Continuum (Procession) (1984)
brass band or wind orchestra 9 mins.
Commissioned by Redbridge Brass (conductor David Wood) and first performed Rosslyn Hill Chapel, London 26 May 1984.
A single movement piece which explores a wide variety of rhythms and textures within a steady underlying pulse.
The wind orchestra version (titled ‘Procession’) explores the variety of colour of the wind and brass, with the less common instruments cued so that it can be played by smaller concert bands. Approximately Grade 6-7 ABRSM
Score and parts available from the composer
Performance of brass band version by Redbridge Brass, conductor David Wood.
Audio extract of wind orchestra version: