Par BULLA STEPHEN. What can be more charming than a comely Irish folk melody? This is music that allows the band to play in the rubato style, with much room for expression. Found in an old British publication and simply called “Irish Air, ” this endearing arrangement is a rhapsodic treatment that takes fragments of the melody and develops them into a large symphonic work. The freedom of tempi allo…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This rhapsody for concert band describes programmaticallythe period of history when knights fought bravely in suits ofshining armour. The tournament was a time of fierce joustingfor the favour of royalty as well as a duel of mortal combat. The music portrays this battle by showcasing the variousinstrumental sections, each fighting for attention with ‘calland response’ patterns. …

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Quelques-unes des mélodies traditionnelles les plus importantes font partie du grand patrimoine de musique d’Irlande. Ces mélodies qui sont parfois aussi enjouées que charmantes réussissent d’une façon ou d’une autre à entretenir la saveur de la culture et des traditions irlandaises. Cet arrangement pour brass band contient un assortiment connu de mélodies au rythme de danse qui…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BULLA STEPHEN. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / 3 Saxophones et Fanfare

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The inspiration for this piece, commissioned by the United States Army Band, came from the Gulf and its constant presentation to the world as a media event on television. The composer wanted to capture the colour and events of war as they were played out on the television screen. Composed as a single movement rhapsody, the work is framed by the riveting sounds of airborne bombin…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This arrangement is an energetic march that provides a spirited setting for the familiar 'bell' melodies of the season. The main tunes featured are Carol of the Bells, I Heard the Bells and Jingle Bells, but you will also hear several other tunes woven into the music. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BULLA STEPHEN. / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Dans cette composition magnifique, les fragments mélodiques du cantique Beecher sont transformés en une série de variations, démontrant la mélodie en plusieurs ambiances ; expressif, puis calme et doux, et enfin vif et triomphant à la fin. Composé comme morceau imposé de la 4e division pour les Dutch Brass Band Championships en 2015, des parties de solos stimulants pour cornet s…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This solo for trumpet showcases both the fanfare-like qualities as well as the warmer, melodic sound of the instrument. The music is written in the A-B-A form in one continuous movement. A brief cadenza for the soloist provides an opportunity for expressive technique, following a lyrical middle section. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Trompette et Concert Band ou Harmonie