Brass band, brass ensemble, wind band, piano accompaniments and music proof reading
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Brass Band and Wind Band music available:
​(Ordering information is given within each item listing - note PDFs are only available directly from Judith Hayes Music)

CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Gesu Bambino (*brass band)
A delicate arrangement of this beautiful Italian Christmas carol composed by Pietro Yon. The melody and lyrics of the chorus are derived from "Adeste Fideles" (O Come All Ye Faithful), with an original flowing melody passed around the sections in the verses. 3’48” Recording available at www.youtube.com
Available from Larch Music

Up on the Housetop (*brass band/junior brass band)
This fun arrangement for Brass Band tells the story of Santa landing on the roof with his reindeer and delivering his goodies on Christmas Eve. It is aimed at youth and training bands, and is flexibly scored with four main parts (A-D) plus percussion. Once these are suitably covered, the optional parts can be added to suit the playing forces available. 2’08”
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

How Far is it to Bethlehem? (Christmas carol arrangement) (*brass band)
A gentle arrangement of this popular Christmas carol. Features the horn soloist in the opening, and the back row cornets in the middle section. 2'30" approx.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In (Christmas carol arrangement) (*brass band)
Fun and straightforward to play, this piece opens with solo tambourine and soprano cornet, and has a little bit for everyone to do! Suitable for Youth bands upwards, a great filler for your Christmas concert. 2'00" approx
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

​CONCERT MUSIC
Inspirit (*brass band)
Inspirit – to enliven, encourage, to fill with vigour – aims to be melodic, uplifting and catchy, and to allow the band to demonstrate not just the “traditional” march style that everyone thinks of when they hear “brass band”, but also the warmth and lyrical sound of a band playing a pretty tune with rich harmonies. There is something for every section to do - the percussion section features throughout, and the euphonium and cornet have a chance to show off towards the end of the piece. ** LISTEN HERE (Sibelius version) **
Inspirit also has a simplified youth band version, designed to allow more confident players to stretch their wings without intimidating the less experienced players. Both versions can be played on their own, or they can be played together - great for a massed item to close your shared junior/senior band concert! 3’30”
Available from Larch Music

Forres Cradle Song (*brass band)
A gorgeous arrangement of James Scott Skinner’s most famous violin air, featuring the euphonium to open and close the piece (but scored so that you can feature your flugelhorn or cornet player instead if you want to ring the changes). Parts are carefully cued to allow the piece to be played with reduced numbers. 5’20” approx.
Available from Larch Music

Mongolian Folk Tune (as featured by Boobs and Brass on their CD “Boobs & Brass and Friends”) (*brass band) (***wind band)
A pretty arrangement of "Four Seasons of the Steppe" – the tune which Mongolians regard as their national tune. Features the euphoniums in the opening section. 3'30" approx.
Available from Larch Music
Wind band and reduced brass band versions available from me (PDF) - please use 'contact me' form.

Gabriella's Song from "As it is in Heaven" (*brass band) (***wind band)
An uplifting arrangement of Stefan Nilsson's melody from the film "As it is in Heaven". Opens with a horn melody and gradually builds to a full band sound. Fun for the glockenspiel player too! 3'30" approx.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Brazilian Festival (**brass ensemble)
Winning entry in the Brass Band Summer School 2009 Composition Competition. Features a simple slow melody opening, followed by a fast Latin-themed closing section with solo opportunities for various instruments. Soon to be available for full band. 3’30”
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Irish Lament and Jig (**brass ensemble)
What it says on the tin! Pensive opening, turning to wild abandon in the jig. Soon to be available for full band. 3’00” approx.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

SOLOS/DUETS ETC
Meditation from Thais (as featured on Owen Farr's CD "A New Dawn")
(Solo for Eb Tenor horn with (optional) Vibraphone and * Brass Band or ***Wind Band accompaniment)
An arrangement of Jules Massenet's famous Meditation, for solo horn and vibraphone - more of a duet, in fact. Vibes open the piece and accompany the soloist throughout, with a tasteful smattering of band accompaniment as the piece progresses. Vibraphone part is cued throughout so the piece can be played by bands without a vibraphone player. 4'30" approx.
ALSO available for Eb horn solo with piano accompaniment with optional vibraphone – perfect for your next solo contest! ON THE ABRSM 2023 EXAM GRADE 8 TENOR HORN SYLLABUS.
Available from Larch Music
Wind Band version available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Laudamus Te from Vivaldi's "Gloria"(duet - flexible instrumentation)
Unaccompanied duet for two Bb instruments or Bb and Eb (flexible scoring version). Concert pitch bass clef parts also available. An arrangement of the vocal duet from Vivaldi's Gloria. Something a little different, good for duet contests, sounds great on flugel and tenor horn, or two flugels. 2'05".
**Now available as PDF**
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

