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There are some brilliant new PLC pieces ready in time for Christmas — so get them on your Santa list now!

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Get your band in the Christmas spirit with two festive best sellers from the pen of Paul Lovatt-Cooper, now available to purchase from www.plcmusic.com

Fanfare: 'Christians Awake'

This Christmas fanfare is a great way to start a concert or a second half.

It has lots of excitement in the fanfare and features the majestic Christmas carol 'Christians Awake' it will open your concert with a fantastic sense of occasion and its ideal for 3rd Section bands and upwards.

'Carol of the Bells'

Based on the famous Ukrainian Christmas Carol and made famous with the film 'Home Alone', this piece would be a fantastic addition to any Christmas concert programme.

It is ideal for any band 4th Section and upwards and it has a unique twist to it with a choice of two different endings.

As well as his band scores you can also purchase Paul's best selling albums 'Walking with Heroes' and 'Only For You' — ideal for Christmas gifts for family and friendsPLC Music

Ideal Christmas gift

As well as his band scores you can also purchase Paul's best selling albums 'Walking with Heroes' and 'Only For You' — ideal for Christmas gifts for family and friends.

More new works

There are a variety of other pieces available from Paul Lovatt-Cooper that would be a great addition to any bands repertoire including some of his latest works: 'Island Whirl', 'Song for the Skies', 'Rondo Alla Turka' and best sellers 'Enchanted Kingdom', 'Wall of Sound' and 'Emerald Skies' among many others.

Browse and listen

You can browse, listen to and place your order at www.plcmusic.com

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