Set at a Junior Band level, PARP ! follows a flexi scoring formula of mixed brass players; requiring a minimum of 4 brass players - but the maximum number is endless. The pieces are predominantly groove based and seek to take participants through a wide range of styles and musical identities. In the instance of using just four brass players, playing just the top part in each case will provide a cohesive performance.
Both myself and Roger Argente have organised and curated numerous brass music events under the title Brass Massive, although I must credit Roger with thinking up the name first. This particular piece was written for a Junior Band to perform as an opening piece at a London-based Brass Massive several years ago. J.M.
