Jubiloso s’inscrit dans la lignée des marches Slipstream et The Bandwagon : un style « broadwayien » des mélodies fortement syncopées un trio cantabile assez conventionnel et quelques surprenantes mesures irrégulières qui viennent troubler le rythme régulièrement cadencé de la marche. Une marche idéale pour une ouverture de concert.

Concerto No 3 for Euphonium and Band- Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Mörschied from Germany - Dr. Eric Grandjean conductor - for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist. Together they gave the world premiere on 28th April 2012 in the town theatre of Idar-Oberstein.The commission is a highlight in the 30-year friendship between composer and soloist which has included many mutual CD projects and concerts and now a concerto. Sparke had Steven Mead’s special euphonium sound in his head throughout the composition process and made free use of the variety of styles which the world-renowned virtuoso has made his own during his highly successful solo career.The village ofMörschied lies to the west of Frankfurt am Main in the area known as the German Road of Precious Stones which is famous for its thriving gem industry. Because of this it was decided to give the commission a local connection by choosing the title Diamond Concerto . Each of the three movements is named after a famous diamond:1 EARTH STARis rather stern in mood opening with a free fantasy for the soloist over a static chord from the band. This leads to an Allegro Moderato in minor mode where small motives are gradually repeated and developed by both band and soloist.2 OCEAN DREAMuses a varied quote from the composer’s Music for Battle Creek including a melting slow melody that was originally written with Steven Mead in mind.3 BLUE HEARTwas written at Steven Mead’s suggestion in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz. The quasi-improvisatory central section features a call-and-response passage for the soloist and upper woodwinds.Soloist: Difficulty 6 Diamond Concerto is available for euphonium and piano (AMP 374-401) as well as for euphonium and concert band (AMP 354-010).

Previously unpublished Bernstein's Variations on an Octatonic Scale was originally composed for recorder and cello in 1988-89 in Key West. Available in the original version or in a transcription for clarinet in B-flat and cello.

Hawkes Pocket Scores HPS 691-Study Score - Hawkes Pocket Score 691.

This piece was commissioned by a brass band from the Jura in Switzerland to thank its resigning conductor for his loyalty and work. The first and last sections of this composition develop a joyful and highly energetic theme which expresses the complete commitment required of a conductor in order to get the best out of the musicians. The central passage mirrors an atmosphere full of nostalgia. After so many years of intense and relentless work it is always difficult for a keen conductor to retire.

Dance of Joy depicts a medieval festival in a small town. The great square in the town centre is decorated the people are wearing their festival costumes and are waiting excitedly for the music to begin—the first notes signal the start of the festival and the dancing can begin! If you have an anniversary performance some good news a birthday a new beginning or simply want to celebrate the fun of music-making Dance of Joy puts you in just the right mood.

ABRSM Guitar Examination Grade 8.

for C or B flat trumpet and piano

For Soprano and Tenor Soli and Mixed Voice Choir. For Soprano and Tenor Soli and Mixed Voice Choir.

A Fantasy on the Hymn Tune 'Helmsley'- With Clouds Descending is a fantasy on the powerful Advent hymn Helmsley which is long associated with another Advent hymn - Wesley’s Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending . The hymn tune is divided into an introduction and three complete verses of Helmsley which surround a slower central section whose melody is derived from the last line of the hymn tune. Philip Sparke’s grade 4 arrangement of this majestic piece for Brass Band is equally suitable as a concert opener or a main concert piece.

Mozart 's only Te Deum K141 was probably composed in Salzburg at the end of 1769 and is modelled almost exactly on Michael Haydn's Te Deum of 1760. It is scored for SATB chorus Trumpet (4) Kettledrum Strings Organ. Full score Vocal score (BA4885-90) and performance material (BA4885) based on the Urtext New Mozart Edition is available for sale.

This second volume in the Beautiful Etudes series contains 14 elementary-level pieces for the Piano by such noted composers as Czerny Gurlitt Köhler and Löschnorn. When pupils are assigned good-quality etudes their technique improves dramatically. This compilation concentrates on level-appropriate essentials such as shaping phrases with two and three voices playing a left hand melody with right hand chords extended hand positions melodic octaves Alberti bass descending scales and more. Each etude is prefaced with concise composer facts and helpful practice advice.

from the Paramount Pictures THE GODFATHER-Francis Ford Coppola‘s 1972 film The Godfather is seen by many to be a turning point in cinematic history. The sparse score written by Nino Rota is famous for its haunting main theme played by a solo trumpet from which The Godfather Waltz is derived. Philip Sparke has created a stunning arrangement of this theme which appears in all three parts of the trilogy.

1. Choir Viola- Version of 1736 (final version) Bach ’s St. Matthew Passion passed through several stages in its progress towards its final form stages that today cannot be completely reconstructed. It may be taken as certain that the work was performed on Good Friday 1729 in St. Thomas’s Church Leipzig in a version of which the copy made by Bach ’s son-in-law Johann Christoph Altnickol gives us an approximate idea. There is no earlier extant autograph score than that of the later version which may probably be dated 1736 and on which the present edition is based. - Study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm - Urtext of the New Bach Edition -Full score performance material (BA5038) vocal score (BA5038-90) and study score (TP196) available for sale

A new and unique cantata mixing old and new superbly by combining medieval and folk sources with original text and music. Arranged for Treble Voices (SSAA) Electric Keyboard and Percussion.

for 5 timpani glockenspiel xylophone marimba vibraphone (1 player) and piano

The Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along series will help you play great classical pieces. Using the Amazing Slow-Downer technology included on the CD (adapted for PC and Mac computers) you can adjust the recording to any tempo you like without altering the pitch. Listen first to the full performance tracks to hear how the piece sounds with an accompaniment and then play along using the accompaniment tracks. Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along is an effectice and time-tested method of practising.

for recorder (or flute or oboe or violin) and bass continuo

uit de Mattheus Passion-From Mattheus-Passion. From Mattheus-Passion.

Hawkes School Series 36 (score & parts). Woodhouse C