Wind Band Catalogue
Compositions
Across the Hills
- Grade 4. Duration 4.10.
This short overture, originally titled Sapper 300 was commissioned for the 300th Anniversary of the Corps of Royal Engineers in July 2016.
Alegria
- Grade 4. Duration 4.00.
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'.
At the Splash with Sim
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.40.
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.
Baile de Gitano (GYPSY DANCE)
- Grade 5. Duration 4.16.
Barnaby Behaves Badly
- Grade 3. Duration 3.08.
Blue & Orange
- Grades 3 - 5. Total Duration 7.29.
A song and dance for flute with wind band accompaniment.
Blue Jeans
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 3.30.
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.
Chalumeau
- Grade 4. Duration 4.19.
An unusual, cool, Latin-jazz clarinet solo with wind band accompaniment.
The Changing Sky
- Grade 3. Duration 5.05
Chase the Sun
- Grade 4. Duration 5.05.
Cloud Drift
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 4.19.
A quiet, expressive bassoon solo with wind band accompaniment.
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.
The Dancing Lady
- Grade 4. Duration 3.16.
Defrost the Fridge
- Grade 5. Duration 3.51.
Divertimento
- Grade 3.5. Duration 13.25.
A suite of 5 pieces.
Do You Recall?
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 4.05.
A slow, bluesy solo for trombone with wind band accompaniment.
Dragon Prelude
- Grade 4. Duration 4.40.
A concert prelude formed from a number of Welsh songs composed for the Band of the Welsh Guards for their Centenary celebrations.
Elegy
- Grade 3. Duration 3.47.
Fanfare for the Queen's Colour
- Grade 4. Duration 1.00.
Feu de Joie (Fire of Joy)
- Grade 5. Duration 5.45.
A musical depiction of the rifle salute of the same name – in this case sequences of notes fired into the air in rapid succession.
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'.
Golden Lullaby
- Grade 3. Duration 3.40.
A song-setting giving an opportunity for some lyrical expression.
Grandeur and Glory
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.10.
Grenadiers!
- Grade 4. Duration 3.45.
An exciting concert prelude based on regimental tunes associated with the Grenadier Guards.
Heroic Étude
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 5. Duration 3.40.
A challenging and exciting addition to the trombone solo repertoire.
High Spirits
- Grade 4. Duration 7.14.
Homage Fanfare
- Grade 3. Duration 1.48.
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.
In Flanders Field
- Grade 3. Duration 3.30
In Flanders Field (Band and Choir)
- Grade 3. Duration 3.45
A setting of the well-known Great War poem by John McCrae for band and choir.
Joy Unbound
- Grade 4. Duration 3.30.
Just As You Are
- Grade 3. Duration 3.22.
Kyrie
- Grade 3. Duration 4.20
A tranquil and atmospheric setting of Kyrie eleison, (‘Lord, have mercy’).
La Chica sin Nombre (THE GIRL WITH NO NAME)
- Band Grade 4; Soloist Grade 5. Duration 4.24.
Lágrimas
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 3.45
A tranquil and expressive solo for Cor Anglais with wind band accompaniment.
Leading Edge
- Grade 4.5. Total Duration 11:51.
A demanding three movement suite.
The Legend
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration: 3.30.
Lie in the Dark and Listen
- Grade 3. Duration: 3.55.
This piece comprises the central theme of 'Shining Sword', commemorating the role of RAF Bomber Command in World War II.
Light Music
- Grade 3. Duration: 3.30.
Lightning Strike
- Grade 3. Duration 3.30.
A Little Ceremonial Music
- Grades 3.5 - 4. Total Duration: 10.21.
A suite of pieces written with ceremonial occasions in mind.
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A Little Ceremonial Music (I) Majesty
- Grade 4. Duration 3.28.
A Little Ceremonial Music (II) Cathedral- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.35.
A Little Ceremonial Music (III) Processional- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.18.
(De) Madrugada
- Grade 3.5. Duration: 4.40.
A short piece depicting dawn in the village of San Felipe Neri near Alicante in Spain.
A Manx Lullaby
- Grade 3. Duration: 3.20.
A quiet, gentle piece dedicated to the Isle of Man Wind Orchestra.
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.
