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  • 15 Advanced Studies for Tuba (Bass Clef)

    15 Advanced Studies for Tuba (Bass Clef)

    £15.99

    This cleverly crafted collection of new works offers 15 advanced studies which are based on key orchestral excerpts for tuba.  Background and performance advice is included for each piece. Certain titles have been selected for the new Trinity College London 2019 Tuba Syllabus for Grades 6, 7 and 8.  Available in both Bass Clef and Treble Clef versions.

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  • 15 Advanced Studies for Tuba (Treble Clef)

    15 Advanced Studies for Tuba (Treble Clef)

    £15.99

    This cleverly crafted collection of new works offers 15 advanced studies which are based on key orchestral excerpts for tuba.  Background and performance advice is included for each piece. Certain titles have been selected for the new Trinity College London 2019 Tuba Syllabus for Grades 6, 7 and 8.  Available in both Bass Clef and Treble Clef versions.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Bass Trombone Players (Bass Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Bass Trombone Players (Bass Clef)

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new bass trombone players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Available in Bass Clef.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Euphonium/Baritone Players (Bass Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Euphonium/Baritone Players (Bass Clef)

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new euphonium/baritone players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Available in Treble Clef and Bass Clef versions.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Euphonium/Baritone Players (Treble Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Euphonium/Baritone Players (Treble Clef)

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new euphonium/baritone players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Available in Treble Clef and Bass Clef versions.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Tenor Horn Players

    25 Progressive Studies for New Tenor Horn Players

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new tenor horn players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Trombone Players (Bass Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Trombone Players (Bass Clef)

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new trombone players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Available in Treble Clef and Bass Clef versions.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Trombone Players (Treble Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Trombone Players (Treble Clef)

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new trombone players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Available in Treble Clef and Bass Clef versions.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Trumpet Players

    25 Progressive Studies for New Trumpet Players

    £9.99

    An unaccompanied study book, written for new trumpet players.  Offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard, the collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  (Written in Treble Clef)

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Tuba Players (Bass Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Tuba Players (Bass Clef)

    £9.99

    A study book written for new tuba players offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard.  The collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Certain titles have been selected for the new Trinity College London 2019 Tuba Syllabus for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.  Available in both Bass Clef and Treble Clef versions.

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  • 25 Progressive Studies for New Tuba Players (Treble Clef)

    25 Progressive Studies for New Tuba Players (Treble Clef)

    £9.99

    A study book written for new tuba players offering 25 progressively difficult studies ranging from music for a beginner up to Grade 5 standard.  The collection successfully supports, challenges and develops the technical and musical journey of the player, introducing important elements of musical notation and musical theory along the way.  Certain titles have been selected for the new Trinity College London 2019 Tuba Syllabus for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.  Available in both Treble Clef and Bass Clef versions.

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  • A Christmas Trifle

    A Christmas Trifle

    £20.00

    A great mix of Christmas favourites originally created by Tchaikovsky and re-worked here by Andrew Duncan for brass quintet. Includes world parts.

    Listen In (performance sound sample courtesy of a remote/virtual performance by The Wallace Collection):

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  • A Haworth Suite

    A Haworth Suite

    £12.00

    Inspired by the charming Victorian town of Haworth in West Yorkshire, home of the famous Brontë sisters, this suite for Solo Tuba and Piano has four short descriptive movements.  Selected by ABRSM for the Tuba Syllabus for Grades 3, 4, 5 and 7 and Trinity College London for Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6.  Comes with piano accompaniment and separate parts for Eb Bass (TC), Tuba (Concert Pitch) and Bb Bass/Euphonium (TC).

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  • A Manchester Tale

    A Manchester Tale

    £35.00

    This stunning piece depicts life in the City of Manchester in the years surrounding the Second World War and the effect these years had on the citizens of Manchester.  It’s a striking work which overflows with emotion and atmosphere.   Winner of ‘Best New Work’ at Spennymore Brass Band Contest in 2000, and featured on the Sellers Band CD, Celtic Connections.

    Listen In (performance sound sample from courtesy of RNCM Brass Band at Unibrass 2018):

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  • A Suffolk Prelude

    A Suffolk Prelude

    £35.00

    Written for the Ipswich & Norwich Co-Op Band, A Suffolk Prelude is based around five traditional tunes from Suffolk:

    • ‘Nutting Time’,
    • ‘Blackberry Fold’,
    • ‘Cupid’s Garden’,
    • ‘A Seaman’s Life’
    • ‘The Bold Richard’

    (See the full description below for more detailed information about each melody)

    Offering variety of styles and a mini-concert all rolled in to one piece.

