Concert Pieces for Brass Band

This work was commissioned by the South Derbyshire Music Center as a tribute to its founder, Philip. For several decades, his dedicated leadership provided young people with access to musical educatio...

1. The Shadows of the Past In an ancient, long-forgotten kingdom, a sacred crown vanished with the fall of the kings. Its power—once capable of guiding the fate of the people—was lost and lives on onl...

The Völsunga Saga is a Norse legend of Icelandic origin. The second cycle of tales tells the story of Sigurd, a legendary hero. Below is a summary of this tale, which inspired my work. Sigurd is raise...

The Völsunga Saga is a Norse legend of Icelandic origin. The second cycle of tales tells the story of Sigurd, a legendary hero. Below is a summary of this tale, which inspired my work. Sigurd is raise...

The title is a play on words, as it can allude both to the irregular time signature and to the need for a hero who arrives just in time to prevent a catastrophe. This short piece draws inspiration fro...

The title is a play on words, as it can allude both to the irregular time signature and to the need for a hero who arrives just in time to prevent a catastrophe. This short piece draws inspiration fro...

When I turned 61, a good friend told me that I was now entering my seventh decade of life! Once the initial shock of suddenly being just as old as the "old folks" had gradually worn off, I decided it...

When I turned 61, a good friend told me that I was now entering my seventh decade of life! Once the initial shock of suddenly being just as old as the "old folks" had gradually worn off, I decided it...

This instrumental piece was written in 1995 for my school band, but it was never completed. When I discovered it in a stack of old papers in early 2025, I took on the challenge of finishing it. The me...

To Heights Above was composed for the University of Salford Brass Band at the request of Dr. Brett Baker. Writing for a university band was, in many ways, an extremely liberating experience and encour...

To Heights Above was composed for the University of Salford Brass Band at the request of Dr. Brett Baker. Writing for a university band was, in many ways, an extremely liberating experience and encour...

Das vorliegende Werk entstand im Auftrag der Jugendmusik Ostermundigen. Es beschreibtanschaulich Momente aus dem Leben der nordamerikanischen Indianer im 19. Jahrhundert. Manhört die Gesänge eines Med...

TERRA PACEM - or peace on earth, describes the desire of mankind to achieve holistic peace among all the peoples of this earth. The beginning of the work symbolizes the heartbeat of the earth. This is...

In 'Land of Legends' German composer Andreas Ludwig (what's in a name) Schulte takes you along to the fictional world of legends, myths and fairy tales. The introduction to the first part (The Castle)...

Into Your Eyes' was commissioned by the Nielse ConcertBand (Belgium) to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The band was formed through the fusion of two existing music societies by the late Michel Versa...

We travel from Jamaica to Madagascar and then end up in Crete. The wonderful climate of the visited islands can be heard in this characteristic composition for training orchestra.

Sound Style Studio! is a contemporary composition for training orchestra, introducing young musicians to contrasting styles and distinctive sounds. The work consists of three clearly defined movements...

Sound Style Studio! is a contemporary composition for training orchestra, introducing young musicians to contrasting styles and distinctive sounds. The work consists of three clearly defined movements...

Troy and the "Trojan War", which was probably located in today's Asia Minor, were reported by the Greek poet Homer in his work "Iliad" from the 8th century BC. Today, the term "Trojan" is known in the...

Ignite a musical spectacle on stage with "Burn the Church!" in its thrilling Extended Version, published by Symphonic Dimensions Publishing! This high-energy work for brass band stands out with explos...

Vasili Agapkin was trained as a trumpet player and a cavalryman. «Farewell to a Slavoc Woman» was composed in 1912 and is dedicated to all Slavic women. The march has had many different texts through...