Par WAGNER DOUGLAS. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, three well-known secular carol tunes are showcased in this big and brassy, bright and flashy seasonal extravaganza, especially suited as a concert opener. Beginning with a cascade of chimes, soaring woodwind runs, and bold brass lines, 'Deck the Hall' and 'Here We Come A-Caroling' are presented with dynamic flair, interspersed with brief fanfare-…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This gentle, pastorale-style composition portrays the pastel colours of the Arizona desert. It was at dusk that the composer’s inspiration for the piece came, as the quiet atmosphere and distant mountain ranges created a sense of peace and tranquillity. In this piece’s middle section you may sense the calm, slow-riding cowhand returning to the ranch after a long day’s work / Niv…

This suite features three Canadian folk songs, each with a contrasting style, meter, and key. Beginning with 'The False Young Man' in a delicate, light fashion, it continues with the beautiful 'The Maid on the Shore'---a folk song from Newfoundland---finally, the suite closes with the powerful 'Bold Wolfe.' This charismatic series of musical vignettes will offer the opportunity to reinforce a wide…

Par CURNOW PAUL. The short suite format gives the arrangement great flexibility of use. Movement 1 (PRAISE TO THE LORD) inspires the listener with elements of a “voluntary” style arrangement while the second movement (HE IS LORD) is steeped in peaceful reverence. The third and final movement is an expression of joyous praise. A LITTLE SUITE PRAISE will do a great deal to enrich the worship experie…

Chaque mouvement de cette composition reflète instrumentalement plusieurs les différentes manières dont la voix humaine produit son et devient un véhicule de communication. Le premier mouvement dépeint un dialogue entre plusieurs groupes représentés par les différentes sections de la bande. Le second mouvement commence tranquillement, la houle à un niveau climatiques, puis conclut avec la tranquil…

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par TRADITIONAL. Mit der im Big-Band-Stil geschriebenen Jungle Fantasy - einem Arrangement von Musik eines unbekannten Komponisten - entführt Naohiro Iwai Musiker und Zuhörer nach Afrika und Südamerika. Nach einer aufregenden Einleitung beginnt der schnelle, spritzige Teil. Lateinamerikanische und afrikanische Tanzthemen sowie fröhliche, aufgeregte Trompetenkänge, viel Schlagzeu…

An outrage for concert band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. De nombreuses constellations étant nommées d’après des personnages de la mythologie grecque, le compositeur étudia les histoires qui ont donné naissance aux mythes et décida de fonder son oeuvre sur celles-ci. Le sous-titre - Une outrance pour orchestre d’harmonie - provient du fait que les mythes (l’Hydre, Cassiopée, Orion et Pégase) ont uniquement …

Par CLEAN BANDIT FEAT.JESS GLYNNE / VON BERGEN CHRISTO. / Recueil / Carillon, Xylophone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2, Vibraph

Handel's 'Agrippina? HWV 6 was performed with great success at the 2015 International Handel Festival in Göttingen (Germany) using the new Bärenreiter edition including the performance material and this vocal score.'Agrippina? is the last opera that Handel completed and premiered in Italy. The excellent libretto is one of the few original opera libretti that he set to music. The plot is tightly co…

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…

Pour Précéder La Péri. Par DUKAS PAUL. Paul Dukas (1865-1935) was a composer who had little self-confidence and was very self-critical. As a result of this he destroyed the manuscripts of all but seven large and five small works. Luckily kept what is now his best know composition, the symphonic scherzo L’apprenti sorcier (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice). He also came very close to destroying the manusc…

Pour Précéder La Péri. Par DUKAS PAUL. Paul Dukas (1865-1935) was a composer who had little self-confidence and was very self-critical. As a result of this he destroyed the manuscripts of all but seven large and five small works. Luckily kept what is now his best know composition, the symphonic scherzo L’apprenti sorcier (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice). He also came very close to destroying the manusc…

Sword Dance from Hymn of the Highlands. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Strathcarron is a movement from Philip Sparke’s Hymn of the Highlands, in which each movement reflects a different location in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Stratcarron, named after a village at the head of Loch Carron, near the Isle of Skye, takes the form of a sword dance which alternates between fast and slow tempi. / Niveau : 5 /…