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 New Publications

Adam Gorb

Bohemian Revelry

for Wind Orchestra

Bohemian Revelry is a tribute to the verve and vigour of the music of the people of the Czech Republic. It is also a celebration of the artistic and social freedom of a people without ties or responsibilities who are always ready to party whenever and wherever possible as so vividly and memorably painted in the second act of Puccini's timeless masterpiece, 'La Boheme'.

The work is in four movements each based on a well known Czech dance. The first is a Polka, a dance in a moderate duple tempo, in this case with an unexpectedly violent conclusion. The second is a Furiant - a very fast dance in triple time with a more nostalgic middle section. The furiant eventually fades away taking us directly into the Sousedska, a more pastoral movement in 3/4. The forth is a Skocna - a fast and lively dance which incorparates a hymn like melody drawn from a famous Czech Christmas carol. 

If you liked 'Yiddish Dances' or 'Dances from Crete' you will love Bohemian Revelry!

Duration: c: 14.30 minutes

Adam Gorb

Love Transforming

for Wind Ensemble

Love Transforming is an extended slow movement charting the progress from strident despair to peaceful fulfilment through the expressions and emotions associated with love, isolation, confusion, turbulence, resolve, poignancy and finally rapture. Materials in the piece are not developed, simply presented from different angles and include lines from Shakespeare's 'Love Labour's Lost' sung by two female members of the ensemble: 'Love whose month is ever May'; but in this instance the love is not lost but gained.

A.G.

Duration: c: 14.30 minutes

Daniel Basford

Partita Fantastica

Suite for Concert Band

The goal of Partita Fantastica was to take - as a starting point - titles of movements that are usually found in the suites of the Baroque period and stylise the music that those titles describe instead of concocting a simple 'pastiche'. For example, the Corrente Ritmico is full of syncopation; the Sarabanda Triste is more of an extended reverie rather than a tightly structured slow movement; and the Giga con Slancio is a playful light-hearted finale.

Each movement is based on some material (be it harmonic, rhythmic or melodic) that appears in the short, fanfare-like Preludio Maestoso. Indeed, the opening four note motif of the work uses four letters from the word "dance". The Giga leads directly to a short Postlude that revisits the Prelude's opening music. The music is designed to be accessible and colourful.

D.B.

Duration: c: 16 minutes

Martin Ellerby

Requiescant Aberfan

Symphonic Elegy for Wind Orchestra

The tragedy which struck Aberfan in the mid sixties will never be forgotten, claiming the lives of one hundred and sixteen children and twenty eight adults. Martin Ellerby's elegy is an epitaph and memorial to that catastrophic event. A heartrendingly beautiful score, compelling, deep and full of emotion.

Duration: c: 6 minutes

Malcolm Binney

Boz Dances

from Master Humphrey's Clock

for Wind Orchestra

Master Humphrey's Clock was inspired by the weekly periodical produced by Charles Dickens in which appeared a miscellany of articles and short sketches. Malcolm Binney's work was commissioned for the Kent County Wind Orchestra, it therefore seemed appropriate that a piece especially for Kentish performers, should draw, for inspiration on the literary works of one of the County's most famous inhabitants. The Boz Dances (Boz was a pseudonym under which Dickens wrote) are taken from all four parts of the extended work and explore the miriad of personalities, childhood fantasies of theatre, fairy tales and imagined scenes so loved by Dickens. Great fun, inspired, exhilarating and thrilling to listen to!

Duration: c: 10 minutes

Adam Gorb

Downtown Blues for Trombone and Wind Band (Big Band)

Piano Reduction by the composer.

Downtown Blues is the second movement of Adam Gorb's work for trombone and wind orchestra, Downtown Diversions. It's scoring has not been tampered with in any way and is noticably that of a Big Band line up. The addition of this long awaited piano reduction now makes Downtown Blues rehearsable away from the band and also available as a recital piece. "A gentle, bluesy movement, some of the best 'cod jazz' you will ever hear" and a wonderful introduction to the more complicated extended work. 