Paseo
- Band Grade 3.5; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 4.10.
Pavan: Sicut Aquilae (As of Eagles)
- Grade 4. Duration 5.26.
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'.
Pavanne
- Grade 3. Duration 4.05.
Phoenix Rising
- Grade 4. Duration 7.25.
A brilliant overture reflecting the strength and renewal of the phoenix.
Please Don’t Go
- Grade 3. Duration 3.40.
The President's
- Grade 3. Duration 3:31.
A march written for the Royal Air Force Association Band – The President’s.
Principio
- Grade 4. Duration 3.40.
Q.A.V.(Qui Audet Vincit)
- Grade 3.5. Duration: 3.12.
A traditional military march form with the principal subject in a minor key. ‘Qui Audet Vincit’ is Latin for ‘Who Dares Wins’, the motto of the SAS.
The Red Kite
- Band Grade 3.5; Soloist Grade 4. Duration: 3.40.
Red River
- Grade 3.5. Duration: 4.20.
Reed it and Weep
- Grade 4. Duration 4.25.
Retrograde Inversion
- Grade 4. Duration: 3.53.
An unashamed (well, maybe a little ashamed!) look back to the disco era.
Romance
- Grade 3. Duration: 3.30.
Overture: The Romantic
- Grade 5. Duration 7.30.
The Royal Gunners
- Grade 4. Duration 3.50.
A concert prelude based on tunes strongly associated with the Band of the Royal Artillery.
SAR Force March
- Grade 3. Duration 2.50.
A traditional march written for the RAF Search and Rescue Force.
Scarlet and Gold
- Grade 5. Duration: 5.25.
Scenes from Modern Life
- Grade 4. Duration: 10.00.
Serenade
- Grade 4. Duration 3.20.
Shining Sword
- Grade 3. Duration: 1.48.
Shout!
- Band Grade 4; Soloist Grade 6. Duration: 3.51.
Being a fine trombonist it was inevitable that Rob Wiffin would eventually write a winning trombone solo.
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.
Snakehips
- Grade 3. Duration 3.35.
Song of Peace
- Grade 3. Duration 3.40.
A reflective piece featuring solo trombone and piano or band, written for the sudden loss of a friend.
Spider Legs
- Grade 4. Duration 3.57.
Spirit of the Dance
- Grade 5. Duration 12.18.
A three movement suite of dances comprising Stomping Dance, Waltz Interlude and Duende.
St. Clements Prelude
- Grade 4. Duration 4.28.
A concert prelude loosely based on the nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons say the bells of St. Clement's'.
St. Lucia Calypso
- Grade 3. Duration 3:15.
Still Waters
- Grade 4. Duration 4.05.
Suite: Stories and Dreams
- Grade 4. Duration 11.15.
Energetic, wide-ranging and stimulating in its musical ideas, Stories and Dreams is a work of considerable musical interest to both listener and performer.
Summer Afternoon
- Grade 4. Duration 4.58.
Three-Piece Suite
- Grade 3.5. Total Duration 8.42
A tuneful and reasonably easy suite of 3 pieces.
Timepiece
- Grade 4.5 Duration 6.14.
A challenging work full of driving rhythms and relentless energy.
Tiptoe Tune
- Grade 4. Duration 3.47.
To Explore, To Discover
- 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.
Triumphant!
- Grade 4. Duration 7.20.
Triumphant Fanfare
- Grade 4. Duration 1.15.
This fanfare is based on the opening idea of 'Triumphant!'.
Trombone Concerto
- Band Grade 4; Soloist Grade 6. Total Duration 17.43.
A musically and technically demanding 3 piece concerto for trombone with wind band accompaniment.
Wake-up Call
- Grade 4.5. Duration 4.50.
What the Heart Knows
- Grade 3.5. Duration 6.30.
The White Russian
- Grade 4. Duration 3.25.
A Russian-flavoured march commemorating the achievements of No.47 Squadron RAF.
With Honour and Pride
- Grade 4. Duration 3.17.
You Left Me Reeling
- Band Grade 4; Soloist Grade 5. Duration 3.30.
Arrangements
Adagio
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.0.
An arrangement for full band of the well-known Adagio from Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor.
