Timbercroft Publishing

21/09/2024

Today is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst. There are some great new arrangements of old classics in the Timbercroft catalogue, all masterfully arranged by Phillip Littlemore. The first three in this list are on the new release from Tredegar Town Band. Why not take a look below:

The First Suite in E Flat: tinyurl.com/mvecj52z
The Second Suite in F: tinyurl.com/4y2v9e8s
The Perfect Fool: tinyurl.com/34mbxzpt
Mars, The Bringer of War: tinyurl.com/4ff4t7k9
Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity: tinyurl.com/bdctwc7e
Fugal Overture: tinyurl.com/yhm7r9d6
I Vow To Thee, My Country: tinyurl.com/3n7upm95

05/03/2024

When you finally get around to playing something new after your stint on the area test piece, why not check out Alan Fernie's beautiful and reflective piece "Starlings". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YajZL548NqI

Buy the music here: https://tinyurl.com/yckm7ax5

Starlings is a beautifully reflective piece influenced by their extraordinary murmuration. It is dedicated to the memory of Steve Munn, a bass player with bo...

21/09/2023

Organise your daily practice routine with Paul Cosh's latest book "A Practice Companion" covering Warm ups, Scales & Arpeggios, Lip Flexibilities, Articulation, Finger Drills, Range Expanding and Stamina exercises. Brief, yet informative notes are included for all sections. For more info and to pre-order: tinyurl.com/3u22xadt

20/05/2023

New, from the pen of Alan Fernie, comes "Starlings", a beautifully reflective piece influenced by starlings’ extraordinary murmuration. It is dedicated to the memory of Steve Munn, who sadly passed away in December 2022 from bowel cancer. A contribution from each sale of this work will be donated to Bowel Cancer UK. tinyurl.com/3edssdhr (view the premiere performance here: youtu.be/KinO_qBILoM)

08/10/2022

Looking for something different for Remembrance then why not take a look at this arrangement of "I Vow To Thee, My Country" bit.ly/3T12ahC - the music is available from us here: bit.ly/3MewuU2

A brass band transcription of Geoff Knorr's adaptation of Gustav Holst's hymn tune, Thaxted, which was part of the movement Jupiter from Holst's Suite "The P...

04/10/2022

*** MUSIC FOR REMEMBRANCE ***

I VOW TO THEE, MY COUNTRY: If you are looking for something a little different for a remembrance service or concert then look no further than this arrangement by Phillip Littlemore of Geoff Knorr's realisation of "I Vow To Thee, My Country". More info here: http://bit.ly/1LprF68

NI**OD: Elgar's most recognised piece, from his Enigma Variations, is a staple of every remembrance concert or service in a relatively new arrangement by Phillip Littlemore. More info here: http://bit.ly/2hJ8p9Z

ONLY IN SLEEP: Phillip Littlemore's arrangement of Ēriks Ešenvalds incandescent choral work which offers a subtle beauty, yet powerful and expressive. https://bit.ly/3CxE5tI

27/04/2022

A new arrangement from our Editor in Chief, Phillip Littlemore, comes a suite of six movements from Camille Saint-Saëns "Carnival of the Animals". For more info: tinyurl.com/2p887cra

10/02/2022

*** BRASS BAND MUSIC FOR THE PLATINUM JUBILEE ***

CROWN IMPERIAL: Used for the Coronation of both King George VI in 1937 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. More info: bit.ly/3oCSblU

I VOW TO THEE, MY COUNTRY: An expansive version of the hymn Thaxted, originally the slow section of 'Jupiter', from Gustav Holst's The Planets. More info: bit.ly/3Lk2Cog

POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE MARCH NO.1: Although written in 1901, it has been a staple for Royal occasions ever since and was performed at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II bit.ly/3BcxYbJ

POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE MARCH NO.4: Written a few years after March No.1, it was also performed at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and also has an equally 'big tune' bit.ly/3LlTRtL

MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS: Composed in 1749 to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, the music suits every occasion bit.ly/34m1QXq

NI**OD: Often used for ceremonial and solemn occasions, it is one of the most poignant and beautiful pieces of British music. bit.ly/3JeULXb

Purchase any two of these sets of music and get a CD of the Leyland Band performing regal music for FREE (while stocks last)! To hear sound clips of these pieces, and to see more titles, visit Timbercroft Publishing website: it.ly/3gwKSb5

Timbercroft Publishing features many of the arrangements of Phillip Littlemore, who has been arranging for brass band and wind band for many years.

18/01/2022

Take a listen to Paul Cosh explain the thinking behind his new book "Brass Essentials: An Arban Companion".
https://bit.ly/3FQhx5T

https://www.4barsrest.com/news/53478/tuesday-interview-with-paul-cosh

We speak to the highly respected player, conductor, teacher and lecturer about his new teaching publication - 'Brass Essentials - An Arban Collection'.

20/12/2021

Introducing "Brass Essentials: An Arban Companion" by Paul Cosh. The book works through the Arban Cornet Method in the sequence that the excerpts appear in the original publication. This companion book will encourage a rigorous approach to practice and assist in the development of a good sound and good intonation, whilst improving technical skills and rhythmic accuracy. It is suitable for all valve instruments and gives a varied practice diet for regular use. https://bit.ly/32jqbf4

Timbercroft Publishing features many of the arrangements of Phillip Littlemore, who has been arranging for brass band and wind band for many years.

24/10/2021

*** MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS ***

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS: A beautiful and reflective arrangement for cornet solo of this Judy Garland classic by Phillip Littlemore, which also has a little bit of sparkle to close. More info: bit.ly/1KWERLv

THREE CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS: A delightful set of three Christmas Carols expertly crafted by Philip Doe and includes Christmas Day, Coventry Carol and I Saw Three Ships. More info: bit.ly/ZX6uDB

CAROL OF THE BELLS: Adapted from the version by Libera, this adds a slightly different take on the classic Ukrainian bell carol. More info: bit.ly/1waaFZw

CANTICLE: LEGEND OF VALE ROYAL: Philip Doe's depiction of the story of the Abbey at Vale Royal, and its eventual destruction, set to the music of "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen" and "O Come. O Come Emmanuel". More info: bit.ly/2yIEpSI

To hear sound clips of these pieces, and to see more titles, visit the Christmas section on our website: bit.ly/2f0PYMd