Par KERNEN ROLAND. Cortège, Choral et Farandole is a piece that any band, regardless of its level, will enjoy performing. Special attention has been paid to the choice of its tonality, to its register and to its orchestration to make it accessible. The work has three movements: Cortege - solemn in character and expressive through its majestic pace and tone, Choral - more serene and Farandole - a l…

Tonalité : C-Dur - Kred 326. Par DITTERSDORF CARL DITTERS VON. Of the 19 Masses by Dittersdorf which have been handed down, the present Mass, which is being published for the first time, enjoyed a special popularity during the composer’s lifetime and it was even performed for the coronation of emperor Franz II in the Frankfurt Cathedral. This solemn, prestigious Mass shows evidence of choral movem…

Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) is primarily known for his numerous oratorios and operas which brought him great popularity during his lifetime. Besides these large-scale compositions, Caldara also wrote smaller vocal works, of which his 'Stabat mater? is the best known.This publication is based on Eusebius Mandyczewski's edition of the 'Stabat mater?, which has, until now, been the definitive edition…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’ (railroad arsenal), based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. lt was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year. / Date parution : 20…

Par GOODALL HOWARD. To what God shall we chant our songs of battle? was commissioned by James O'Donnell and Westminster Abbey for a service of solemn commemoration on 4 August 2014 marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War./ Feuillet / Choeur Mixte

Par KERNEN ROLAND. Pastoral Pictures paints three contrasting ‘sound pictures’. The first movement is solemn and majestic, the second dreamy and serene and he final movement joyous and cheerful. A fantastic concert work for all Grade 2-3 bands. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Song of Liberation. Par DE HAAN JACOB. Eventide (Song of Liberation) has as its theme the European liberation from the Second World War. After a solemn introduction, one hears the melody of the hymn Abide with Me, which was sung frequently during the war. Variations on the theme follow, finally leading to the magisterial conclusion that represents the ultimate liberation. Bring a bit of nostalgic …

Par LINJAMA JYRKI. Jyrki Linjama composed Sonata da chiesa I for piano as a commission from the Carinthischer Sommer festival in Austria and premiered by Juho Pohjonen at Ossiach Abbey in summer 2010. The title alludes to the sonata tradition of the Baroque at its weightiest and most solemn. The polyphonic church sonata with its strict adherence to form for a long time occupied an important role i…

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], St…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’[railroad arsenal], based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year and conducted by the c…