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Chris North & Friends    

Debut solo CD featuring Chris North on Flugelhorn

£8.00

Please add the following Postage & Packing charge for this item:

UK £1.50

Europe £2.00

Rest of world £3.50

 

633 SQUADRON  Ron Goodwin Arr. David E Twitchings   £25.00

A top notch arrangement of the famous theme tune to this classic movie score by Ron Goodwin.

 

 

 

ADAGIETTO arr. Chris North   £17.50

The theme from the 4th movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 5

 

Soprano Cornet Solo - ADAGIO arr. Iain Rayner    £20.00

From Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. 

Especially arranged by Iain for ace soprano cornetist - Gary Fountain

 

ALESSANDRO STRADELLA arr. Chris North   £30.00

A new arrangement of this overture by Flotow.

 

ALLEGRO  Dmitri Shostakovich arr. Chris North  £25.00

The 2nd Movement from Shostakovich's Symphony No.10 op.93.

 

  AMERICAN MEDLEY Trad. Arr.  Chris North   £17.50

An easy to play selection of traditional American songs:

Yankee Doodle - Skip To My Lou - Michael Row The Boat Ashore - She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain.

 

 

Trombone Solo - AND I LOVE YOU SO arr. Iain Rayner    £23.50

This classic ballad by Don McLean arranged for solo trombone by Iain.

 

ARABESQUE  No.1 arr. Chris North    £22.50

Debussy’s piano classic, skillfully transcribed for Brass Band.

 

BACK - ROW BLUES by Roger Nicholls    £22.50

A superb concert item featuring the Soprano, Repiano & 2nd / 3rd Cornets.

 

 

BERCEUSE FOR BARBARA by Chris North    £20.00

A delightful concert item in the modern ‘pastorale’ style.

 

 

BOBBY SHAFTOE  Trad. Arr. Chris North    £25.00

A two minute white knuckle ride for band based on the famous Geordie folk song. Not for the faint hearted!

 

 

CLOCKS & CLOTH  by Chris North    £22.50

An Overture for Brass Band. 

 

DANCE TI' THY DADDY  Trad. Arr. Chris North    £25.00

A new version of this Geordie classic.

Swing style a la  Dave Brubeck with a jazzy solo for trombone in the middle.

Lots of scope for visuals with clapping and a feature for some funky Celtic tenor drumming.

 

 

 

 

THE DARK HORSE by Chris North   £22.50

A catchy little march, with a trombone feature in the trio.

 

A DURHAM MEMORY by Ivor Lee   £20.00

A beautifully crafted ballad, arranged as a trombone solo.

 

ECLIPSE !    by Iain Rayner    £22.50

A Symphonic Overture for Brass Band. 

 

EIGHT RUSSIAN FOLKSONGS Op.58

by Anatol Lyadov   £30.00

Transcribed for brass band by Chris North. 

 

Cornet Solo: EILEEN ALANNAH arr. John H Jenkinson   £15.00

This traditional Celtic melody has been arranged as a cornet solo. Short but effective - this 

march card sized arrangement would be ideal for that first solo with the band.

 

Slow March - ENDEAVOUR by Chris North   £20.00

A majestic slow march for brass band.

 

FANTASIA ON LILLIBURLERO by Chris North   £22.50

This immensely popular 17th Century tune gets the full works 

'Spennymoor' style in this fantasy for band.

 

Soloist in Bb : FANTAISIE BRILLANTE by J. B. Arban   £20.00

Arban's celebrated solo, arranged for soloist in Bb and band by Chris North.

 

FIRST CAROL COLLECTION  Arr.  Roger Nicholls  £15.00

Something different arranged for 6 piece brass group. A selection of A5 parts in suitable keys.

Somerset Carol - To Bethlehem - O Thou Man

 

Finale from "Aladdin" arr. Chris North  £22.50

The final movement from Carl Nielsen's Aladdin Suite arranged for brass band by Chris North.

 

A FLOCK OF SHEPHERDS  Arr.  Roger Nicholls  £22.50

Versions of “While shepherds watched their flocks by night” arranged for brass band.

 

FRENCH MEDLEY Trad. Arr.  Chris North   £17.50

An easy to play selection of traditional French folk songs:

Au Claire De La Lune - Frère Jacques - Alouette, Gentille Alouette - Sur Le Pont D’Avingnon.

 

 

THE GLADIATOR by John Philip Sousa   £22.50

This Sousa classic march dates from 1886 and was the composers first great hit.

