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New for 2026 – Third Edition of Scoring & Arranging for Brass Band by Andrew Duncan – The essential resource and reference guide for all new brass band arrangers.

Released in 2026, this latest, 3rd Edition of the best-selling Scoring & Arranging for Brass Band by Andrew Duncan is a must for anyone wanting to begin writing for the British style brass band.

Lots of new features added!  This 170-page edition, edited and adapted to offer a more user-friendly experience with colour images and active links to YouTube, also includes:

• A significantly expanded section to support the progression of the example arrangement of the hymn Aurelia, including a step-by-step guide; help in progressing the arrangement to an advanced transcription arrangement; and further guidance on how the hymn can be arranged as an entirely new composition arrangement.
• An extra chapter on colour and contrast in brass band scoring.
• Updated information on the copyright law and publishing.

More detailed information is shared below, along with a full chapter listing.  The ideal companion for all new brass band arrangers.