Par CONNERY BRIAN. This heroic march strives to capture the spirit in which young musicians make music. The stately and joyous introduction underlies this factor. Following the introduction a triumphal second theme tells us in music how this was accomplished. Through practise the band has reached its musical goal. Let your band take you on its triumphant tour. / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concer…

Craig McLeish writes of The Negro Speaks of Rivers - Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was the first black American to earn his living from writing. He was an innovator of jazz poetry, becoming part of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote plays, short stories, novels, and his poetry was widely read. He was also a journalist, columnist and lecturer. The Negro Speaks of Rivers was perha…

for String Quartet. Par BAKER CLAUDE. A VOICE PASSES provides musical commentary on three haiku by the 19th-century poet Masaoka Shiki and one by the legendary master he most admired, Yosa Buson. Stricken with tuberculosis and addicted to morphine in the later years of his short life, Shiki wrote a large number of haiku that dealt with the pain and suffering caused by his illness. Of these, many w…

Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Richer than ever – Rameau’s “Zoroastre” in the version of 1756. Opera in five acts. Rameau’s revised version of his opera “Zoroastre”, which could be heard and seen between 20 January 1756 and 26 March 1757 at the Académie royale de musique, was favourably received. Also from today’s point of view the work profits dramaturgically from many of the changes and seems altoget…

Four popular classics by the likes of Cecil Mack and Cole Porter have been lovingly arranged as close-harmony songs for men's voices. Capturing perfectly the mood and spirit of the original Broadway favourites, David Nield presents a programme of guaranteed crowd-pleasers that continue to transcend fashion as the years go by, brimming with the swing and swagger of the Barbershop style. Arranged fo…

'Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella' is a French Christmas carol written in the 16th century. In the carol, visitors to the manger speak in hushed tones so as not to wake the sleeping child. This gentle arrangement highlights the spirit of the season with enchanting harmonies and sparkling settings of this charming tune. (2:05) / Concert Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. A concert 'centerpiece', this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the 'Cosmos' and its four 'Worlds'. With such complete contrasts as 'The Undersea World' and the ceremonial dance in 'The Mortal World', an authentic First Nations melody in 'The Spirit World'…

Par GLASS PHILIP. Satyagraha is an opera in three acts by Philip Glass with a libretto by Philip Glass and Constance DeJong. . The opera, a product of the rebellious spirit of the late sixties and the step forward towards a multicultural and multireligious society, was commissioned by the City of Rotterdam and performed there as a production of the Nederlands Opera. / Date parution : 2025-01-21/ R…

Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure® captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it unique and effective for the young 5-6 year old beginner. 1. A strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful technique games, chants, and carefu…

This work is based on three medieval English song fragments, the first, 'Ich am of Irlande,? an invitation to dance, the second, 'Of every Kinne tre,? a parallel between the hawthorn and the lover, the third, 'Maiden in the more lay,? describing a spirit who lives among the flowers. The viola adds an important dimension to the work, from graceful backdrop to lively playmate. / Choeur SSAA Et Alto

Spirit of Jubilation. Par VAN CALSTER SVEN. / Niveau : 3.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The incredibly moving Irving Berlin song as performed by Celine Dion has captured the heart and soul of America. Show your patriotic spirit with this powerful setting. / Choeur (Unisson), Voix Hautes Et Voix Egales

Par LADY GAGA. Step into the MAYHEM, where Lady Gaga returns to her pop roots with a bold, introspective album that explores themes of fame, identity, and inner conflict. With our matching songbook, you can play and sing along with all 14 tracks from this genre-defying album, including the electrifying Abracadabra and the hit Die with a Smile featuring Bruno Mars. Each song is arranged for piano, …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. A Tale as Yet Untold was commissioned by the Cory Band for the European Brass Band Championships in Linz, Austria, 2010, and their winning performance gave them a hattrick of victories at the competition. The theme of this impressive work, which is set in three movements, is one that recurs again and again throughout the music of Philip Sparke, the power of the human spirit to o…

WAB 24. Par BRUCKNER ANTON. What does early Bruckner sound like? The Magnificat in B flat major casts a completely unexpected light on the young composer, on the threshold of composing his great church works. Around 5 minutes in length, and in the spirit of Mozart, it was written in 1852 for a service at the Monastery Church of St. Florian. With its concise form and scoring for small forces it off…