Arrangeur: Klaas van der Woude. Par PIAZZOLLA ASTOR. Expérimentateur de génie en rupture avec la tradition tanguera, virtuose du bandonéon, Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) révolutionne le langage du tango en le dissociant de la danse. Le tango fait désormais son entrée dans le domaine de la musique de concert. Un soir de 1959, Piazzolla apprend le décès de son père. Il compose un tango pour bandonéon …

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 COURT DOUGLAS. With stately majesty your band transports the audience back to medieval days. The music fires the imagination, which is a real asset when directing young bands. Careful doubling of important parts makes sure MARCH OF THE NOBLES will be accessible to bands with sketchy instrumentation as well as complete ensembles. And, there are enough accidentals to keep the musicians’ skills m…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing cou…

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement…

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement…

Par METZGER ADAM. This popular hit by the band of brothers, AJR, offers a unique and hypnotic medium rock feel. With a well crafted melody and distinctive style, this adapts beautifully for marching band. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Marching Band

Known for their creative songwriting and impeccable musicianship, the progressive rock band Rush is still going strong! Here is one of their biggest hits in a stellar new arrangement. Driving rhythms and lots of block scoring make this a natural for marching band performance! (1:55) / Marching Band

Australie-né Percy Aldridge Grainger a vécu à Londres depuis 1901-1914, où il a développé un intérêt pour la musique folklorique. C'est durant cette période qu'il a conçu le décor original de cette chanson folklorique Lincolnshire pour choeur avec ensemble de cuivres ou accompagnement de piano. Cette disposition de la bande de début renforce phrasé d'ensemble et technique de respiration tout en dé…

Queen of Lake Malaren March. Par WIDQVIST VIKTOR. One of Viktor Widqvist's most well-known marches is undoubtedly Mälarrottningen. It was probably composed as early as the 1910s when he was serving in the engineering troops, but was published as late as 1950. The march's subtle minor tonality and the elegant runs in the woodwind bring to mind the wavy waters of Riddarfjärden in summertime. Mälardr…