Arranged for Brass Band by Chris North.

 

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS arr. Chris North    £22.50

Vivaldi, with a rock beat. 

 

GRAN VALS arr. Chris North    £20.00

"Grand Waltz" for Guitar by 19th Century Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega.

Sure to be recognised as used for the Nokia ring tone!

 

THE GRASSHOPPERS' DANCE by Ernest Bucalossi   £15.00

A full version of this famous characteristic piece by Ernest Bucalossi, arranged for brass quintet by Chris North.

The tune was used by the Milk Marketing Board for their TV Commercial - Remember the marching milk bottles?

(Each set contains additional transposed parts for Tenor Horn, treble clef Trombone & Eb Bass)

 

I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls by Balfe   £20.00

A Victorian classic, arranged as a cornet solo by Chris North.

 

 

JACK TAR by John Philip Sousa   £22.50

This march was especially written as a tribute to the British Navy and was performed in the Royal Albert Hall

in 1903 during a European Tour by the Sousa Band with the composer at the helm. A novel feature is the

Sailor's Hornpipe and 8 Bells featured in the bridge section.

Arranged for Brass Band by Chris North.

 

JUST 4 STARTERS by Chris North   £35.00

1. I Like Fish & Chips! 2. Bluebell Waltz

3. Austrian March 4. Traffic Jam 5. Slithering Serpents!

6. Totem Pole 7. Reggae Tune 8. Progress March

 

KAMPANJOLA arr. Chris North    £20.00 

A  Maltese country dance based on a traditional melody. Very popular in Malta.

 

Tenor Horn Solo - THE KEEL ROW by Iain Rayner    £22.50

A stylish set of variations based around this famous Northumbrian folk song. 

Written for Donna Lewis and premiered by her with the Leyland Band. 

 

LAZY SUNDAY by Chris North   £17.50

A delightfully relaxed piece for brass ensemble with optional part for drum kit.

 

Flugel Horn Solo - LAZY SUNDAY by Chris North    £20.00

An arrangement by Chris for solo flugel horn of his popular brass ensemble piece,

and is featured on his CD Chris North & Friends.

 

 MARCHING MINIMS by Chris North       £22.50  

A march for band.

Grade 3/4 level.

 

MARCIA DI NAPOLI by Chris North       £27.50  

An Italian style march for band using a Tarantella type melody.

Great fun with lots to do for everyone.

 

MEDIEVAL SUITE by D J Marsh   £27.50

Arranged for brass band by Shaun Humphries. 

The suite is in four movements: 

1. Ye Medieval Games, 2. The Consort, 3. Jugglers & Clowns, 4. The Jousting Tournament.

 

HYMN TUNE: MONK'S GATE arr. Guy Bennett   £15.00

This arrangement consists of three contrastingly scored verses 

of the traditional hymn tune of John Bunyan fame - He Who Would Valiant Be.

 

NORMANDY VETERANS by Chris North    £20.00

The Official March of The Normandy Veterans Association.

                    This original military band version of this march was composed in 1986 has now been made available for sale for the first time. It has been played on numerous occasions by bands of the Guards Division, and in particular, it was played at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 14 November 2004 and was listened to by millions all over the world on BBC TV and Radio.

The march is supplied with an easy-to-read short score and 50 march card (A5) size parts.

 

A NORWEGIAN SUITE by Chris North       £42.50  

An original suite in four movements :

1. Laughing Song,  2. Trolls, 3. Nordic Lament,  4. Stavanger Stomp.

 

ODE TO JOY arr. Chris North    £20.00 

The theme from the finale of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

 

 

THE OLD BOYS OF ARMAGH by Gareth Westwood   £22.50

A lively yet accessible march which challenges all sections of the band. 
 Plenty for sop and euphonium!  This piece was written in honour
of the Armagh / Fodens summer school and its organisers, Ivor and Heather Stephenson.
 

 

OLD LONDON TOWN Trad. Arr.  Chris North   £17.50

An easy to play selection of traditional songs:

London Bridge Is Falling Down - London's Burning - Oranges & Lemons.

 

Bass Trombone  Solo - PLUG by Chris North   £20.00

A tongue in cheek novelty for bass trombone and brass band,

and is dedicated to all fans of the Beano and in particular the Bash Street Kids!

 

PLUG - Bass Trombone & Piano      £6.50

 

Prelude from Suite for Cello No. 1 in G  by Bach / Raff   £20.00

A feature for Euphoniums, Eb Basses & Marimba.

