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4BR Shop: Solemn Procession (Richard Strauss)

Paul Hindmarsh's superb arrangement is now available through the 4BR Shop.

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  Paul Hindmarsh's superb arrangement was performed at the recent RNCM Brass Band Festival

Paul Hindmarsh's superb arrangement of 'Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens' (Solemn Entrance of the Knights of the Order of Saint John) is now available to enjoy.

Now that the music of Richard Strauss published in his lifetime is in the public domain, 'Solemn Processional', as it has been rendered in English, can be enjoyed by all brass bands and their audiences.

This arrangement was recently performed to critical acclaim by Tredegar Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.

Price: £30.00

To purchase: https://4barsrest.shop/product/solemn-procession-richard-strauss/

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