Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

E flat Bass, Baritone Saxophone

B flat Bass, Euphonium, Bass Clarinet

This lively concert opener was commissioned by the Swiss band, Fanfare Concordia of Vetroz, as a 20th Anniversary present to their conductor, Geo-Pierre Moren. A majestic introduction is followed by a...

Dance Movements was commissioned by the United States Air Force Band and first performed by them in February 1996. A tour-de-force for a large band, the work is in four continuous movements which have...

Located at the confluence of three rivers, Pittsburgh has for a long time been known as 'River City'. (Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN, Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

Commissioned by Royal Air Force Music Services and based on the composer's music for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Written for large forces, the score includes harp, piano, alto flute, hand bells, de...

This 3-movement suite was commissioned by the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain and first performed by them in August 1992. The Overture is lively and bustling, the Serenade provides a ca...

Score & Parts

Commissioned by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Virtuosic in nature. Performance time 10:54' (Recorded on QPRM120D THE SWORD AND THE CROWN , Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

This light overture was written for a contest for both wind and brass bands held in Langenthal and funded by the Berne Music Association. It opens slowly and majestically and, after a climax, includes...

Mountain Song is a description of a short mountain walk the composer took in the Austrian Ziller Valley. As he climbed even higher, the only sound was the rustle of branches and the gentle tolling of...

An easy suite from this master of band music. Each movement describes a different aspect of walking. 1. Hikers 2. Strollers 3. Joggers. Performance time 6'21' (Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC...

A prize-winning 3-movement suite. Adventurous, but easy to listen to. Performance time 12'00