Vittorio Monti was born on January 6 1868 in Naples (Italy). His musical education (violin and composition) he enjoyed at the conservatory there. Around his 30's Monti went to Paris. He earned a living as a conductor and wrote several ballets and operettas. In his last years Monti died in 1922 he devoted himself to teaching and composing. His famous 'Czardas' has made his name known even toda…

Vittorio Monti was born on January 6 1868 in Naples (Italy). His musical education (violin and composition) he enjoyed at the conservatory there. Around his 30's Monti went to Paris. He earned a living as a conductor and wrote several ballets and operettas. In his last years Monti died in 1922 he devoted himself to teaching and composing. His famous 'Czardas' has made his name known even toda…

Vittorio Monti was born on January 6 1868 in Naples (Italy). His musical education (violin and composition) he enjoyed at the conservatory there. Around his 30's Monti went to Paris. He earned a living as a conductor and wrote several ballets and operettas. In his last years Monti died in 1922 he devoted himself to teaching and composing. His famous 'Czardas' has made his name known even toda…

Par EVANS RICHARD. Composed in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but is no less attractive, especially arranged here for young bands by Terry White. A brief duet of trumpet and tenor gives way to the saxes, then ultimately nice rich scoring for the entire band. Also included are solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Nice flow and pacing throughout./ Répertoire…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing ‘soldiers’ with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a ‘toy march’, the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a ‘patrol’ (starting and en…

Music Minus One Violin-This album contains two of the Romantic Era's neglected treasures. Henryk Wieniawski though little known today was a potent figure in the 19th century an almost unparalleled virtuoso violinist and a respected composer. His D minor concerto op. 22 was premiered in St. Petersburg in 1862 and is a Romantic-era treasure. Pablo de Sarasate's 'Zigeunerweisen' ('Gypsy ways') i…

Par BOULEZ PIERRE. Composed by Pierre Boulez, 2nd Sonata For Piano is a piece for Piano in four distinct movements. Really modern and dissonant, this piece, played in its totality, lasts approximatively 32 minutes. - 1st movement: Really fast & 7'30 - 2nd movement: Slow & 11' - 3rd movement: Moderate speed & 2'30 - 4th movement: Rapid & 11' This piece is difficult and requires a good music theory …

for Strings Score and Parts. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Sinfonia No. 15 by Johann Sebastian Bach, originally for piano solo, is now available for string orchestras because of Shirl Jae Atwell\'s musical arrangement. Sinfonia No. 15 arranged in the original key of B minor, with an altered time signature from 9/16 to 9/8, is much more friendly for student musicians. Bach\'s Sinfonia No. 15, arranged…

Not only is he a cool character with a hit movie but he's got a great theme! This clever version for band features timpani throughout (cross-cued) and gives your band a great novelty spot for most any concert.