Mercury Mercury is a concert march composed in a typically British idiom. In 1990, Jan Van der Roost wrote this piece on the occasion of the 15-year anniversary of his own band: Brass Band Midden Brabant. Like many British marches, the main theme is written in a minor key. Powerful and virtuoso themes characterize the first part of this march, while the trio melody is much more melodical, offering the tenor register to display its lyrical skills. Follows a dynamic passage for trombones and trumpets/cornets, leading to a "grandioso" version of the main trio melody and thus concluding this march in a magnificent way. SEK 831.00 1
Queen: Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Arr. Murtha) (Score/Parts) Featuring a driving shuffle groove and a memorable melody, this tune lives on as one of the signature hits by Freddie Mercury and Queen. SEK 880.00 1
Glyn Perrin: Phillidor's Defence For Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, and Electric Keyboard.Published in 1992.First performed by the Mercury Ensemble, Roger Heaton, conductor, Royalty Theatre, London, 1992.Score. SEK 589.00 1
A Tribute To Queen - Medley (ShowTrax CD) Perfect as a pop concert closer, the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen continues to wow a new generation of listeners and this medley arranged by Mark Brymer is no exception. The ShowTrax CD contains backing and demonstration tracks for this rousing showpiece, including Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the Champions and We Will Rock You. SEK 662.00 1
Helios Following in the footsteps of Ceremonial March, Mercury, Arsenal and Minerva, Helios is a concert march in the tradition of grand English marches. In the first passage several connected themes are developed in a combination of contrasting nuances. The melodic line of the trio is long and expressive; a characteristic found in all Jan Van der Roost’s marches. Helios represents the ideal combination of rich thematic material with a traditional harmonic structure. SEK 831.00 1
Minerva Minerva by Jan Van der Roost was composed on the commission of the German “Musikverein Braunshausen” on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the orchestra. The composition, first performed on September 17, 1999, is not a street march but a concert march, just like Mercury and Arsenal. The use and variation of different rhythmic patterns gives the first part of this march a distinctly dynamic character. Two main themes are presented in several instrumental combinations. The theme from the trio, on the other hand, is characterized by a broad melodic approach using large intervals. This theme, wreathed by high woodwinds, is heard one more time after a contrasting newpart, but now in a somewhat slower tempo. The counterpoint in this part refers to the first part of the march. The brilliant ending suits a festive anniversary march! SEK 831.00 1