Canadian Folk Song - A St. Malo, Beau Port de Mer. Par COURT DOUGLAS. This fascinating work tells of the French explorer Jacque Cartier who, in 1534, set off on a historic voyage to explore the northern Canada. It makes use of the Canadian Folk Song, A St. Malo, Beau Port de Mer, a song that is still a great favourite in Quebec today. / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Conce…

Arr. Ron Sebregts. Par MC LEAN DON. Don McLean’s success is largely due to the remarkable song American Pie released in 1971. In 2000 American Pie topped the charts again, this time recorded by Madonna when her version achieved number 1 status almost everywhere in the world. / Niveau : 3 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive low brass figures, crisp and rhythmic percussion, and winding passages in the woodwind. (2:50) / Concert Band

'The Arkansas Traveler' is one of the most popular and well known of all Arkansas folk songs. Originally a fiddle tune, this rendition is set in a cajun groove, and uses a number of compositional techniques to explore and develop the tune in many unexpected ways. Great fun to play, and certain to delight audiences! (2:50) / Concert Band

Par RICKER RAMON. Improvisation is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. 'How to Play Lead Alto Saxophone in a Big Band' offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary j…

Arr. Henk Hogestein. Par PROCTOR HARDING JAMES. En 1811, le journal chrétien The Christian Observer publie le texte du cantique de l’Épiphanie, Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning, de l’évêque anglican Reginald Heber (1783-1826). Ce texte ne sera mis en musique et intégré dans des recueils de cantiques que plusieurs années après la mort de son auteur. James Proctor Harding (1850-1911) fu…

Composed for the video game, Civilization IV, the song quickly garnered attention outside of its originally intended audience, and in February of 2011 it won a GRAMMY® Award for the Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists category. This is a dramatic and moving setting that will enjoy acclaim as serious music for generations of gamers and non-gamers alike. (3:30) / Concert Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. At Fort Walton Beach (North California) you can find an Indian Temple Mound and a large collection of artifacts which is protected as a historic site. In Fort Walton Adventure the composer seeks to recreate the atmosphere that must have surrounded the prehistoric temple mound. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par WESLEY CHARLES. Glorious and reverent! A bright fanfare prelude on Charles Wesley's 'And Can It Be?' is ideal for church or school. Timothy Johnson's creative and appropriate treatment will inspire the congregation or concert audience from the opening notes to the heroic conclusion. Skillful reharmonization, counterpoint, and colorful orchestration combine with a beautifu…

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. Canta Napule is a medley of Funiculì, Funiculà, O sole mio, Come facette mammeta and O surdato ‘nnamurato - unforgettable melodies that have made the Neapolitan song famous all over the world. The music reflects street musicians, organs, comedians and small cafes, a lively picture of old Naples. Your audience will love to go back in time to this spirited, typically Italian city…