Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan Van der Roost originally composed each and every note of ‘Slavia’ (as in case in ‘Puszta’, ‘Rikudim’ and ‘A Highland Rhapsody’). Consequently, ‘Slavia’ does not contain any arrangement of existing tunes, but is an original composition ‘in the style of…’. The introduction has an ABA structure and exposes a broad melodic line. Following a short cadenza, there is a second m…

Par CURNOW JAMES. A powerful statement in recognition of the allied D-Day armada! There are so many musical considerations that make this piece an extraordinary teaching tool, let alone the cross-curricular tie-ins with the history department! The contrasts of style, dynamics, articulations, and harmonic balance make it a superb learning experience with an important historical connection. Perfect …

Avec une carrière musicale s'étendant sur un siècle, le XXe siècle a été Irving Berlin et sa musique a été la musique de l'Amérique. Cette chorale spectaculaire, bande et medley chaîne facultative de certaines offres de mélodies classiques de Irving Berlin une variété de divertir les options de performance. / Voix Mixtes

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Pacific Dreams describes the experience of Miguel, a traveling composer from Spain who, feeling somewhat alienated from his homeland, is wandering through an area of Sydney known as The Rocks. At a small outdoor market in a typical street of this oldcolonial neighbourhood, he discovers a print of William DeShazos painting 'Pacific Dreams' Portrayed in the painting is the surf of…

Easy Charts Play-Along 7 is the latest volume in the successful series of Schott Music which enables young up-and-coming musicians to play the latest hits. The 12 selected songs include Adele's comeback hit Hello and the soulful ballad Photograph by Ed Sheeran, among others. All arrangements are available in C, Bb and Eb transpositions and can therefore by played by various instruments like flute,…

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude …

Classic Festival Solos , Volume II continues to afford the advancing student the opportunity to find performance materials graded from easy to more challenging, including exposure to a variety of musical styles. Many of these works appear on state contest lists. Contains: Adagio from Clarinet Concerto (Mozart, arr. Porter) * Andante (Gluck) * Apple Pie and Mom (Nix, arr. Ferreira) * Come T…

As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well as the joy of abundance found during this season. (2:45) / Concert Band