Some might say Lucky has had a rough life. He has been in more scuffles than the average house dog and he has had more than his fair share of visits to the vet...
Extracted from one of Glazunov’s suites for orchestra, Carnivale is a rousing tarantella to be performed at a brisk tempo in 6/8 time. With its rapid tempo and...
Driven is a rhythmic work that brings together fractions of melodic ideas, augmented and juxtaposed against each other.Program NotesDriven was composed for the...
A great concert opener, Fanfare Intrada originated as a concert fanfare for brass and percussion. Herald the beginning of your next concert with a bright and...
At a time when the UK is gripped by turbulent times British composer Michael Brand has taken themes from Holst’s Jupiter from his ‘Planets’ Suite (including...
Incorporating part of an eastern European folk song called “Ushti Ushti Baba” traditionally used during wedding celebrations, Gypsies recreates the sense of...
First Prize Winner in the 1988 Marimolin Composition Competition, Legal Highs is a 12-1/2 minute composition in three movements: Mr. Coffee, Menthology, and...
Based on a Scottish folk melody, Michael Brand's idyllic yet dramatic My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose is a great fit for any concert!Program NotesAccording to...
Nothing But The Best was commissioned by Mitchelton State School, Brisbane. It was premiered at the school’s centenary celebrations by a band made up of...
A ‘ratbag’ is an Australian slang term used to describe someone who might be a bit mischievous. In this case it is applied with the utmost affection. I have...
