Works - Edward Gregson

Featured Work

The Light of the Gospel (for choir a cappella)

Dances Old and New for solo cello

Aubade

The Merry Love to Dance (Suite of Dances for Brass Septet)

The Merry Love to Dance was written specially for, and is dedicated to, the seven-piece brass ensemble Septura. The title is taken from a poem by WB Yates called ‘The Fiddler of Dooney’: And the merry love the fiddle, And the merry love to dance. It seemed to me that nothing better personifies the joy of the dance…

Tenor Horn Concerto (Three Gods)

Edward Gregson’s Tenor Horn Concerto (Three Gods) was commissioned by the Belgian tenor horn soloist Tim de Maeseneer for a recording of commissioned works he made in 2024 with his ‘own’ band, Brass Band Willebroek. The subtitle of ‘Three Gods’ refers to three mythological Greek Gods: Zeus, Hermes and Apollo. The idea for this came…

A Song for Sue (orchestral version)

This cameo for solo piano originated as the main theme for the 2nd movement of the Concertante for Piano and Brass Band, composed and premiered in 1966, and dedicated to Sue, his wife to be. In 2020 the composer decided to make a new arrangement of the music for solo piano, specially for an album…

A Song for Bram (version for piano and orchestra)

A Song for Bram is a short work, originally composed piano and brass band, and is dedicated to the memory of Bramwell Tovey, a close friend and colleague of the composer, and a conductor, composer, pianist and musician of huge talent, who sadly passed away before his time in the summer of 2022. In this…

A Song for Tony

A Song for Tony (in memory of Anthony Gilbert) for solo oboe is based on some of the ideas from my Oboe Concerto, which I composed in 2019 and which was premiered in 2020 by Jennifer Galloway and the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Ben Gernon. Tony’s personality was perhaps rather complex: on the one hand…

Flourish for the RCM

Flourish for the RCM was specially composed for a concert the composer conducted of his music for brass ensembles at London’s Royal College of Music (RCM). It is dedicated to his friend and colleague Professor Colin Lawson, Director of the RCM. It was first performed on 5 July 2023 by brass students of the…

Celebration Fanfare

Celebration Fanfare was specially written for the 50th Anniversary concert of the Port Sunlight Lyceum Band. It was a gift from the composer to his cousin, Ralph Peters, co-founder of the band in 1973. The premiere of the Fanfare was given at the band’s 50th Anniversary concert on 24 September 2023 at the Gladstone Theatre, Port…

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Brass Band

A Song for Bram 2022
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 6'
A Song for Bram (version for piano and orchestra) 2022
Brass Band, Orchestral, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 6'
An Age of Kings 2004
Brass Band, Studio Music, 22'
Birthday Prelude 1982
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 2'
Celebration Fanfare 2023
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 1'
Chalk Farm No 2 1975
Brass Band, SP&S, 4'
Concertante for Piano and Brass Band 1966
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 18'
Concerto Grosso 1973
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 8'
Connotations 1976
Brass Band, Novello, 13'
Cornet Concerto 2016
Brass Band, Novello, 17'
Dalarö 1964
Brass Band, SP&S, 3' 30"
Dances and Arias 1984
Brass Band, Novello, 14'
Essay 1971
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 12'
Euphonium Concerto (brass band version) 2018
Brass Band, Novello, 22'
Fanfare 1973
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 1' 30"
Four Études for Brass Band 2016
Brass Band, Novello, 8'
Horn Concerto 1971
Brass Band, Novello, 18'
Intrada 1972
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 6'
March Prelude 1968
Brass Band, Novello, 3' 30"
Meditation: Before the Cross 2003
Brass Band, SP&S, 4'
Music for Greenwich 1980
Brass Band, Novello, 5'
Occasion 1986
Brass Band, Novello, 11'
Of Distant Memories (Music in an Olden Style) 2012
Brass Band, Novello, 14'
Of Men and Mountains 1990
Brass Band, Novello, 17'
Partita 1971
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 11'
Patterns 1974
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 5'
Postcard to Grimethorpe 2023
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 3'
Prelude and Capriccio 1972
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 8'
Prelude for an Occasion 1968
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 4'
Processional (brass band version) 1995
Brass Band, Gramercy Music, 4'
Rococo Variations 2008
Brass Band, Studio Music, 16'
Swedish March 1975
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 3'
Symphonic Rhapsody 1972
Brass Band, SP&S, 10'
Symphony in two movements 2012
Brass Band, Novello, 19'
Tenor Horn Concerto (Three Gods)
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 17'
The Pacemakers (Concert Overture) 1970
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 11'
The Plantagenets (Symphonic Study) 1973
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 12'
The Trumpets of the Angels 2000
Brass Band, Studio Music, 20'
The Trumpets of the Angels (New Performing Edition) 2016
Brass Band, Studio Music, 20'
The World Rejoicing 2020
Brass Band, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 16'
Trombone Concerto (brass band version) 2013
Brass Band, Novello, 16'
Tuba Concerto (brass band version) 1976
Brass Band, Novello, 18'
Variations on Laudate Dominum 1976
Brass Band, SP&S, 12'
Variations on Laudate Dominum (revised version) 2007
Brass Band, SP&S, 15'
Voices of Youth 1968
Brass Band, R Smith & Company, 10'

