Nigel Hess: East Coast Pictures Context Commissioned in 2000 by the British Youth Wind Orchestra, Nigel Hess’ East Coast Pictures has quickly become a wind orchestra staple. Set into three short movements, or ‘pictures’, the movements were inspired by Hess’ several visits to a small part of the American East Read more…
Derek Bourgeois: Serenade Context Derek Bourgeois studied at Magdalene College, Cambridge and the Royal College of Music, where he received specialist composition tutelage by Herbert Howells and conductor education from Si Adrian Boult. Bourgeois worked at a number of places as a lecturer, teacher and conductor, whilst also writing a Read more…
Philip Sparke: A Yorkshire Overture Context Born in 1951 in London, Philip Sparked studied composition, trumpet performance and piano performance at the Royal College of Music. Due to his affiliation with brass, Sparke is known for his many popular works for both brass bands and wind orchestras. Sparke has won Read more…