Par CURNOW JAMES. Commissioned by the Glenbard East High School Music Department of Lombard, Illinois in grateful appreciation for the 34 year teaching career of Ross Kellan and his tireless commitment to excellence in music education, where he led by example each and every day. A scintillating opener! The joyful spirit will light up your concert hall like fireworks as you set your next performanc…

A Modal Fantasy. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Cette composition de James L. Hosay est une rencontre entre les modes musicaux anciens et les codes des musiques de notre temps. L’oeuvre débute dans un univers sonore mystérieux qui mène vers un passage rythmé et accentué. Les mélodies suscitent des images venues des confins de l’Orient. Nous sommes aux temps des prophètes, des mages et des grands oracles. Anc…

Cette extraordinaire collection de photographies et de textes raconte la carrière exceptionnelle du Maestro James Levine plus de quatre décennies au Metropolitan Opera. Beaucoup de grands artistes de l'opéra tels que Pierre Boulez, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, Robert Lepage, Leontyne Price, Teresa Stratas, et Franco Zeffirelli donner un aperçu des remarquables musicalité Levine et l'art singuli…

Par CURNOW JAMES. A joyous and exuberant sparkler for your next concert! This bright little bijou from James Curnow is a great way to start the show. It’s as inviting as they get and will engage every listener from start to finish. The easy excitement will motivate your Grade 2 band to their iridescent best. For groups playing regularly at a Grade 3 level EXCURSIONS also works well in the program …

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 …

Par CURNOW JAMES. A wonderful teaching piece and the ideal young band festival work, BACH VARIANTS (six melodic variations on the Bach chorale AWAKE MY HEART AND SING) should be a staple of every young band library. Chorale style playing does so much for the young band's intonation, tone quality and phrasing. Including this one in your next festival program is certain to reap great rewards by honi…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Diamond Prelude was written to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own), andwas premiered at their 75th Anniversary Concert at the D. A. R. Constitution Hall in Washington, D. C. For 75 years the U. S. Army Band has proudly served the American people through their many performances throughout the world, as well asthousands of ceremonies a…

Par BLUNT JAMES. L'album 'Black To Bedlam' de James Blunt arrangé pour piano, chant et guitare/ Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Liberate your band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Réper…

Par CURNOW JAMES. S’il est un souvenir d’enfance qui marque profondément notre mémoire, c’est bien celui de la première rencontre avec le monde du cirque. Quoi de plus fascinant que ce monde de couleurs et de sons, ces mélanges de parfums qui flottent dans les airs du grand chapiteau. Dans cette fantaisie, James Curnow nous dépeint avec réalisme les instants magiques d’une journée au cirque. Après…

Par CURNOW JAMES. A powerful statement in recognition of the allied D-Day armada! There are so many musical considerations that make this piece an extraordinary teaching tool, let alone the cross-curricular tie-ins with the history department! The contrasts of style, dynamics, articulations, and harmonic balance make it a superb learning experience with an important historical connection. Perfect …

Par CURNOW JAMES. Captivated by the rolling hills, majestic horse farms and beautiful horses of the Central Kentucky Bluegrass region, James Curnow has named this exciting overture after one of the most scenic areas near his home. After a fanfare opening, the Percussion section provides high energy for the main theme. A contrasting middle section showcases the expressive abilities of your ensemble…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Full Spectrum attempts to capture the beautiful spirit and diversity of Washington, D. C. Varying meter, complex and countering rhythms, percussion instruments of various ethnic origins, and authentic international rhythmic groovcs are all combined by James Hosay to portray the vast diversity of one of the world’s great cities. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmo…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This expressive gem will inspire your musicians to higher levels of musicianship. Those who are familiar with composer James L. Hosay’s previous works for this level band will be anxious to explore this rich new offering. Accessible to young bands but artistically worthy of any level group, this opulent soundscape belongs in every band’s repertoire. Work with the geography teac…

Par RAE JAMES. These contrasting pieces in the jazz/swing idiom specially written by James Rae for saxophone players of modest ability provide interesting material for both practice and performance. The technical demands and accompaniments have been kept deliberately simple to encourage other young players to act in this capacity. The 'Jazzy Series' of jazzy and relaxing pieces available for pian…