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Just got this weeks bandsman and the pieces are out!
Championship - Music for battle Creek - Sparke
1st - Victorian Snapshots - On Radcliff Highway - RSA
2nd - Toccata, Elegy and Scherzo - Barry
3RD - Imperium - Fraser
4th - Roman Tryptych - Baker
Very much like the 1st section piece
SuperMosh
31.05.2007, 12:21
Is this legit? I thought Kapitol were announcing tomorrow.
Yea, if I remember from previous years they say it'll be announced on the Friday and it gets in the Bandsman on the Thursday.
Danger Mouse
31.05.2007, 12:26
Is this legit? I thought Kapitol were announcing tomorrow.
I was just about to ask the same question!
SuperMosh
31.05.2007, 12:31
Yea, if I remember from previous years they say it'll be announced on the Friday and it gets in the Bandsman on the Thursday.
Righto. So the next question as a First Section Eb Bass Maestro is......
Any decent Eb solos in the test piece? :biggrin:
stephenmrry
31.05.2007, 12:35
Have a listen to the recording its on the ISB CD Origins!!
Have a listen to the recording its on the ISB CD Origins!!
Or On Essays for Brass vol1 by YBS
Righto. So the next question as a First Section Eb Bass Maestro is......
Any decent Eb solos in the test piece? :biggrin:
Some very nice Eb Bass parts Pete, and the trombones might have a little fun as well.
JoeDrumTech
31.05.2007, 12:58
Anyone know what the 3rd section piece is like; Imperium?
And if so whats the percusion like in it?
WorldofBrass.com
31.05.2007, 14:56
Is this legit? I thought Kapitol were announcing tomorrow.
I've just checked www.kapitol.co.uk (http://www.kapitol.co.uk) and they have listed all the test pieces so must be legit.
IMHO Victorian Snapshots - On Ratcliff Highway is a wonderful piece of music.
Written for the centenary of Salvation Army bands in 1978, On Ratcliff Highway was premiered by The International Staff Band (and simultaneously by Melbourne Staff Band in another venue).
It was inspired by a sketch on the front page of a copy of The War Cry from 1886 which depicted the Whitechapel Salvation Army band marching through the notorious highway, surrounded by crowds, with the masts of ships seen beyond the East London slums.
I am sure conductors and players will have great fun with this music, picking out all the folk tunes of the day which are included. There's also a touch of the 'Charles Ives' when the Salvation Army Band 'collides' with the Skeleton Army!
davidquinlan
31.05.2007, 15:46
ooooo 1st section piece...
Bass Man
31.05.2007, 15:47
I've never heard of the first section piece. Of all of the rumours I heard this was never one of them (for a change, lol). I've just ordered my copy of essays, I can't Wait!!!!
Morghoven
31.05.2007, 15:54
Don't know any of the others but I agree that the 1st section piece is fantastic and an inspired choice.
We didn't qualify, so I am now totally gutted. If there are any 1st section bands out there who are in need of a conductor either for the contest or for some preparation work...! ;)
Dave
SuperMosh
31.05.2007, 15:57
Some very nice Eb Bass parts Pete, and the trombones might have a little fun as well.
There is indeed matey ;)
Looking forward to several weeks of stop/start practice, lots of 'straight from work to band' and a ****** good weekend in Yorkshire. Come on!
brassed_off
31.05.2007, 16:14
I love the first section piece. So clever when the two groups are fighting it out near the end! Wow, what a choice. I was contemplating going to London this year, but now I'd rather go to Harrogate!!!
Anglo Music Press
31.05.2007, 16:21
As has now been announced, I’m delighted to confirm that my new piece
MUSIC FOR BATTLE CREEK
commissioned by the Brass Band of Battle Creek from the USA, has been selected for this year’s National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.
Until the day of the contest, it will only be available to competing bands, who can order it from my distributors, De Haske UK (details below).
Study scores will be on sale before the contest, so watch this space!
UK agents for Anglo Music are:-
De Haske (UK) Ltd.
Fleming Road
Earlstrees
Corby
NN17 4SN
Tel: 01536 260981
Fax: 01536 401075
E-Mail: music@dehaske.co.uk (music@fentone.com)
ian perks
31.05.2007, 16:45
well 1st section piece ive never heard of but i played The Beacons by Ray Steadman Allen when it was the Area Test Piece.
That was good to play and to listen to,ive never yet to hear a poor piece by Ray Steadman Allen so im really looking forward to this one for the National:clap:
Craigsav83
31.05.2007, 17:09
What a great choice for the 1st section :clap: Fantastic piece of music, I'm sure all the bands will enjoy playing it.
toppy the tenor
31.05.2007, 17:15
Come on - any opinions on the 2nd Section piece? Someone must have played it / heard t. Maybe Mr Barry himself would like to let us know all about it?!?
