Composed by Andy Scott and arranged by Jim Fieldhouse for Foden's Brass Band. Premiere recording by Foden's Band, conducted by Mike Fowles, on the CD "A World Within" (world of Brass DOYCD276)
Programme note
Andy Scott was commissioned by the Royal Northern College of Music to compose a work for a concert marking the retirement of RNCM Principal, Professor Edward Gregson in 2008. And Everything is Still was inspired by a poem by Lemn Sissay from his children’s book, The Emperor’s Watch Maker. A simple melody unravels alongside a calm and gentle atmosphere. This arrangement by Jim Fieldhouse features the tenor horn.
Percussion: 3 players. Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Glockenspeil, Tam-tam, Triangle, Timapani, Vibraphone, Tubular Bells
Programme note
Andy Scott was commissioned by the Royal Northern College of Music to compose a work for a concert marking the retirement of RNCM Principal, Professor Edward Gregson in 2008. And Everything is Still was inspired by a poem by Lemn Sissay from his children’s book, The Emperor’s Watch Maker. A simple melody unravels alongside a calm and gentle atmosphere. This arrangement by Jim Fieldhouse features the tenor horn.
Percussion: 3 players. Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Glockenspeil, Tam-tam, Triangle, Timapani, Vibraphone, Tubular Bells