Junior/Youth Band
A variety of titles sympathetically scored for younger players, helping to develop playing skills and musicality.
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Flexi-Collection - Popular Classics (9)
Eight key popular classical works carefully re-scored to help develop newer players. -
Flexi-Collection - World Tour (9)
Eight original compositions scored specifically for junior/youth bands, each taking a familiar style of music from key countries, demonstrating the international musical influence that surrounds us. -
QUICKVIEWAfrican Dawn
£20.00This piece is part of the Flexi-Collection – World Tour Series and embraces the sounds and imagery of a tribal group out singing on a remote hill top (where a phrase is sung and response given by the group). This is effectively recreated by soloists around the band playing and responding. There are also opportunities to spread lots of percussion throughout the band and/or have players clapping the separate rhythms to bring forth the African atmosphere. A great interactive showcase piece. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWAnvil Chorus from Il Trovatore
£15.00This Verdi favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWAuld Lang Syne
£15.00A perfect arrangement for smaller brass groups and ideal for training band standard upwards, enabling everyone to bring the new year in with a touch of style!
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QUICKVIEWBA-Rock
£25.00An ideal concert item, opening with a beautifully harmonised Baroque-styled melody. It then picks up tempo, developing the theme into a light rock-feel number through to close. A very versatile piece with clever musical references combined with a very listenable, upbeat approach which really lifts the mood.
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QUICKVIEWCapriccio Italiane
£15.00This Tchaikovsy favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWCaribbean Calypso
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for the Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Caribbean Calypso opens the doors to a memorable concert item, with the option of including a local steel drum group to join you. Lots of fun to be had with this unusual combination. But don’t worry, there is an alternative solo version if a steel drum group isn’t possible, so you can still bring the sea, sand and sun to your concert hall with the distinctive style of this music. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWCeltic Lullaby
£15.00A beautiful melody, scored as a solo for baritone, euphonium or trombone, accompanied by brass band (reduced score) accompaniment. Aimed at, and sympathetically scored for, training/junior band level, offering an opportunity to spotlight emerging talent from within the band.
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QUICKVIEWDynamite!
£15.00A fun piece for training band, opening with chanting about the dangers of dynamite and developing into scored playing to get the participants engaged. A perfect piece to break the ice for young learners!
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QUICKVIEWFlourish
£15.00A lyrical and upbeat little number, ideal for training/junior bands and brass ensembles looking for a short and sweet piece to play.
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QUICKVIEWIn the Hall of the Mountain King
£15.00This Grieg favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan, written so it can be performed either as a cornet solo or tutti. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWJerusalem
£15.00This Parry favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan, written so it can be performed either as a cornet solo or tutti. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWJupiter from the Planet Suite
£15.00This Holstfavourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWMusic Through The Ages
£35.00A fun and educational collection of 7 pieces created by Steve Robson, with optional narration, providing a time-travelling journey through the history of music to the present time. Fantastic as a complete piece or as individual movements to suit the available programme length.
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QUICKVIEWMy Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
£15.00Robert Burns’ beautiful melody is brought to life as a euphonium solo with brass band accompaniment in this simple, yet highly effective, arrangement by Helen Douthwaite. Originally arranged for the Kirkintilloch Youth Band, this solo feature is sympathetically scored to enable youth bands to access the joys of Burns’ legendary melody.
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QUICKVIEWPioneers
£30.00An evocative, US musician themed, three movement piece for full brass band. (Also available in reduced scoring for youth band).
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QUICKVIEWPomp and Circumstance No. 1 (Land of Hope and Glory)
£15.00This Elgar favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan, written so it can be performed either as a cornet solo or tutti. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWPopular Classics Series – Complete Album
£90.00Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series Complete Album offers a money-saving option to purchase ALL 8 titles from the series in one album. With a 25% saving against the total price of purchasing the titles individually, the Popular Classics Series Album is a great way to create varied, versatile and flexible repertoire for your junior band in one album.
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QUICKVIEWSee, the Conquering Hero Comes
£15.00This Handel favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan, written so it can be performed either as a cornet solo or tutti. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWShining Stars
£25.00Written for the Ruthin Area Brass Band, this ‘short and sweet’ work is made up of three movements – Fanfare, Theme and March. It offers lots of melodious energy and is very accessible scoring for lower section bands and youth bands, providing an ideal way to work an original composition into your concert programme.
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QUICKVIEWSquare Dance
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Create your own barn dance atmosphere with this distinctive number. It gets the imagination drawn to a scene of cowboys and their partners enjoying the group dancing and once again delivers an open door for a bit of stage dressing and the occasional bit of gingham! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWThe Children of Chernigov
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for the Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. This piece is a tribute to the children still affected by the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear disaster. Chernigov is an area, originally part of the USSR, now Ukraine, originally inhabited by Cossack tribes. This piece is a “Cossack Dance”, which starts slowly in a minor key, and then shifts to the tonic major for a lively dance. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWThe Terracotta Army of Mount Li
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Inspired by this wonder of the world, the piece embraces the Chinese style of music which often uses the pentatonic scale. It’s a sequence which is something quite unusual to our ears in the western world and can be quickly demonstrated by playing only the black notes on the piano. Luckily for the players, this version has been put into an easier key, but still retains the distinctive sounds. Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWThe Windmills of La Mancha
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson and scored specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series, this lively piece brings a truly Spanish flavour to the stage. Using the colourful story of Don Quixote as its inspiration, the composer has used the distinctive Spanish rhythms and harmonies to create a memorable performance that will no doubt get the audience finishing off with a loud “Ole”! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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QUICKVIEWToreador’s March from Carmen
£15.00This Bizet favourite is brought to life for the younger generation of brass players by Andrew Duncan. As part of the Flexi-Collection Popular Classics Series, Andrew has ensured that his thoughtful scoring enables groups of all abilities to have access to a truly flexible set of music for their needs. With world parts, rudimentary theory, terminology translations and large format typesetting, The Flexi-Collection ticks all the boxes when it comes to bringing interesting music to the training and junior band/brass group environment. The Popular Classics Series encapsulates all that is great about the wonderful range of musical styles produced by Holst, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bizet and Parry.
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QUICKVIEWWhat’s The Matter Horn?
£20.00Composed by Steve Robson and scored specifically for our Flexi-Collection World Tour Series. Steve has been inspired by fond memories of hearing Alpine Bands and seeing knee slapping dancers performing in Switzerland for this piece. It starts with some off-stage calls (which could even be from an Alpine Horn if one is available), and moves into a lively dance section, ending with a little yodeling! There are various ways to convey the yodeling through instruments, but a bit of vocal yodel practice could be a novel new addition to the band’s warm-up routine! Each part includes a rudimentary theory reference sheet and Learn Together Moments for group warm-ups; the score also includes background information and Check It Out ideas to encourage the players to find out more.
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