Par LAST SHADOW PUPPETS THE. This side-project was started by Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (The Rascals), who met during the early Arctic Monkeys tours. James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco) became the producer and drummer for the group, who released this critically acclaimed album in early 2008, which went straight to number one in the album charts. / Date parution : 2008-09-09/ Tablatu…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Subtitled 'Prelude Brillante, ' this forceful concert opener is just what you need to begin your next program! Full of strong marcato brass statements, accents and sforzandos, your students will be ablaze with energy and excitement when they play this superb piece! / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The composer states that'the piece begins with a slowly falling scale of seven notes, thrown from one player to another, repeated nine times and embellished with ornamental flurries which outline a gradually evolving harmonic pattern. The repetitive nature of the music is like a peal of bells or some other kind of evocation. Eventually the music breaks out of this cyclic inevitability and heads in…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Diamond Prelude was written to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own), andwas premiered at their 75th Anniversary Concert at the D. A. R. Constitution Hall in Washington, D. C. For 75 years the U. S. Army Band has proudly served the American people through their many performances throughout the world, as well asthousands of ceremonies a…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. No one writes more exquisitely patriotic music than James L. Hosay, the former head arranger for “Pershing’s Own” United States Army Band in Washington D. C. Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Hosay’s mentor, Dr. Sydney Berg, this moving symphonic setting of THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER is a rich and compelling way to bring a your concert to a close. Of course it works equally well any…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This regal and stately fanfare-opener is a sterling new offering for band. Sixteen opening bars of thrilling fanfare lead inexorably to a theme expressing dignified momentum. Frequent but simple meter changes help to make this an interesting and educational piece that both the band and the audience will enjoy. A recap of the opening fanfare brings the piece to an exciting finis…

Edited by Dylan Canterbury. Arranged by Duke Pearson. Jazz, Swing. Score and parts. Published by Jazz Lines Publications (JL.JLP-7330).

By James Pierpont (1822-1893). Arranged by Carl Strommen. Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Young Jazz Ensemble. Swing, Christmas. Grade 2. Conductor Score and Parts. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing