Andrew Pearce

A family enter the gates into a magical theme park with exciting rides and attractions. The swashbuckling Pirate theme is up-tempo and memorable with plenty of excitement for the brass and percussion...

Une composition flashy décrivant les descentes rapides pendant le slalom et les défis qui en découlent pour le skieur. Ne vous envolez pas hors du virage !

This popular 16th Century French carol exhibits the desired effect of a spirited dance when performed with sparkling rhythms and a brisk tempo. Many early Christmas carols had origins related to danci...

The magic of Christmas Eve is depicted in this very simple, yet compelling ancient Polish Carol. A unique performance suggestion is to place one flutist in the back of the hall as an echo of the openi...

This haunting modal melody has maintained its prominence during the advent season since its inception as a 15th century French plainsong. Here are four stanzas ranging from unison simplicity with full...

Two alternating themes are featured in this Greek Carol, the first one rather melancholy (in a minor key) and the second quite joyful (in a major key). The musical line flows through varied harmonies...

This popular 18th century Italian Bagpiper's Carol is a glorious version of the Christmas story whose text includes mention of the star, wise men, angels, and shepherds. The melody has been incorporat...

Known as the Cuban Gershwin, 20th century composer Ernesto Lecuona wrote 'Malaguena' as the sixth and final movement of his Suite Andalucia for piano, referring to the southern Spanish port city of Ma...

Father of St. Louis Ragtime Tom Turpin (1871-1922) was a St. Louis pianist and the keeper of the Rosebud Saloon, which was often frequented by Scott Joplin and other ragtime pioneers. Turpin was the f...

This collection contains short traditional pieces that are perfect for student recitals or background music. Cleverly arranged to work as duets or trios, they represent several different cultures and...

The momentum of this arrangement begins with a two-pitched drum and a rattle, continues as each flute enters in turn, and builds to a rousing climax. Two main themes are introduced and then intertwine...

Ann Cameron Pearce was inspired to arrange these three tone poems for SATB chorus when she heard them performed by the Jim Marshall Chorale in 1994. Composer Ryohei Hirose, perhaps best known for his...

Five movements of an average of 2 minutes each make up this delightful double quartet. Each movement (Entrance, Haunted Spot, Solitary Flowers, The Bird as Prophet, and Hunter on the Watch) is a self...

Five movements of an average of 2 minutes each make up this delightful double quartet. Each movement (Entrance, Haunted Spot, Solitary Flowers, The Bird as Prophet, and Hunter on the Watch) is a self...

As the title suggests, the piece is heroic and olympic in feel. One might imagine an Olympic Games opening ceremony where the athletes assemble to compete on the world stage. The Heroes Rise Again is...

iMaginations is a bright and colorful overture with a strong memorable theme in a fast ¾ meter that is shared across the sections of the band. It drives forward relentlessly with great vigor and vital...

This composition by Andrew Pearce was commissioned by the French television channel TF1, to celebrate the end of the year's festivities. This bright and festive piece features euphonium soloists with...

Heroes Overture A dramatic motif played on the roto-toms announces the overture, followed by a bright main theme in trumpets accompanied by trombones. The second part, Stampede, is an exciting variati...

The Lady Caliph est le thème principal d'Ennio Morricone du film dramatique italien des années 70 La Califfa réalisé par Alberto Bevilacqua, entré au Festival de Cannes 1971. Après qu'Andrew Pearce ai...

Three popular Russian folk songs, including: 1. 'Kalinka', a Russian song written in 1860 by the composer and folklorist Ivan Larionov, first performed in Saratov as part of a theatrical entertainment...

A while ago Andrew Pearce was asked to arrange some traditional folk songs into a medley that utilised an array of unusual instrumental groupings, typical of a local village band. He has re-worked the...

Andrew Pearce à écrit cette pièce funky et accessible, spécialement convenable pour les jeunes musiciens, pendant qu'il dirigeait plusieurs orchestre de jeunes en Angelterre. La pièce commence avec un...

While conducting younger groups in the UK, the composer decided to write a funky and accessible piece with a catchy tune that younger musicians would appreciate playing each week. It is aptly called '...

The Maestro, a concertino voor trompet en band, was commissioned by Philip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra. It's a tour de force not only for the soloist but also for the band...

Etant jeune, j’avais des bons souvenirs du Youth Brass Band, où je jouait du Cornet et faisait pour la première fois la puissance et la beauté de la musique de cuivre. Après avoir complété le concerti...