This new edition of The Circus for Brass Band replaces the old Spartan Press legacy ‘Facsimile Edition’ of 1990.

This short overture, which parallels some of the traditional circus acts (for example trapeze, jugglers, clowns etc.), is a tribute to, and an affectionate parody of, a long lost and much missed musical genre.

First performed by The Wantage Silver Band, Oxfordshire, UK conducted by the composer in June 1983.

The Circus won the Eric Coates Prize for Composition, at the Royal Academy of Music, London in 1981 in its original scoring for light orchestra.

Duration: approximately 4 minutes.

Scoring

Traditional British Brass Band Format

Parts are supplied as follows, with
optional percussion for 4 players

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

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

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

Percussion
Bass Drum
Clashed Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal
Snare Drum
Tambourine
Slap stick
Xylophone
Drum Kit

* Mutes required