Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan Van der Roost received the commission for this work from the ‘Orchestre d’Harmonie du Val d’Aoste’ and dedicated the composition to Lino Blanchod, the conductor of the orchestra. The first performance was on 26th January 1997 by the orchestra itself and under the direction of the composer. This extensive symphonic poem depicts the atmosphere and history of the autonomous…

Tenor Book/Online Audio. Par . The world's most trusted source for authentic editions of theatre music for singers has expanded with yet another volume. Many of the songs are found in no other collections. The 40 songs in each volume are in the original keys, excerpted from vocal scores and piano/conductor rehearsal scores. Includes both recent shows and a deeper look into classic musicals. Conten…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This work, in two movements, was written for the 50th anniversary of “Harmonie St. Cecilia” in Oudenburg, Belgium, and is dedicated to its conductor, Arne Wyntin. The first part is rather quiet and pastoral in character, and is written in a gently rocking 12/8 time. The tranquility of the area around the medieval town of Oudenburg, a rustic region not far from the North Sea,…

Score and Parts. Par GLORIEUX FRANCOIS. François Glorieux was born in Belgium in 1932, and acclaimed throughout Europe, the USA, Latin America, Canada, Japan, China, the Middle East and Africa. He is one of the most widely accomplished and versatile musicians traveling the international circuit today: pianist composer conductor, commentator, entertainer, honorary professor of chamber music at the …

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This piece was commissioned by the ‘Concert Band Vlamertinge’ and is a plea for peace: the title translates as ‘Peace on Earth’. This is expressed by means of the vocal contribution expected from the performers. In various places of the piece you can recognize, the words ‘Et In Terra Pax’ - an appeal for peace - at first jumbled together but later more rhythmically structure…

Par KLEREN TIM. „Cool Stuff“ is a 2-minute, incredibly groovy piece for saxophone quartet. The performance demands a highly funky and percussive interpretation to bring out the 'coolest' groove. Let's get the audience up and fully entertained! The Soprano Saxophone part can optionally be played on Alto Saxophone. Tim Kleren is a renowned composer, conductor, and percussionist from Luxembourg. He…

The 24 Etudes by the Danish flutist, conductor and composer Carl Joachim Andersen (1847-1909) cover the whole circle of fifths and would be perfect for both professional players-to-be and ambitious amateurs alike. The wide flow of melody shall encourage the flutists to take a deeper look into the musical structure beyond the skilled manual work.This edition contains not only technical and interpre…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Accessible even to particularly advanced Jr. High bands or honor groups, James Curnow’s brilliant fanfare and treatment of Renaissance composer Tylman Susato’s RONDO is truly a jubilant musical expression. FANFARE AND JUBILOSO is dedicated to Harry Begian, the world renowned and highly respected American music educator and conductor, and is a creative exploration of joyous energy…

Par GAUBERT. Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a distinguished performer on the Flute. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that his compositions for the instrument are at the forefront of the Flute's repertoire, his Deux Esquisses being no exception. After a prominent career as a flautist with the Paris Opera, Gaubert was appointed as professor of Flute at the Paris Conservatoire as well as princip…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. The European Hymn is the hymn not only of the European Union but of Europe in a broader sense. The melody has been taken from the Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven from 1823. In the last movement of this symphony Beethoven set music to the 'Ode to Joy' by Friedrich von Schiller from 1785. This poem sprang from Schiller's idealistic vision of men who become brothers –…

Für Orgel Und Physharmonika Allein. Par NEUKOMM SIGISMUND. Sigismund Ritter von Neukomm is one of those artists who achieved national fame during their lifetime, but fell into obscurity with succeeding generations. In the case of Neukomm, this is particularly surprising, as he can be described as one of the most popular musical personalities of the first half of the 19th century. Extended concert …

Par VAN DOREN THEO. Theo Van Doren was an Antwerp musician, violinist and composer who, despite many foreign offers, preferred to stay in his own Antwerp. He started his career as a musician in silent movies, then as a soloist, with his own string trio. Later he became solo violinist in the Flanders' Opera Orchestra and conductor. He worked with a.o. Strawinksy, Rubinstein, Stern, etc. He also tau…

Par TAFFANEL PAUL. Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) was a French flautist, conductor and composer. He contributed significantly to the repertoire of the Flute and his Wind Quintet also remains prominent to this day. In 1879, Taffanel founded the Society of Chamber Music for Wind Instruments, reviving the wind ensemble music of Mozart and Beethoven. His Wind Quintet in G minor had been composed three year…

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Par CERHA FRIEDRICH. Cerha (b. 1926) has had a long, varied, and distinguished career as composer, conductor, educator, and more. Having written many orchestral and chamber works, along with a number of works for solo instruments, Cerha has turned his attention to the king of instruments with a new set of inventions and preludes for organ. Written in 2011 and 2012, Cerha's new organ works add his …