Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. In the most literal sense: a piece for an occasion. The actual occasion was Jan de Haan’s twentieth anniversary as a conductor of the top Dutch brass band, “Soli Deo Gloria” (Leeuwarden). To mark the occasion, the band commissioned the Belgian comopser Jan Van der Roost to create a surprise piece: without knowledge of the person being celebrated, a suitable source of inspira…

Par RESPIGHI OTTORINO. The Pines of Rome is Respighi's most notable and durably popular composition, and this transcription for band by Guy Duker has long been considered a staple in the literature. With its specific musical imagery and brilliantscoring, this is truly a magnificent and rewarding work for mature bands. (c. 19:00) This recording used with permission from the Mark Custom Records CD 1…

The composer, pianist and piano teacher Leopold Ko?eluch (1747-1818) was one of the leading Czech musicians in 18th-century Vienna. His 50 sonatas for keyboard bear witness not only to the transition from the harpsichord or clavichord to the pianoforte, but also to the evolution of the classical sonata at the turn of the 19th century.Until now there have been few modern editions of this music. Our…

Par FARRELL NATHAN. You’re sure to want to try the music of this imaginative young composer! Written by a Florida band director who is presently “deep in the teaching trenches, ” Nathan Farrell has hit the mark with his creative new young band compositions. Meet some of the delightful creatures that live Deep in the Jungle as your band enjoys interpreting this amusing chart. Dissonant Trumpet call…

from The Wild Swans Suite. Par KATS-CHERNIN ELENA. Eliza’s Aria is a classical aria from the ballet Wild Swans, composed by Uzbekistan composer Elena Kats-Chernin. The piece was first recorded by soprano Jane Sheldon and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and released on the ABC Classics label. This recording was subsequently used in the 2007 Lloyds TSB “For the Journey” television and cinema adver…

Arr. Mark Fonder. Par ROUSSEL ALBERT. / Classique / Répertoire / Concert Band

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…

Arr. Mark Brymer_Michael Brown. Par BERLIN IRVING. / Date parution : 2021-04-17/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Now it's your chance to swing along with the greatest composers of the Romantic era! This book and CD pack features 12 favourite Romantic works, with a difference - exciting, inventive arrangements by Mark Armstrong that make them appealing and fun for all ages. The CD features live jazz trio backing tracks, complete with full instrumental performances of each track. Also included on the CD are pr…