Description
Push the boundaries of the brass band medium with Philip Wilby’s Unholy Sonnets, featuring a powerful role for voice. This innovative work combines the rich textures of the brass ensemble with the expressive potential of the human voice to create a dramatic and thought-provoking narrative. Wilby’s writing is sophisticated and modern, using lush harmonies and complex rhythms to underscore the intense emotional content of the text. This piece is a fantastic choice for a band looking to program something truly unique and artistically challenging. It offers a rare opportunity to showcase a vocal soloist alongside the band, resulting in a performance that is both intimate and grand, challenging the audience’s perceptions of the brass genre.
⭐ RETIREMENT CLEARANCE: FINAL RUN ITEM. As we prepare to retire and close our shop, we are liquidating all remaining physical inventory. This arrangement will never be restocked; once our current copies are sold, they are gone for good. Please note that this item is eligible for our tiered retirement discount—adding it to your order helps you reach the $100 threshold to unlock 30% off, with savings increasing up to 60% off for larger bundles. Secure these pieces for your library now before our doors close for the final time.