Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. This delightful piece describes the robust nature of the many beautiful scenic lakes formed around the Cumberland River in Kentucky USA. An enchanting short concert work for beginner bands. / Niveau : 1 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Lively and upbeat in nature, The Centurion follows the conventional British march format. It is not technically demanding yet a successful performance will need skill and commitment from every player in the band. The Centurion will make an ideal opening piece for any indoor or outdoor concert and will be a popular item with both players and audiences alike. / Niveau : 4 / Marc…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Watching a storm approaching is always an exciting experience. The power and majesty of the wind and rain as they surge through the trees and sweep across the land is an amazing sight and a reminder of the power of nature. An eerie calm happens after the storm that causes us to reflect on the nobility and power of this event. The music seeks to portray both the power and the nob…

from Budapest Impressions. Par KERNEN ROLAND. Dans The Hungarian Spirit ('L'esprit hongrois'), Roland Kernen exalte le caract¬re unique de la nation hongroise. Les nombreuses mélodies de danse refl¬tent l'espoir que nourissent les habitants de ce pays, et contribuent ± véhiculer un sentiment de joie intense et communicatif. The Hungarian Spirit se caractérise par des mélodies pétillantes, des cont…

Par CURNOW PAUL. This piece works beautifully for concerts, festivals, or as a ceremonial work. It will become a staple of your Grade 1 music library. The thrilling opening fanfare sets the stage for an ennobling Woodwind theme. There is a lot of dynamic interest as additional instruments reinforce the sound and combine into a glorious and unified statement. Consider this one for use with large gr…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Après avoir passé une journée à la foire, au musée et au cirque, James Curnow vous invite à flâner au zoo, un monde fascinant, drôle et impressionnant. A Day at the Zoo (“Une journée au zoo”) est une véritable expédition zoologique en musique. Le monde animalier n’aura plus de secret pour vous. Une pièce plus vraie que nature. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / C…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Remembrance Day (Totengedenken) is a chorale-like piece in memory of those who have died in service. Jacob de Haan composed this work for a concert by the symphonic wind orchestra Symphonic Winds, which he conducted in Germany on Volkstrauertag (national remembrance day). The composition is based on a text from Totengedenken (Commemoration of Those Who Have Died). This narrative…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Harbour:Sunday Morningwas commissioned by the Jersey Instrumental Service for the Jersey Youth Wind Band. The history of the Channel Islands is inextricably linked to the sea and this determined the theme for this composition. The composer is intrigued by man?s fascination with elements of nature (such as the sea, mountains, deserts and deep space), which are both beautiful …

Par JOHNSON JAMES WELDON / JOHNSON JOHN ROSAMOND (Arr.. James Weldon Johnson's 1900 poem was set to music by his brother in 1905, and has since become known as the Black National Anthem. With a theme of thanksgiving and affirmation, this is a stirring anthem for our times. / Date parution : 2022-09-27/ Répertoire / Concert Band

The skill and thrill of auto racing is captured musically in this piece via its infectious groove and exciting syncopations. Written in one continuous movement, its sections will help you imagine sitting behind the wheel of a powerful and agile racing machine over the course of a breathtaking speed contest. Students performing this piece will enjoy discovering that the palindromic nature of the pi…