Wind Band Play Day
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About
– The play-day is an opportunity for wind-band musicians to play some challenging and exciting Wind Band music written over the last few years
The day will be led by Duncan Stubbs who until recently was Principal Director of the RAF Music Services.
Supported by Keith Allen. Keith is well known in the wind band world and is conductor of the renown Birmingham Symphonic Winds.
An opportunity for all wind band players to tackle some challenging music.
(youtube links provided for players to assess what’s on offer)
The day will explore a number of pieces to include:
Yiddish Dances - Adam Gorb (focus on last movement - Freylachs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq7zh1-3xL4
Just Flyin' - Julie Giroux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI5I1XfNXGs
Sinfionetta - Rob Wiffin (focus on 2nd movement – A Glimpse of Paradise)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9UkWe4W_I
Spirit of Andalusia - Philip Sparke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icwNYPE56No
The Cowboys – John Williams (music from the film)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYBRQf1vfRw
Finnegan’s Wake – Archie Potter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8pMqim_fSo
other items will be included.
(Standard wind band sets will be used throughout, brass band treble clef parts for euphonium and trumpets/cornet only. No Eb horn parts)
Refreshments included - please bring your own lunch and music stand!
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