Par SPARKE PHILIP. North Hills Fantasy est une commande des orchestres de North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanie (directeur : Len Lavelle), dans le cadre d?un programme de commandes qui se poursuit depuis 1965 ? le plus long de ce genre aux États-Unis. La pièce s?ouvre avec un solo rêveur pour saxophone alto non accompagné qui se développe en un choral pour cors et saxos. Celui-ci est r…

Maryland, My Maryland. Par HERZOG EDGAR. After initially introducing the theme in a mere „cloud of sound', the piece, then, starts off in a Cajun/New Orleans groove. All the voices have their solo spots. More and more independent voices join in falling into the groove and, thus, intensifying the tune: The woodwind family is in high Christmas spirits. Shortly after the climax - Is it the turkey or …

for String Orchestra. Par WHITACRE ERIC. A brand new orchestration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition for concert band, Sleep for String Orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work. This haunting chorale begins softly and slowly then blossoms to a powerful climax. Can also be performed with optional SATB chorus, with original text by celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. / Da…

Par BROSSE DIRK. This work was written at the pivotal point of both two centuries and two millennia. With its hopeful melodies and triumphant parts in the brass section, the opening pictures the dawning of a new era of great expectations, characterized by the high speed of communicating all over the world, which is one of the most important aspects of life in the 21st century. This is achieved by …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The birth of Philip Sparke’s second son, Benjamin, was the inspiration for composing Ballad for Benny. A short calm introduction leads to the main ballad theme, a gentle waltz melody. Following the work’s climax in which the complete band plays the main theme the sound fades and the piece ends in calm and serenity. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Bras…

Par HIGGINS GAVIN. Fanfares and Love Songs was commissioned by the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain for performance on 25th July 2009. Its three movements contrast the extrovert and lyrical qualities of the traditional brass band. The fanfare with which the work opens involves the whole cornet section. The second movement is reflective in mood, beginning somewhat pensively on muted …

From Coppelia Ballet. Par DELIBES LEO. French composer Léo Delibes (1836-1891) was primarily known for his operettas and short comic operas. He was also famous for the ballet Coppelia from which arranger Wil van der Beek has transcribed the czardas for concert band. Characteristic of this work and the music of Delibes' in general are rhythmic, alternating melodies. Another trademark of Delibes' wo…

Le ' giocoso Divertimento ' par Harald Genzmer créée en 1960 est inscrit pour les deux instruments à vent (flutes, enregistreurs ou flûte traversière et hautbois) comme instruments solo opposés à l'orchestre à cordes. Le compositeur, dont le travail convient à l'amateur de musique-making beaucoup à bien des égards, a réussi à créer un arrangement tonal qui est individuels dans le style. Dans le pr…

Par RAVEL MAURICE. Maurice Ravel's Sonatine for Piano Solo, composed in 1905, has a classical form in the style of Haydn, blended with modern harmonisation. It is very different from the impressionist style of Debussy and is characterised by a delightful spontaneity. The first movement has a feeling of nostalgic freshness, bright and clear. The second movement harks to late 18th-century elegance a…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. In the most literal sense: a piece for an occasion. The actual occasion was Jan de Haan’s twentieth anniversary as a conductor of the top Dutch brass band, “Soli Deo Gloria” (Leeuwarden). To mark the occasion, the band commissioned the Belgian comopser Jan Van der Roost to create a surprise piece: without knowledge of the person being celebrated, a suitable source of inspira…

Composé pour l'orgue de Fruges dans le cadre du festival 'Les orgues chantent en Pas-de-Calais', ce psaume se divise en cinq parties enchaînées comprenant trois mouvements chantés et deux interludes d'orgue. Il est encadré par une ouverture instrumentale et la doxologie finale, ces deux pièces utilisant le même matériau musical inspiré de la monodie grégorienne du Psaume 87.L'oeuvre souligne la vi…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. As The Curtain Closes est une composition solennelle rayonnant de noblesse et de fierté qui présente des challenges à tous les pupitres. Le thème principal du début est introduit par la flûte accompagnée de percussions étouffées. Bientôt, le climat se relâche et la musique se développe dans un optimisme grandissant pour aboutir à un climax majestueux qui s?achève sur un dern…

Par VIERNE LOUIS. Louis Vierne (1870?1937) brought symphonic French organ music to its stylistic climax. Besides being a productive composer, he also gained a reputation as a brilliant improviser at his place of employment, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and throughout the world. In 1928 Vierne, one of the best-known organists of his day, made one of the earliest organ recordings, playing Bach…

Johannespassion. Par HOMILIUS GOTTFRIED AUGUST. The oratorio Passions by Homilius were among the last compositions of their kind in the 18th century. In an oratorio Passion the chorus is restricted mainly to singing the chorales and the interjections of the crowd; only the conclusion of a Passion provides an opportunity for an extensive choral movement. In the St. John Passion the final chorus emp…