Variations Band 1

from Enigma Variations-This ?adagio? movement from the Enigma Variations provides an excellent opportunity for developing bands to work on tone blend intonation and dynamics. Jay Bocook?s arrangement is designed for smaller bands and features flexible scoring options to fit most any ensemble.

for Concert Band-In three movements: 1. Coronation March 2. Kingsfold and 3. Variations on a Green Theme. Coronation March is in ABA form with just a tip of the hat to William Walton's famous coronation marches written for British monarchs of the 20th century. Kingsfold is a lovely setting of the modal English traditional tune set to the text O Sing a Song of Bethlehem featuring solos for flute and trumpet with chamber music textures. Variations on a 'Green' Theme begins with a jig in the percussion and reeds before slowly revealing the identity of the theme being varied - Greensleeves. A tour de force for advanced middle school bands or small high school bands.

Playful moods abound in this light-hearted set of holidayvariations based on a traditional Irish carol. Four briefsections portray the colorful ?ornaments? of the season.Exciting rhythmic motion creative and surprising variations lyrical interludes infused with rich harmonies and a jovialwaltz-like final section all combine to make a splendid anddistinct offering for your next Christmas concert. Mr. Bulla?sorchestration techniques ensure that your band will soundGREAT!Imaginative!

(Born for You) Suite Sinfónica-So Nata Per Te — or Naci para ti in Spanish — translates as ?I was born for you?. This symphonic suite is inspired by Pepe Domingo a great music enthusiast and lover of life who wanted to commemorate his long and happy marriage to his dear wife Concha. He commissioned Ferrar Ferran to set to music the great bond of their partnership: the couple will be able to close their eyes and relive through the music their most precious memories one by one.So Nata Per Te is a suite of many contrasts. Its contemporary modern flavours are entertaining while the colourful variations are exciting and fascinating. Audience members may recall happy memories in their ownlives listening to the delightful famous tunes that appear throughout the work and although somewhat different from the originals they are easily recognisable.Ferrer Ferran dedicated this work to Pepe Domingo and his wife Concha not only for their great enthusiasm and passion for music but also for their mutual love. So Nata Per Te was premiered on 27 February 2010 at the Auditorio Florida of Paiporta (Spain) by the Banda Primitiva de Paiporta conducted by the composer.

This 'adagio' movement from the 'Enigma Variations' provides an excellent opportunity for developing bands to work on tone blending intonation and dynamics. Jay Bocook's arrangement of this classic work should be in every band's library.

A wonderful teaching piece and the ideal young band festival work BACH VARIANTS (six melodic variations on the Bach chorale AWAKE MY HEART AND SING) should be a staple of every young band library. Chorale style playing does so much for the young band's intonation tone quality and phrasing. Including this one in your next festival program is certain to reap great rewards by honing your group's ability to make quality sound. Even bands which normally play music of higher grade levels will find a valuable experience in James Curnow's BACH VARIANTS. Be sure to add this one to your repertoire.

We're pleased to release this vigorous and venturesome new piece from our foremost composer of mature wind band literature. After a brilliant fanfare opening the main theme is woven through variations in three large contrastingsections with the fanfare returning to culminate this impressive and substantial work. A superb new publication for serious bands.

James Curnow's Dublin Sketches features a rich blend of textures and moods and represents a distinctive work in the repertoire for mature bands. Composed as a theme and set of three variations the final variation has the flavor of a traditional Irish jig. Dur: 8:00

This familiar Korean folk tune is arranged in a series of variations through different styles and textures. A very effective setting scored with flexible options for bands with instrumentation challenges.