Duration c:4-5 minutes

Christopher Painter

The Broken Sea

for Wind Orchestra

...... "A cold, a moon-struck place" ......"Waves, hooded, raging, thunder, hiding contagious guilt" ......"Still, still the moon pulls on the waves" ......"Beside the magnificent, quiet, sinister, terrible sea". "The Broken Sea" is taken from a poem by the Welsh poet Vernon Watkins (1906-1967), one of the 'Kardomah Boys' (along with Dylan Thomas, the artists Frederick Janes and Ceri Richards and the composer Daniel Jones). It is a description of a brooding sea at night-time as it moves from a cold landscape to a furious storm followed by a sorrowful dawn calm before it's power returns renewed. One of the most imaginative and evocative pieces for Wind Orchestra written in the last decade and destined to be a 'wind band classic'; not to be missed by any serious wind ensemble.

Duration 26 minutes.

Gustav Mahler - Adam Gorb

Rondo Burleske

from Symphony No.9

transcribed for Wind Orchestra

Mahler was at the height of his powers when he wrote his 9th Symphony in 1909 declaring 'I am thirstier for life than ever'! His great admirer Alban Berg thought it "the expression of an unheard love for this earth and the longing to live in place upon her.......before death comes". Indeed Leonard Berstein described each movement as a 'farewell', and the third (Rondo Burleke) as a particular farewell to urban society. The Rondo Burleske appears as the second scherzo of the symphony. In character it is at first sprightly then suddenly hysterical and finally demonic. The 'burlesque' element reflects the reality and grotesqueness of the city culture surely referencing the extremes of Mahler's own artistic experiences in Vienna. In this transcription Gorb faithfully represents the exhilarating character and textures of Mahler's writing lending his own imaginative flair for colour to the orchestration and in doing so triumphantly bringing Mahler's artistic achievement to the wind orchestra repertory.

Duration 12.30 minutes

Adam Gorb

Repercussions

for Symphonic Wind Ensemble

.  .  .  .  "My first thoughts were to write a kind of 'history of the world in four chapters' beginning with primitive barbarity, moving through greater refinement and sophistication before ending in brutality bringing the work full circle".  .  .  . A.G.

Repercussions - not for the feint hearted but hugely exhilarating and rewarding.

Duration: 16.00 minutes

Adam Gorb

Concertino for Alto Saxophone and Piano

The Concertino for Alto Saxophone and Piano is a transcription of the composer's original work for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble. It fulfils the role of piano reduction for the wind ensemble version and with it's 'pianistic' piano part an independent work for the recital hall.

Newly Engraved

Malcolm Binney

Visions of Light

Five movements for Wind Ensemble

Five contrasting movements for sixteen players form a sparkling suite of miniatures celebrating the different aspects of the play of light and shade. Each cameo is a triumph of deft, transparent scoring and scintillating sonorities. (Alternate Saxophone parts in lieu of Horns.) Simply a joy to play! 

Duration: c: 12 minutes

A new series for Choirs and Winds

Maecenas has a ground breaking selection of serious new works for choir, soloists and winds. Have a look at and listen to the following titles by clicking on the hyperlink

Daniel Basford  Night Journey, A Cantata for Baritone, Chorus and Concert Band

Fergal Carroll A New Songs Measure for Choir (SSATB) and Wind Band

Philip Wilby A Passion for Our Times for Narrator, Mixed Chorus, Youth Choir, Symphonic Wind Orchestra (or Brass Band) and Organ (with ad. lib. dancers and audience / congregation participation)

Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye Eternal Voicesfor Narrator, Soloists, Chorus and Wind Orchestra

Recent Publications

Adam Gorb

Eternal Voices

for Narrator, Soloists, Chorus and Wind Ensemble

Words by Ben Kaye

A living memorial to all the men and women from the armed forces who have fought, died and been injured on the front line. Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye sensed that to take any particular stance on war would be inappropriate, so neither tub-thumping jingoism nor anti war agitprop are evident; they simply hoped to communicate the intimacy and devastation of families who's lived have been changed forever. A major work of unbelievable depth and importance..

Duration: 35 minutes

Fergal Carroll

Jubilo

for Concert Band

Jubilo meaning 'joyful' was commissioned to celebrate the birthday of a man who "loved life and lived well"! Carroll's fingerprint (very Irish) rhythmic style is in evidence but remarkably user friendly - no perceived difficulties here. A piece technically suitable for a reasonable school band (two high "G"s for Horns 1 and 3) and which has prominent parts for the percussion section.

