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Hi,

Has anyone played or conducted Philip Sparke's 'Three Minatures for Brass Band' or 'Jubilee Overture'?

I am looking for a test piece for the band i conduct. these are both on the sugested test piece list for the SCABBA 2nd section.

I thought I would ask for peoples views here before I get hold of recordings etc.

I am looking for a test piece that is good for the band as a whole, and doesnt hang just on the solo cornet performance.

I believe the three minatures has a flug solo? that would be good...

any thoughts on this post or privately welcomed

cheers

JP

What about 'Journey into Freedom' by Eric Ball? It's a classic. I also loved the arrangement of de Falla's 'Three-Cornered Hat', but I can't remember who did it. Both of them will knock the stuffing out of the audience. There'll be purple rinses everywhere .

Thanx but I have just listened to 'Journey into Freedom' and i dont think it ticks the boxs. It is on the scabba suggested list for Championship section!


Has anyone played or conducted Philip Sparke's 'Three Minatures for Brass Band' or 'Jubilee Overture'?

As a fellow SCABA second section person (OK, I'm in the opposition) I wouldn't recommend Jubilee overture.

Yes it has a certain level of difficulty, but I don't think it shows the range of playing styles in the same way as a standard 3 movement (fast slow fast) testpiece does.

Great concert item, but I'd say no as a testpiece.