for Band. Par MAIRS DAVID. This march was written for the Durham MS Band in Lewisville, TX, an enthusiastic group of young musicians, growing in their technique and musicality and eager to sound like the big kids. Pride of the Maroon Dragons features a variety of articulations for the trumpets and upper woodwinds in the first strain, and a bold melody for the low brass and low woodwinds in the sec…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written excit…

Fanfare For Billy. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Salute to a Hero was composed to honour the work of a truly deserving musician, teacher, and conductor. It opens with a noble brass fanfare with woodwind ornamentation. Following a short interlude the opening fanfare is again heard this time being played by the full band. A lyrical middle section follows, providing a beautiful and peaceful contrast to the powe…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Hanover Wind Symphony, New Jersey, USA was founded in 1984 by its conductor Peter Boor. He commissioned HANOVER FESTIVAL to celebrate the band’s 15th Birthday and the first performance took place on October 27th 1999. The piece starts with a solemn brass fanfare. Woodwinds join in and the music subsides into an expressive chorale. A climax is reached and the fanfare returns.…

for Bb Cornet and Bb Flugel with Brass Band. Par DELIBES LEO. / Niveau : 3 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Cornet, Bugle et Brass Band

for Bb Cornet and Bb Flugel with Brass Band. Par DELIBES LEO. / Niveau : 3 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Cornet, Bugle et Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The picturesque town of Mandalen lies amid snow-covered mountains and scenic fjords on the west coast of Norway. MANDALEN LANDSCAPES was commissioned by and written for Måndalen Skule og Ungdomskorps (Mandalen School and Youth Band) for a major concert in November 2003 at the instigation of its conductor, John Hudson, a long-time friend of composer Philip Sparke. Sparke set out …

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Crisp percussion and bold brass lines make this a standout for early beginners! The middle section offers interest where the brass, woodwind and percussion sections are set in 'choirs' that create a nice variety in timbre. Easy parts and solid scoring make this one a winner! / Niveau : 0.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. La vie est faite d?occasions spéciales : fêtes, anniversaires et autres grands moments. Quelques mots de félicitations tels que Meilleurs V?ux ! (All the best!), par exemple, suffisent à rendre ces moments uniques. L?Orchestre d?Harmonie de Rickenbach en Allemagne avait envie de marquer son anniversaire en confiant à Otto M. Schwarz la tâche de composer une ?uvre enlevée et to…

Par WATSON SCOTT. The 14th-century carol, 'Personent hodie,' is both mysterious and powerful. On This Day Earth Shall Ring---a festive processional on the ancient melody arranged by Scott Watson---explores both aspects. Beginning quietly, the modal tune emerges over a chant drone with rustic, medieval percussion. Before long, the piece takes on the joyous character alluded to in the tune's most fa…