A rollicking rendition of an old favourite, featuring fanfares, flourishes, sleigh rides, peels of bells... even a Russian dance.

And not a single repeat in sight!

Difficulty rating:★★★☆☆

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A jolly medley of (mostly) English carols.

Ok, so we let a bit of Mendelssohn sneak in at the start, and there's a jaunty French imposter, but otherwise it's traditionally English all the way.

Bouncy, jovial, and full of Christmas cheer.

Difficulty rating:★★★☆☆

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Each of the Planets, none of the filler

A 13-minute reimagining of Holst's orchestral suite, with all the most memorable themes and motifs reworked into a three-movement concert spectacle.

Difficulty rating:★★★★★

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The classic American spiritual - made famous by Paul Robeson and immortalised by Louis Armstrong.

This jazz-flavoured arrangement takes Satchmo's interpretation as its base, with plenty of New Orleans swing. A real audience favourite.

Difficulty rating:★★☆☆☆

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Our very first publication, and still many bands' favourite.

A beautifully evocative and haunting modal melody. This gentle Irish folk song features some wonderful harmonies and flowing, lyrical melodies.

Difficulty rating:★★☆☆☆

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Written by Sir John Stevenson, this evergreen song has been performed by the likes of Celtic Women, Clannad, Charlotte Church and the Irish Tenors.

Wistful melancholy, with a cracking part for your percussion section.

Difficulty rating:★☆☆☆☆

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A favourite of Welsh Male Voice Choirs, this classic Welsh tune was written by Joseph Parry in 1875.

This arrangement sees a cornet soloist take the first verse, before the euphs and baris enjoys the melody in verse two.

The full band belt out the lovely tune for the glorioso finale.

Difficulty rating:★★☆☆☆

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One of the great musical statements of the 20th century: a masterpiece of jazz and classical fusion.

Described by the composer as a "musical kaleidoscope of America", the piece has become one of the most influential and recognisable compositions of the last century.

In this new arrangement, the very best bits are condensed into a 7-minute reworking.

Difficulty rating:★★★★☆

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Ottorini Respighi, arranged by Matt Kingston

Respighi's rather wonderful depiction of a Roman legion marching along the Appian Way in the brilliance of the newly-risen sun.

A glorious four-minute crescendo, Respighi wanted the ground to tremble as his imaginary army advance.

In this arrangement, the band's cornets mimic the calls of the ancient Roman Buccina, and early form of trumpet.

Difficulty rating:★★★★☆

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An epic depiction of the mediaeval Spanish kingdom, Asturias

Monumental melodies, driving rhythms and mysterious harmonies abound in the spectacular and challenging concert finale.

Taking Spanish melodies from the 12th to the 19th centuries and weaving them together with original themes, Asturias often sounds more like a Hollywood soundtrack than a band piece.

Difficulty rating:★★★☆☆

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The gospel songs Elijah Rock and Keep Your Hand on the Plough are combined in this lively, funky arrangement.

The piece takes the form of a train journey, plodding to begin with then gradually building up a head of steam.

With two jazzy solo spots, for Cornet and Bb Bass.

Difficulty rating:★★☆☆☆

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Exotic flavours and sultry rhythms from the masterly pen of George Gershwin.

One of Gershwin's most exciting orchestral compositions, the Cuban Overture was inspired by a holiday to Havana in 1932.

Dominated by lively Caribbean Salsa rhythms and Cuban percussion, it's a real work-out and a thrilling concert item; you can almost taste the rum and feel the sun on your back

Difficulty rating:★★★★★

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Foot-tapping Ragtime fun, with tunes by Joplin, Gershwin and James Reese Europe.

One of our most popular arrangements, Great Scott! is an extravaganza of catchy melodies, based around James Reese Europe's infectious Castle House Rag.

A hoot to play, and a guaranteed hit on the summer bandstands.

Difficulty rating:★★★☆☆

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A lively little number from the Italian Baroque.

Full of sparkle, this bustling and rhythmic choral work used to soar around the cathedrals of Venice, but given to a brass band it takes on a new level of power and excitement.

A sheer joy to play, it's brim full of character. If you like Gabrieli's brass music, you'll love this.

Difficulty rating:★★☆☆☆

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Solo Flugelhorn feature

A corker of a melody from the Baroque composer Benedetto Marcello

Here it is given a more modern flavour, with a glorious, flowing solo flugel melody. Delightful and charming, and equally at home at the bandstand or the concert hall.

Nice and easy to play, but enormously effective.

Difficulty rating:★☆☆☆☆

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An absolutely stunning, hymn-like composition. Huge contrasts between passages, with big beautiful chords and subtle resolutions.

One moment its delicate and fragile, the next you're hit by a wall of sound.

Find a big church. Play it. Then play it again!

Difficulty rating:★★☆☆☆

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The great organ toccata as you've never heard it before.

A rocked-up version of everybody's favourite wedding recessional.

Brilliant as a concert opener or as an encore, it adds to the excitement and power of the original.

Difficulty rating:★★★☆☆

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Joyful, exuberant... and a little bit bonkers.

The wonderful Riffs & Whirligigs is a punchy, charismatic little number, perfect as a concert opener.

Funky bass riffs and incessant percussion beats drive the piece along like a runaway train, with the rest of the band providing catchy jazz licks and syncopated rhythmic motifs.

Difficulty rating:★★★☆☆

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Cornet Duet feature

Immortalised by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five, this version features two duelling cornet soloists (we all know how much they love to show off!)

Difficulty rating:★★★★☆

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The best bits of Wolfgang Amadeus, combined into a lively, dark and exciting medley.

Featuring some glorious melodies from Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Requiem and the Coronation Mass.

At times dark and brooding, at others delicately beautiful, this arrangement showcases some of the finest moments of a great musical genius.

Difficulty rating:★★★★☆

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