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March - Argentum Oriente
- Alun Cook
Composed for the East Peckham Silver Band, a band with a long history and a committed membership based in the heart of the county of Kent. The title means "Silver from the East" which is what the band has brought to its audiences for about 130 years, being one of the oldest village bands in the county. The March is bright, starting with a sparkling fanfare and containg some noble themes. It is moderately demanding, combining chromatic sections with more traditional style melodies.
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Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
- Parry arr. Alun Cook
The most beautiful Hymn of all! I have sung it at weddings and funerals (actually I can hardly ever sing it as it chokes me up). The original, "Long Since in Egypt's Plenteous Land" was part of the Parry's Oratorio "Judith", with these words added later by John Whittier. I arranged a 10 Piece Brass version for my own wedding and it has been used at many others. Now available for Brass Quintet and this version for Brass Band, you will hear that it helps if the congregation are musical or have some sort of direction as there are several traps to fall into but it is definitely worth the effort. A single line vocal part is included and there is also a full SATB choir score. The piece also works well as an instrumental pre-wedding piece or as an interlude.
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The Santa Express
- Alun Cook
(Timpani and Percussion parts are optional)
At Christmas in the depths of the English countryside on the Kent and Sussex border, steam railways run Santa Specials as a Christmas treat for young and old alike. This popular piece, originally for saxophones, captures the hurrying-along of the steam engine with its cargo of excited children hoping to see Santa Claus - and they will! The Santa Express is available in many versions including those for Orchestra, Wind Band, Saxophones, Clarinet Choir and even a Piano Duet.
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