Brass Ensemble

A Festival Fanfare 1978
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 2'
Aria for Philip 2000
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 5'
Brass Quartet No 1 1968
Brass Ensemble, R Smith & Company, 6'
Brass Quartet No 2 1968
Brass Ensemble, R Smith & Company, 6'
Ceremonial 2009
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 3'30"
Equale Dances 1983
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 15'
Fanfare for a New Era 2017
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 3'
Fanfare for Europe 1973
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 1' 30"
Fanfare for PL 2014
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 2'
Fanfare for the North 1990
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 1' 15"
Flourish for an Occasion 1981
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 1'
Flourish for the RCM 2023
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 1'
Flourish for the Theatre 1991
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 30"
Music for an Occasion 2009
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 3'30"
Music of the Angels 2019
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 15'
Processional 1992
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 4'
Quintet for Brass 1967
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 10'
Rousseau 1962
Brass Ensemble, SP&S, 4'
Sonata for Four Trombones 1984
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 16'
Susie’s Fanfare 1995
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 1'
Symphony in two movements (symphonic brass and percussion version) 2015
Brass Ensemble, Novello, 19'
The Merry Love to Dance (Suite of Dances for Brass Septet) 2025
Brass Ensemble, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music,
Three Dance Episodes 1974
Brass Ensemble, R Smith & Company, 9'

Chamber

Benedictus (arr. alto saxophone and string quartet) 2021
Chamber, Novello, 3'
Le Jardin à Giverny 2016
Chamber, Novello, 6'
String Quartet No. 1 2014
Chamber, Novello, 25'
String Quartet No. 2 2017
Chamber, Novello, 15'

Educational

Educational Albums for brass and wind 1977
Educational, Brass Wind Publications, 30" - 2'
Four Pictures 1980
Educational, Novello, 6'
Refrains 1982
Educational, OUP, 4'

Instrumental

A Song for Sue 2020
Instrumental, Novello, 4'
A Song for Tony 2024
Instrumental, , 5'
Alarum 1994
Instrumental, Gramercy Music, 8'
An Album for my Friends 2011
Instrumental, Novello, 17'
Aztec Dances (recorder/flute and piano) 2010
Instrumental, Novello, 17'
Cameos 1987
Instrumental, Brass Wind Publications, 13'
Capriccio 1964
Instrumental, Unpublished, 5'
Dances Old and New for solo cello 2025
Instrumental, Novello (available from Studio Music), 12'
Divertimento 1968
Instrumental, Studio Music, 7'
Friday a.m. 1981
Instrumental, Novello, 6'
Introduction and Allegro 1965
Instrumental, Unpublished, 5'
Love Goddess 2020
Instrumental, Novello, 7.5'
Lullaby 1965
Instrumental, Novello, 3'
Notes between Friends 2020
Instrumental, Unpublished, 2'
Oboe Sonata 1965
Instrumental, Emerson Edition, 10'
Piano Sonata in one movement 1983
Instrumental, Novello, 17'
Romance 1964
Instrumental, Unpublished, 5'
Romance (recorder and piano version) 2004
Instrumental, Peacock Press, 6'
Romance (recorder and string quartet version) 2004
Instrumental, Peacock Press, 6'
Serenata Notturna 1998
Instrumental, Novello, 8'
Serenata Notturna (cello and piano) 2004
Instrumental, Novello, 8'
Shadow of Paradise 2005
Instrumental, Novello, 10'
Six Little Piano Pieces 1982
Instrumental, Novello, 9'
Sonatina 1964
Instrumental, Unpublished, 6'
Three Études 2020
Instrumental, Novello, 6'
Three Matisse Impressions 1993
Instrumental, Forsyth, 10'
Three Matisse Impressions (flute and piano version) 2020
Instrumental, Forsyth, 10'
Tributes 2010
Instrumental, Novello, 17'
Triptych 2011
Instrumental, Novello, c. 11'

