The John Lawes
Brass Band Collection

One of the all time Jazz standards arranged for brass quintet.

The well known theme of the James Bond film of the same name arranged in a brisk latin style.

The title song from the hugely auccessful Musical by John Kander in an effective but straightforward arrangement.

This very popular Christmas melody of yesteryear will rekindle memories for some members of the audience and bring a new experience to others.

Taken from the hit Musical 'Half a Sixpence' this bubbly fun piece will surely get your audience clapping along to its engaging rhythm.

One of the happy rhythmic songs performed by Lonnie Donegan. Optional ad-lib solos for Cornet/Trumpet and Trombone.

Based on 'Angels from the Realms of Glory', this piece, arranged for Quintet or Double Quintet, is an ideal opener for any Christmas Concert.

In response to requests received this arrangement is a reduction of the full band setting (No.33) in the catalogue. Brisk and breezy.

This piece, also in response to requests received, is a reduction of the full band piece (No.4) in the catalogue. An intriguing combination of two well known carols.

Some of the memorable tunes from the operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan

This arrangement, adapted from one of Beethoven's well known piano sonatas, is intricate and challenging with its various melodic lines darting amongst the parts.

Also known as 'Val-de-re, val-de-ra', this lively cheerful tune is a scaled down version of the full band arrangement No.64.

A light hearted piece of frivolity with a jaunty rhythm and a catchy tune. A fun piece, sung originally By Cicely Courtneidge in the 1933 film 'Soldiers of the King'

This beautiful tune, with its gorgeous harmonies, is arranged so that each verse is voiced independently, each instrument having its part to play.

This famous hymn has been set to many tunes over the years, this one was composed during the 1950s. The catchy tune is arranged so that each verse is approached differently giving variety for the listener.

Two pieces for the price of one:
The long day closes (3.00): The gorgeous chords of Arthur Sullivan’s famous part song make a perfect vehicle for the sonorous sounds of the trombones.
God be in my head (1.00): The iconic harmonies that H. Walford Davies uses for this famous hymn are eminently suitable for the distinctive resonance of the trombones.

The well known Devonshire folk song in a new busy and entertaining arrangement. A challenge but well worth the effort.

This lively piece is a reduction of the full band original (No 80). All five players are featured at some time during the performance ending with a big full sound.

All four verses are treated separately representing the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Carol.
A beautiful piece with some gorgeous chords.
(This is a reduction of the full band version (No.5) in the catalogue)

This is the first of two pieces written to highlight the plight of many British villages that are losing their countryside to urbanisation. After a calm start the developers move in and the piece gets busy, a trombone solo echoes the rhythm of the words in the title before the whole band takes up the cause.
Special offer: buy Q21 & Q22 together
for a total of £18

The second piece of the two is concerned with the wildlife that lived in the countryside before the developers took over. The Horn takes up the rhythm of the words in the title, the theme is then developed in a variety of ways by the rest of the players.
Special offer: buy Q21 & Q22 together
for a total of £18

The complete overture to one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operettas, full of good tunes that have stood the test of time for nearly 150 years.

This wonderful, happy song from the film/show MY FAIR LADY gives each player a worthwhile challenge and is a joy to play.