducks in a Row
- Grade 4. Duration 3.15.
This celebratory, fun romp is the final movement of a larger work entitled, 'Aylesbury Dances'.
High Spirits
- Grade 4. Duration 7.14.
Hopak
- Grade 4. Duration 2.45.
Hope Springs Eternal
- Grade 4. Duration 6.45.
A concert overture with interest and colour for the whole band.
Leading Edge
- Grade 4.5. Total Duration 11:51.
A demanding three movement suite.
New Beginnings
- Grade 4. Duration: 4.30.
Pagan Ritual
- Grade 4. Duration 5.36.
An exciting programme item with musical interest for the whole band.
Pavane: The Town
- Grade 4. Duration 2.50.
Ceremonial in style, with the feel of music from Tudor times, Pavanne: The Town is the first movement of a larger work entitled, 'Aylesbury Dances'.
Phoenix Rising
- Grade 4. Duration 7.25.
A brilliant overture reflecting the strength and renewal of the phoenix.
Principio
- Grade 4. Duration 3.40.
Scenes from Modern Life
- Grade 4. Duration: 10.00.
Siciliana: Waterside
- Grade 4. Duration 3.05.
A graceful, tender and melancholic dance, cast here in a minor key and featuring the dark voice of the cor anglais, Siciliana: Waterside is the central movement of a larger work entitled, 'Aylesbury Dances'.
Sinfonietta
- Grade 4 - 5. Duration 13.00.
A challenging extended work for symphonic wind band.
Timepiece
- Grade 4.5. Duration 6.14.
A challenging work full of driving rhythms and relentless energy.
Triumphant!
- Grade 4. Duration 7.20.
Triumphant Fanfare
- Grade 4. Duration 1.15.
This fanfare is based on the opening idea of 'Triumphant!'.