Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Why not try something different with your concertband? Rough Mix is a poprock tune that incorporates elements of punk and alternative rock. It contains optionalparts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or withoutthe optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangementthat will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concer…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. History! Introduce a bit of good old early-Americana to your audiences this year. GEORGE WASHINGTON SUITE is made up of three tunes known to have been composed for (or about) George and Martha Washington in their own time. Probably the best known of the three is the first movement, WASHINGTON’S GRAND MARCH, which is believed to have been written by Francis Hopkinson. He was one…

from Ben Hur. Par ROZSA MIKLOS. Le Hongrois Miklós Rózsa (1907-1995) fut un des derniers compositeurs de l’âge d’or hollywoodien. Auteur de plus de cent musiques de films, il fut “oscarisé” à trois reprises pour les bandes originales des films La Maison du Docteur Edwardes (1945), Othello (1947) et enfin Ben Hur (1959), le péplum du cinéaste William Wyler (né à Mulhouse en Alsace). Ben Hur est le …

Par HESS NIGEL. Voyage musical de 10 minutes qui suit la Tamise depuis ses origines, comme quelques dAvailables de l'eau dans le Wiltshire, au point où il rencontre la mer à Greenwich. En chemin, Hess s'inspire beaucoup de liens musicaux le long de la Tamise, comme une vieux mélodie Wiltshire, morris dansant dans l'Oxfordshire, nautique des chansons de Berkshire et chansons rues à Londres. Avec ce…

Par HEROLD LOUIS JOSEPH. The overture from the opera Zampa by Ferdinand Hérold is well-known and well-loved with many people knowing it as a work for piano duet. Thanks to this great arrangement by Wil van der Beek it is now also available for concert bands. Why not play this great opening work at your next concert! / Niveau : 5 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Beethoven’s York’scher Marsch is one of a collection of three tattoos (WoO 18-20) and has had a chequered history, to say the least. There are several autograph copies for different instrumentations, dedicated to different archdukes who were commanders of various regiments of the army including the Prussian regiment called Marsch des Yorkschen Corps, w…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Beethoven’s York’scher Marsch is one of a collection of three tattoos (WoO 18-20) and has had a chequered history, to say the least. There are several autograph copies for different instrumentations, dedicated to different archdukes who were commanders of various regiments of the army including the Prussian regiment called Marsch des Yorkschen Corps, w…

From 'The Ruins of Athens' Opus 113. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Brisk and inviting! This joyful and familiar melody by Ludwig Van Beethoven will quickly become a staple of your music library when you add it to your permanent collection. Articulation and dynamic contrasts abound, making TURKISH MARCH a solid choice for festival. It’s also a great teaching and reinforcement tool when working on stacc…

Par NISHIMURA YUKIKO. The title Luna is the Latin word for moon, which is the subject of this lyrical work by composer Yukiko Nishimura, originally composed for string orchestra. In a lilting waltz style, the composer has described the inspiration as imagining the sky with the moon at daytime. Nishimura\'s gift for melody shines throughout, especially in the middle section which includes lush pass…

Par John Lennon_Paul McCartney. The very first Beatles single to reach #1 on the American charts. Here's an effective and hard-hitting arrangement for younger bands by John Higgins. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Marching Band