Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Take your band to the great North American plains, to a post-Columbian Sioux village. A tone poem describing the life of a young Sioux, Horse and Buffalo is based upon actual Native American melodies. A lullaby, an honor song, and a courting song are the basis of this dynamic arrangement. Your young players will be especially intrigued by the energetic, meter-shifting honor son…

Arr. Don Campbell. Par SEDAKA NEIL. Many artists have performed solitaire over the years, but it is probably Neil Sedaka’s interpretation that makes this song a true classic. This classic arrangement for brass band gives every player something of interest to play. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Par WILLIAMS JOHN. Obwohl der Nachfolger des Films Jurassic Park nicht so erfolgreich war wie sein Vorgänger, ist die Musik von The Lost World mindestens genauso gut. Der Stil von John Williams ist in dieser Musik unverkennbar. Klaas van der Woudes Arrangement für Brass Band steht dem Original in nichts nach. / Niveau : 4 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Conce…

'Drunken Sailor? is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, 'What do we do with a drunken sailor early in the morning?? Each subsequent verse suggests various forms of punishment for the poor chap. This spirited arrangement is sure to delight audiences with a sparkling and en…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This light hearted fun arrangement starts out in a mellow, jazzy mambo - rock ballad and then goes into a sizzling hot, driving mambo that will give your audience, and maybe even your band, dancing in their seats. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. James Curnow. Par GRIEG EDVARD. Here is an opportunity to expose your band to the delightful, graceful music of Edvard Grieg. This elegant arrangement of his famous piano tune offers a wide array of learning possibilities with regard to phrasing, dynamics and the development of lyrical style. A wonderful piece for introducing your students to the joys of classical music. / Niveau : 1.5 / Rép…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. A beautiful offertory style addition to the Curnow Music Press 'Praise and Adoration Series', SHIPSTON PRELUDE belongs on your stands this year. This endearing traditional English melody, originally collected and harmonized by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is now included in many of today's hymnals. An uplifting performance piece for school or church groups, the skillfully crafted arr…

(The Four Seasons). Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) stands, with Handel and J. S. Bach, as one of the titanic figures of late Baroque composition. Not only was he lauded as a composer of vocal and instrumental works both sacred and secular, he was without serious competition, the most prolific composer of his age. In addition to hundreds of vocal works, includingforty-nine operas,…

From Gone with the WInd. Max Steiner was born in Vienna in 1888, and grew up surrounded by music. He was a student of the Imperial Academy of Music, having among his teachers Gustav Mahler. In 1936 he signed an agreement with Warner. Steiner, considered the father of symphonic music in Hollywood style. One of his most famous and popular masterworks is, without any doubt, Gone with the Wind (1939).…

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par MANGIONE CHUCK. Soloists and the complete band take turns in this masterful Naohiro Iwai arrangement of the well-known Chuck Mangione composition. A fine work to let your soloists take the spotlight. / Niveau : 5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par PRIMA LOUIS. Sing, Sing Sing', écrite en 1936 par Louis Prima, est devenue l'une des chansons définitifs de l'époque Swing et de big band. Bien qu'écrit par Prima, il est souvent plus associée de Benny Goodman. Facilement accessible à un public de concert en raison de sa structure de pauses de tambour voyantes et big beat, cet arrangement par Mark Freeh est une inclusion Bienvenue dans tout pr…

Par KHACHATURIAN ARAM. In 1941, Khatchaturian composed a ballet soon to be known throughout the world - Gayaneh. In this piece the composer describes the landscape of his native country Armenia, and the people who tried to build the country to create a happy life there. Evil powers, however, try to destroy the peaceful work. Gayaneh is a young ordinary woman who cares greatly for her village. In a…

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. Par HERMAN JERRY. Hello Dolly is a hugely important work in the history of American popular music culture. It was first performed on Broadway in 1964, and was released as a highly successful film in 1969 with Barbara Streisand taking the lead role. Now you can enjoy the famous songs from this musical in this brilliant new arrangement for concert band. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique…

Tom's arrangement of this Grammy winner for 'Best Hard Rock Performance? by the Foo Fighters is loaded with contrast, intensity and impact - all essential ingredients for heavy-hitting marching band. / Marching Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. A remarkably fresh take on a great old Christmas carol! James Curnow has faceted a gem of an arrangement for that extremely important Grade 11/2 level. Rich with musicality, On Christmas Day encourages your young musicians to take musical expression to a new and higher level. This will be the big hit at your developing band’s winter concert. Sparkling! / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique …