Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. This work has survived in an autograph, unfortunately undated, preserved in the Düben Collection. The cantata is a setting of Ecclesiasticus 50, verses 24–26. This composition is one of the most richly scored vocal compositions of Buxtehude. A ritornello, which includes a fanfare of trumpets, and a longer vocal section based on “Nun danket alle Gott” create the work’s struc…

Treat your ensemble and audience to sophisticated-sounding, yet quite playable blues for young band. Jazz-voiced chords and a cool bluesy groove give this piece a very appealing sound. Add in some soloists trading fours and a shout chorus, and this might be the tune that brings the house down! (2:30) / Concert Band

Weihnachtskantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX / LUTHER MARTIN. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas b…

Par PURCELL HENRY. This new edition by Bruce Wood of the University of Wales, is intended to directly compliment the full score included in Purcell Society Volume 24. The piece is an ode to the birthday of Queen Mary, 1694, and is set for Soprano, 2 Counter-Tenor (Alto) and Bass soloists, with SATB and Orchestra. This vocal score features a piano/organ reduction of the orchestral score which also …

Choralkantate. Par CRUGER JOHANN / MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. also contains an arrangemet for organ During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Pas…

Missa aulica. Par BRIXI FRANTISEK XAVER. Brixi came from a widespread family of Bohemian musicians which included composers whose works were well known among rural communities. The present edition of this short mass (known as the “Missa aulica”), which is published here for the first time, is a typical example of this type of music: scored for a small ensemble, which makes only modest demands of t…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen - Praise Ye God Throughout Creation BWV 51. Cantata for the 15th Sunday after Trinity. The solo cantata “Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen”, written around 1730 for the 15th Sunday after Trinity, is one of Bach ’s best-known cantatas. The scoring for solo Soprano, Trumpet, Strings and Continuo is unique amongst Bach ’s cantatas and has parallels…

FROM THE OLD VIENNESE DANCE TUNES INSTRUMENTATION : CLARINET IN BB AND PIANO DESCRIPTION : 'ALT WIENER TANZWEISEN' [OLD VIENNESSE DANCE TUNES] ARE PRETTY MINIATURES, VIBRANT AND CATCHY (THE SECOND ONE WITH A SLIGHTLY ELEGIAC COLOURING), BUT ALL HAVE MELODIC CHARM AND MUSICAL ELEGANCE. AND WHAT KREISLER ONCE SAID ABOUT HIS A MINOR STRING QUARTET EQUALLY APPLIES TO THESE MINIATURES: 'IT IS MY PROF…

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par LAI FRANCIS. Possibly the greatest and best-known movie Love theme of all time, the theme from ‘Love Story’ (subtitled ‘Where Do I Begin’) has become an absolute timeless classic of cinema. Naohiro Iwai has taken this melody and crafted a Jazz harmonic ballad edition featuring many of your band soloists. A definite must for all Film music concerts or for any occasion where r…

Newly edited by Donald Burrows, the latest publication in the Novello Handel Edition with full historic, interpretative and critical notes. Handel's majestical setting of John Dryden in a cantata to honour the patron saint of music, first performed in London in 1739. ST or SAT soloists, SATB chorus. / Chant Et Piano

Choralkantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas based on well-known c…

Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. This work has survived in an autograph, unfortunately undated, preserved in the Düben Collection. The cantata is a setting of Ecclesiasticus 50, verses 24–26. This composition is one of the most richly scored vocal compositions of Buxtehude. A ritornello, which includes a fanfare of trumpets, and a longer vocal section based on “Nun danket alle Gott” create the work’s struc…

Par ANDRASCHEK SIEGMUND. The title of the piece speaks for itself.The composition 'Tango” lends itself to being performed within the framework of young soloists' competitions and can, in general, also be used in exams. For professional musicians, it might be the ideal complement to the second set of their recital programme. The arrangement at hand is suitable for many different instruments./ Réper…

A collection of popular movie songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists with optional accompaniment CD or tape. Each arrangement is correlated with a specific page in the Essential Elements Band Method Books. Includes: Forrest Gump - Main Title, The John Dunbar Theme, Theme from 'Jurassic Park,? Raiders March, Chariots of Fire, Apollo 13, Somewhere Out There, Man fr…

Par PERGOLESI GIOVANNI BATTISTA. Piano Reduction, for Soprano and Alto soloists (or SA choir)/ Répertoire / Choeur de Femmes, Soprano et Orchestre