Par CURNOW JAMES. The suite format and descriptive nature of snapshots allows Grade 2. 5 bands to handle a relatively large sized piece and have the fun of exploring myriad moods and styles. There are valuable geographical and historical considerations for cross-curricular teaching, and the sheer “enjoyability” of this one is undeniable. In Movement 1, early explorers witness the grandeur and expa…

Holiday Celebrations will put your students and audience right in the holiday spirit. It features three well known songs of the seasons---the joyous 'Jingle Bells,' the hauntingly beautiful 'Coventry Carol,' and the driving 'Oh Chanukah.' Paying homage to both Christmas and Chanukah, your students can celebrate the holidays of the season with this exciting arrangement that will surely be a favorit…

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…

Par CURNOW JAMES. In the beautiful mountains of the Peak District nestles thesmall, quaint village of Taddington. From the openingfanfare to the lyrical middle section James Curnow’sTaddington Square portrays the beauty of this village, its people and the rugged surrounding countryside. / Niveau : 1.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

In A Romantic-Style Christmas, arranger Faye López blends ideas from Chopin's artistic 'palette' with her own to create beautiful piano arrangements. / Piano

Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' are amongst the most beautiful and widely-known Baroque master pieces. Each of the four violin concertos is preceded by a sonnet which characterises the season depicted in the concerto. The poems are thought to be by Vivaldi himself. With explanatory texts and fully coloured illustrations, the edition is aimed at young and adult pianists. The easily pl…

Revised edition of HN 1169 without fingerings. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. All piano students are familiar with Bach's two-part Inventions - but virtuosos of the keyboard also keep coming back to these timelessly beautiful but by no means easy works. It is hard to believe what Bach was able to express using only two parts! In his famous preface the composer himself calls the work an 'Instruction” w…

Ce salut patriotique en Amérique dispose de deux hymnes bien connus, 'L'Amérique' et 'America, the Beautiful.' Ingénieusement fixé par Steve Hodges, deux marches pour l'Amérique est sûr de susciter des sentiments de fierté et de patriotisme. Idéal pour les concerts de fin d'année! / Concert Band

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. What a great way to feature that blossoming Trumpet soloist! The undeniably beautiful melody YE BANKS AND BRAES O’ BONNIE DOON is the foundation upon which this colorful and expressive Trumpet solo piece is crafted. A closer look at the orchestration of this classic Scottish air shows that the soloist is not the only one who gets to be expressive. Subtle contrapuntal motion and…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Beautiful!! Based on the stirring Christmas ballad 'Away In The Manger', Douglas Court's CHRISTMAS LULLABY will be a wonderful change of pace for your young band's winter concert. While it is a Grade 1 piece, groups working at higher levels will still love to play it. The gorgeous harmonies and gentle development will be a joy for any band to experience. If you want a fresh and …