Scoring and Arranging for Brass Band - Andrew Duncan 'Scoring and Arranging for Brass Band' is a must for anyone wanting to write for the British style brass band. This is a fully illustrated book with many solutions, suggestions and tips on all aspects of scoring and arranging for brass band.  The book has detailed information about the instruments of the brass band, both individually and sectionally, including percussion. There is information about publishing, self-publishing and copyright law. Spiral bound for ease of use.

What Brass Bands Did For Me - Chris Helme Celebrating the world of brass bands and remembering the unforgettable characters that live on through their music.  Chris Helme has been involved with the brass band world for more than fifty years and was prompted into researching the subject by a desire to find out where the great performers of yesteryear were today; who are these composers and arrangers whose name you can find in the top left or top right-hand corners of a piece of music? The Heritage of the North East Brass Band Movement - Dennis Taylor Brass bands hold an important place in British music culture and some writers have characterised bands as one of the great achievements of the working class. This book is a tribute to the development of the brass band movement in the North East of England. Dennis Taylor is a retired music teacher and he has been involved with brass bands for over 70 years. He is an Honorary Research Fellow attached to the music department of the University of Durham. His desire is that the proceeds of this book go to the Brass Band Aid charity who are sponsoring and distributing the book. The Complete Compere Notes Guide - John Maines In compiling this guide John Maines has set out to create a reference for anyone with the task of introducing music to an audience. It is primarily aimed at the compere, presenter or conductor, although there is information included that will be of use to anyone with an interest in music of every genre. Here you will find information on composers as diverse as Beethoven, Bartok and Sousa to Eric Ball, Goff Richards and Bob Dylan, John Barry and Bob Marley to Frank Zappa! Websters PPP; Preparation, Practice, Performance - Roger Webster A concise approach based on the physiology, methodology and psychology of brass playing. Forward by James Gourlay; ‘Roger Webster, as almost everyone involved in the World of brass playing will know, is internationally renowned as a soloist who combines impeccable technique with unparalleled artistry. He is also a respected pedagogue who combines his vast experience as a performer with research into the World's best teaching methods.’ CD included. The Modern Brass Band - From the 1930s to the New Millennium - Roy Newsome Following Roy Newsome's highly acclaimed study "Brass Roots: One Hundred Years of Brass Bands and their Music", this book takes up the story of bands and their development from the depression years to the start of the new millennium. Brass Band contests continued to play a significant role in the twentieth century, and this new book begins with a detailed consideration of both local and regional contests and larger-scale national events such as the British Open and the National Brass Band Championships. As in previous times, the repertoire of bands has been greatly influenced by these contests. Newsome explores competition works, but also the development of an increasing number of concerto-style works intended for concert performance.