American Patrol Flying Home At Last
- Grade 4. Duration 6.42.
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
- Grade 4. Duration 6.25.
This is a selection of radio and TV tunes from the early fifties.
Ashokan Farewell
- Grade 3. Duration 4.10.
An arrangement for string quartet and band (featuring the two solo violins but playable by one) of the beautiful waltz from the television mini-series
The Civil War.
At the Woodchopper's Ball
- Grade 4. Duration 2.58.
Barber Queue Sauce
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.33.
A Salsa arrangement of Rossini's overture The Barber of Seville.
Berceuse from Dolly Suite
- Grade 3. Duration 3.31.
This beautiful melody by Gabriel Fauré became synonymous with the BBC radio programme Listen with Mother.
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
- Band Grade 3; Solo Grade 4. Duration 4.47.
Big Spender
- Grade 3. Duration 1.50.
An arrangement of the famous song written by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields for the musical Sweet Charity.
Black Orpheus
- Band Grade 3.5; Soloist Grade 4.5. Duration 4.56.
A solo for flute with band based on two Latin-American tunes from the film Black Orpheus.
The Blue Danube
- Grade 4. Duration 4.00.
An arrangement of parts of the famous waltz composed by Johann Strauss II.
Bones in the Stores
- Grade 4. Duration 2.30.
Canarios
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.50.
Chanson de Matin
- Grade 3.5. Duration 2.38.
Chariots of Fire
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.35.
An arrangement of the famous Vangelis theme from the great British film.
Christmas in the Nursery
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.25.
A selection of well-known Christmas Carols set in the style of Rob's 'Dancing ‘round the Nursery' arrangement.
Crimbledance
- Grade 4. Duration 3.48.
Czardas
- Grade 4. Duration 3.15.
The Dance
- Grade 4. Duration 6.50.
Dance Away
- Grade 3.5 Duration 3.04.
The Dancing Master
- Grade 4. Duration 4.45.
An arrangement of three country-dancing tunes from Playford's The Dancing Master.
Dancing 'round the Nursery
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.22.
Dancing & Drumming
- Grade 3. Duration 2.49.
Tylman Susato's Pavanne Bataille with contemporary rhythmic backing.
Drummers Drumming
- Grade 3. Duration 2.22.
Einsamer Hirte
- Grade 3. Duration 3.35.
The Lonely Shepherd – an arrangement of this well-known tune for pan flute and band.
Elephant Gunn
- Grade 4. Duration 3.16.
Evening Hymn and Sunset
- Grade 3. Duration 3.20.
Recognised by all British servicemen as the end of day ceremony, this sensitive arrangement incorporates the hymn The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended and the Sunset bugle call.
Fairy Doll
- Grade 4. Duration 3.40.
Fanfare for the Common Man
- Grade 4. Duration 2.37.
An arrangement of the Emerson Lake and Palmer version of this famous fanfare.
Farandole
- Grade 4. Duration 3.40.
Films of '40
- Grade 4. Duration 7.58.
Fireworks
- Grade 4. Duration 3.13.
A concert opener based on the music of George Frideric Handel.
Flying Home At Last
- Band Grade 4; Soloist Grade 5. Duration 5.00.
This arrangement combines two 1940s hits, At Last and Flying Home, to form a spectacular solo for Vibraphone with band accompaniment.
Going Hunting
- Grade 3. Duration 2.49.
A version of the Hunter's Chorus featuring the percussion section.
Heavier Water
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.50.
Hejre Kati - Trumpet Section
- Band Grade 3.5; Soloist Grade 4.5. Duration 2.48.
An arrangement of the famous violin solo for trumpet section and band.
Hejre Kati - Clarinet Solo
- Band Grade 3.5; Soloist Grade 4.5. Duration 4.30.
An arrangement of the famous violin solo for solo clarinet and band.
Here's a Health
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.31.
A brilliant concert prelude based on the seventeenth century song.
Highland Cathedral
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.06.
An arrangement of this famous bagpipe melody for pipes and band.
The Hunters' Chorus
- Grade 2. Duration 1.47.
I Don't Know How to Love Him
- Grade 2. Duration 2.28.
A simple arrangement of the well-known song from Jesus Christ Superstar.
