Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. A spectacular dive via an extended chromatic scale immediately submerges us in a charged and somewhat archaic-feeling atmosphere. Trumpets, horns and trombones resound in rhythmic patterns, buttressed by restless motifs in the percussion. A second theme, in the woodwinds, begins much calmer but is quickly pushed aside by that same brass offensive. This introduction is the mu…

For the C Major Diatonic Harmonica. Par BARRETT DAVID. Jeunes Harmonica méthode est un cours d'harmonica passionnant qui enseigne la lecture et de jouer de la musique pour la personne qui cherchent à étudier à la maison ou avec une bande d'harmonica school. Si l'étudiant reste avec l'harmonica ou passe à un autre instrument, les études de musique dans ce livre les préparera pour une vie fructueuse…

'Pinwheels' is a musical memory of youth, and the joys of playing with toys such as a pinwheel. This piece seeks to replicate the simplicity and wonder of that time in toy-making history. (3:20) / Concert Band

Par JONES QUINCY. The Soul Bossa Nova is a classic track by Quincy Jones, arranged here by Andrew Duncan, that featured so heavily in the Austin Powers films. Yeah, Baby! Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 6 minutes/ Recueil / Brass Band

7 European Salon Pieces. Par POPP WILHELM. In the 19th Century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, pot pourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at…

Par USHER ALEX. Children's Song Favorites is a collection of 75 songs for children of all ages, most of them from the folk tradition. They have been collected over more than fifty years by a professional folk singer, who is also a mother and grandmother. Each song has the melody line, complete lyrics and suggested accompaniment chords for guitar or other instrument. Many of them are unusualand#151…

Par MANCINI HENRY. A Touch of Mancini celebrates the music of Henry Mancini (1924-1994), the Academy Award winning American composer, conductor and arranger best remembered as a composer of film and television scores. This medley features The Pink Panther Theme, Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses and The Peter Gunn Theme (as featured in The Blues Brothers). Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3…

Par PROKOFIEV SERGEI. An impelling and moving Sonata for Two Violins by Ukranian composer Sergie Prokofiev. The four short movements are lyrical, playful, fantastic and violent, all striking themes. The warmer style and highly effective sequence mirrors Prokofiev's condition at the time of composition: after his travels to the West away from Russia, his work became increasingly more embracing rath…

Par HIGGINS GAVIN. Fanfares and Love Songs was commissioned by the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain for performance on 25th July 2009. Its three movements contrast the extrovert and lyrical qualities of the traditional brass band. The fanfare with which the work opens involves the whole cornet section. The second movement is reflective in mood, beginning somewhat pensively on muted …