Arr. Naohiro Iwai_Klaas Van Der Woude. Par ANDERSON LEROY. Selon le journaliste Mark Azzara, nombreux sont ceux qui considèrent Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) comme « l’un des quatre meilleurs compositeurs de musique instrumentale du XXe siècle avec George Gershwin, Aaron Copland et Charles Ives ». Les nombreuses mélodies nostalgiques qu’il a composées ( Sleigh Ride, Blue Tango, etc. ) sont solidement…

Par ANDERSON LEROY. Like most of Leroy Anderson\'s efforts, Belle of the Ball is light, effervescent, and devoid of conflict or disharmony. Anderson looked upon the piece as a modern-day American revival -- or revitalization -- of the Viennese waltz tradition. Having said that, the main theme sounds rather unlike a Strauss waltz, but the voice of Tchaikovsky is evident in its playful, fantasy-like…

Par ANDERSON LEROY. Leroy Anderson\'s Jazz Pizzicato is a quintessential proof of his legendary status as a composer of light music. With a nostalgic nod toward the traditional American dance form known as the cakewalk, this bright and cheerful tune will have the audience whistling and tapping their toes long after the final note of your concert! This exclusive Southern band edition by Mark Rogers…

for Band. Par ANDERSON LEROY. This work was written by Leroy Anderson in 1951 and premiered by him when he recorded it for Decca. Interestingly, in 1956 the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, Illinois changed their original name from the Rockford Rangers after having heard the piece played by a different corps. The music emulates the sound of distant trumpets and soldiers marching,…

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par ANDERSON LEROY. Notre époque a bien oublié celle des musiques légères qui firent l'enchantement des auditeurs de radio peu après la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Parmi elles, celles du compositeur américain Leroy Anderson (1908-1975). Descriptives et souvent étonnantes, ces oeuvres ont conservé la fraîcheur et le charme d’antan. Trumpeter’s Lullaby est une oeuvre aérienne et douc…

Par ANDERSON LEROY. Un arrangement pour brass band de Noël populaire de Leroy Anderson travailler par Andrew Duncan. Tous les chants classiques sont inclus notamment O Come, tous Ye fidèle, Hark ! Les anges Herald chanter, de tandis que Shpherd regardé leurs troupeaux By Night, Silent Night et aussi Jingle Bells (qui n'est pas une chanson de Noël du tout!)./ Répertoire / Brass Band

Blue Tango by Leroy Anderson was a #1 hit in 1951 juxtaposing the charismatic melody over a traditional tango pulse. The work captured the spirit of an era.At the height of his career in the mid-1930s Leroy Anderson began arranging for Arthur Fiedler's Boston Pops Orchestra. Later Fiedler encouraged him to write his own tunes for the Pops. His compositions more than 50 in number virtually def…