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  • All That Glitters ...

    All That Glitters …

    £20.00

    Eb Bass/Tuba solo with Piano, Timpani and 2 percussion accompaniment.  Although written in a contemporary style and using the full range of the Tuba, it does not make as many demands in terms of stamina as much of the modern repertoire.  This, together with the unusual and colourful scoring, therefore make it an ideal recital piece when placed between more conventional works.

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  • Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore

    Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore

    £15.00

    This 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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  • Bathgate Hills Trilogy

    Bathgate Hills Trilogy

    £45.00

    An original composition by Andrew Duncan, written for the West Lothian Schools Band.  A large-scale work made up of three movements, where each musically depicts the legends, experiences and history relating to the three different hills selected by the writer: 1. Dechmont Law, 2. The Knock Hill, 3. Cairnpapple Hill.  The piece effectively and creatively embraces these many inspirations, creating a wonderful combination of atmosphere, lyricism and engagement.

    Listen In (digital sound sample):

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  • Cantata

    Cantata

    £75.00

    A major work composed for brass band by Andrew Duncan.  The piece was commissioned by (and dedicated to) The Foden’s Band, and selected as the set work at the 2014 Scottish Open Brass Band Championships, offering an exciting addition to the contesting repertoire.  A challenging piece for the players, but one which reaps huge rewards through its rich scoring and imaginative development.  A work of three movements, Cantata presents a new dynamic level of its composer’s musical mastery.

    Due to the scale of the work, we are happy to provide a Complete Perusal Score (downloadable) for you to fully consider this piece for your band.  Just Contact Us with your enquiry.

    Listen In – Movement 1 (digital sound sample):

    (Sound Samples of Movements 1 and 2 are available in the Full Description below.)

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  • Cantata - Score Only

    Cantata – Score Only

    £20.00

    [SCORE ONLY] A major work composed for brass band by Andrew Duncan.  The piece was commissioned by (and dedicated to) The Foden’s Band, and selected as the set work at the 2014 Scottish Open Brass Band Championships, offering an exciting addition to the contesting repertoire.  A challenging piece for the players, but one which reaps huge rewards through its rich scoring and imaginative development.  A work of three movements, Cantata presents a new dynamic level of its composer’s musical mastery.

    Now on general release, the full set (score and parts) is also available to purchase.

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  • Capriccio Italiane

    Capriccio Italiane

    £15.00

    This 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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  • Clair de Lune

    Clair de Lune

    £30.00

    Andrew Duncan has arranged this Debussy classic for brass band and created a perfect moment of sheer beauty for a concert programme or own choice entertainment selection.

    Listen In (performance sound sample courtesy of Brass Band Fellows):

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  • Concerto for Trombone (with brass band)

    Concerto for Trombone (with brass band)

    £40.00

    Andrew Duncan composed this extraordinary solo for trombone with brass band accompaniment for his friend and trombone virtuoso, Andrew Berryman.  The piece is ideal for advanced trombone players, offering a true showcase for the soloist across its three distinctively different movements – Allegro, Lullaby and Rondo.

    Concerto for Trombone is also available with piano accompaniment.

    Listen In to the last movement – Rondo (courtesy of  John Barber and Foden’s Band):

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  • Concerto for Trombone (with piano)

    Concerto for Trombone (with piano)

    £20.00

    Andrew Duncan composed this extraordinary solo for trombone with brass band accompaniment for his friend and trombone virtuoso, Andrew Berryman.  The piece is ideal for advanced trombone players, offering a true showcase for the soloist across its three distinctively different movements – Allegro, Lullaby and Rondo.

    Concerto for Trombone is also available with brass band accompaniment.

    Listen In to the last movement – Rondo (courtesy of  John Barber and Foden’s Band):

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  • Czardas (Bb solo with piano)

    Czardas (Bb solo with piano)

    £10.00

    Andrew Duncan has arranged this witty version of Vittori Monti’s famous gypsy violin feature as a solo for Bb Bass/Euphonium with piano accompaniment, including a challenging (but optional!) showcase cadenza.  Also available as Eb Bass/tuba solo with piano accompaniment; Eb Bass/tuba solo with quintet and Eb Bass/tuba solo with brass band.

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