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The Piper's Farewell - Bagpipes & Concert Band

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

The Piper's Farewell, composed by Ian Macpherson BEM and Scott Morton, is a deeply evocative and heartfelt work that captures the solemn dignity and quiet heroism of a final farewell. Scored for Bagpipes and Brass Band, this piece blends traditional Highland musical themes with a rich harmonic backdrop, creating a poignant atmosphere of reflection and remembrance. Whether imagined as the parting of a lone piper at a battlefield's edge, or a ceremonial march into memory, the melody unfolds with b...

Pavane - Faure

Thursday, 27 August 2026

Pavane' is a short work by the French composer Gabriel Faur written in 1887. It was originally a piano piece, but is better known in Faur's version for orchestra and optional chorus. Arranged by Geoff Kingston this elegant and reflective work is now available for Concert Band. Beautifully scored this is ideal for concerts or memorial occasions