Par CONNERY BRIAN. This heroic march strives to capture the spirit in which young musicians make music. The stately and joyous introduction underlies this factor. Following the introduction a triumphal second theme tells us in music how this was accomplished. Through practise the band has reached its musical goal. Let your band take you on its triumphant tour. / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concer…

Grateful Dead wrote timeless music steeped not just in psychedelia, but blues, country, bluegrass, folk, pop, and more, boasting a fervent following any classic band would envy. This folio contains authentic guitar transcriptions of 14 of the band's best-known songs, drawn from various career-spanning classic albums, including favorites Workingman's Dead and American Beauty. Also included is an in…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. A Tale as Yet Untold was commissioned by the Cory Band for the European Brass Band Championships in Linz, Austria, 2010, and their winning performance gave them a hattrick of victories at the competition. The theme of this impressive work, which is set in three movements, is one that recurs again and again throughout the music of Philip Sparke, the power of the human spirit to o…

Par BULLEN RICHARD. As well as traditional genres, Richard Bullen 's music embraces several contemporary ones including video and electronics, and shows a keen interest in location both in its formal possibilities and in its genius loci - its spirit of place. A five-minute stand-alone piece for SATB chorus, The Seven Arches was written for a site-specific project at the Dartington International Su…

Par PAGANINI NICCOLO. The autograph composition entitled Alla spagnola is a fleeting piece, similar, in size, to other small works that Paganini called “capricci”, that he gave, on more than one occasion, to friends, colleagues and other figures he encountered during his travels: a piece which gives us a clear sense of the spirit of the Genoese master of brief compositions. The publication of this…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Commissioned by the Glenbard East High School Music Department of Lombard, Illinois in grateful appreciation for the 34 year teaching career of Ross Kellan and his tireless commitment to excellence in music education, where he led by example each and every day. A scintillating opener! The joyful spirit will light up your concert hall like fireworks as you set your next performanc…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This musical fantasy depicts the history of the Dutch fortified town of Elburg. The work begins with an atmospheric medieval picture of the Convent of St Agnes, the nunnery that was built in the first half of the 15th century. We hear the sound of the convent bells together with an upward motif, which will reappear later in the work. Next, the rest of Elburg is featured, includi…

Par COLLINS-DOWDEN MIKE. Solstice Celebration by composer Mike Collins-Dowden depicts the spirit of these celebrations through a joyous, energetic melody passed between all sections of the ensemble, and with a more somber, reflective interlude. (2:13) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Full Spectrum attempts to capture the beautiful spirit and diversity of Washington, D. C. Varying meter, complex and countering rhythms, percussion instruments of various ethnic origins, and authentic international rhythmic groovcs are all combined by James Hosay to portray the vast diversity of one of the world’s great cities / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / C…

Introduce madrigal singing with this wonderful edition of the Thomas Morley classic. This new men's choir arrangement sounds full and effectively captures the character and spirit of early music. Suitable for large groups or small ensembles, this excellent teaching piece will be a staple of your choral library. / Choeur TTBB