Par UTBULT JAN. “The Inner Wing” is a happy, mid-tempo jazz tune! The title refers partly to a bird’s wing, but also to a small group of islands in the archipelago of Gothenburg. The parts are written to be funny and developing to play for the musicians, but also sound good together. The piece feature a 16-bar improvisation for Part 1 beginning in measure 21. For the first 8 bars, a suggestion for…

Par . We're not sure boy bands ever really went out of style, but their music is certainly here to stay! This fun medley features a mix of older classics as well as newer chartbusters. Includes: Dynamite (BTS), Everybody (Backstreet Boys), I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys), What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction), and I'll Be There (Jackson 5). / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concer…

Par SALLINEN AULIS. This celebratory duet was composed for the outgoing and incoming directors of the 2023 Naantali Festival to perform. Lasting around eight minutes, the piece is in a single, continuous movement comprised of contrasting episodes and is an ideal addition to a concert programme or for use in teaching. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Violon et Violoncelle

Par BUCKLEY ROBERT. Let your strings soar through the expanse of the Prairie Sky by Robert Buckley. This energetic composition captures the beauty and majesty of open landscapes. With a contrasting slower middle section, lush harmonies, and sweeping syncopated melody, Prairie Sky transports performers and audiences alike to the heart of nature's splendor. Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with th…

Par TORSKANGERPOLL IDAR. This piece for beginning band was written as a commission for Norsk Noteservice to the “Music for Beginners” serie. The piece is a feelgood item with limited range for all instruments, suitable for young players. The rhythmic structure is repetitive and polyphony is often in the “call and response” form. Hence it is an easy piece to read and play. The refrain is rhythmical…

March for Concert Band. Par CESARINI FRANCO. Siebnen a été commandée à Franco Cesarini par Blaise Héritier, directeur de l’harmonie de la ville du même nom située dans le canton suisse de Schwyz. La première de la pièce a eu lieu lors du concert d'hiver du “Blasorchester” Siebnen (BSO) en 2021. Siebnen, disponible en format défilé, est une marche à structure traditionnelle, aux mélodies joyeuses …

For Double Wind Quintet. Par DUPERTUIS GAUTHIER. Dystopia a été commandée à Gauthier Dupertuis par le chef d’orchestre suisse Felix Hauswirth, à l’occasion du festival aVENTura de Lucerne en septembre 2023 dédié aux compositeurs suisses. En octobre 2018, Gauthier Dupertuis a eu l’occasion d’accompagner l’harmonie La Landwehr de Fribourg (Suisse) en tant qu’instrumentiste lors d’une tournée de con…

Solo for Euphonium and Concert Band. Par OLSEN VADSTEN OYSTEIN. “Song for Frances” is a classic love ballad, written for concert band and brass band, with a soloist on euphonium. The piece always has the soloist in focus and gives him plenty of room to show off, both a warm sound and technical skills. In the first part of “Song for Frances”, the basic melody is clearly presented, while the rest of…

Par ESPLO HAAKON. Pineapple Punch, a lively, fun and lively piece of music with challenges for all instrumental groups. You have a great opportunity to work with both rhythm, articulation and understanding of style. Pineapple Punch is entertaining and suitable for any concert. The piece has a light Latin touch and is fun to play for the musicians. The first voices provide a challenge, while the lo…

Par ABREU ZEQUINHA / KAZIK JAMES (Arr.). The Brazilian classic was popular in the United States during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the Andrews Sisters and Carmen Miranda. More recently, it was performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. James Kazik's masteful arrangement for string orchestra (with optional piano and percussion) captures all the fun and energ…

Par HOUBEN KEVIN. Ancient Tales Commandé par la Fanfare Ellona Ell (NL) à l’occasion de son centenaire en 2023 Ancient Tales a été écrit par le compositeur Kevin Houben à l’occasion du 100e anniversaire de la Fanfare Ellona, une association villageoise authentique d'Ell qui valorise le plaisir et l’amitié. L'œuvre est une illustration musicale de certaines légendes et sagas qui se sont déroulées a…

Par DELERUYELLE THIERRY. Columbus est une ouverture dynamique et brillante pour brass band, avec un passage central doux et mélodieux. Outre de nombreuses villes américaines qui portent ce nom, Columbus est un laboratoire spatial européen faisant partie de la Station spatiale internationale. Lancé en 2008 par la navette spatiale américaine Atlantis, il permet d’effectuer des expériences scientifiq…

Par MEYERBEER GIACOMO. Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864) était un compositeur d'opéra allemand, d'origine juive, qui a été décrit comme peut-être le compositeur de musique de scène ayant eu le plus de succès au XIXe siècle. Sa carrière publique, de 1831 jusqu’à sa mort (période pendant laquelle il resta une figure dominante dans le monde de l’opéra) fut résumée par Hector Berlioz, son contemporain qui…

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. This arrangement was written for Norwegian School Band Madlamark Skolekorps to their participation at the Norwegian Championships 2023. The arrangement will work excellent also for a wind ensemble (one player to each part), but the clarinet parts should always be doubled. Euphonium II is optional, but it’s recommended to use also this when there are two players or more on this …

Suite No. 1 for Symphonic Band Christmas Concert Series. Par SHAW ROBERT. This all-new setting of Robert Russell Bennett's enchanting Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No. 1 for wind band alone, consists of approximately eight of the original twelve minutes of the original suite for band with chorus. It is the third offering in an ongoing series which will bring all four of these suites to the repert…