Par POULENC FRANCIS. Poulenc 's song cycle, Chansons Gaillardes was composed in 1925-1926 during the post-war euphoria. The cycle is essential to aspiring, advanced Baritones. Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) was a highly prolific composer, and remains popular to this day. Chansons Gaillardes was composed towards the beginning of the composer's career for Baritone Pierre Bernac. At the first performanc…

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day, 2012. / Choeur A 2 Parties, Piano Et Guitare

Arrangement: Duncan. Par JACOBS / CASEY. Andrew Duncan has taken some key themes from the shown Grease! and made this fine brass band arrangement. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 4 minutes/ Recueil / Brass Band

Par KONAGAYA SOICHI. Grand March est une composition datant de 1995 pour l’ensemble japonais All Shizuoka Youth Band. L’oeuvre commence par une fanfare majestueuse, tel que le promet le titre, suivie d’une marche superbe au caractère impérieux. Le talent de ce compositeur japonais est révélé dans le style très lyrique du trio, qui fait un magnifique contraste avec les premiers thèmes lyriques de l…

Pantomime in einem Akt nach dem Libretto von Menyhért Lengyel. Par BARTOK BELA. In the Mandarin he finally breaks with the romantic tradition and also turns away from the artistic endeavours typical of the turn of the century. The pantomime refl ects for the fi rst time what Bartók had learnt from folk music, refined into a personal expression, an individual phraseology. He consciously settles a s…

Written for the Madison Youth Choirs, composer Dan Krunnfusz has set the traditional 'Ave Maria? text in a contemporary style. Creating two, equal in range and importance vocal lines, the hand chimes add a beautiful legato feel that should be reflected in the singing. / Voix Et Instruments Divers

Arrangement: Harper. Par PORTER COLE. The musical De-Lovely, celebrated the songs of Cole Porter and these songs have now been skilfully crafted into this show-stopping medley for brass band by Philip Harper. With melodies that include the delightful Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) and the suave Begin the Beguine, this concert piece is full of swing, swagger, and the heart-warming nostalgia of th…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Singapura Suite was commissioned by Singapore's Ministry of Education Extracurricular Activities Branch to serve as a compulsory piece for the 1999 Singapore Youth Festival. 'Singapura' is the original name of Singapore in Malay, the native language there. Because Singapore is one of the most important harbors in the world, this two-piece work opens with a seaman's dance. An…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Who did it? is a composition for youth bands with limited instrumentation. While composing it, Jacob de Haan was inspired by a familiar situation: a child caught doing something mischievous such as taking another child’s toy, and trying to get away with it. The other children, however, notice this. The fast tempo of this work reflects the chase that follows - this will be fun fo…

Par BERLIN IRVING. Mark Freeh has updated Irving Berlin's hardy perennial White Christmas for brass band. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section. Duration: 3 minutes./ Répertoire / Brass Band