Salt of the Earth Finale
orchestration  tuba and piano (other versions listed below)
duration  3:40

An arrangement created by the composer from the third movement of 'Salt of the Earth', a Concerto for Tuba & Brass Band, commissioned by Les Neish, premiered by Les & Foden's Band at the RNCM Festival of Brass 2008, and recorded on the award-winning CDs 'Salt of the Earth' (World of Brass SFZ 150) & 'Double Trouble' (World of Brass SFX 152).
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"In a way this arrangement for tuba and piano is a case of coming full circle with Salt of the Earth Finale, in that I have arranged it for Les Neish to premiere at ITEC in Linz, Austria, in June 2012, especially pleasing as Les commissioned and funded the original Concerto!" Andy Scott

tuba & piano - buy now

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Salt of the Earth Finale
orchestration  brass band (other versions listed below)
duration  3:30

"The CD 'A World Within' (SP&S DOYCD 276) is a recording that documents the music that I wrote for Foden's Band, as the bands Composer in Residence, from 2008-2010. 'Salt of the Earth' had been released on the 'Double Trouble' & 'Salt of the Earth' CDs but I wanted to somehow make reference to the piece that established my connection with Foden's Band. The Finale of Salt of the Earth was an obvious choice; almost like a latin big band, the two-part contrapuntal coda and unison cornet introduction have real impact. In place of the original tuba cadenza mid-piece are a series of riffs and solo breaks. I'm delighted that in 2010 Mike & Foden's have used this piece as their regular encore at concerts!" Andy Scott

brass band - buy now

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Salt of the Earth Finale
orchestration  saxophone with string quartet & rhythm section, saxophone with string orchestra & rhythm section, 
duration  5:00

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