Par HARRISON PHIL. These duets are intended to be easy, fun, gently challenging and be of educational value for teachers and pupils alike. They start off at a pretty simple level, but get more challenging as they go, gradually working from a low-medium range to a higher mid-range. One of the main objectives is to get players used to listening to another, while at the same time, making sure of your…

Par HESS NIGEL. Ladies in Lavender: Film theme. Nigel Hess's most recent film score is directed by Charles Dance and starred Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith, Nigel has arranged the main theme from the film for Clarinet and piano. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Clarinette et Piano

The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publication. The presentat…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Minerva by Jan Van der Roost was composed on the commission of the German “Musikverein Braunshausen” on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the orchestra. The composition, first performed on September 17, 1999, is not a street march but a concert march, just like Mercury and Arsenal. The use and variation of different rhythmic patterns gives the first part of this march …

Burgmller's most famous work, the 25 Progressive Pieces, are short compositions with descriptive titles. Easier than his Opp. 105 and 109, each selection exposes students to a different technical challenge with the main emphasis on the phrasing, articulation, and dynamics often found in Romantic piano music. The collection includes Arabesque and Ballade, both popular with many early-intermediate p…

Par CURNOW PAUL. In the early days of the United States, a main source of transportation was the many waterways, rivers and the Great Lakes. From this focal point of commerce and social activity came many wonderful folk songs. Shore to Shore uses two of these sailing songs. Blow ye winds blow and Leave her no more. / Niveau : 2 / Marche / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HARRIS RICHARD. Jane Austen's World is a delightful collection of tunes for piano from the recent feature films. Presented here are the main musical themes which include the Oscar winning Emma by Rachel Portman, and other pieces that will transport you into the elegant world of 18th-century ballrooms. It is a collection that provides a veritable feast of new repertoire for all pianists. / Nive…

Par DALTON JAMES. The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publicat…

Par SCOTT ANDY. Saxon Place is an opportunity to explore and improvise with colour and inflection, within a fully notated work. When I was writing Saxon Place I was hearing some of the saxophonists that I admire from the contemporary classical, jazz and funk worlds. Divided into three main sections that run continuously, part one is dynamic and articulate, part two has a free time introduction bef…

Par ROSE PETE. Medieval Nights is a quotational work based on the 14th century dance tune Belicha. The quoted material appears throughout the work in both literal an modified form and is mixed with elements from world music, Jazz, and the European avant Garde. The titles of the movements are a bit comical (as is the main title) but they are also intended to give a point of focus to both the perfor…

Alfred Music is pleased to present a three-piece halftime show based on the thrilling music from the hit motion picture Godzilla. Composer Alexandre Desplat has crafted a stunning score that translates perfectly to the marching band medium. Part 1 of our show begins quietly and mysteriously before gradually building to the rousing main theme. / Marching Band

Par HESKETH KENNETH. A Masque (short for Masquerade) has been defined by Historians as 'A revel in which Mummers or masked folk come with torches blazing into the festive hall and call upon the company to dance and dice' . The chaos of this dramatic dance is depicted in this Masque by Hesketh. The main theme is bravura and is often present, in the background. The form of the piece is a simple sche…

Par CURNOW PAUL. In the early days of the United States, a main source of transportation was the many waterways, rivers and the Great Lakes. From this focal point of commerce and social activity came many wonderful folk songs. Shore to Shore uses two of these sailing songs. Blow ye winds blow and Leave her no more. / Niveau : 2 / Marche / Répertoire / Fanfare

Take Seven is a tried and trusted showpiece with audience appeal. The title Take Seven is of course a play on Paul Desmond's famous Take Five and its recording by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. As there, the rhythms in this piece are largely based on an asymmetric metre - in this case, 7/4 time. Unlike most jazz pieces with an uneven metre, however, Take Seven goes through various moods, sections and t…