Welcome to The Music Company - Publishers Who Are Passionate About Making Music We're publishers and retailers of books and music for Brass Band, Training Band, Junior Band, Concert Band, Brass Ensembles and Brass Instrumentalists, written by both new and established writers. The Music Company (UK) Ltd is an ideal starting point for the inspiration you need to formulate your brass band, concert band or wind band concert and contest programmes, including music for brass instrumentalists, brass quintets and larger brass ensembles. We're the official music publishers for Brass Band Aid, sponsors of The Bone Blow 2009 trombone event, the official sponsors of The European Brass Band Championships 2006, 2007 and 2008 and official partners for The Big Blow 2007 world record attempt. Lucy Pankhurst Wins 2011 British Composer Award The Music Company (UK) Ltd takes immense pleasure in announcing that one of their key writers, Lucy Pankhurst, has won the 2011 British Composer Award for her evocative composition 'In Pitch Black'. This prestigious national award, organised by BASCA (The British Association of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) and supported by PRS for Music and BBC Radio 3 was formally announced at an auspicious awards ceremony held at Stationers Hall in London on Wednesday, 30th November. This is the first time a brass band work has ever been selected as the winning nomination for the competition in the Wind Band/Brass Band category, offering significant recognition of her compositional talent and a landmark success for the development of brass band music in the UK. Further, Lucy is also believed to be the first female writer ever to have received this celebrated award in this particular section. Clair Tomalin, Business Director of The Music Company (UK) Ltd who joined Lucy at the awards ceremony commented: "Lucy's success in receiving this nationally notable award is such a significant step in recognising her musical talent. The room was filled to the brim with some of the UKs finest composers, many of whom have worked with orchestras, choirs and ensembles at the highest international level - Lucy now has a deserved position amongst such talent." Lucy was overwhelmed by winning the award and commented: "I was so thrilled to have been short-listed in the first place, so to actually win the award is an incredible feeling. This piece has such emotional ties for me because of my long-standing links with the Wingates Band, so the award gives me a huge sense of pride on so many levels. It brings obvious recognition and appreciation for 'In Pitch Black' and its inspiration, but to learn that this is the first time a brass band work has won the award also shows that it has stimulated awareness of the effectiveness and potential that brass band music can offer. We are delighted for Lucy and very proud to be publishing her wonderful music. Find out more about 'In Pitch Black' A New Work from Sue Hopkins We're delighted to highlight a new title for brass band arranged by our talented writer, Sue Hopkins. Sue has taken Dvorak's 'Festival March' and translated it effectively into a highly listenable score for brass band. A well known work for many, this arrangement now offers a refreshing new alternative for bands wishing to make an impact on the march or classical elements of their concert/contest programme. Festival March is now available to purchase from The Music Company (UK) Ltd with a downloadable sample score and electronic soundfile available online for reference. YouTube Library Building - Music for Submissions We are pleased to be extending our YouTube library of performances of pieces represented through The Music Company (UK) Ltd. It's not only great for us to see the music being performed, but we also hope it may assist you in considering the works for yourself or your band/ensemble. We would like to continue building up the collection of clips and are offering a free set of music (published by The Music Company (UK) Ltd) in return for successful submissions. Simply email us with the YouTube link and your contact details so we can assess the clip. If suitable, we'll be in touch to arrange for your selection of a music set to be despatched! Visit our YouTube section Carpe Diem by Josiah Walters - Premiered By NYBBS An exciting premiere took place for Josiah Walters when his new composition, Carpe Diem was performed by the National Brass Band of Scotland at their 2011 Summer Course. Josiah is one of our newest and youngest writers and we are delighted that his inaugural publication has received such a high profile launch. It was extremely well received by the audience and his co-band members (Josiah is also a member of NYBBS), and by all accounts the esteemed tutors on the course were also impressed with Josiah's innovative musical talent. Carpe Diem is now available to purchase from The Music Company (UK) Ltd with a sample score and performance soundfile available online for reference. Welcome to Josiah Walters The Music Company (UK) Ltd are proud to welcome Josiah Walters to our list of talented composers and arrangers. Josiah is one of our youngest writers, but has demonstrated an incredibly mature musical ability with his inaugural published work of 'Carpe Diem'. Josiah comes from Carnoustie and started his musical career at the young age of just nine when he started to learn the trombone under the guidance of his tutor Michael Robertson. He is now looking forward to his forthcoming studies at RSAMD. In particular, enabling him to improve as a player in a professional environment and to expand his knowledge of composition. The Music Company (UK) Ltd are delighted that Josiah has joined their family of writers and they look forward to developing his portfolio of works in the future. Lots of New Releases! Our writers have been busy! We've got lots of new works for you, with new pieces being presented every month. Take a look at our 'New Releases and Featured Titles' section to see how you could spice up your concert and contest programmes. Lucy Pankhurst - John Golland Award Winner 2011 We are delighted to offer our congratulations to Lucy Pankhurst for her recent composition success with her winning submission to the John Golland Awards. Lucy was presented the John Golland Award at the 2011 RNCM Festival Of Brass for her new composition 'Alchemists' Fire'. The piece was shortlisted with four other new works for brass band to be performed by the Fairey (Geneva) band during the weekend's events. Judges Adam Gorb, John Miller and Paul Hindmarsh selected Lucy's work as the winning composition for this year, with part of the prize ensuring that Lucy will be composing a new work to be performed at the 2012 Festival. Introducing Sue Hopkins - A New Member of The Music Company Family We're delighted to welcome Sue Hopkins as a new writer at The Music Company (UK) Ltd. Sue is an accomplished lower brass player and started arranging at the age of 19. She graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University in 2006 with first class honours, studying composition, conducting and arranging. Specialising in the transcription for brass band of classical repertoire, we are delighted to be publishing her masterfully transformed version of Louis James Alfred Lefebure-Wely's 'Sortie in E Flat' - a great new moment of classical entertainment for your concert/contest programme. Find Out More About 'Sortie in E Flat' The Flexi-Collection - A Complete Feast of Popular Classics The Flexi-Collection Series for Training and Junior Brass Bands/Groups. This refreshing and thoughtful new flexible range of music is playable by 6-600 brass instrumentalists. Sympathetically arranged by Andrew Duncan, the current Popular Classics Series presents eight titles from the great classical composers, offering a fun and interesting range of musical styles. [View available titles ...] Wired - Acclaimed Work of Lucy Pankhurst Now Available A fantastically funky new piece! So good it was featured on BBC television during the 2010 general election campaign coverage for the North West! Originally written in 2009 for Jason Katsikaris and the Leyland Band, this demanding work from Lucy Pankhurst has hit the banding world with gusto. It's an extremely effective composition which is strong on percussion and style! The strong rhythmical element to the piece makes for compulsive toe-tapping and the need to 'get into the groove'! Wired has been exceptionally well received by audiences and critics and given Lucy some well deserved exposure for her equally exceptional writing talents. Be sure to listen to the online soundfile (apologies that it's only an electronic one at present!) to get a feel for the great contribution this piece could make to your concert programme. Composition Commission Service Many of our writers and others with whom we have strong links would be delighted to accept commissions to write bespoke pieces for customers. If you enjoy the style and approach of a particular composer, we will be delighted to introduce your project to them and help turn your ideas into a reality. Find out more ...