I Vow to Thee, My Country
- Grade 3.5. Duration 2.20.
Infant Holy
- Grade 3. Duration 3.56.
An atmospheric setting of the traditional Polish Christmas carol.
Jerusalem
- Grade 4. Duration 2.10.
La Califfa
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 3.5. Duration 2.35.
A solo for oboe and band from the Morricone score for the eponymous film.
The Lark in the Morning
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.10.
La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin (The girl with the flaxen hair)
- Grade 4. Duration 2.20.
An arrangement of the Debussy piano prelude for solo clarinet and band.
Lezghinka
- Grade 4.5. Duration 2.35.
Linus & Lucy
- Grade 4.5. Duration 3.14.
An arrangement of the well-known tune from Peanuts for trombone section plus rhythm.
Maccabeus
- Grade 4. Duration 4.05.
Marching 'round the Nursery
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.42.
A marching selection of children's tunes arranged for the 2006 Party at the Palace.
Miller!
- Grade 4. Duration 8.32.
Minstrel Boy- Toss the Feathers
- Grade 4. Duration 5.42.
A solo for violin (or soprano saxophone) with band, combining two Irish tunes.
The Mission
- Grade 3. Duration 3.00.
The popular Morricone tune Gabriel's Oboe arranged for Pipes & Band.
My Ain Folk
- Grade 3.5. Duration 2.50.
Nessun Dorma
- Grade 3. Duration 2.45.
The famous Puccini aria arranged as a cornet solo with wind band accompaniment.
Pastime with Good Company
- Grade 3. Duration 2.55.
Rob has taken this classic work – attributed to King Henry V – and given it an exciting yet delicate percussion feel which make for a great opener – or closer!
Peanut Vendor
- Grade 4. Duration: 3 - 6.
An arrangement of the famous Cuban song written by Moises Simons.
A Quick Trip ‘Round Britain
- Grade 4. Duration 8.25.
Reverie
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.22.
From the French word for dream, this lyrical oboe solo is a great change of pace for your concert.
The Royal Duke
- Grade 3. Duration 2.28.
The Royal Duke is a martial piece of true pageantry which will make an ideal concert opener.
Salut D'Amour
- Grade 3.5. Duration 2.40.
Savages
- Grade 3.5. Duration 2.50.
She Moved Through the Fair
- Grade 3. Duration 3.47.
The traditional Irish folk song set for solo soprano saxophone and band.
Shenandoah
- Grade 3. Duration 2.44.
The traditional American folk song arranged for solo flute and symphonic band.
Siciliano
- Grade 3. Duration 3.44.
An arrangement of the middle movement of Bach’s Sonata in E-flat major for flute or recorder and harpsichord.
Side Saddle
- Grade 4. Duration 3.30.
A Latin version of the Russ Conway hit arranged as a feature for trumpets.
Skye Boat Song
- Grade 3. Duration 2.08.
Songs of Simon
- Grade 4. Duration 7.20.
Songs of the Great War
- Grade 4. Duration 7.00.
Songs of WWII
- Grade 4. Duration 8.30.
Space Oddity
- Grade 4. Duration 4.50.
This arrangement is certainly an oddity, combining some well-known Space-related songs.
St Louis Blues March
- Grade 4. Duration 3.25.
The jazz standard in the march version made famous by Glenn Miller.
Swing, Swing, Swing
- Grade 4. Duratio: 3.40.
A combination of It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) and Sing, Sing, Sing.
Tambourin
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 1.30.
Teddy Bears' Picnic
- Grade 3. Duration 3.00.
An arrangement for wind band of this famous children's song.
The Third Man
- Grade 4. Duration 3.00.
This Masquerade
- Band Grade 3.5; Soloist 4. Duration 3.40.
An arrangement of the Leon Russell song for Flugelhorn and wind band.
Thomas the Tank Engine
- Band Grade 3. Duration 2.00.
The main theme from this hugely popular children's TV programme.
Trombone No. 5
- Grade 4.5. Duration 3.27.
An arrangement of Pérez Prado's Mambo No. 5 for trombone ensemble and rhythm section.
Trumpet Tune and Air
- Band Grade 3; Soloist Grade 4. Duration 3.00.
The Twelfth Prelude
- Grade 4. Duration 3.32.
