 | | Forever Autumn | 13-Sep-2021 | | | Composed by K Davies arranged by J Wayne | | | | A great arrangement of this Jeff Wayne ballad from War of the Worlds with melodic phrases widely shared between instruments and driving bass lines. (Duration 4:20) |  |  | |
|  | | Patapan | 04-Oct-2018 | | | Composed by Trad arranged by K Davies | | | | A straight forward but interesting arrangement of this 18th Century French Carol (which hasn't been messed around or tarted up). It has been carefully scored to suit a mixed ability band (eg Clarinet 3 doesn't go above the break) with parts for less common instruments cued/duplicated, additional parts for Eb Horns, treble as well as bass clef lower brass parts and optional Eb and Alto Clarinet parts. Portrait and landscape scores included. (Duration 3:05). | | | |
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 | | Baby Shark | 08-Sep-2018 | | | Composed by Trad arranged by K Davies | | | | A great arrangement based on that famous melody carefully scored to suit a mixed ability band (eg Clarinet 3 doesn't go above the break) with parts for less common instruments cued/duplicated, additional parts for Eb Horns, treble as well as bass clef lower brass parts and optional Eb and Alto Clarinet parts. Portrait and landscape scores included. (Duration 3:00). | | | |
|  | | Apple Crush | 15-Aug-2017 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | A light-hearted symphonic poem portraying the apple harvest, the sadness of the demise of the apples prior to the joy of drinking the cider. Check the score for instrumentation. Additional parts are included for Eb Horns, treble clef Euphonium and Trombones, Eb and Bb basses. (Duration 4:05). | | | |
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 | | American History | 15-Aug-2017 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | An unusual medley of music associated with the might and strength of the American Military with a final more modern section depicting the fight against terrorism and cyber attacks. Check the score for instrumentation. Alternative parts are included for Eb Horns, treble clef trombones and euphonium, Bb and Eb Basses. (Duration 7:45). | | | |
|  | | Y Frwydr Ddraig (The Dragon Fight) | 14-Aug-2017 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | Dragon fights feature in many Welsh (and English) traditional stories as well as on flags. Y Frwydr Ddraig (The dragon fight) depicts a dragon being lured by humans into a deathly trap; this is followed by a sad reflection on how humans can destroy the beauty and magnificence of an animal that can fly and breathe fire; and the final section is celebration of humanity free from fear and tyranny. (Duration 4:05). | | | |
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 | | Trombone Emoticons | 10-Mar-2016 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | This trombone solo was commissioned by Alan Gifford Principal Trombone of the Staffordshire Brass Band. It is available with either Brass Band or Concert Band accompaniment The loud opening fanfare gives way to a melodic section which is followed by a slower more reflective passage prior to a jolly ending. This does not imply that any trombone players I know are subject to mood swings! A solo which performers and audiences will enjoy! (Duration 4:30 including cadenza) | | | |
|  | | War & Prosperity: Battle | 25-Oct-2008 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | This is a lively poetic number which opens with a bugle calls and a drum solo, progresses to a confused battle climax and ends with the losers in retreat. A distinctive piece of music which you will find a welcome change from test pieces and arrangements of popular music. (Duration 3:00). | | | |
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 | | War & Prosperity: Grief | 25-Oct-2008 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | The slow and moving lament is followed by a funeral march and a percussion eulogy. This terribly sad movement brings home the reality of battle and lays the foundations for the victory celebrations. (Duration: 4:25). The alto flute part is cued on clarinet. | | | |
|  | | War & Prosperity: Home Coming March | 25-Oct-2008 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | Written in the style of a classic quick march including a bass solo, this movement reuses some of the motifs from Battle and Grief in a March tempo and style. (Duration 5:25) | | | |
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 | | War & Prosperity: Jazz Carnival | 25-Oct-2008 | | | Composed by K Davies | | | | A memorable number with its walking bass line and swung melodies which can be enjoyed when played slower than crotchet 180. It forms a great finale to the entire suite or a good sequel to Grief. (Duration 4:00). | | | |
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