Music

And can it be?

This hugely popular choral anthem by Dan Forrest has here been expertly arranged for brass band by Andrew Wainwright. A quiet contemplative opening builds gradually to a confident stating of the truth of the gospel, ending with a pensive reiteration...

Illuminate

Composed for the Chicago Staff Band's performance at the Boundless International Congress at the O2 Arena in London in July 2015, this work has proved to be a popular item with bands around the world. To view The International Staff Band performing the...

Christmas Singalong

Arranged for The Illinois Brass Band for its 2019 Christmas concerts, this singalong gives your band the perfect opportunity to involve your audience and features attractive settings of Deck the Halls, The First Nowell, In the Bleak...

Fanfare of Commemoration

Commissioned by The Illinois Brass Band for its 25th anniversary celebrations in 2016, this spectacular fanfare by Andrew Wainwright provides a stirring opener to your band's concert. Includes score and full set of parts. To view a video of Austin Brass...

Fanfare of Joy

Fanfare of Joy was commissioned by the Burbage Band (Buxton) and its conductor Steven Critchlow in 2017. Based on Joy to the World and The First Nowell, this spectacular work opens with a majestic brass fanfare, before breaking in a...

The Twelve Days of Christmas

This innovative arrangement by Andrew Wainwright of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' features all 12 verses and will work well either as a standalone brass band piece, or with audience participation. To view a video of The Illinois Brass Band performing...

Margaret

The arranger, Kenneth Downie writes: ‘This music was commissioned by Mike Griffiths, Music Director of Riviera Concert Brass, based in Torquay in Devon, England. It is developed around the hymn tune Margaret, and written in memory of the lady of...

The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol

An evocative arrangement for brass band by Andrew Wainwright of Percy Grainger's beautiful carol, commissioned in 2016 by The Illinois Brass Band. To view a video of The Illinois Brass Band performing the work please visit www.youtube...

The music of living

An exhilarating arrangement for brass band of Dan Forrest's choral anthem which teems with the joy and optimism of life. This exciting item will work perfectly as an opener to any concert. Includes score and full set of parts. Difficulty...

There's no-one, there's no-one like Jesus (Download)

This popular African praise song exists in a staggering number of variations, depending on the country, language, and denominational background of the community singing it. This foot-tapping arrangement for brass band was made by Andrew Wainwright for...

Spanish Dance

Based on the traditional Spanish carol 'Ríu Ríu Chíu', this exciting foot-tapping item was premièred at Butlins Mineworkers Championships in 2010. Recorded on Virtuosi GUS Band’s CD ‘Christmas Fantasia - The Music...

Sanctus from Requiem (Faure) (Download)

Fauré's Requiem stands as one of the most cherished choral works in the classical repertoire. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on the dramatic aspects of death and judgment, Fauré’s Requiem is...

ABJ 91 (389 - 392) Christmas 2023

American Band Journal - 91st Edition

ABJ 90 (385 - 388) Spring 2023

American Band Journal 90  

New Christmas Praise

The songbook is ideal for congregational singing or to use as a part of your personal devotional time this Christmas. CONTENTS 1. A child this day is born 2. A Christmas Lullaby 3. A great and mighty wonder 4. A starry night 5. A virgin most pure 6...

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