Duration: 5 minutes

Adam Gorb

Concertino for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble

"Delightful". Everything here from full driving jazz licks to light classical and full on stylish contemporary! A wonderful palette of sounds.

Duration: 14 minutes

Geoffrey Poole

Zygotic Variations

for Wind Orchestra

The Z word refers to fraturnal twins, two creatures from the same egg that divides and is fertilized in two directions. The idea describes the basic relationship between Parade and Fantasia. A compelling work which has enormous subtlety and invention. It is easily within reach of a wide range of bands and indispensible repertoire for all serious ensembles. The movements may be performed separately.

Total duration: 15 minutes (Parade: 5 minutes, Fantasia: 10 minutes)

Christopher Coleman

The Snake Oil Peddler

 A Ragtime Fantasy for Band

Medicine shows traveled around small-town America throughout the 1800s and even into the early 1900s. These were often elaborate affairs with several different musical acts, perhaps a juggler or magician or comedian, and culminating in the presentation of a miracle elixir which became known as "Snake Oil" - for sale for a limited time only and said to cure everything from baldness to death of less than two weeks! What a subject for a piece! Tortuous transformations take the heavy road weary caravan to the fever pitch and excitment of the Snake Oil Peddler's weaving malicious spells. Exciting, infectious, a great entertainment for both band and audience alike.

Duration c: 14 minutes

Adam Gorb

Burlesque

for Saxophone Ensemble

Burlesque for Saxophone Ensemble is a re-scoring by the composer of his original work for Clarinet Choir. It is a kaleidoscopic piece which exploits the entire saxophone family in every conceivable colour and mood, lyrical, violent, joyous, strident, tranquil and at times grotesque. A brilliant, serious piece and a perfect addition to the repertoire

Duration 13 minutes

Eric Nathan

Jump Start

for Symphonic Winds

"Jump Start" was not only inspired by the bursting energy of the spark needed to "jump-start" a vehicle, but also by the individual words of "jump" and "start" which instilled a feeling of leaping to go. The piece bustles with a jazzy, lively energy and features an angular, leaping melody filled with starts and stops that occur in fits and spurts. The melody runs throughout the piece and is explored not only through jazzy big-band flourishes and weaving textures, but also through warmly glowing, reflective and slightly bluesy chords that peacefully linger and allow the melody's lyrical qualities to shine.

Duration c: 7 minutes

Philip Wilby,Concertino Pastorale for Flute and Symphonic Wind Ensemble  

MC0067PR Piano Reduction£12.95

Highlights from Klavier's New 'state of the art' Wind Orchestra Recordings

K 11182

Ottorini Respighi United States Air Force Band, Col. Lowell Graham conductor

K 11179

A Tent for the Sun University of Colorado Wind Symphony, Alan MacMurray conductor

Pann: Serenade for Winds
Pann: Concerto Logic
Kellogg: A Tent for the Sun
Kellogg: Pyramus and Thisbe

K 11178

Concerto for Marienthal Unlv Wind Orchestra, Thomas G Leslie conductor

Gould: Fanfare for Freedom
Kamen: Concerto for Saxophone
Halvorsen: In Memoriam, Op.30
McAlister: This Is the Day
Tchaikovsky: None but the Lonely Heart
La Bounty: Prayer for Asia
Arnold: Tam O'Shanter Overture

K 11182

Robert Washburn Keystone Wind Ensemble, Jack Stamp conductor

Partita, Quintet for Brass, Symphony for Band, Suite for Woodwind Quintet, Concertino for Wind and Brass Quintets, Kilimanjaro, Interview with the composer (Stamp)

K11176

Celebration United States Air Force Band, Col. Lowell Graham conductor

Copland: Outdoor Overture
Schuman: New England Triptych
Holst: Hammersmith, Op.52
Bennett: Suite of Old American Dances
Creston: Celebration Overture, Op.61

K11175

Proclamations USAF Heritage of America Band, Lowell Graham conductor

K11173

Vegas Maximus UNLV Wind Orchestra Thomas G Leslie conductor

K11172

Leroy Anderson: The Phantom Regiment and Other Tales Keystone Wind Ensemble, Jack Stamp conductor

