Par CURNOW JAMES. The perfect Christmas opener! This bright and energetic work presents portions of numerous well-known carols in an engaging and uplifting way. What a perfect opportunity to thrill your audience as the house lights go down and the curtains go up. Varied and creative orchestration is the hallmark of this enchanting new arrangement. Always imaginative, James Curnow finds the mark on…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Joyfully proclaim the Christmas season with James Curnow’s energetic exploration of Angels We Have Heard On High! While adhering to ranges and rhythms easy enough to prepare for performance by Christmas, this exciting arrangement explores the multitude of colors that can be expressed by Woodwind, Brass and the Percussion instruments. Counterpoint and contrast make it an exception…

Par CURNOW JAMES. The islands come to a stage near you with this three movement suite of Jamaican folk songs. Titles include the round Mi Gallo, When the Moon Gone Round which is a Jamaican stone game, and Yes, Bar Limbo, a traditional ring game. This is a great opportunity to expose your students to the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean. / Niveau : 0.5 / Musique légère originale / Réperto…

Originally written by a strong young man with an incurable medical condition, this work provides a message that is clear and strong. Encourage your students to explore his lyrics to gain a greater understanding of the meaning. Although repetitive, the composition will serve as a tremendous introduction or reinforcement to alla breve time signature assisted by the teaching ideas that are shared in …

Par CURNOW JAMES. The perfect Christmas opener! This bright and energetic work presents portions of numerous well-known carols in an engaging and uplifting way. What a perfect opportunity to thrill your audience as the house lights go down and the curtains go up. Varied and creative orchestration is the hallmark of this enchanting new arrangement. Always imaginative, James Curnow finds the mark on…

Everyone wants to be a drummer! This exciting composition provides that opportunity to the entire wind section in a call-and-response section utilizing rhythm sticks. The title also refers to the use of paradiddles in the non-melodic percussion parts. It's the perfect piece to solidify eighth note rhythms and articulations. (2:05) / Concert Band

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Charles Wesley has given the church some of its most popular and eloquent hymns that have shown the ability to stand the test of time. ‘O for a Thousand Tongues Sing’ was written to celebrate what Wesley referred to as his ‘second birth’. Wesley marked this day as the day he responded to the love and grave of God. / Niveau : 2 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Concert Band o…

Par BROSSE DIRK. The central figure in this work is Marianella Garçia Villas (1948-1983). This Salvadorean woman fought for human rights in her country. As a barrister for political prisoners she belonged to the opponents of the regime in El Salvador. She escaped death several times, but eventually her activities cost her her life. The story of Marianella Garçia Villas is very important in the str…

Par HIROSE HAYATO. For this work, the Japanese composer Hayato Hirose dug deep into his own imagination to fi nd the right inspiration. It is about a young boy who dreams about reaching paradise (Arcadia) and sets out on a journey to find it. This journey is long and treacherous, but despite the many challenges he faces, the boy finally does reach his Arcadia. The result is a very dramatic work th…