Lock Horns / Rage On: Brass Band Score & Parts

$83.99 USD

Lock Horns / Rage On: Brass Band Score & Parts

Name: Lock Horns / Rage On: Brass Band Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 12-057157050X
Price: 83.99 USD
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By Simon Dobson

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Simon Dobson's march "Lock Horns/Rage On" was commissioned by the Leyland Band and their conductor Jason Katsikaris, and formed part of their program for the Brass in Concert Championships, held at The Sage, Gateshead (Newcastle, England) on November 15, 2009. The performance is available on the DVD Brass in Concert 2009.

The work is dedicated to the composer's brother-in-law, who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder. It can be best described as a headlong dash from chaos to order, evil to good, illness to health, and dark to light.

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Series: Faber Edition: Faber Brass Band Series

Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN10: 0-571-57050-X

ISBN13: 978-0-571-57050-8

UPC: 9780571570508

SKU: 12-057157050X

Instrumentation: Brass Band

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About the Composer: Simon Dobson

Simon Dobson is a British composer whose work for brass band has earned recognition at major competitions and festivals. His compositions blend contemporary musical language with the traditional strengths of brass band writing, creating pieces that engage both performers and audiences.

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Why we love this

This march transcends the typical contest piece by embedding a genuine emotional arc into its structure. The journey from dissonance and rhythmic turbulence to harmonic resolution feels earned rather than imposed, giving your ensemble a narrative to perform rather than simply a set of technical challenges.

What to expect

The opening generates genuine unease through dissonant harmony and fragmented rhythmic gestures, creating a sense of being pulled in competing directions. As the piece unfolds, coherence gradually emerges; what began as chaos resolves into purposeful forward motion, building toward a triumphant conclusion that feels like emerging into sunlight.

Who it's for

Brass bands preparing for competition or concert programming who want a substantial contemporary work with genuine artistic depth. This piece rewards ensembles capable of handling both rhythmic complexity and nuanced dynamic control, making it ideal for advanced bands seeking to expand their repertoire beyond traditional march fare.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening chaos deliberately; resist the urge to smooth it out. The angular rhythms and clashing sonorities establish the piece's emotional territory, so commit fully to the unsettling character before the transformative moment arrives.
Balance transparency in the tutti passages with pointed articulation of thematic material. The work's architecture depends on listeners hearing the structural shifts, not just the volume changes.
Attend carefully to dynamic contrast in the latter sections. As the piece moves toward resolution, incremental shifts in color and intensity will mark progress more effectively than sudden jumps.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece in a concert exploring transformation and resolution, or as a contest selection where the emotional narrative gives judges something beyond technical execution to engage with. Its dedication and underlying meaning also make it appropriate for programs addressing mental health awareness or community resilience.