The style of the piece is rooted in ‘big band’ sounds. First performed in 1983 by the Wantage Silver Band. Fully revised and typeset in 2026, this new edition replaces the old 1991 facsimile edition. Duration 4-5 minutes.

Scoring

Traditional British Brass Band Format

Parts are supplied as follows, with optional percussion for 1 or 2 players

Soprano Cornet in Eb *
Solo Cornets in Bb *
Ripieno Cornet *
2nd Cornet in Bb *
3rd Cornet in Bb *
Flugelhorn in Bb

Solo Eb Tenor Horn in Eb *
1st Eb Tenor Horn *
2nd Eb Tenor Horn *

1st Euphonium in Bb *
2nd Euphonium in Bb *

1st Baritone in Bb *
2nd Baritone in Bb *

1st Trombone in Bb *
2nd Trombone in Bb *
Bass Trombone *

Eb Bass
Bb Bass

Timpani (optional)

Percussion: Drum Kit (optional ad lib.)

* Mutes required