Take it it's in three movements?
Any good 'tunes' in it?
Solo work?
Cheers
JT
stephenmrry
31.05.2007, 17:22
Is the elegy part of second section the barry piece the same as the one on his cd sunburst?
Brian Kelly
31.05.2007, 18:00
Apart from "On Radcliffe Highway" in the 1st section (a tremendous piece, as has already been stated) all the other pieces are brand new.
Brian Kelly
31.05.2007, 18:01
Congratulations to Mr Perks - it turns out he was right about the Championship section test piece after all!:clap:
sunny_jimbob
31.05.2007, 18:06
Apart from "On Radcliffe Highway" in the 1st section (a tremendous piece, as has already been stated) all the other pieces are brand new.
Just had a listen to my Essays CD. Woof! Looking forward to getting my teeth into that!
Any info on 4th section piece?
CubbRep
SuperMosh
31.05.2007, 18:29
Congratulations to Mr Perks - it turns out he was right about the Championship section test piece after all!:clap:
Perky knows things. He scares me with his knowledge.
Is the elegy part of second section the barry piece the same as the one on his cd sunburst?
If it is it is really beautiful - real musical test for principal cornet.
Just had a listen to my Essays CD. Woof! Looking forward to getting my teeth into that!
Worth going to Harrogate just to listen for the Bass Trom part methinks :biggrin:
Perky knows things. He scares me with his knowledge.
That's cos he is a very well connected man! After all, 2 of his friends are probably as powerful in the BB world as Ronnie and Reggie Kray were in the underworld!!
PeterBale
01.06.2007, 00:28
Righto. So the next question as a First Section Eb Bass Maestro is......
Any decent Eb solos in the test piece? :biggrin:
Solos right across the band - including BBb ;) - and needing players who can hold their nerve! It will be interesting to see how the conductors approach it, as I've heard various interpretations since the premiere in 1978: Stephen Cobb's most recent rendition was very convincing, balancing the various sections and producing something very Ivesian.
Worth going to Harrogate just to listen for the Bass Trom part methinks :biggrin:
And to buy me beer!!!!! :biggrin:
Looking forward to seeing my part for the 2nd section piece. Must admit not having seen it before have no prejudices about the piece. Just hope its enjoyable.
ian perks
01.06.2007, 16:48
Congratulations to Mr Perks - it turns out he was right about the Championship section test piece after all!:clap:
Cheers Brian;)
ian perks
01.06.2007, 16:49
im just waiting for my CD to come through the letter box now of the 1st section piece
And to buy me beer!!!!! :biggrin:
Looking forward to seeing my part for the 2nd section piece. Must admit not having seen it before have no prejudices about the piece. Just hope its enjoyable.
That would be the primary reason of course old partner :eek:
beccawheeze2
02.06.2007, 22:24
Any idea if or when there will a recording available of Roman Tryptych?
Thundersley had a quick bash at the 3rd Section piece last night. Pleased to say it got a big thumbs up from everyone, there is something for everyone to do.
Top F going to a top A are the 1st two notes for the Eb Basses!! :clap: :biggrin:
Looking forward to first run through "Imperium" on Sunday evening - a question before then from our percussionists - a lot to do, and how many of them will the piece require?
General-lee
06.06.2007, 09:16
Looking forward to first run through "Imperium" on Sunday evening - a question before then from our percussionists - a lot to do, and how many of them will the piece require?
Percussion requirements:-
Timpani:- Three timpani.
Percussion 1:- Suspended Cymbal, Large Tom, Snare Drum.
Percussion 2:- Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tam, Tam, Glockenspiel, Tambourine.
Ours don't know yet. :eek:
Did a bit of digging on "Imperium" - apparently it's based on the Thomas Harris book of the same name, about Cicero's rise to power in Rome from obscurity.
Like the 1st section piece, looking forward to listening to a few of those.
cookie101880
06.06.2007, 13:10
I've actually heard it's based on the 4 part book series Emperor by Con Iggulden. Someone I know spoke to the composer and he told him that. Ran through it Monday night, great piece but is going to be a challenge to a lot of bands. Same pressure on the tenor horn player like the area piece as the 2nd movement starts four bars in 6/4 on their own!!!!
A dedicated thread for music order details and discussion of each test piece has been created. Please see the respective threads for further discussion
Championship Section - Music for Battle Creek (http://www.themouthpiece.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28591)
First Section - Victorian Snapshots on Ratcliff Highway (http://www.themouthpiece.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28592)
Second Section - Toccata, Elegy & Scherzo (http://www.themouthpiece.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28593)
Third Section - Imperium (http://www.themouthpiece.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28594)
Fourth Section - Roman Triptych (http://www.themouthpiece.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28595)
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