K11171

Statements USAF Heritage of America band,Col. Lowell Graham conductor

K11170

Innovations United Staes Air Force Band, Col. Lowewll Graham conductor

Bestselling Chamber Music from Masters Music

Fine rare out of print editions at reasonable prices

Maecenas composer anniversaries 2012

Judith Bingham b.1952

Bright Spirit for Symphonic Wind Ensemble,  Three American Icons French Suite for Wind Ensemble and Percussion, The Snows Descend  for Brass Ensemble

Tim Jackson b.1972

Passacaglia for Symphonic Wind Band

Sherborne Summer School of Music

formerly Canford Summer School of Music

BASBWE Wind Conducting Course

in association with the BASBWE Education Trust

28 July - 4 August 2013

Mark Heron & Russell Cowieson with guest tutor Bjorn Sagstad

soloists Paul Goodey oboe and Paul Vowles clarinet

This internationally recognised course is for conductors at intermediate and advanced levels with an interest in wind repertoire, or a desire to immerse themselves in issues relating to conducting wind and brass instruments. Up to twenty-five students will be accepted as "active" participants. Observers are also encouraged and will be fully involved in the course, but they will only conduct at the discretion of the tutors. An integral feature of the course is that all active participants receive podium time with an ensemble each day and a performance opportunity at the end of the week.

Participants will explore the physical language, score preparation, rehearsal technique and    repertoire knowledge. All conducting sessions are videoed and students receive a DVD of their work at the end of the week as well as regular review sessions during it. The course runs concurrently with the Wind Ensemble Course and there will be close liaison between the two including the opportunity for selected participants to work with that ensemble. All participants should bring with them any instruments they play in order to accommodate ensemble work within the class. Students should, as a minimum, prepare thoroughly the works marked with an asterisk before commencement of the course. You may then wish to  select further pieces from the remaining repertoire - it is usually more beneficial to know some of the music well, than all of it not so well. More experienced students may also wish to prepare works from the Wind Ensemble repertoire list.

Carroll Song of Lir, *Kozhevnikov Symphony No.3, Gorb Awayday, *McNeff Ghosts, Gorb Bridgewater Breeze, *Mozart Serenade in E flat, K375, Hesketh Danceries, MendelssohnOverture for Winds, Op.24, Holst Suite in F, Op.28, No.2

Wind Ensemble

in association with BASBWE

28 July - 4 August 2013

Mark Heron & Russell Cowieson with guest tutor Bjorn Sagstad

The Wind Ensemble is designed for experienced amateurs and students to rehearse and     perform significant repertoire written for the medium. Some of the repertoire will be studied in depth and form the basis for one or more of the several concerts the Wind Ensemble gives   during the week. The remainder will be played in repertoire sessions. There will be opportunities for chamber music and there is close liaison with the BASBWE Wind Conducting Course. We are delighted to welcome Paul Goodey, Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the Royal Northern College of Music as co-soloist in Gary Carpenter’s Doubles Concerto alongside Sherborne regular Paul Vowles who gave the premiere of the work in 2009.

Alwyn arr EllerbyDesert Victory, Holst Hammersmith, Carpenter Doubles, Thorpe-Davie The Wee Cooper O’ Fife, Gorb Awayday, Ticheli Postcard, Hesketh Danceries, MendelssohnOverture for Winds, Op.24, Grainger Lincolnshire Posy

Other courses of interest to wind players and directors

28 July - 4 August

Wind Chamber Music- Angela Malsbury & Laurence Perkins

Practical Conducting- Rodolfo Saglibeni & Denise Ham

Chamber Orchestra- John Georgiadis

Composers' Workshop- Malcolm Singer

4 - 11 August

Mixed Chamber Music - Members of the Delme String Quartet with Sarah Francis oboe and Wendy Phillips bassoon

A Journey through Jazz- Mike Hall & Gareth Huw Davies

The George Hurst Conductors' Course- Rodolfo Saglibeni, Denise Ham, Robert Houlihan,Toby Purser.and John Longstaff

Symphony Orchestra- Malcolm Binney

Send for a complete brochure to:

Sherborne Summer School of Music
P.O.Box 629, Godstone, RH9 8WQ, UK

telephone +44 (0)1233 893963 emailsummermusicschool@btinternet.com

or look at our website
www.sherbornesummerschoolofmusic.co.uk