{"title":"Kenneth Downie Sheet Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eKenneth Downie's brass band compositions showcase virtuosic orchestration and creative adaptation. This collection features \u003cem\u003eHandel in the Band\u003c\/em\u003e, a set of symphonic variations on Handel's Sarabande from Suite in D minor, reimagined for concert and brass band settings. Originally commissioned for the 2013 Swiss National Brass Band Championships, Downie's work blends Baroque melody with contemporary brass band arranging. Titles are available as full scores and parts, ideal for ensemble performance and festival programming.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handel-in-the-band-12-0571572375","title":"Handel in the Band: Brass Band Score","description":"\u003ci\u003eHandel in the Band\u003c\/i\u003e is a virtuoso set of symphonic variations on one of Handel's best known keyboard dances, the \"Sarabande\" from his \u003ci\u003eSuite in D minor\u003c\/i\u003e, HWV 437, based on the Spanish traditional dance La Folia. Kenneth Downie's work was commissioned by Brass Band Treize Etoiles, for performance at the 2013 Swiss National Brass Band Championships, where it was conducted by James Gourlay. The title is a reference to Percy Grainger's popular \u003ci\u003eHandel in the Strand\u003c\/i\u003e, and is indicative of the witty and theatrical nature of the music, which is more playful than conventional competition pieces and as such offers different challenges to brass bands as well as being thoroughly entertaining for audiences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenneth Downie is one of the most respected and experienced brass band composers. His music has been widely performed and published throughout the brass band world since the 1960s.","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44602248724616,"sku":"12-0571572375","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/12-0571572375_large_eba9c63e-8be1-4378-952e-49d0b66cc291.jpg?v=1779256383"},{"product_id":"handel-in-the-band-12-0571572367","title":"Handel in the Band: Brass Band Score \u0026 Parts","description":"\u003ci\u003eHandel in the Band\u003c\/i\u003e is a virtuoso set of symphonic variations on one of Handel's best known keyboard dances, the Sarabande from his \u003ci\u003eSuite in D minor\u003c\/i\u003e, HWV 437, based on the Spanish traditional dance La Folia. Kenneth Downie's work was commissioned by Brass Band Treize Etoiles, for performance at the 2013 Swiss National Brass Band Championships, where it was conducted by James Gourlay. The title is a reference to Percy Grainger's popular \u003ci\u003eHandel in the Strand\u003c\/i\u003e, and is indicative of the witty and theatrical nature of the music, which is more playful than conventional competition pieces and as such offers different challenges to brass bands as well as being thoroughly entertaining for audiences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenneth Downie is one of the most respected and experienced brass band composers. His music has been widely performed and published throughout the brass band world since the 1960s.","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44602249281672,"sku":"12-0571572367","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/12-0571572367_large_5926e0e1-d698-417b-b1a6-27857a3d6238.jpg?v=1779255185"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.alfred.com\/collections\/kenneth-downie-sheet-music.oembed","provider":"Alfred Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}