ABRSM Baritone/Euphonium Syllabus Grade 6 & 7, from 2013 onwards.
Among the solos contained in this album are some of the 'heart songs' of The Salvation Army, some traditional melodies as well as four larger works. There are solos to challenge the younger player as well as some to test the most advanced soloist. These solos, many of which were only available with brass and accompaniment, have now been arranged with pianoforte accompaniment and come complete with an 'accompaniment CD'. There is music suitable for all occasions, ranging from the Sunday morning worship meeting to the concert platform. Most importantly, the album contains solos that will appeal to the listener as well as the performer. Includes: The Better World (Norman Bearcroft trs. David Mortlock); Spirit of Life (David Catherwood trs. Susan Avison); My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose (Traditional arr. Kenneth Downie); Travelling Along (Chris Mallett trs. Derick Kane); Lyric Variations (Ray Steadman-Allen); There Will Be God (Joy Webb arr. Richard Phillips); To Live Right (Ivor Bosanko); Welsh Fantasy (Ralph Pearce); Jesus, I Come to Thee (Norman Bearcroft); Ochills (Ernest Rance arr. Derick Kane); Compelled By Love (Andrew Blyth); A New Direction (Derick Kane); Menuet (Georges Bizet trs. Kevin Norbury); Timepiece (Norman Bearcroft).
