Bryan Kelly

Choral

Canterbury Responses
Ref. W212 - PDF Sample
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Preces, Responses and the Lord's Prayer for unaccompanied high voices.

Dedicated to 'David Flood and the choristers of Canterbury Cathedral', and first performed there in the summer of 2003, Bryan Kelly's Canterbury Responses take a fresh look at the Preces, Responses and Lord's Prayer from the Anglican service of Evensong and clothe them in bright, contemporary tonal music that also respects the hallowed traditions of these much-loved texts.

The choral writing, challenging yet practical, and well within the range of competent parish choirs, is in two or three parts, and is equally suited to choirs of boys' voices and to mixed male and female high-voice ensembles. Simple yet strongly rhythmical imitation between the voices is used to dramatic effect, while several quietly reflective sections complement the predominantly joyful tone of the settings.

Kentucky Canticles
Ref. W215 - PDF Sample
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Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for SATB and Organ.

Bryan Kelly's Kentucky Canticles pay homage to the unforgettable music of the deep south, and in particular to the legendary black singer Paul Robeson.

Dancing spiritual rhythms infuse the Magnificat's energetic song of joy, and there are lively musical illustrations for the mighty, the proud, the rich, and the humble and meek before the return of the opening phrases heralds an exultant Gloria.

In contrast, the Nunc Dimittis draws on the expressivity at the heart of the spiritual style to capture the deep yearning of Simeon's song of farewell. Both movements have short passages for solo voices that may be taken by members of the choir.

The Kentucky Canticles are dedicated to John Scott and the Choir of St Thomas Fifth Avenue, New York, and are the latest addition to a long and distinguished output with which Kelly has enriched the musical heritage of Anglican worship.

Wind & Brass

Brass Bagatelles
Ref. H439 - PDF Sample
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Four Pieces for E flat Tenor Horn or B flat Baritone or Euphonium and piano.
(Treble and Bass clef parts are provided for Euphonium).

Standard: Intermediate

Skilfully written for a range of instruments that suffer from a dearth of repertoire, Bryan Kelly's Brass Bagatelles offer a variety of enticing moods and styles at an intermediate level that will ensure their popularity amongst brass players of around Grades 4 to 5 standard.

The first two movements - a stern minuet and rollicking march - take a tongue-in-cheek look at aspects of ceremonial music. The third, marked 'Tenero' is more introspective, a winsome tune in lilting rhythm. The finale is a gig that contrasts wicked offbeat accents with smooth melody - very typical of this composer - and ends with a splendid glissando from the piano.

Many of Bryan Kelly's pieces for brass have featured on examination syllabuses over the years - reflecting his talent to create fresh, approachable music that delights students, teachers and examiners alike.

Globe Theatre Suite
Ref. H452 - PDF Sample
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Standard: Intermediate
Edited by Ararah Ben-Tovim
For Descant Recorder or Piccolo and Piano
A version for Descant recorder or piccolo and strings is available in our Hire Library (Ref. HL373)

CONTENTS
1. Fanfare; 2. Bransle; 3. Air; 4. Jig; 5. Lament; 6. Song (i); 7. Song (ii); 8. Rigadoon
Bryan Kelly's versatile Globe Theatre Suite recreates eight baroque movements in the winning melodic style for which he is among the most highly regarded of contemporary composers for wind instruments. Of approximately Grades 4 to 5 standard, the pieces include a fanfare, bransle, air, jig, lament, two songs, and a rigadoon. Options for performance include descant recorder or piccolo, and the accompaniment may also be played on the harpsichord. Noted flautist Atarah Ben-Tovim has edited the solo part, and the Globe Theatre Suite may also be played in a transcription of the keyboard accompaniment for strings.

Mood Pieces for Soprano Saxophone (or Clarinet) and Piano
Ref. H441 - PDF Sample
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Standard: Intermediate

Exploiting the rich possibilities of the soprano saxophone, Brian Kelly captures a range of moods in eight tuneful and distinctive vignettes, that, whether light-hearted or sad, offer an abundance of musical enjoyment.

Whodunnit. Suite for Trumpet and Piano
Ref. H442 - PDF Sample
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Standard: Intermediate

1. Poirot (Detective)
2. Lavinia Lurex (Actress)
3. Colonel Glib (Retired)
4. Miss Slight (Spinster of this Parish)
5. The Chief Suspect
6. The Chase
Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is 'set to music' for the first time, along with a cast of suspicious characters including Lavinia Lurex (Actress), Miss Slight (Spinster of this Parish), Colonel Glib (Retired) and, of course, The Chief Suspect. Dedicated to actor David Suchet, and ending with a dramatic chase, this uproarious suite of pieces will delight trumpet players of Grades 4 to 5 standard and above.