Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. ‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking, the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised, later this musical form was given a…

Par BILLET MARION. 12 destinations, 12 musiques et 12 illustrations de Marion Billet pour un beau voyage autour du monde ! Grêce, Espagne, Mexique, Cuba, Hawaï, Egypte, Sénégal, Inde, Russie, Etats-Unis, Japon, Chine. / Relié / Livre / Livres

Par DELERUYELLE THIERRY. High Voltage est écrite dans le style jazz à la manière dune oeuvre pour Big Band. Énergique grâce à son tempo swinguant, on pourra entendre l´éclat des cuivres et l’habileté des bois dans cette pièce dynamique, pleine de caractère et dedétermination. Au centre de la composition, deux chorus écrits sont interprétés par le saxophone ténor puis le trombone, dans une variatio…

Par EVERS HARM. Pleasant Hill takes its inspiration from pleasant relaxing moments snatched on top of a sunny hill. It takes the form of a traditional march with the composer leading us over the hill with a bass solo and a melodious trio. The march comes to a close leaving everybody reeling with a fascinating sense of majesty. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

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…

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. In the eighties the Pet Shop Boys produced hit after hit. It’s a Sin originates from the same year as their largest selling record West End Girls and this brave arrangement by Klauss van der Woude now means your concert band can enjoy the simplicity of this great pop song. / Niveau : 4 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. WWII history told in a bold, daring and impassionedmasterpiece of patriotic band literature! George C. Marshallwas without question one of the most profoundly influentialleaders of the 20th century. His strong and compassionatemilitary leadership and post-war policy guidance shapedthe world we live in today. This powerful musical expression with optional narrationtraverses many…

Neuf morceaux plaisir dans une variété de styles jazz et classique avec des play-along CD composé par Colin Cowles. Les titres disent tout - Un chiffon Rattle Snake, The Blues Occupé Buzzy Blue Bottle, A Dance Sept Spider Legged Square et beaucoup, beaucoup plus. Des heures de plaisir sans fin sont garantis avec ces morceaux imaginatifs. / Piano Accompagnement / 24 pages / niveau : Elémentaire - M…

Pieces and studies for young violinists (Easy)Fiddle Time Scales 2 imaginatively develops musicianship skills, violin technique, and musical creativity through scales and arpeggios. It's an ideal companion volume to Fiddle Time Sprinters.# major and minor scales and arpeggios, plus dominant 7ths, chromatics, pentatonics, Blues scales, and modes# pieces and studies for each key in a range of styles…