Œuvres instrumentales pour orchestre d'instruments à vent

Inspired by themes based on '100' this work is broadly described as a 'Dance Overture'. It is a 'moto perpetuo' with its energy maintained throughout by a fast 'allegro' tempo. (Grade 5) (Recorded on...

This work is cast in four movements based on Spanish subjects. No 'folk-elements' are used but the Spanish atmosphere is created by means of melody, rhythm, harmony and orchestration. (Grade 4-4.5) (R...

The four movements are entitled: Fantasy; Capriccio; Rhapsody (for Luis) and Diversions. (Recorded on QPRM143D DREAMSCAPES, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra)

This piece reflects the musical philosophy of the composer and uses traditional techniques juxtaposed to some of the harmonic and rhythmic influences of jazz. (Grade 5) (Recorded on QPRM138D BREAKING...

A suite in four movements, each depicting in a dramatic and colourful way, four cities of the imagination: Eldorado, Avalon, Shangri-La and Xanadu! are explored and the composer's dreams are laid bare...

Master arranger Irwin Bertoff (son of the famous Ivan) has updated Flemish composer Tylman Susato's well-known 'Danserye' with added synthesizer and massed drums to form 'Dancing and Drumming' as a sa...

Big Sky Country was the prize-winning work of the Worshipful Company of Musicians' Competition for a new wind band piece, 1984. This suite for Military Band depicts different aspects of Canada: The Mi...

Described as a 'Celebratory Prelude', Ovation was commissioned for the 500th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in London. The first performance was given at Symphony Hall Birmingham a...

This work is cast in three movements. 1. Panache 2. Elegy 3. Mosaic. This work makes many demands on the soloist giving opportunities to display both technical and lyrical prowess. The themes and unde...

Score & Parts. From The Three Cornered Hat.

Known universally as the 'beautiful spy', Mata Hari's life is still full of mysteries and myths. This exciting suite follows three episodes: 1. Dancer in the Shadows 2. Deceit and Seduction 3. Evasion...

This work was composed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of flight and is cast in a structure that provides a mini-history of the subject from its first beginning to its one hundred-year achievemen...