This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Level 6 concepts include: a review of major and minor triads; diminished and augmented triads; the diminished seventh chord; a special style of pedaling; the key of F sharp Minor; the E Major scale; the key of C sharp minor; the A flat Major scale; thirty-second notes; and dotted sixteent…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Flying the Breeze opens with three repeated B's (representing the initials of the Breeze Brass Band from Japan who commissioned this work). A short introduction leads to a robust theme from the baritones and euphoniums which is taken up by cornets and trombones. A restless bridge passage leads to a syncopated tune from the solo cornet and then to a third theme from a solo trombo…

Par DE HAAN JAN. Variations on a Chord was composed on the occasion of the second lustrum of the Dutch Brass Band Championships celebrated in 1990. The piece is the immediate sequel to Contrasten a piece which was composed in 1986, and which is performed all over the world. Not only was the final chord of this previous work used as a starting point for the new composition, but Variations on a Chor…

Variations on a Theme of Corelli for Violin and Piano. Par TARTINI GIUSEPPE. Also known as Variations on a Theme of Corelli, The Art of the Bow is widely considered the first great method for violin. Aside from being invaluable to the development of technique, the variations which include piano accompaniment also serve as rich and rewarding solo material for recitals. This edition by Heifetz prote…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

Complete with every Bond theme ever recorded! This instrumental collection offers compatible arrangements specifically created for the level 3 player along with fully orchestrated accompaniment tracks. Titles include: Diamonds Are Forever * The James Bond Theme * For Your Eyes Only * From Russia with Love * Goldfinger * Live and Let Die * The Man with the Golden Gun * On Her Majesty's Secret Servi…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This short opening music was composed on commission of the symphonic band of Jan Van der Roost's village (= Kontich near Antwerp / Belgium). In 1991, this community band celebrated its 100th anniversary. After composing commissioned pieces from different countries (even from Japan), this was the most 'near' commission he ever received indeed!It is a short but varied piece, f…

Par SHELTON MELVIN L.. Shifting harmonies in the stately but exciting opening introduce a lovely lyric theme. A gorgeous 8-measure Alto Sax solo (cued Tpt. ) brings in a second, extended lyric theme which gradually develops beautiful counterpoint reminiscent of a Romantic serenade. Melvin Shelton’s sensitive scoring makes this excellent concert and contest offering both accessible and worthwhile. …

Arr. Takashi Hoshide. Sous le titre 'New Sounds for Concert Band', De Haske Publications BV offre une série unique comprenant des arrangements de compositions traditionnelles et contemporaines pour orchestre à vent. Fantillusion est un medley ravissant des mélodies suivantes: Fantillusion Fanfare, Fantillusion Theme, With A Smile and A Song, Heigh-Ho, Someday My Prince Will Come, One Song, A Whole…

A cheerful birthday sonatina. Par PAUL DIETRICH. Musical birthday greetings on the occasion of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday - composed in Mozart's style and arranged by the well-known entertainer and cabaret artist Dietrich Paul, aka 'Piano-Paul'. The sonatina includes the famous birthday songs 'Happy Birthday to You' (1st theme) and 'Hoch soll er leben' (2nd theme). Great fun for all …