Philip Sparke

Guardians of the Waves' was commissioned by the Japan Coast Guard Band to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2018. They gave the premiere as part of a 30th anniversary concert on November 8th that ye...

Guardians of the Waves' was commissioned by the Japan Coast Guard Band to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2018. They gave the premiere as part of a 30th anniversary concert on November 8th that ye...

Tango for Joe explores the lyrical properties of the trombone. A long introduction builds to the first entry of the soloist, who plays the main tango melody over a rhythmic accompaniment. In this work...

Tango for Joe explores the lyrical properties of the trombone. A long introduction builds to the first entry of the soloist, who plays the main tango melody over a rhythmic accompaniment. In this work...

Die North Hills Fantasy wurde von den North Hills High School Bands in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Leitung: Len Lavelle), im Rahmen eines seit 1965 bestehenden Kompositionsauftragsprogramms - dem ältest...

Die North Hills Fantasy wurde von den North Hills High School Bands in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Leitung: Len Lavelle), im Rahmen eines seit 1965 bestehenden Kompositionsauftragsprogramms - dem ältest...

Highland Dawn beschreibt einen Sonnenaufgang in den schottischen Highlands, in der atemberaubende Berglandschaften und klare Luft für eine besondere Atmosphäre sorgen. Ein schnellerer Mittelteil besch...

Highland Dawn beschreibt einen Sonnenaufgang in den schottischen Highlands, in der atemberaubende Berglandschaften und klare Luft für eine besondere Atmosphäre sorgen. Ein schnellerer Mittelteil besch...

Die Sinfonietta No 5n besteht aus drei Sätzen: Fanfare, Interlude und Toccata. Es handelt sich um ein abwechslungsreiches Werk, das von Aufruhr, Leidenschaft und ruhigen Passagen geprägt ist. Durch di...

Die Sinfonietta No 5n besteht aus drei Sätzen: Fanfare, Interlude und Toccata. Es handelt sich um ein abwechslungsreiches Werk, das von Aufruhr, Leidenschaft und ruhigen Passagen geprägt ist. Durch di...

March of the Robot Army was commissioned by Linda Anzolin & Giordano-Bruno Tedeschi for Campobanda 2019, with funds made available by JUST ITALIA. Campobanda is an Italian summer music camp for 8- to...

March of the Robot Army was commissioned by Linda Anzolin & Giordano-Bruno Tedeschi for Campobanda 2019, with funds made available by JUST ITALIA. Campobanda is an Italian summer music camp for 8- to...

Variations on a Fourth was written for an innovative project initiated by the Siena Wind Orchestra from Tokyo. Four European and four Japanese composers created a new wind orchestra piece for a specia...

Variations on a Fourth was written for an innovative project initiated by the Siena Wind Orchestra from Tokyo. Four European and four Japanese composers created a new wind orchestra piece for a specia...

A Centennial Journey wurde von dem norwegischen Ensemble 'Stavanger Musikkorps av 1919' anlässlich seines 100-jährigen Bestehens im Jahr 2019 in Auftrag gegeben. Die Uraufführung fand am 28. September...

Das Stück Pentangle besteht aus drei Sätzen, die ohne Unterbrechung gespielt werden, und orientiert sich am klassischen Aufbau des barocken Concerto grosso. Das Blechbläserquintett und das begleitende...

Although specifically describing the uncertainty of approaching night and an evening prayer, Hymn at Twilight is actually about the human emotions of doubt, insecurity, hope and resolve. This solemn p...

Although specifically describing the uncertainty of approaching night and an evening prayer, Hymn at Twilight is actually about the human emotions of doubt, insecurity, hope and resolve. This solemn p...

Bring vibrant energy and infectious rhythms to the concert stage with "3 Dance Miniatures", published by the renowned Anglo Music. This charming work for concert band takes both musicians and audience...

With "3 Dance Miniatures", published by the renowned Anglo Music, you bring infectious rhythms and stylish elegance to the concert stage. This versatile work for concert band delights with its multifa...

A Little Klezmer Suite' was commissioned by Rushton Park High School to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their band programme. They gave the premiere in a virtual online concert in October 2020. Klez...

Pulcinella' was commissioned by the Taiwanese euphonium player Tzu-Hsiang Lin. Lin is a renowned soloist and teacher and a Besson Euphonium Artist. He teaches euphonium at Taipei National University o...

Pulcinella was commissioned by the Taiwanese euphonium player Tzu-Hsiang Lin. Lin is a renowned soloist and teacher and a Besson Euphonium Artist. He teaches euphonium at Taipei National University of...

Songs and Dances is a festive and energetic work with an emphasis on music with a rhythmic, dance-like quality. Its three continuous movements are set in a fast-slow-fast form. Highly syncopated theme...

Songs and Dances is a festive and energetic work with an emphasis on music with a rhythmic, dance-like quality. Its three continuous movements are set in a fast-slow-fast form. Highly syncopated theme...