Dances from 'The Cossacs'. Par ELLING CATHARIUS. The Opera “The Cossacs” by Catharinus Elling is based on the Nikolai Gogol novel about Taras Bulba. “The Cossacs” was premiered in 1897 at Eldorado in Kristiania (the old name on Norway’s capitol Oslo). Despite positive response in the papers of that time, the opera was newer performed again in it’s entirely. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation h…

Originally written for piano, this work translates well for young bands. Written in 3/4, but intended to be performed in a bouncy 'one,' its light texture, melodic contour, and playful nature will be an outstanding addition to any contest or festival program. (3:00) / Concert Band

Par SUZUKI EIJI. Following a successful appearance at a national competition a leading Japanese concert band commissioned the composition of this new work. The presentation of the main theme at the beginning of the piece, along with its eventual development and variations in the middle section, represents a very personal message for the band. It symbolises both the joy felt following the success a…

Par BROSSE DIRK. With the sound of trumpets and a long drum roll Dirk Brossé takes you to the splendour of the opening ceremony of a bullfight! The rhythm and the use of South American percussion instruments convey a festive atmosphere whilst broad lines and bright colours describe the solemn nature of this event. The imaginary bull is received with great acclaim with the full band playing. Two co…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Invictus was commissioned by the United States Army Ground Forces Bands commander and conductor, Major Otis C. French, and is dedicated to various units of the Forces Command, including the Active Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Combat Forces, Combat Support Forces, Combat Service Support Forces and the Civilian Forces. This work is passionate, powerful and turbulent wi…

Par CURNOW JAMES. The suite format and descriptive nature of snapshots allows Grade 2. 5 bands to handle a relatively large sized piece and have the fun of exploring myriad moods and styles. There are valuable geographical and historical considerations for cross-curricular teaching, and the sheer “enjoyability” of this one is undeniable. In Movement 1, early explorers witness the grandeur and expa…

Great Buddha and Deer. Par SAKAI ITARU. For 70 years during the 8th century the ancient city of Nara was the capital of Japan. The city is rich in national and cultural treasures, including shrines, Buddhist temples and statues of Buddha. The city is most famous for the Todai Temple with its 16 metre high Buddha dating from the year 752 and the Kasuga Shrine with its tame deer that walk around fre…

from Budapest Impressions. Par KERNEN ROLAND. Dans The Hungarian Spirit ('L'esprit hongrois'), Roland Kernen exalte le caract¬re unique de la nation hongroise. Les nombreuses mélodies de danse refl¬tent l'espoir que nourissent les habitants de ce pays, et contribuent ± véhiculer un sentiment de joie intense et communicatif. The Hungarian Spirit se caractérise par des mélodies pétillantes, des cont…

Par HINDEMITH PAUL. The work of Paul Hindemith is encyclopedic in nature. From the outset, he worked in all musical genres and devised several of his musical ideas and projects not as individual, self-contained works but as work cycles with different functional relationships. These contrasting pieces complement each other if experienced as part of the overall structure. Hindemith himself not only …

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Par BARRY JOHN. Along with John Williams, John Barry is probably one of today's greatest composer's of film scores. Dances with Wolves was one of his best with the music reflecting the truly panoramic nature of this Kevin Costner epic. / Niveau : 4 / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie