Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. In the course of the two centuries following the death of Henry Purcell in 1695, no British composer of any statue was apparent. Consequently, the break-through of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) as an internationally known and respected composer at the end of the last century, was of considerable importance. As a composer Elgar was largely self-taught and he looked towards the con…

Par DE HAAN JAN. In this festive medley Jan de Haan brings together a selection of the most famous Christmas songs from around the world. It features: O Come, O Come Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls, and Praise God, Ye Christians Everywhere. Jan de Haan has created a work that will bring all the joy and happiness of the season to your Christmas concert. / Niveau : 3 / Hymne…

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude …

Contest March. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke wrote this march for the famous brass band contest held ever year on Whit Friday in Oldham and Saddleworth. Given the competition’s long history (over 120 years), he consciously composed this piece in a very traditional march form. The title, The Conqueror, refers to Alexander the Great’s nickname as well as being something every band aspires to be! …

Par BLANKEN JOHN. John Blanken has created a swinging arrangement of the famous Scottish traditional tune Scotland the Brave. The usual version with bagpipes is the best known and there is a similarity in Swingin’ Kilts owing to its long, drone-like tones in the accompaniment. The theme has been rhythmically adapted but it is still easily recognisable. Swingin’ Kilts holds a challenge for every br…

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude …

Arr. Roland Kernen. Par TRADITIONAL. Song of Israel is based on a world-famous tune, the traditional song from Israel entitles Hatikva. Roland Kernen makes creative use of this melody, presenting it a variety of styles, including a section with a ‘rock’ feel, to produce a cheerful concert work. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par BOUTHIER CHRISTIAN. Versailles de Christian Bouthier est une suite en quatre tableaux inspirés du célèbre Château de Versailles près de Paris. 1. Le Château Dès 1623, Louis XIII, le père de Louis XIV (dit le Roi-Soleil), construit à Versailles un premier château majestueux. Plus tard, l’architecte Philibert Le Roy s’est vu confier la tâche de l’agrandir. Et durant des siècles, divers autres ar…

Voice and Sovtes. Par FABRO CLAUDIO. What drives a physician, a speech therapist, and a singing teacher to collaborate on a book dedicated to semi-occluded vocal tract exercises? There has long been significant interest from both the scientific and artistic communities in the topic of what are known internationally as Semi Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs). Such exercises are recognized worl…

L'édition fait partie du syllabus Trinity 2007 (catégorie 1), l'édition fait partie du syllabus ABRSM été 2006 (grade 1, 2) / Basson Et Piano