Two o'clock Jump
- Grade 4.5. Duration 5.23.
An arrangement for trumpet section and band of the well-known Harry James standard.
Vera
- Grade 3.5. Duration 6.30.
Waterloo Sunset
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.26.
The famous Ray Davies pop standard arranged as a solo for alto saxophone with band accompaniment.
The Wind Beneath my Wings
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.45.
The hugely popular song arranged here for Flugelhorn and symphonic band.
Winter
- Grade 3. Duration 2.35.
An arrangement of a slow movement from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.
The Wombles
- Grade 3. Duration 2.00.
The main theme from this hugely popular children’s TV programme.
Song Arrangements
Battle of Britain Songs - Singing to Victory
- Grade 4. Duration 10.50.
An arrangement of songs from 1940, the year of the Battle of Britain, for voice and band.
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.35.
Bridge over Troubled Water
- Grade 3.5. Duration 5.30.
The classic Paul Simon song arranged for voice and symphonic band.
Celestial Dreaming
- Grade 4. Duration 4.30.
Ennio Morricone's Gabriel's Oboe arranged for 2 voices, bagpipes and symphonic band.
Evening Hymn and Sunset
- Grade 3. Duration 3.20.
Recognised by all British servicemen as the end of day ceremony, this sensitive arrangement incorporates the hymn The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended and the Sunset bugle call.
Fields of Gold
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.44.
The famous Sting song arranged for female voice, oboe, string quartet and guitar.
Films of '40
- Grade 4. Duration 7.58.
A selection of famous film themes from 1940 including When you wish upon a Star, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow for vocalist.
Habañera
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.36.
The well-known Habañera from Bizet's Carmen arranged for female vocalist and band.
Highland Cathedral
- Grade 3.5. Duration 5.42.
This famous bagpipe melody is arranged in two versions: for choir and band and for solo voices, pipes and band.
I Have a Dream
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.00.
The famous song by the Swedish pop group ABBA arranged for solo voice and band.
l'll Be Seeing You
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.33.
An arrangement of this famous WWII anthem for voice and band.
Jewel Song
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.49.
An arrangement of the famous Jewel Song from Gounod's grand opera Faust for soprano and band.
Keep the Home Fires Burning
- Grade 3. Duration 2.26.
The Man I Love
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.27.
The George and Ira Gershwin standard arranged for voice and band.
Matt Monro - A Portrait
- Grade 3.5. Duration 7.00.
An arrangement of three songs as performed by the great Matt Monro.
Moon River
- Grade 3. Duration 3.02.
Music
- Grade 4. Duration 4.00.
Music of the Night
- Grade 3. Duration 4.23.
An arrangement of one of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's finest songs.
My Ain Folk
- Grade 3. Duration 1.59.
An arrangement of the well-known Scottish song for soprano and band.
Nessun Dorma
- Grade 3. Duration 2.45.
The famous Puccini aria arranged for tenor voice with wind band accompaniment.
Once Upon a Time
- Grade 3. Duration 3.00.
One Voice
- Grade 3.5. Duration 4.00.
People
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.30.
An arrangement for voice and band of Barbra Streisand's signature song.
Shenandoah
- Grade 3. Duration 3.10.
The traditional American folk song arranged for voice and symphonic band.
Sing Thing
- Grade 4. Duration 3.40.
A combination of It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) and Sing, Sing, Sing.
Skye Boat Song
- Grade 3. Duration 2.08.
Somewhere
- Grade 3. Duration 3.35.
The well-known song from West Side Story arranged for voice and band.
Songs of WWII
- Grade 4. Duration 8.30.
There is Nothing Like a Dame
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.30.
An arrangement of this well-known comic song for male vocalist and band.
Through the Fair
- Grade 3. Duration 3.29.
Tis the Last Rose of Summer
- Grade 3. Duration 3.01.
When You Say Nothing at All
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.00.
The major hit for Ronan Keating arranged for voice and band.
Where have All the Flowers Gone
- Grade 3. Duration 2.00.
An arrangement of the famous Pete Seeger song for voice and band.
The Wind Beneath my Wings
- Grade 3.5. Duration 3.00.
The hugely popular song arranged for voice and symphonic band.