Solos and Features
Softly Awakes My Heart - Cornet Solo
One of the most evocative melodies for the opera is the aria 'Softly Awakes My Heart'. Here Geoff Kingston has arranged this haunting tune for solo Bb Cornet.
Solitude - Oboe Solo
Solitude" composed and arranged by Ian Macpherson, is a solo for Oboe and Concert Band. The beautiful melody, lush harmonies and flowing counter subjects makes this an ideal feature.
Solitude - Solo for Bb Trumpet
Solitude is a very peaceful and moving solo for Bb Trumpet, composed by Alan Beaumont. This beautiful melody is set over a simple band accompaniment. Great new solo for players of all grades.
Sunset in Havana - Trombone Solo
"Sunset in Havana", composed and arranged for Solo Tenor Trombone and Concert Band by Ian Macpherson, was inspired whilst holidaying on the beautiful island of Cuba many years ago.
The Big Dipper - Xylophone Solo
The Big Dipper is full of the fun of the fair, depicting a white-knuckle ride on Blackpool's' famous 'Big Dipper'. This whirlwind spree will enthral your audiences with its musical pyrotechnics.
The Carnival of Venice - Cornet/Euphonium
This arrangement by Alan Catherall of 'The Carnival of Venice' was made for David Childs, the virtuoso Euphonium player, and transcribed for concert band by Geoff Kingston.
The Firecracker - Xylophone Piano
The Firecracker, composed for Xylophone and Piano by Ian Macpherson is inspired by New Year Firework display celebrations around the world. A great new solo that will enthral your audience with its mu
The Firecracker - Xylophone Solo
"The Firecracker", composed for Xylophone and Band by Ian Macpherson, inspired by New Year Firework display celebrations around the world, will enthral your audience with its musical pyrotechnics.