Par BRIDGE FRANK. Frank Bridge was one of the finest English composers of the first half of the 20th century. The Pageant of London is his only work for wind band, comprising of two marches, one scored from Bridge’s best known organ piece and including the chimes ofBig Ben, plus three short renaissance pastiche items, one arranged from Playford (later used by Peter Warlock in Capriol Suite). The m…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written excit…

Par ASCH GLENN / REINER DAVID. For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from …

The Legendary Series: Clarinet is a beautifully presented, limited edition book containing 100 great pieces, specially arranged for Clarinet. Expertly bringing together Clarinet music ranging from Mozart and Berlioz through the 1940s big bands to Klezmer, traditional jazz and popular music, The Legendary Series: Clarinet is a lavish and permanent addition to the bookshelf of any clarinet lover. Al…

By the renowned arranger and author Bill Dobbins. In addition to lead sheets and C scores, the book mainly contains detailed analyses of arrangements. The CD was recorded by the WDR Big Band with Peter Erskine under the direction of Dobbins. / Concert Band

Solo Für Trompeten. Par HUTTER ERNST. Dieses Bravourstück komponierte Ernst Hutter für seine vier Solotrompeter. Am Ende eines ruhigen, sehr melodiösen ersten Teiles schrauben sich die ersten beiden Solopartien in einer Solokadenz gewissermaßen wie Sterne in den klaren Himmel hinauf, unterstützt durch volle Akkorde des gesamten Blasorchesters. Nach einem Tempowechsel des Schlagzeugs bereitet das g…