Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. We are often so focused on presenting the entire ensemble that it’s easy to forget we can also program solo feature pieces. There are so many reasons to do just that. It rewards that special player who has been working so hard. It sets an example for other players in the section. It provides a nice contrast regardless of what else is programmed. Be sure to put on the demonstra…

Arr. Menno Haantjes. Par DE HAAN JACOB. This playful three-part suite is largely based on symmetry. This of course is largely due to the relations of the arrangement of the themes; however, on the other hand, to the larger structures in form. The first part, (Prelude et Scherzo) has a solemn opening. Followed by it a related scherzo with many changes in time, this too is composed in a symmetrical …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Three Washington Statues fut commandé par la United States Army Band « Pershing’s Own », dirigée par le Colonel Thomas H. Palmatier. Certains des monuments, mémoriaux et statues les plus emblématiques du monde se trouvent à Washington D. C. Philip Sparke en a choisi trois comme inspiration pour ce morceau : « The Lincoln Memorial » où le compositeur dépeint la grandeur de ce tem…

A classic repertoire book for young pianists, which provides a wealth of piano favourites. As with volume one, the scope of the material included is broad and thorough, ranging from the works of the great masters, to the folk tunes and dances of many lands. This collection encompasses grades one through to four. / Piano

Cette belle sélection présente les oeuvres les plus célèbres de George Gershwin, contenant la partition à la fois et audio complète sur CD. Chaque morceau a été composé, ou spécialement aménagé, pour piano solo et est accompagné par de hautes performances de démonstration de qualité sur un CD de musique spécialement commandée. Un complément indispensable à votre bibliothèque de piano. / Piano

Par SCHOONENBEEK KEES. The first movement of this work, an Allegretto, begins with a fanfare-like opening. After a number of other melody lines, a reprise of the beginning follows, which ends in a cadenza for the soloist. Movement two, titled Rituel, is characterized by interplay between the soloist and the band within a stately melody. In the final movement, the theme of the first movement’s open…

Par CURNOW JAMES. A bold trumpet motive will grab attention right from the start! What follows is a majestic theme, tuneful and bright, that will let young musicians sound their best. Colorful writing, lovely counterpoint in the woodwinds and good use of pitched percussion are just a couple of the notable elements. This is a solid choice for festival or concert programs! / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de …

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. What is the top secret method for getting the most out of your youngmusicians? There is no guaranteed secret method. However you can motivate all musicians with Spy Flix which puts a fun spin on the ‘secret agent music’ typical of the great Hollywood spy movies. Turn your otherwise routine band practice into Music 007 with Spy Flix. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou …