Tonalité : D-Dur - Op.: 86 -. Par DVORAK ANTONIN. With its traditional forms and proven compositional models, its original ideas, which are sometimes marked by a folk- or folksong-like melodic character, and with its harmonic richness, Dvorák’s D major Mass serves in its liturgical context to express the worship of God. The Mass is characterized by lyrical meditation rather than by dramatic immedi…

Here they come marching two by two---it's a robot brigade! This dramatic piece for beginning band uses only the first six notes students learn. It is full of meaningful teachable moments that include call-and-response, minor mode, dynamics, and much more. The low brass and low winds play a prominent role throughout and everyone in the band will stay engaged. Students will surely practice this one!…

Par VINE CARL. Described by its composer as 'a fantasia', Carl Vine's dramatic String Quartet #5 (2007) contains six clear sections but like much of his music is cast in one continuous movement. There is some repetition and development of material throughout the 22-minute work (which has been recorded by the Goldner String Quartet on ABC Classics) but this is less important to its structure than t…

Par BUCKNELL PETER. Peter Bucknell The skill of the designer, the wide knowledge of the historian of drama and the practical experience of the director come together in this book, in which the author draws the story of early dramatic presentation from the early Middle Ages to the Elizabethan theatre, tracing its origins in entertainment and ritual, sacred and secular. A book for students of all ag…

Par MEYER KRZYSZTOF. This work consists of three separate episodes, which are based on shared material with an unambiguous dramatic structure, beginning with simple chords and progressing to increasingly complex sonorities. Those note complexes appear irregularly and unexpectedly at time, and form a soundworld that unfolds as unpredictably as the surrounding reality. 'Krzysztof Meyer' / Date parut…

Passionskantate. Par HOMILIUS GOTTFRIED AUGUST. He was without argument our greatest church composer, wrote the lexicographer E. L. Gerber a few years after Homilius's death in 1785. As a result of the destruction of the Kreuzkirche during the Seven Years War, the longtime Kreuzkantor, a pupil of Bach, performed his professional musical duties primarily at the Frauenkirche in Dresden. The Passions…

Par BERLIOZ HECTOR. When Berlioz won the Prix de Rome in 1830 he had already composed several major works such as the Symphonie Fantastique. Indeed, he became the essential French romantic composer. The Hungarian March is taken from the fourth act of The Damnation of Faust, a dramatic legend composed in 1846 and sometimes performed in the form of an opera. Previoiusly Berlioz had given it the sub-…

Par HUMMEL BERTOLD. As an educational and recital piece, Bertold Hummel's Sonatina Op. 35, composed in 1969, has accompanied many a young musician following his or her own path. Having sold a thousand times all over the world, it is one of the composer's best-known works and has been included in the repertoire list for the 'Jugend musiziert' competition by the German Music Council. The three movem…

Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. Among Verdi’s many compositions, as a work of sacred music, the Requiem remains unique. It was composed as a musical memorial for the Italian national poet Allessandro Manzoni, deeply admired by Verdi, and was first performed on the first anniversary of his death on 22 May 1874 in Milan Cathedral. The exploration of many extremes places Verdi’s tonal language with musical means…

Instrumental Play-Along. Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Who needs a singer? With Play Puccini, instrumentalists can bathe themselves in luxurious Italian melody! These ten opera arias are among the composer's most famous and distinctive achievements, here transcribed forintermediate level solo instrument and piano. The book includes a biography of Puccini, notes about the plot of each opera, and the dramati…

Par FRANGLEN SIMON. The blockbuster sequel to the movie Avatar brings us stunning visuals and an equally impressive soundtrack. The sweeping themes and dramatic pacing are carefully reflected in this arrangement for flexible instrumentation. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Fanfare à 5 Parties flexibles [Cordes

Par PITCHFORD DEAN. This epic rock anthem recorded by Bonnie Tyler hit the charts in 1984, and has appeared in films and pop culture ever since. With dramatic effects and a burning tempo throughout, you couldn't ask for a stronger closer or stands tune! / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Marching Band

Par BERNOTAS CHRIS. Lion Pride is an imaginative overture by Chris M. Bernotas and is full of majesty and pride. Beginning with a strong and dramatic statement that gives way to a bright melody, the pride of the lion shines through. A stately section represents the power of the mighty lion before returning with the spirited and exciting theme, then coming to a rhythmic and energetic conclusion. (3…

Psalm 150. Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. This remarkably inventive setting of Psalm 150 will move and inspire your audience! Eight different instruments are mentioned in the Psalm, and the music reflects the character of the references. This is an uplifting band work on its own merit when performed by the band alone. Optional parts include: narrator and/or audience sing-along parts. Open this up to deliver…