After Love (Bb or Eb solo with piano)
Solo for Bb or Eb instrument with piano accompaniment. Gentle relaxed solo setting of an original composition. Vocal version also available.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

The Coola Shore (My Love's an Arbutus) (Bb or Eb solo with piano)
Solo for Bb or Eb instrument with piano accompaniment. (Arrangement for flugel horn and brass band in the pipeline.)
Theme and two variations on an Traditional Irish air. The melody originates in County Cavan, Ireland, with the words “I Rise in the Morning With My Heart Full of Woe” – a sorry tale of unrequited love – and it was also used by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford in 1882, as the setting for “My Love’s an Arbutus” by Alfred Perceval Graves.
Opens with a simple statement of the tune, proceeds to a lyrical section and closes with a short scherzo, effective but under the fingers! 2'50"
Available from Larch Music
Pdf available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Cradle Song (Bb or Eb instrument with piano accompaniment)
Instrumental version of an original work setting James Herbert Read's Cradle Song words to a haunting melody. 3'30" approx. Recording (vocal) available on SoundCloud

Two Stars (duet - flexible instrumentation)
Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, great fun for young players (although not beginners), and suitable for duet contests. Originally written for flugel and euphonium, this is an unaccompanied duet for two Bb instruments (or any same key). Flexible scoring version also available to allow any combination of Bb and Eb instruments. 3'00"
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENTS
Donegal Bay (solo for Bb baritone horn) by Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Piano accompaniment - available from Wright & Round cat.no: W6230/PA (PDF not available)

Hebridean Lullaby (solo for Bb baritone horn) by Philip Harper​
On the ABRSM 2023 Exam Syllabus - Grade 7 Baritone and Euphonium
Piano accompaniment - available from Wright & Round cat.no W6325/PA (PDF not available)

VOCAL MUSIC/VOCAL AND BAND
Cradle Song (unaccompanied female voices - quartet)
An original work setting James Herbert Read's Cradle Song words to a haunting melody. 3'30" approx. Recording available on SoundCloud

After Love (Alto/Mezzo Soprano voice with piano)
Gentle relaxed solo setting with a smoky feel, setting words by Sara Teasdale. Brass solo version also available.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Buried Love (Soprano voice with piano)
A song of heartbreak and hope, setting words by Sara Teasdale. Recording available on SoundCloud
Brass solo version also available.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Twilight (Soprano voice with piano)
A lyrical song for soprano voice setting words by Sara Teasdale. Recording available on SoundCloud
Brass solo version also available.
Available from me - please use 'contact me' form.

Other arrangements include "My Baby Just Cares for Me" (Nina Simone) and "Nobody Does it Better” (Carly Simon) both for full band with optional vocal soloist, and Kate Rusby's "My Young Man" in various guises, full band, quintet or with piano accompaniment - all suitable for optional vocalist too - please enquire!

PIANO MUSIC
Ice (piano solo) – inspired by a frozen Yorkshire canal! A bit tricky, but repays the effort. 2’50” approx. Recording available on SoundCloud

Song for Penny (piano solo) – written for a self-confessed “terrible piano player”, this is a sweet and melodic piece for an intermediate player. 1’36” approx. Recording available on SoundCloud

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INSTRUMENTATION
*Brass band
Traditional British brass band with all parts in treble clef except bass trombone (and percussion).
Bass clef parts & horn in F may be possible - please contact me.

**Brass ensemble
Written for a specific group of players, these have a slightly unconventional instrumentation -
 2 cornets Bb
 Tenor horn Eb
 Euphonium Bb
 Trombone Bb
 Tuba Eb
 Percussion
All parts treble clef but bass clef/horn in F parts easily do-able - please ask!
Plans to expand for full brass band "soon"

 ***Wind band
Some wind band parts available - please contact me for details.