National Finals Test Pieces Announced!

[brassed_off]

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]

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

[ian perks]

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

[Craigsav83]

What a great choice for the 1st section Fantastic piece of music, I'm sure all the bands will enjoy playing it.

[toppy the tenor]

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]

Is the elegy part of second section the barry piece the same as the one on his cd sunburst?

[Brian Kelly]

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]

Congratulations to Mr Perks - it turns out he was right about the Championship section test piece after all!

[sunny_jimbob]

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!

[CubbRep]

Any info on 4th section piece?
CubbRep

[SuperMosh]

Congratulations to Mr Perks - it turns out he was right about the Championship section test piece after all!

Perky knows things. He scares me with his knowledge.

[Moy]

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.

[Maestro]

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

[Kiz7]

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]

Righto. So the next question as a First Section Eb Bass Maestro is......

Any decent Eb solos in the test piece?

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.