Between 1492 and 1504, the Italian explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus led four Spanish transatlantic maritime expeditions in the name of the Catholic Monarchs to the Americas. These voyages led to Europeans learning about the New World. Peter Ratnik has crafted a new world master pice for any patriotic concert.
Frankenstein is no longer alone he has a wonderful, beautiful wife.... The music has two sides, Frankensteins and his wifes. The music tells the storey of their love for each other, even though it maybe spoke and monstrous..... A fantastic grade 3 work for band.
Selected as a test pice for the 2024 Tasmanian Bands League State competition junior A grade. The Cern Ring by Peter Ratnik is a fanciful suite with three (3) magical movements, each with lyrical and harmonic splendour which will have your band wanting more of the Cern Ring. A fantastic work for any concert or contest.
J.S. Bach one of the world’s greatest composer has been brought to your band through Peter Ratnik’s beautifully tasteful setting of three of his greatest melodies: Air on a G String, Jesu, Fount Of Joy And Wisdom and Sheep May Safely Graze. A deeply religious man, Bach has brought the voice of God to you through his magical music. Enjoy the pure beauty of The Best Of Bach.
As the first snow falls it tells us that Christmas is just around the corner. Peter Ratnik has created a Stirling new grade 3 setting of two of Europes most famous carols, Sussex Carol & O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This is a must for your holiday concert period.
Mary Magdalene is a powerful work by Peter Ratnik depicting the story of Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene is one of the most prominent women in the Bible Gospels. She was present at Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion and was the first to witness his Resurrection. The Church honours her as the “Apostle to the Apostles” because she carried the news of the Risen Christ to the disciples.
Intrada Australicana is an explosive musical portrait of life in the great expanses of Australian outback and cities. Telling the story of every day life, from its highs and lows, good times and sad times. This work allows the audience and Band Director to experience some of the beauty and wonders of Australia..
Peter Ratnik’s Rush Hour is a very quirky rhythmic thematic work which is all about being in a rush to get to where you need to go. An energetic, but at the same time lyrical work with will have your band wanting more and going faster and faster. I great concert and contest work.
Take a trip back to the glory days of marching in your school band with Peter Ratnik’s ‘Back In The Day’. A melodic march filled with memories of when you were young and playing in the Marching Band. A great work to open or close a concert.
From the bold fanfare opening, Legends of the Desert by Peter Ratnik takes the band and audience on a journey through the mysteries and adventures of the mystic east. After the grand announcement of the hero the work settles into a seductive lilting melody which conjures up travelling through the great deserts on camel and being guided by the peacefulness of the stars. Slipping into a reflective passage the hero thinks of home of all that is far away… when suddenly all changes with a commotion which slowly builds to the climax, is he being followed by those who wish him gone….. a chase commences over the dunes and into the darkness ……. Is the hero victorious? Or is it the end of his adventure?
Belinda has created a wonderful new work for concert band which has be influenced by the grace of the Crane as well as being infused by the wondrous beauty of Celtic music. Cranes Skimming The Water feature your flautist as they capture the wonders of traditional Celtic folk music.
Oceanic Adventures is a new major work for concert band composed for Tom Lamb and the Wynyard Concert Band, Tasmania 2025. This work takes your band on a journey through the abyss of the great oceans. A truly programmatic work which will impress all that hear and perform it. A great work for contest and festivals.
Composers Death Mask is an extremely programmatic work which is beautifully lyrical and dark then, please consider Composers Death Mask, a truly inspirational, emotional work by master composer Peter Ratnik. Composed for the Band Director who wants to get every ounce of life out of their band.....
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