Miscellaneous

A View from Industrial Britain 1982
Miscellaneous, Unpublished, 15'
Music for Henry IV parts 1 & 2 1991
Miscellaneous, Unpublished, c. 60'
Music for The Plantagenets Trilogy 1988
Miscellaneous, Unpublished, c. 75'
Music for the York Cycle of Mystery Plays 1976
Miscellaneous, Unpublished, c. 60'
Walk Not in the Long Grass 1964
Miscellaneous, Unpublished, c.15'

Orchestral

A Song for Bram (version for piano and orchestra) 2022
Brass Band, Orchestral, Edward Gregson Composer's Edition - exclusively distributed by Studio Music, 6'
A Song for Chris – concerto for cello and chamber orchestra 2007
Orchestral, Novello, 20'
A Song for Sue (orchestral version) 2020
Orchestral, Novello, 4'
Aubade 2025
Orchestral, Novello (available from Studio Music),
Aztec Dances – concerto for flute and ensemble 2013
Orchestral, Novello, 17'
Blazon 1992
Orchestral, Maecenas Music, 10'
Celebration 1991
Orchestral, Maecenas Music, 6'
Clarinet Concerto 1994
Orchestral, Novello, 32'
Concerto for Orchestra 1983
Orchestral, Novello, 22'
Concerto for Piano and Wind (Homages) 1995
Orchestral, Maecenas Music, 20'
Dream Song 2009
Orchestral, Novello, 21'
Euphonium Concerto 2018
Orchestral, Novello, 22'
Flourish for Orchestra 1978
Orchestral, Novello, 2
Goddess 2009
Orchestral, Novello, 10'
Horn Concerto (orchestral version) 2013
Orchestral, Novello, 18'
Metamorphoses 1979
Orchestral, Novello, 10'
Music for Chamber Orchestra 1968
Orchestral, Novello, 22'
Oboe Concerto (A Vision in a Dream) 2019
Orchestral, Novello, 20'
Sarabande and Tarantella 2018
Orchestral, Unpublished, 5'
Saxophone Concerto 2006
Orchestral, Novello, 25'
Stepping Out 1996
Orchestral, Novello, 4'
The Sword and the Crown (orchestral version) 1991
Orchestral, Studio Music, 15'
Three Matisse Impressions (recorder and ensemble version) 1997
Orchestral, Forsyth, 10'
Trombone Concerto 1979
Orchestral, Novello, 16'
Trumpet Concerto 1983
Orchestral, Novello, 21'
Tuba Concerto (orchestral version) 1976
Orchestral, Novello, 18'
Viola Concerto ‘Three Goddesses’ 2023
Orchestral, Novello, 20'
Violin Concerto 1999
Orchestral, Novello, 29'

Symphonic Wind Band

Euphonium Concerto (wind band version) 2021
Symphonic Wind Band, Novello, c. 22'
Festivo 1985
Symphonic Wind Band, Novello, 6'
Horn Concerto (symphonic wind band version) 2008
Symphonic Wind Band, Novello, 18'
Partita (symphonic wind band version) 1971
Symphonic Wind Band, G&M Brand, 11'
Prelude for an Occasion 1968
Symphonic Wind Band, R Smith & Company, 4'
The Kings go Forth 1996
Symphonic Wind Band, Studio Music, 17'
The Sword and the Crown 1991
Symphonic Wind Band, Studio Music, 15'
Tuba Concerto (symphonic wind band version) 1984
Symphonic Wind Band, Novello, 18'
Variations on Laudate Dominum (symphonic wind band version) 2017
Symphonic Wind Band, SP&S, 15'

Vocal & Choral

…and the seven trumpets… 1998
Vocal & Choral, Unpublished, 10
A Welcome Ode 1997
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 6'
Early Vocal and Choral music 1962
Vocal & Choral, SP&S, 2' - 5'
Fairground Songs 1982
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 15'
Five Songs of Innocence and Experience 1980
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 14'
In Memoriam 1968
Vocal & Choral, Unpublished, 10'
In the Beginning 1966
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 10'
Leezie Lindsay 1964
Vocal & Choral, Unpublished, 4'
Make a Joyful Noise 1988
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 8'
Missa Brevis Pacem 1987
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 25'
Peace, perfect Peace 2013
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 3'
Remember 2014
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 15'
Remember Me 2008
Vocal & Choral, Unpublished, 6' 30"
The Dance, forever the Dance 1999
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 30'
The Light of the Gospel (for choir a cappella) 2025
Vocal & Choral, ,
The Sad Tale of Barbara Allen 2017
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 4'
The Salamander and the Moonraker (An Adventure Story in Music) 2018
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 35'
Three John Donne Settings 2013
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 6'
Three Songs 1966
Vocal & Choral, Unpublished, 10'
Two Songs 1964
Vocal & Choral, Unpublished, 6'
Welcome 1996
Vocal & Choral, Novello, 4'

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