Something a bit different for your concert or entertainments programme.

Arranged for Brass Band by Chris North.

 

PRELUDE, LULLABY & RAG by Guy Bennett   £20.00

A new suite scored in four parts for Junior Brass Ensemble, 

composed by Guy Bennett, Head of Brass at Bedford School.

 

Cornet Trio: Rock 'n' Roll Trumpets by Chris North   £22.50

A lively feature for cornet (or trumpet trio). Also great tonguing practice for your basses!

SLAVONIC DANCE No. 5    arr. Iain Rayner    £22.50

This exciting work by Dvorak would make an ideal concert showpiece.

 

SIX HILLS by John Dutton   £17.50

The title refers to the six hills which can be seen from Rhyl looking along the Clwydian Range to Moel Fammau,

which has a ruined tower at the summit, and is near the town of Ruthin.

 

THREE MINIATURES by Gareth Westwood £20.00

Written for Centenary brass, this challenging set of 3 short
pieces for brass quintet makes a significant contribution to the repertoire.
  The piece is between 8 and 10 minutes long and is available for
conventional and brass band quintet instrumentation.

 

Bass Trombone & Piano - Trick Cyclist! by Chris North   £6.50

Commissioned and premiered by Jonathon Warburton. Demanding but fun.

Would make an excellent recital encore item.

 

THE TOWN BAND by Chris North   £17.50

A traditional march with plenty to do for the lower end of the band!

 

TOP BANANA by Chris North       £22.50  

A lively calypso. Would make an excellent encore item.

 

TRELAWNY’S FLORA arr. Chris North    £20.00 

Traditional Cornish tunes: Trelawny & The Helston Flora Dance. A West Country Favorite.

 

 

TRUE FREEDOM by Iain Rayner  £17.50

A new march in the Salvationist tradition by Iain Rayner.

Features the old music hall song 'Champagne Charlie' at the trio. This was the melody that inspired the famous quote:

'Why should the devil have all the best tunes? (William Booth - Worcester, 22 January 1882)

 

Cornet Trio: TWIDDLERS THREE by roger Nicholls   £20.00

A fun cornet trio, based on "Cornish Quickstep" & "Old King Cole"

 

UNCHAINED MELODY  arr.  Iain Rayner    £23.50

This all time classic song by Alex North & Hy Zaret in this superbly sonorous arrangement  for band by Iain. 

A must for your Summer concert programme.

 

Soprano Cornet Solo - Valzer di Carlotta by Chris North    £20.00

A delightful slow waltz melody written for soprano cornet.

 

 

When The Dancers Depart by Roger Nicholls    £20.00

A characteristic waltz for brass band.

 

THE FLEXISCORE SERIES

 

No.1 by Chris North    £30.00

 1. Spooks, 2. Funky Monkey, 

3. Snakes & Ladders, 4. Circus March. 

Grade 2/3 level.

Junior Brass Band Set

Junior Wind Band Set

 

No.2 by Chris North    £30.00

  A Medieval Suite: 

1. Peasant Dance, 2. Ballad of the Black Knight, 

3. Oxen and Cart, 4. March: Forest Green.  

  Grade 3/4 level

Junior Brass Band Set

Junior Wind Band Set

 

No.3 by Chris North    £30.00 

1. The Loafer, 2. It's Simon's Round, 

3. Sixes & Sevens, 4. Ragtime Duo.  

  Grade 4/5 level.

Junior Brass Band Set

Junior Wind Band Set

     

No.4 by Chris North    £30.00 

1. The Marching Along Song!, 2. Lullaby, 3.Fanfare Royale, 4. Hymn Tune,

5. Roundabout, 6. Saturday Morning Blues, 7. Hippo Waltz, 

8. Kung Fu Squirrel, 9. Caribbean Carnival, 10. Russian Sailor's Dance.

  Pre Grade progressing to Grade 2 level.

Junior Brass Band Set

Junior Wind Band Set

 

No.5 by Chris North    £30.00 

Around The World (Part One) 

1. Egyptian Camel Dance,  2. Celtic Ballad, 3.(In) Seine Waltz, 4. Reggae Rules!

Grade 2/3 level.

Junior Brass Band Set

Junior Wind Band Set

  

No.6 by Chris North    £30.00 

Around The World (Part Two) 

1. Safari Fanfare,  2. Cowboy Song, 3. Django Tango, 4. Chop Suey March

Grade 3/4 level.

Junior Brass Band Set