Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. Back to Track is a spectacular composition for ten brass instruments and timpani. Otto M. Schwarz composed an opening fanfare for the beginning, which can also be played as a short ‘teaser’ at festive events. A motif is treated through various rhythms and time signatures and leads to an epic finale, splendidly brought to life by the glorious timbres of the brass. / Date paruti…

Par TINNER GILBERT. Showdown for Band (Confrontation pour Orchestre) a été spécialement composé pour figurer en tant qu’oeuvre imposée lors de la troisième édition du Concours International de Musique Légère de Saint-Gall (Suisse) en 1998. L’intention du compositeur était de créer une pièce de musique légère qui soit stimulante sur le plan technique pour les différents orchestres en compétition, e…

Par LECLAIR JEAN-MARIE. The trio sonatas by Leclair are one of the bests in their genre. They can be placed on th esame level with Händel and Telemann. An opening overture follows a glorious round dance./ Répertoire / 2 Flûtes Traversières ou Violons et Basse Continue

Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert.Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian 'St. Wenceslas? hymn. The hymn's message - a plea for the well-being of the Czech people, directed at their patron saint - was im…

Pentatonig. Par ORFF CARL / KEETMAN GUNILD. Carl Orff devoted much of his life to the development of a philosophy of Music for Children, based on his belief that music is the natural outcome of speech, rhythm and movement. His ideas and pioneering work have had a major influence on music and dance education throughout the world and today that work continues under the guidance of leading teachers a…

Himmelfahrtsoratorium. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Besides the Weihnachtsoratorium BVW 248, Bach composed an additional work for the feast days of the church year 1734/35: The Himmelfahrtsoratorium BWV 11 [Ascension Oratorio]. Although in its dimensions and character the oratorio is akin to his cantatas, it occupies a special position as a result of the epic text on which it is based; the text incl…

Par MORENO-TORROBA FEDERICO. Composed in 1965, Moreno-Torroba's three movement Sonatina for solo guitar follows the traditional fast-slow-fast arrangement of movements. The first movement, Allegretto, opens with a joyous melody in a vibrant rhythmic pattern, the second movement embodies quintessential Spanish romanticism and displays the composer's mastery of lyricism, and the third movement, mark…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Lively and upbeat in nature, The Centurion follows the conventional British march format. It is not technically demanding yet a successful performance will need skill and commitment from every player in the band. The Centurion will make an ideal opening piece for any indoor or outdoor concert and will be a popular item with both players and audiences alike. / Niveau : 4 / Marc…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay’s impressive new overture. This one may well be the “signature” piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile …

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par CHARLES ADAM ADOLPHE. Adolphe Adam (1803-56) is perhaps best known for his classical ballet, Giselle, but it is his Cantique de Noël (popularly known in the English-speaking world as ‘O Holy Night’, the opening line of its translated lyrics) that has made him a household name during the Christmas season. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Beethoven's Sonata in F major op. 54 was written in 1804, just after the highly virtuosic 'Waldstein' Sonata and before the 'Appassionata' Sonata, and has unjustly stood in the shadow of its predecessor and successor ever since. Its two movements are characterized by the friction between traditional form and creative abandon. While the opening movement marked 'In Tempo d'…

Par DICKBAUER KLAUS / GASSELSBERGER MARTIN. To play, learn and immerse yourself in – My Song Diary contains twelve easy to moderately difficult songs for trumpet, which capture atmospheric moments as solos with a play-along CD or as duets with piano. With pictorial titles, the two authors take you on a musical journey between reality and fantasy, sometimes mysterious and fragile, sometimes joyful …

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. This energetic overture with delightful natural contrasts is sure to find its way into your repertoire. Opening with a wonderful F Horn melody (cued in Alto Saxophone) the classic overture style piece sparkles with interesting twists and turns. There are many style, dynamic and articulation contrasts in the piece so there are plenty of things to teach and learn. / Niveau : 2.5…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Jacob de Haan especially composed this piece for the by now well-known C. D. Soli Brass. Not just a C. D. opener, this piece is an excellent concert starter. The title is a combination of the words Introduction and Disco. The composition is made up of a majestic opening, following in a section in disco style based on the same themes. / Niveau : 5 / Musique légère originale / …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Lively and upbeat in nature, The Centurion follows the conventional British march format. It is not technically demanding yet a successful performance will need skill and commitment from every player in the band. The Centurion will make an ideal opening piece for any indoor or outdoor concert and will be a popular item with both players and audiences alike. / Niveau : 4 / Marc…