Performed by The Cory Band (conducted by Philip Harper) - August 2014, Leeuwarden

Recorded by Omrop Fryslân
http://www.omropfryslan.nl/

Fanfare in Orange

Fanfare In Orange

Brass in Concert 2016 - Brass Band Schoonhoven (Meylemans), Narrator: Frank Renton

Programme Notes:

On the 13th May 2000, the Netherlands was shocked by an explosion in Roombeek – a district of Enschede, near the German border – after a fire broke out at a local fireworks depot. 23 people lost their lives in the tragic events. This piece pays tribute to their memory.

The numbers 2 and 3 form the basis of the piece. The use of 5/4 allows the music to flow, alternating between 2 + 3 and 3 + 2; there are frequent passages where triplet quavers clash with straight quavers; and the tuned percussion make use of a scale composed of alternating intervals of 2 and 3 semitones.

23 - a lament for the victims of Enschede

Brass in Concert 2016 - Brass Band Schoonhoven (Meylemans)

Programme Notes:

‘Pyrotechnic Variations’ is a modern day twist on Tchaikovsky’s famous ‘1812’ Overture. A heraldic opening introduces some familiar themes, before leading into a frantic virtuosic passage (especially for euphonium!), where quotes can be heard all through the band. This subsides into the central ‘slow’ section (via the unusual route of a bass and drum kit feature). After a whisper quiet reintroduction of the main theme, we build to the ‘canon’ finale – ending in a glorious celebratory style!

Pyrotechnic Variations on '1812'

Live performance by the New Trombone Collective of my first composition for trombone ensemble - De Doelen Hall, Rotterdam, April 2011


Still...
Silent...

He stands motionless

Enveloped in a fog of vibrant colour
Close enough to touch, yet seemingly out of his reach

He stands

He and his thoughts

Thoughts of life
Thoughts of death
Thoughts of joy
Thoughts of despair
Swirling
Swirling like that which surrounds him

Then he sees it

From the very midst of it all, a shape forms
A glorious shape
Beauty?

Immediately, everything becomes clear to him
No longer trapped in his own thoughts
He is free!

But Alas
Just as suddenly as it had appeared, the image disperses
Into the cascade of confusion

Standing amid a kaleidoscopic mist
Will he ever catch a glimpse of this 'spectre' again?
Or experience the emotions it stirred within him?

He lives in hope...

Amid a Kaleidoscopic Mist

Written for, and performed by, the Raunds Temperance Band (conducted by Robin Norman) - Bolsover Festival of Brass, October 2010

Fanfare & Theme

Performed by the Fairey Band (conducted by Maria Molund) - January 2011, RNCM

Echo & Narcissus (Part 1)

Brass in Concert 2017 - GUS Band (Cooke), Euphonium: Matthew White

Programme Notes:

Bushido (“the way of warriors”) is the code of ideals that dictate the Samurai way of life - righteousness, compassion, respect, honesty, honour, duty, self-control, and heroic courage. Many of which are also required for euphonium playing…

Bushido

Bushido (excerpt)

French Nationals (Gala Concert) 2020 - Brass Band Schoonhoven (Vos)

Programme Notes:

Commissioned by Brass Band Schoonhoven as part of their set for the Gala Concert for the French National Championships, 'Intrada for Rouen' is a vibrant opening piece which makes liberal use of 'Les Marseillais'!

Tracks by Christian Overhead - Composer