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MELTING THE ICE is a lilting solo for the young alto saxophone player. While not taxing technically, it will require good breath control to achieve a nice flow in the solo part. Although it has a slow...

A dreamy ballad opens the work and this is followed by a catchy Latin American movement where the other saxes also grab some of the limelight! (Recorded on QPRM130D FIESTA! (Central Band of the Royal...

(Euphonium/Baritone solo)

Here is an opportunity for the trumpets to go through their paces! The syncopated nature of the tune may be unfamiliar to many young players, but once the sound is in their heads there shouldn't be a...

CAPTAIN HORNBLOWER is a lively solo for the young trumpet player and is modelled on the 18th century 'trumpet tune' with its major and minor sections. As is the case with all solos, the balance betwee...

This Tuba Concerto was commissioned by the tuba virtuoso James Gourlay in celebration of the new millennium. It may be regarded as a musical journey from darkness to light by way of four movements:1....

This work was commissioned by the Besses O' Th' Barn Band for soloist James Gourlay, with funds from the Musicians' Union. The melodic patterns of the concerto are based on traditional, often classica...

Euphonium Solo + Brass Band