Birchfield Music has announced another three additions to their ever-growing catalogue.

Freefall

Birchfield Music’s first test piece aimed at higher section bands is a 'Freefall', an exciting new work based on musical explorations of falling major and minor thirds.

With a variety of fast and slow movements there is plenty to test all sections of the band as well as soloists, both in terms of technical finger-work and lyrical playing.

Whilst written as a test, it is also very listenable with clear melodic lines throughout. Lasting in the region of 13 minutes, the piece will stand on its own as an own choice test piece or as a major concert work.

Celebration Overture

The second piece on offer is a new work entitled 'Celebration Overture'.

The piece, which is lively and playful in nature, would suit any band of around second section and above. It contains a slower section featuring a cornet solo in the higher register that would demonstrate the lyrical playing of your band’s principal cornet player.

The final quicker section starts with a quasi-fugato passage in which the melody is passed throughout the band before coming to a satisfying conclusion.

The piece lasts just over 8 minutes and would be a good addition to your concert repertoire.

Amazing Grace

The most recent addition to the catalogue is 'Amazing Grace'.

This well-loved hymn has been around for many years but in this version, it has been given a treatment reminiscent of a New Orleans jazz funeral – very laid back and relaxed and it would be a good audience-pleaser in your concerts.

Samples

Samples of all these pieces can be heard on the listen page of our website. You can visit it by clicking here on www.birchfieldmusic.co.uk

Samples of all these pieces can be heard on the listen page of our websiteBirchfield Music

Reviewed

All three new works are set to be reviewed on 4BR in the next week.

Other great music

Have a look at the other great pieces we have available including our ‘any 3 for £20’ on all our brass quartet arrangements.

For further information on these pieces or any other music in Birchfield Music’s catalogue, please visit our website.

Iain Rayner
Birchfield Music
www.birchfieldmusic.co.uk